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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1925
Page
7
A juniper tree in Ceche National Forest Utah is estimated at least 3000 years old. It measures 7 feet 6 inches DBH and 42 feet tall. Heartwood analysis shows two inches of growth in the first few years and two inches more over sixty years. Youth's Companion.
A survey by a large men's clothing maker finds more irregular sizes in demand than before. It notes that irregulars account for a significant share of orders and that strong demand centers on stout and extra stout fits, with the heaviest activity on certain neck and sleeve measurements.
An advertisement extols Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy as a simple harmless preparation that removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal troubles. It claims relief from bloating and related ailments and urges readers to try the product.
Eastbound and Westbound trains listed with arrival and departure times for No. 4 12 Express No. 60 Lo Pass No. 30 Lo Pass No. 6 No. 88 Lo. Frt No. 3 Golden State Limited No. 29 Lo. Pass No. 49 Lo. Pass No. 11 Express No. 87 Lo. Prt RNOQVILLE Branch No. 450 Local Pass No. 430 Local Pass No. 836 Lo. Freight Local Freights Nos. 835 856 daily except Sundays MW W Russell Agent Local passenger and freight trains detailed with arrival and departure times.
In Columbus Junction on February 16 Deputy Revenue Collector WH Maloy will help residents file 1924 income tax reports as approved by Davenport division chief George W Bird. The town also hosts charity events, school contests, church notices, and a busy parent teacher association meeting with health talks and student performances.
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Baleam as a remedy for lingering coughs and throat irritation. It claims the balsam soothes nerves of the throat and stops tickling coughs, with a note that it is suitable for children's coughs and sold at all stores.
Riverside February 10. The marriage of Father of this pace and Mr John W of Pueblo Colorado was solemnized at St Marys church by Rev Jatobemeier who also celebrated high Mass. The bridal couple were attended. The bride wore gown of vast colored silk crepe with matching hat and shoes. A wedding breakfast followed at the groom’s home for close relatives. The couple will reside in Pueblo Colorado where the groom is engaged in business. Lotus Swift and family of North English and Mr and Mrs Frank Swift of Iowa City attended the wedding.
Chicago hosts the first Women’s World’s Fair at the American Exposition Police on Lake Michigan in April 1828. Prominent Chicago women organize the event with hundreds of booths from many countries to showcase women in business, arts, and public life, including a clipping collection on the history of women’s rights.
In 1813 near Fort Madison on the Mississippi a small garrison led by Thomas Hamilton escaped a siege by marching to safety after burning their fort. The site, built under disputed treaties, became a symbol of broken promises as a stone chimney-turned-monument recalls Iowa history and the era’s conflicts with Indigenous nations.
A reflective note quotes Bouersen on profiting from experiences as essential to personal progress. It suggests many people fail to learn from what life offers, hindering advancement.
A quoted aphorism from Sir Philip Sidney urges fear to be overcome. Courage is framed as a key to making time worthwhile, contrasting fear with decisive action and persistence.
The Comstock Lode in Nevada is described as a four mile long fissure vein in Mount Davidson rocks near Virginia City. Ore carries silver and gold in quartz shoots up to 800 feet long and 80 feet wide, with development to a depth of 2000 feet.
Fragmentary OCR describes a child using a folding two foot rule to explore objects like a tent fishing pole hat arch and window frame. It notes rapid discovery of more items and concepts amid scattered text.
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