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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
4
The article extols salt and pepper for flavor and health, noting their role against fermentation and aiding gastric work. It cites a physician's advice to add salt and pepper to milk and hot water with salt and paprika as remedies. It warns overeating and poor mastication impair digestion, urging simpler diets for the young and old.
A New York Press excerpt describes a practical millionaire near Fifth Avenue sharing his approach to service pay. He explains fair wages and honest tipping, advising guests to tip openly rather than covertly. He limits tips to a dollar per person to avoid surplus being skimmed back.
St Louis report states Dan Cooper treasurer of the Graham Paper Company was found murdered at a Turkish bath house. A bloodstained hammer and valuable jewelry were recovered in the basement. An African attendant was arrested. Cooper was described as a millionaire.
Clifton Johnson notes Valley Forge is not as lofty or remote as legends suggest and experiences less brutal winter conditions. It lies 23 miles from Philadelphia with rail access along the Schuylkill river, contradicting the notion of a wild alpine glen. John Schnelin, a Chicago man aged 72, has married Miss Emma J. Hitchcock, aged 52.
Mansfield town reports the miners committee exonerating Mitchell and Wilson after Miss Meridith’s statement damaged the miners’ organization. A rural free delivery rider returns a letter from John Fuller to Ruth Fuller, revealing a wartime romance and a punitive uncle’s revenge.
A promotional note extols Michigan Canned Fruit as exceptionally natural tasting and luscious. It claims secret processes preserve original flavor using select fruit and lists varieties such as pears peaches blackberries raspberries strawberries and pitted cherries for use in pies and sauces.
The ad proclaims five coffees at fixed low prices in Washington. It asserts 13c for a coffee worth 18, 15c for exceptional quality, 25c and 30c for three superior blends worth at least 5c more, and 35c for a superb Mocha and Java blend. It asks readers if they are customers and why not.
A historical note describes Alvan Clark demonstrating the Lick telescope lens’s extreme sensitivity to heat. A hand near the massive flint glass at Cambridgeport caused jets of light to erupt in a dazzling display, revealing the disk’s reaction to temperature changes.
A burglar attempted entry at 3 o clock this morning at the Henry Knecht residence first through a west door then via the east cellar window. Sam Donovan who boards there heard the intruder and Miss Hannah who is ill was frightened as the burglar fled after noises inside frightened him.
News notes that the city schools closed the first half of the year and many high school pupils earned a short vacation as a reward of merit. Pupils with averages of 90 or above in all subjects and 90 in department work are excused from examinations. At least half of the high school pupils gained this privilege.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Bailey entertained a dozen friends at an informal whist party last evening. Three tables were used for the game followed by a multi-course tasting. The event was described as a jolly time. Funeral services for Mrs Mary Sanford were held yesterday at two o'clock from her son Henry Sanford's residence in Lincoln Nebraska. Rev B Schreckengast conducted the service at City cemetery with pallbearers A A Rodman Chas Obnovemach Wm Hisir S B Dewey M P Miller and Wm Cook.
The young men’s club of the M. E. church will meet with Wilford Emmons this evening. The debate adjourned from last week will take place tonight. Will Graham is reported not so well. Joe Daniels expects to return to Hot Springs as soon as he can arrange his affairs here. R. L. Stewart is clerking for Kaye & Lytle.
A retrospective on the arrival of rural free delivery in Mansfield Ohio recalling the first batch of letters, the miracle of mail at the door, and a family memory spanning 120 years. The story highlights slow historic post and volunteer carriers aiding distant homes.
Chicago police investigate an alleged divorce mill in the ghetto district where divorces are obtained for 25 cents.
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