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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
3
The article notes that disposal of crops at reasonable expense is essential for profit and emphasizes transportation networks, particularly railroads, as a key factor in farming margins. It highlights maps showing land access to transportation facilities and the impact on profitability.
Gov Sir Walter Kitchener and Bermuda parliament rebuff a proposal by American capitalists to turn Bermuda into a Monte Carlo style resort with a $3,000,000 casino and new race track. Local officials express fear of modern intrusion and suicide stigma, preferring the islands’ traditional absence of railways and newspapers.
A satirical look at women’s clubs discussing Rome, willow plumes, and marital issues. It notes free, unrestrained talk, social pretensions, and the contrast between private chatter and public image. Mentions club presidents, dues, and social dinners funded by despondent husbands. References to various representatives and seed corn tests. The piece critiques modern society’s shift from muscle to nerve in breadwinning.
The Rev S E Greer conducted devotional exercises Monday January 29 and gave a lecture titled Controlling your tongue and temper. He shared examples to illustrate the topic and his talk was enjoyed by the students.
Report from New York details Edwin Hawley the railroad king’s unexecuted will and his plan to leave large sums to relatives and to Miss Florence Hayner now Mrs. Lou Payne Jr. Lacking a will, Hawley’s fortune estimated at 12 to 13 million would pass to a wide array of siblings, nephews and nieces under state laws as friends describe his love for Miss Hayner who chose another man.
Cook and Sherman druggists advertise Adler ika the new German Appendicitis remedy claiming a single dose relieves constipation sour stomach or gas instantly. The ad states the preparation antisepticizes the digestive organs and draws off impurities and notes Washington residents are surprised by the quick help.
In the district court of Washington County Iowa A P Sewell as plaintiff sues numerous defendants including the Wooleys and Strains to quiet title on real estate described by metes bounds in section 24 township 74 north range 6 west and seeks removal of clouds created by alleged adverse claims The petition states the plaintiff and those through whom he claims have held undisturbed possession for over twenty years and prays general and equitable relief with title established in him The notice urges appearance before noon on March 11 1912 at the Washington County Court House to avoid default and judgment RICHER LIVINGSTON attorneys for plaintiff
Washington Lodge No 26 A F A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month with officers A Dewey W M J W Morton Sec Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M L regular meetings on the second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets on the eighth Friday each month with Wyatt B Marbourg BE J W Morton Sec Washington Chapter No 98 O BE regular meetings on the second Thursday monthly with Mrs J B Kunath W M and Mrs Myile Bragg Sec Visiting fraters welcome.
An old health notice warns that cold can burden the kidneys causing pain and weakness and even Brights disease. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills to strengthen kidneys and relieve soreness, claiming results for sale by all druggists.
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