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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1912
Page
5
Numerous visitors arrive in the city for short stays including Mrs. Lloyd Terry from Denver and Miss Louise Wales from Newark. Residents travel for work, education, or family matters, with updates on medical, insurance, and business activities across Iowa City and nearby towns.
Daddy tells Evelyn and Jack about monarchs and other butterflies gathering in September to migrate south for winter. Most butterflies die or sleep through frost, while milkweed butterflies are strong travelers. An Indian creation tale explains how God made butterflies from gems and then covered the earth with plants to shelter them. Jack vows to stop chasing butterflies.
Sam Yeoman, a well known resident, attempted death by taking London Purple dissolved in a cup on Saturday afternoon. He grew violently ill, stomach pumps removed the poison, and he recovered quickly. He faced strong resistance from doctors but survived the act. No motive or prior warning was found, with despondency cited as a probable factor. The community offers support as he resumes life and work with his family.
The funeral of Mrs Mary Ann Luers occurred Friday at 2 pm at Bethel church Dutch Creek township with Rev C T Rasche in charge. Interment followed in the German cemetery. Pallbearers were three sons and three grandsons. A morning service at 10 am was held at the daughter Mrs Henry Brinning home with Rev Rasche assisted by Rev U Smith.
A reader cites a quarrel over a recommended breakfast food. The wife notes her husband gained six pounds since starting it, and the husband pleads mercy while admitting his own two weeks of consumption.
Professor Jeremiah W Jenks resigns from Cornell after teaching political economy since 1891. He will assume charge of the department of politics at New York University next fall, citing broader study opportunities in economics and social questions as the reason for the move. He holds degrees from Michigan and Halle and has served on U S commissions on economic and immigration issues.
Dr. Frank M. McCartney of Denver used a quinine and urea hydrochloride local anesthetic at St. Anthony's Hospital to remove a tumor from Oswald N. Richter's shoulder blade with the patient conscious and laughing. Richter walked to his room and joined luncheon after the operation. Credit for the discovery is given to Dr. Henry Thibault of Arkansas.
A four member team sent by Ole Roe state fire marshal conducted an inspection in Washington on fire liability, focusing on basement hazards and waste materials. The commission ordered cleanup of dangerous basements and, where needed, demolition of risky old frame shacks to prevent fires in business districts.
Sunday afternoon gatherings in the Eagles hall on the north side of the square will be discontinued for eight weeks and resume on the first Sabbath afternoon in September likely at the same location. Frank R. Sage led yesterday’s session stressing practical Christian living with brief remarks from S. W. Livingston and M. D. Yard. The oppressive heat and uncomfortable hall atmosphere were noted as factors in pausing the series.
At the Democratic county convention held at City Hall on Saturday Al Bull of Lime Creek township was named as the Democratic candidate for the term starting 1914 opposing Oliver Dunlap. Minnie Conner remains unopposed for county superintendent. The party pledged allegiance to the platform to be adopted at the Baltimore national convention.
Rainfall in Washington yesterday evening measured .03 of an inch by W A Cook, enough to cool air and dampen dust but not to help crops. June rainfall totals 1.17 inches, far below last year’s 2.09. temperatures peaked at 88, lower than 1911’s June highs.
George L. Higbie of Manton Michigan reports relief from kidney and bladder trouble using Foley Kidney Pills. He claims no other medicine matches the pills for beneficial effect and notes the product is free of harmful drugs, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Lumber yards across the area will stay open all day on the fourth, offering extended hours and special deals as communities celebrate the holiday. The note lists 1713 as a reference point for the timing.
Various local church and fraternal group events announced. Junior League social at Methodist south room with candy sale. admission five cents. G RY Regular post meet tomorrow night. First United Presbyterian juniors stage The Children of the Kingdom tonight with offering for the juniors. Westminster Guild M M meet tonight. Miss Porter to speak on Hepzibah House. Royal Neighbors meet tomorrow at Maude Reister’s. Ladies Aid M E church Lexington picnic July 4 with stand and lunch. Pythian Circle visit Mrs Mount Wednesday. Priscilla club hosts tomorrow afternoon.
The Treasury Department begins a new uniform accounting system applied across all bureaus disbursing public funds. The efficiency commission prepared the system to allow the Secretary of Treasury to receive uniform reports and monitor funds in real time.
London July 1 The Welsh disestablishment bill recently passed by Parliament comes into force Four Welsh dioceses cease to form part of the province of St David’s Commissioners appointed by the government will take possession of church property and distribute it The Church of England in Wales will be left with an income of 400000 dollars from an existing endowment of 1300000 dollars
A farmer from Canaan Maine states he was crippled by sciatic rheumatism due to uric acid. He credits Foley's Kidney Pills with complete relief and removal of numerous black specks from his eyes. The ad claims the pills are effective for various rheumatic ailments.
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