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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
3
The Journal presents a column on popular music in Broadway shows. Felix F. Feist writes about airs gaining real hit status on stage. The piece notes the froggy style metaphor and reflects the era's light entertainment tone.
Des Moines reports indicate Senator Albert B. Cummins will soon announce his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. He is in Washington and has faced pressure from Iowa supporters, though no confirmation of his entry could be verified locally.
New York printers and peers from across cities paid tribute to Ben Franklin the so called greatest of American typos on his 206th birthday commemorating his birth in Albany in 1706 as printed in a New York dispatch.
Berlin reports celebrate the German empire anniversary of 1871 with festivities across Germany. Next week marks Frederick the Great’s bicentennial birth and Emperor William’s 53rd birthday amid court functions drawing American visitors.
A reflective note cites Thoreau on clinging to waking dreams, urging steadfast pursuit of enduring goals and inner aspirations.
Master plumbers of Iowa push for state laws to license plumbers through the state board of health. At the 24th annual convention in Des Moines officers and delegates discuss a reform backed by journeymen and unions to improve sanitary plumbing and public health. Charles Busch of Burlington announces the proposal as a major topic. Mayor Hanna welcomes attendees as A B Pray and Robert Knauer speak on the association’s work. Lawrence Townsend is this year’s president, succeeding Gist Blair.
A London Chronicle brief notes two eel sellers in the East End. One shop proclaims it supplies eels to the king, drawing customers away from a rival. After reflection, the rival posts a follow up: God gave the king.
Washington reports a partial sport item dated January 18 stating the Bachel team and a ball related event. details are truncated leaving the outcome unclear.
Mrs Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri recounts a twelve year battle with persistent health issues and multiple doctors. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with rapid improvement and urges other women to seek its guidance from the Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
Alpine Aerie No. 1943 invites visiting in good standing to its monthly meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Secretary C. DuBots notes the schedule and welcomes members.
Gen and BR I G White Post No 108 meets on the first and third Tuesdays in their Post rooms in the Temple building. Valley Forge Camp No 868 meets every Thursday evening in the hall on North Side Square. All neighbors are welcome. J G Moriarty, Clerk.
Washington Lodge No 26 AF&AM and Cyrus Chapter No 18 RAM hold regular meetings on the first and fourth Fridays while Bethlehem Commandery No 43 KT meets the third Friday. Washington Chapter No 8 also convenes monthly. fraters are welcome to attend.
An advertisement from Lemonius Pharmacy promotes Meritol White Liniment as universally effective for cuts, rashes, sprains, and wounds with immediate action and unmatched healing power. It emphasizes home use and quick relief.
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