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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1912
Page
2
The Happenings section notes Elmer Kephart and Mrs Kephart helping Ed Lins with butchering on January 30 1912 in Pleasant Hill and surrounding communities. The item records everyday rural activity and local fellowship.
Bert McKune loaded his car for New York. Oscar Laubach's house caught fire on the roof but neighbors confined the blaze. Dave Kilgore arrived with a new team. J D Dayton was in Richland on business. Hamilton Bros. delivered ten hogs weighing 5230 pounds. Lecture on February 14 amid social at the hotel before Mr Stewart takes possession around March 1.
J A Engleman of Mendon Missouri completes an invoice at Pauls Lumber Co. yard in Kalona. J H Stenbeck named new manager succeeding Pauls Lumber Co. Engleman and Stenbeck oversee the invoice. A J Davis from Oskaloosa performs music at the schoolhouse with a lecture to follow. Dyke and Hannah ship a couple.
A group of Methodist men led by Rev. J. A. Glendenning visited Davenport to inspect church bricks. The party, including S. C. Pearson F. G. Sands Joe Jones and A. P. Jeffrey, collected brick samples now on display at the Clipper office.
Crawfordsville on January 31 1912 reports visitors from Ainsworth Haskins Washington and Danville Iowa among others. People include Mr and Mrs J H McKee Miss Alice Yard and groups from Olds Noble and Ainsworth. Several residents return to duties and travel to Washington for sessions and school consolidation matters.
Burnedine Raymond, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Raymond of Haskins, died at an Iowa City hospital and was brought home to Haskins. Born February 22, 1910, she previously died December 14, 1911 at Iowa City with double mastoids as the cause. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 PM at Haskins church, Rev. Richard D. Hughes officiating. Interment in Ainsworth cemetery.
Pittsburgh parishioners react to remarks by Frederick B. Smith of Boston organizer of the Men and Religion Forward Movement. Smith said ministers should not accept wedding fees comparing fees to tips. clergymen defend their salaries and reject the claim, arguing fees are modest compensation.
Boil water pour a teaspoon of Hyomei, cover with a towel, breathe the vapor for five minutes, then sleep. Hyomei claims to ease catarrh asthma croup and catarrhal deafness without opium or cocaine. Bottle sold for 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.
Helena dispatch reports Quong Wing a Washee Washee man who the Montana tax on laundries argued he must pay the $10 annual license tax. The U S Supreme Court upheld local court rulings that his work counts as a laundry, despite his protest. Justice Lorton dissented, granting Quong a narrow comfort.
A patent medicine ad proclaims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money refund offer. It urges Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble and claims quick results and relief from irregularities. Sold by all druggists.
A colonial era advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable family medicine for children and adults to prevent and treat coughs colds croup bronchitis and pneumonia warning patrons to buy from all druggists.
W. Morgan Shuster, former American treasurer general of Persia, will sail for New York in a few days and arrive mid February. He accepted a Washington Army and Navy League speech invitation and will give another London address this evening. He notes he faced threats and derision from Russian soldiers but was never harmed.
In western Canada Alberta experiences the longest day with about 18 hours of sunshine. Residents enjoy extended daylight as summer reaches its peak.
Special report from Brighton Iowa notes Mrs Martha White 74 and Mr Swadling 76 from Oskaloosa married Monday evening in Oskaloosa. The bride and groom will reside with the bride in Brighton after the ceremony.
The Rev S R Greer has been appointed a delegate to the second world citizenship conference to be held in Portland Oregon June 29 July 6 1913. Appointed by the National Reform association executive committee based in Pittsburgh Pa he may attend the gathering expected to attract leading Christian figures. The program includes speakers such as Governor Woodrow Wilson Judge Ben Lindsay William J Bryan Bishop Quayle and J F Carson among others with Osborn and Stubbs listed among the 100 vice presidents of the National Reform association.
Advertises a quack remedy claiming to cure a cold in one day with laxative bromo quinine tablets. Promises pharmacist satisfaction with a 25 cent price and Groves signature on each box.
The special program to be held at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath evening February 4 is postponed one week due to the union meeting at First United Presbyterian. It honors the Christian Endeavor anniversary and features songs recitations talks and a pastor's address by the church’s youth groups. The Senior Christian Endeavor meets at 6 PM next Sabbath, and the rescheduled program is set for February 11.
Markets show receipts and price ranges for cattle and sheep in Chicago. Cattle demand mixed with gains in some grades. cattle and beef values range roughly 4.85 to 8.75. Sheep demand steady to higher with native and western lamb prices from about 3.15 to 6.80. Estimated receipts around 14 12000 cattle and 30000 sheep.
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