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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1912

Page

8

Kennedy Urges Alfalfa on $500-Acre Iowa Land

Prof W J Kennedy spoke at a Goldfield farmers gathering urging alfalfa planting as a valuable feed crop. He cited an Ames extension success where alfalfa yield reached about three tons per acre from a four year field and forecast future cuttings. He noted land at $250 to $500 per acre and urged better farming and bookkeeping.

Eagle Grove Iowa W. J. Kennedy P. G. Tolden State College Ames Goldfield Kennedy Ameg

WART WEATHER Affects OATS AND POTATOES IN IOWA

Mason City reports hot weather harming oats during milk stage and risking heading while stands remain heavy. No rains or winds aid growth. corn advances rapidly. Early potatoes move to market at 1.50 per bushel. large acreage and good crops may push fall prices to 25 to 30 cents per bushel.

Mason City Iowa Kennedy

Iowa leaders urge weed and road laws enforcement

Des Moines reports that Attorney General Cosson directed county attorneys at Cedar Rapids last week to enforce Iowa weed cutting and road drag laws. Henry Sampson spoke on the need to remove weeds before seeding and to strict adherence to both statutes.

Des Moines Iowa Cosson Cedar Rapids Flenry Sampson

Rev Laura Bowman Weds Richard Galer in Massachusetts

Waterloo Iowa reports Rev Laura Bowman former Markesan Wisconsin pastor married Tuesday at a sister home in Wellesley Hills Massachusetts to Richard Galer a Mt Pleasant Iowa attorney The couple plan to reside in Mount Pleasant after two months in New Zealand and will continue her church mission and supply work with her pastoral duties noted Galesburg Lombard College Ryder Divinity ties and Cedar Falls Iowa faculty background are mentioned as context.

Waterloo Iowa Laura Bowman Universalist Markesan Wis Effie McCollum Jones Wellesley Hills Mass Richard Galer Mt. Pleasant Iinister Ryder Divinity Schools Lombard College Galesburg Galer Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls John Bowman Cedar Malls Methodist Church New Maeland Mount Pleasant

Merital Hair Tonic Promises Growth and Shine

Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Merital Hair Tonic as a remedy to keep hair healthy clean and bright with a wavy appearance. Sole agents offer the product to customers seeking fuller looking hair.

Lemmon’s

Mrs Grant and Princess Cantacuzene Return to New York

Mrs Frederick Dent Grant and her daughter the Princess Cantacuzene have been abroad since General Grant’s funeral and will arrive in New York aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm next week. Meritol White Liniment advertised as effective for rheumatism neuralgia and other pains sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

New York Frederick Dent Grant Meritol White Liniment Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Popularity and its perils in public life

Howard L. Rann argues popularity persists unless blocked by petitions and convictions. He criticizes reformers who curry favor with sweeping opinions and notes society influence via costly dinners, bridge whist, and frequent entertainments. He warns against shifting beliefs for appeal and the risk of losing substance for popularity.

Wagner Cain Tre

Tafts Reach Beverly for Fourth of July Rest

President Taft arrived in Beverly Massachusetts from Washington aboard the Federal express with Mrs Taft and Major Rhodes. He was met at the station and driven to the summer White House to spend the Fourth getting settled after four days of rest and golf. He will return to the White House next Monday for a political conference and likely visit Beverly again later in the week if heat allows.

Beverly Mass Taft Major Rhodes Washington Federal Express White House

Prince Ludovic Pig natalli D Argon shoots himself in Paris

Paris reports Prince Ludovic Pig natalli D Argon a distant cousin of the Spanish king and familiar to Americans shot himself in his Paris apartment. He allegedly failed to win the hand of Mary Duke daughter of Benjamin J. Duke of New York tobacco trust. He was taken to a hospital where doctors said he could not live. the bullet entered near the heart.

Paris Prince Ludovic Pignatalli D’argon Spain United States Mary Duke Benjamin J. Duke New York Tobacco Trust

Mrs. Darrow Prostrated Amid Trial Strain

Mrs. Clarence Darrow has broken down from nervous strain and is confined to bed in Los Angeles. Dr. Paul Gerson reports she cannot sleep and is in a state of hysteria due to the trial coverage and her husband’s case.

Los Angeles Cal Clarence Darrow Paul Gerson

U. S. Built 229 Ships in June

American ship builders completed 229 vessels in June. Most were small wooden steamers and the total gross tonnage reached 1,385.

U. S Washington

Anderson Succeeds Burnham on Fine Arts Commission

President Taft announcedPierce Anderson of Chicago will replace D. H. Burnham to lead the fine arts commission in Washington on July 4.

Washington Taft Pierce Anderson Chicago D. H. Burnham Fine Arte Commission

Wilson and Marshall Enter Democratic Ticket Discussion

Nearly 1,000 messages apprise Governor Wilson of support as Indiana governor Marshall talks plans for the campaign. Wilson says he will decide on campaign roles later and notes no change in conduct if elected vice president. Marshall emphasizes continuing Indiana governance and support for inter collegiate sports.

Indiana Seagit N. J Wilson Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Woodrow Wilson Marshall White House McCombs National Committee New Jersey Indianapolis Ind Thomas R. Marshall

Louisville area railroad project financing announced

Laporte Indiana July 4 The filing of a mortgage for 10000000 by the Indianapolis Chicago and Meridian railway in counties the proposed line will traverse indicates the system is financed and insures, according to officials, a through Chicago Indianapolis connection.

Laporte Ind Indianapolis, Chicago & Meridian Railway Chicago Indianapolis

Kaiser's Son Engaged to Czar’s Daughter Likely

Berlin reports a forthcoming meeting between Kaiser Wilhelm and Czar Nicholas may announce the engagement of Prince Adalbert, Kaiser’s 27 year old third son, to Grand Duchess Olga, czar’s eldest daughter, aged 16.

Germany Russia Berlin Kaiser Wilhelm Nicholas Prince Adalbert Kaiser Olga

Foley's Kidney Pills Gain Wide Public Praise

An increasing number report satisfactory results from Foley's Kidney Pills and commend their healing and curative qualities. The medicine is carefully prepared and guaranteed to contain no harmful or habit forming drugs. It benefits kidney and bladder troubles, back ache, rheumatism, and weak back. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon's Pharmacy

Virginia Brooks Triumphs in West Hammond Crusade

Virginia Brooks who led a two year drive against vice in West Hammond Indiana won as the last target of her reform effort closed. Her bold methods drew crowds of supporters and faced heavy odds as saloonkeepers mocked her campaign yet she prevailed.

Powder Company Men Strike in Gary Indiana

One hundred fifty Aetna Powder Company mill workers in Aetna Gary strike after the firm fails to recognize the local of the high explosive workers union. Deputized marshals guard dynamite and nitrocellulose magazines amid the labor action.

Powder Company Gary Ind Aetna Powder Company Aetna High Explosive Workers’ Union

Nebraskan Killed by Yawn in Fort Collins Incident

A man from Sidney Nebraska named John Cooney died in Fort Collins Colorado after a yawn reportedly forced a gallstone through his abdominal wall. He had been vacationing in the nearby mountains when the incident occurred.

Fort Collins Colo John Cooney Sidney Neb Cooney

Kerens Sells Stake in St Louis Times Stock

Richard C. Kerens ambassador to Austria Hungary sells his holdings in the German American Press association which publishes the St Louis Times to Edward L. Preetorious and partners. The stock is valued around 500000 dollars according to Mr Preetorious.

Kerens St. Louis Times St. Louis Richard C. Kerens Austria-Hungary German American Press Association Edward L. Preetorious Preetorious

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