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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
8
In a village tale a poor young man is betrothed to a girl. The grandfather offers marriage to the girl, hoping for wealth after his death. The girl agrees, and via marriage she becomes the young man’s grandmother. After the old man dies she marries her first betrothed.
A man, unable to rouse a sleeping household by knocking, asked police for help to break a window. The policeman fetched a five foot board and struck the side of the house, declaring the blow would rouse the occupants. The dramatic wake up was met with a noisy disruption.
A tense scene ends with a front window bursting open and a terrified woman asking an officer about a loud explosion. The fragment conveys shock and immediate danger without details of cause or outcome.
Dolly jokes about marrying an economical man while Madge argues. The exchange hints at social expectations and humor about engagements in a light dialogue.
A foreign exchange writer argues buyers should submit horses to a qualified veterinary surgeon before purchase. Amateurs may spot some issues, but vets systematically examine all parts of the horse, revealing incipient unsoundness and guiding reliable judgments.
A brief fragment quotes Montaigne noting malice consumes itself by turning venom inward. The line reflects self-damage from spite and bitterness.
Washington news notes Senator Morton and Secretary Veestr yet discuss railroad policy. Three proposed changes include legalized pooling, broader ownership consolidation, or government ownership with the first favored under safeguards for reasonable interstate rates. House debates impeachment and appropriations. The Interstate Commerce inquiry shows most disputes settle without hearings.
Charles Henry, a progressive camel, tries to climb a sycamore to watch a circus parade. He slips twice, reaches half way up, then falls into a bass drum as the parade passes. The crowd and animals mob him, leaving him black and blue. Worcester Post.
In February Japan celebrates all little girls with a dolls festival where treasured heirloom dolls are displayed then tucked away for a year. In May the boys’ festival features carp streamers and gilt balls on a pole signifying ambition and strength for the future man.
The article portrays Senator Warren as burdened by the claims committee role and the long service needed in the senate. It notes Western railroad politics, Bailey Williams leadership dynamics, and reactions to parliamentary maneuvers over a statehood bill and omnibus claims bill.
An ad urges mothers that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is safe for children and free of harmful substances. It also promotes the play Arizona by Augustus Thomas coming to Graham on Tuesday January 17 with a strong company and elaborate scenery from New York and Chicago productions.
Mancie Ind Jan 13 The Standard Oil company lowers Indiana oil price by three cents to 90 cents a barrel or unit, marking a new selling price in the market.
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