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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
7
A historical sketch describing the early spread of parcel post, highlighting England’s pioneering acts. It recounts humorous and curious cases, from sending trousers by mail to mailing people, horses, and animals, illustrating how postal rules evolved before expanding to the United States.
Descriptive lines depict a large storage room packed with goods ready to furnish a fair or settlement. Cocks crow, mastiffs bay, and canbries piping as the scene suggests a bustling, timely supply event.
Miss Georgia Gookin of Columbus Junction marries David R. Williams of Crawfordsville at her mother's home. Rev. T. M. Balcoff officiates. District residents light a train to Chicago after the ceremony. The bride runs a busy Columbus Junction jewelry store and the groom is a respected local farmer. They plan to settle on a Crawfordsville area farm next spring.
W. H. Linder died of pneumonia at Burlington hospital a week after his father W. L. Linder was fatally attacked by Charles Caeser the bartender. Caeser cut Linder's throat and shot himself dying twelve hours later. The motive remains unknown. Linder the elder was a retired clothing merchant. Caeser were his tenant in an adjoining apartment.
John Gamble of Boone visits Des Moines county jail to secure Florence Gamble’s release on a mail fraud charge. He denies knowledge of the swindle while his wife admits running the scheme. Mrs Gamble’s release hinges on 100 dollars cash security, which her husband spent partially after visiting Boone. He hopes to raise the funds before week’s end.
An advertisement claims that persons with partial paralysis benefit from massaging the affected part with Chamberlain's Liniment, which is also said to relieve rheumatic pains. The product is sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Washington high school girls face Columbus Junction high school girls in a doubleheader at the Commercial Club gym tomorrow. The local team, newly organized, will play its first game ahead of the boys match between the two schools. Dokes and Anderson may see action as the squad seeks a creditable showing. Columbus Junction eyes a win amid confident reports from their town.
The 19th Century ladies and Fortnightly clubs announce a strong 1913 14 lecture schedule. Attractions include Kellogg Haines Singing Co Rogers and Grilley Thomas Brooks Fletcher Virginia Brooks The Military Girls. Tickets sold in advance to guarantee protection for the venture.
Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Bleeding or Pro viding Piles in 6 to 14 days. 60c. Advt.
A New York Tribune poem questions whether fifty years is enough to meet life’s burdens. It muses on stages of manhood from thirty to fifty, urging duty and endurance, with imagery of crowns, labor, and the inexorable march toward an unnamed Weisnichtwe beyond.
Reliable medicine for coughs and colds advertised as pleasant and safe to take. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy. Ad.
The examination schedule lists dates January 29 30 and 31 with sessions at A M and P M. Subjects include Didactics Orthography Reading Geography History Arithmetic Physiology Music Grammar Penmanship Algebra Economics Civics Physics.
Guthrie Center Iowa January 23 plans for upgrading the River to River road were unveiled at good roads booster meetings. Cooperative clubs will work on road sections and compete for cash prizes funded by local business leaders. A banquet will close the contest after prizes are awarded.
Laura Frankenfield appears in the dramatic Madame X at the Graham on January 29. The production is described as a magnificent elaborate show known around the world with acclaimed pathos and heart wrenching scenes.
The 120 acre Miles Bradford farm in Marion township four miles south of Washington is offered for immediate sale to settle the estate. For particulars contact Referee J. T. Matthews or Brookhart Bros Attorneys at 28913.
Reports from communities near Manhattan note early spring signs with robins singing trees budding and leaves forming. The Hudson remains navigable with no ice harvest yet, and warm hints persist despite forecast colder weather. Straw hats appeared in nearby settlements yesterday.
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