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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
6
Scientific instruments have been carried into the air by box kites to study the atmosphere. The kites rise by steam driven drums winding steel wire, with boxes of nine feet high and seventy square feet lifting area. Invented by Laurence Hargrave of Sydney, the device yields data on pressure temperature humidity and wind.
A Popular Mechanics sketch shows a novice skating aid built from three quarter inch pipe and fittings with a one inch metal strip on each leg. Furniture casters at the bottom let the unit roll on floors while the rear opens for entry and the top rail is grasped for balance.
In a village a insulted youth seeks immediate revenge, but Father Graham counsels calm. He compares insults to mud that dries and heals, urging patience to mend harm. The next day the offended party seeks forgiveness and reconciliation arises.
A simple paper craft walks through making a green paper frog from a square sheet. Fold along diagonals and midlines to form eight pyramids, then shape to create a diamond body with legs. Attach a thread and pole for a jumping frog demonstration.
In a Youth's Companion tale Willie adores his big white rooster Old Tom though a new rival appears. Tom flees a larger challenger yet Willie insists Tom can run the fastest, closing with his father's amused laughter.
A visitor asks Edith what is wrong with the baby and the little girl replies she does not know but suggests the infant needs tuning. The exchange highlights a playful misunderstanding as the child refers to tuning rather than distress.
F M Bliss of Oak Park Illinois recalls a brutal moment on May 12 1864 near Spottsylvania Court House during Grant's assault. Artillery blasted the Confederates at close range as Michigan troops fought nearby and a colonel was captured.
Fifty years ago today January 19 the battle near Mill Springs Kentucky pitted Confederates under General George B. Crittenden against Federals led by General George H. Thomas. Thomas secured a sweeping victory in his first major action, beginning a string of Western Civil War triumphs. Confederate commander F K Zollicoffer was killed in a skirmish with the Fourth Kentucky Regiment whose colonel F Fry shot him.
Closing out sale on the John Knapp farm nine miles NW of Washington Iowa nine miles NW of Washington and near Prairie Flower and Lexington features horses mules cattle brood sows corn oats hay and farm machinery. Auction Thursday January 25 starting at 10 am with terms 11 months for sums over 10 notes at 7 percent and cash for 10 and under. Luncheon by Prairie Flower Ladies Aid society. Auctioneers D Macon and Kerr. Clerk R Dougherty.
Real estate and personal property auction for a 174 acre farm known as the John Myers farm two miles east of Iowa City on the lower Muscatine road. Sale includes heavy draft horses mares and colts hogs cattle and miscellaneous farming gear with options to buy as one or in two tract divisions. Auction details indicate on site sale with crates for shippers and delivery to Iowa City.
Heirs of John Myers Estate announce sale of a 10 acre plus property near Iowa City including a 72 by 36 barn, machine shed, hay and grain storage, two hog houses, cattle and corn cribs, wells and reservoirs. Real estate to be sold to the highest bidder without reserve to divide the estate with terms: one third cash due March 1 1912, balance in five years at 4 1 2 percent. Personal property cash or terms as listed. Auctioneer S K Noland Des Moines and D W Jones Iowa City.
Public sale at residence 244 miles west of Washington on Sigourney road Tuesday January 28 1912 begins at 11 oclock. Auction features 8 horses and colts 28 cattle 35 hogs machinery 1500 bushels of corn 10 tons hay and assorted farm equipment. Terms 10 months or cash under 10 dollars and bankable note for over 10 dollars at 7 percent. Auctioneers Austin Sutherland and assistant. Lunch by J Moriarty.
Train schedule listing arrivals and departures for multiple trains on a branch line. Notes specify local freight and passenger services with daily operation, and agents H W Russell and J E Kunath noted for station duties.
An old era advice column endorses Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to restore color and vitality. The article claims the tonic cleanses dandruff, refreshes dry hair, and reverses fading gray with daily use, priced at fifty cents per bottle and sold by McKilnney Drug Co as a Special Agent.
Vague OCR excerpt shows train arrivals and departures on routes to Chicago and Milwaukee. Mentions Nos. 5 and 3 passenger services, local trains, times around 12:44 am 8:30 am and 12:15 pm, with a Broadgath official name at the end.
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