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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1912
Page
3
T J Maxwell recalls the April 6 1862 Shiloh encounter with rebel artillery and infantry. He details battery duels chaos near a meadow and a retreat after heavy fire while carrying water to wounded Union and Confederate soldiers.
Fifty years ago today January 22 President Lincoln sent thanks to Thomas army for its Mill Springs victory on the 19th marking the first formal congratulations by the commander in chief. Utah constitutional convention met at Great Salt Lake City preparing to demand admission to the Union.
Los Angeles reports Farnum Fish, the youngest aviator, escaped a fatal fall after his Wright biplane appeared to plunge from 1,000 feet. He recovered and leveled out, returning to safe flight after the dramatic miscue.
The United States Supreme Court awards alimony to Mrs. Lida Eleanor Nicolls Fitzgerald, now wife of Prince Victor of Thurn and Taxis, setting $20,000 a year and a trust fund of $35,000 for three children, under the contract made at the time of the separation in Pittsburgh.
San Francisco report says burglar Joseph Sullivan, who stole a burglar alarm, was captured by detectives drawn by the clanging device and sentenced to three months in jail.
Porter Chariton Lane, accused of murdering his wife, is declared perfectly sane by Hudson County New Jersey district attorney and the officers. He is reported in splendid health.
Edward R. Perkins vice president of New York Life Insurance and brother of George W. Perkins died at his East Orange New Jersey home following an appendicitis operation. He was born in Chicago forty four years ago.
James T. Taylor aged 74 died in Pittsburg from pneumonia. He was the last survivor of the Tyne river crew of Qreleen, who won the Saratoga championship against the United States around 1870.
Paris on January 20 reports the French government will ask the chamber of deputies for an appropriation of 4.4 million dollars to fund the construction of military aeroplanes.
Review notes that Torker's new drama avoids melodrama as the hero, posing as a chauffeur, endures a tire puncture in Act II but the overall story remains unheartfelt and restrained.
Maude wonders why Jack acts fearful. Ethel suggests uncertainty while joking about incubator baby origins. The brief exchange hints at family dynamics and a light humorous mood.
Lemmon’s Pharmacy promotes MI O NA stomach tablets as a guaranteed remedy for indigestion and upset stomachs. The ad claims the tablets are not purgatives and help clean and strengthen stomach walls for quicker digestion, with a large box priced at fifty cents nationwide.
The article contrasts English landscape gardening with French and Italian styles, noting American taste favors English forms. It highlights Golden Gate Park in San Francisco as a premier U S example built by a Scottish builder and shaped by modern planners.
Eames MacVeagh of the Municipal Art League urged the city council to increase funding for the city forester. He noted Chicago’s 2,000 miles of residence streets and argued that current $6,000 annual appropriation is insufficient to beautify the city. He cited health and ethical benefits of trees and urged larger nearby city grants.
Failure in planting trees and shrubs often stems from not firming the soil around roots. Dig holes twice as deep and wide as roots, fill with soil to the proper depth, then snug the roots with fine soil and firm with foot or rammer. When filled, the plant should stand firmly as if growing.
Five years of park and plaza development transform Manila from a city with Luneta and a few small plazas into a network of moats converted to parks and playgrounds. The committee on parks and municipal board acquired suburban areas to create one of the world's best parked cities.
In a courtroom a bystander asks why the accused licked him. The New York boy answers that the man was reading a book and hails from Philadelphia. The judge presides over the exchange.
In a humorous exchange a friend asks if the pharmacist’s wife is in. The druggist, distracted, replies no but offers something just as good, implying a joke or novelty item rather than a person.
LODGES i. O. KK Alpine Aerie No. 193 meets the second and fourth Wednesday evenings monthly. Visiting members in good standing welcome. Signed by W Piel, W P. , DUBORS, Seey.
GeeerR I G White Post No 108 meets on the first and third Tuesdays in Temple rooms under Commander J W Scott Adjt M WW. As Valley Forge Camp No 868 meets every Thursday evening in North Side Square hall. J G Mortarty Clerk.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M regular meetings on the first Friday each month led by W M J E B Kubath and Secretary J W Morton. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M holds regular meetings on the second Friday. H P James D Glasgow and Sec J W Morton. Bethlehem Commandery No 43 KT meets on the third Friday. W Morton S e e. Washington Chapter No 98 C N regular meetings on the second Thursday. M rs J B Ki M and Mrs Myrtle Bragg as S e e. V Ingraters welcome.
An ad for Meritol White Liniment hawks immediate relief for cuts sprains and wounds. It asserts superior healing with immediate action and promotes Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
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