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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
5
Local shoppers flock to the New York Store as Red Ticket prices slash all items until July 24. The Fair and Dougherty Bros advertise clearance on clothing and accessories, while readers note the store’s plain-figures pricing and ongoing specials on hammocks glassware and shelf hardware.
The narrator asks a hermit why he fled society to live in the woods. The hermit coldly critiques politics and clinging to power, preferring a simple life with animals and silence while smoking a cigar and avoiding human folly.
Capitalists behind the Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Muscatine interurban lines plan a three mile long by one mile wide artificial lake near the Moscow canal in Muscatine County. The project includes a dome canal power plant and railway linking West Liberty and Muscatine at an estimated total cost of about 7 million dollars.
The funeral for Earnest Cornwall was held Tuesday morning July 16 1912 at 11 o'clock at his home of 25 years, led by Rev. Mr. Phipps of the West Chester Baptist church. Music featured two selections by Miss Mumpher and two by Miss Mumpher and Miss Parks. Pallbearers were Robert Amlong J A Walker A I Duvall J Bitting Chas Sehulty and William Duseberry. Interment followed at Lexington cemetery.
An intellectual reflection argues that the autochthonous Irish man shows patriotism and domesticity through a close relationship with the earth. The essay ties this earthly closeness to doctrinal theology and ritual, and ultimately to a sense of heavenly proximity.
Maresh W. Bailey former chairman resigns from the county hospital board to pursue his candidacy as elector at large on the republican ticket. Dr W P Gardner acts as chairman until a vacancy is filled. The hospital is set to receive its first patient tomorrow as finishing touches continue.
The Iowa National Guard will assemble at Iowa Falls for a ten day annual encampment beginning August 12. Adjutant General Guy K. Logan issued the orders detailing requirements and regulations. All four regiments Fifty third through Fifty sixth will train together for the first time, with Captain Schamp aiming for full attendance.
A church social occurred last evening in Sunset Park with many society members and friends in attendance. Ice cream and nabiscops were served as games entertained guests. Mrs S H Wallace and daughter Virginia hosted visiting Elizabeth Owen from Chicago at the Wallace shack south of the city with a large gathering including Mrs Major Latta Dorothy Maxwell and others from Rock Island and nearby. Dinner was served at noon and the day was enjoyed by all.
A brief quip plays on marriage and money metaphors with two lines of dialogue. It contrasts a husband’s hidden wealth with a wife who sees him as a treasury in a satirical light. The joke relies on wordplay about financial value and spousal perception.
Community groups report social events across town. Pythian sisters entertain husbands at Sunset Park this evening while Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church meets Friday at 2 80 o'clock at 219 South Avenue C. A variety of dinners and socials are noted with attendees from Des Moines and local clubs.
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A home cook outlines thrifty ways to repurpose leftovers into appealing meals. Spinach and mashed potatoes improvised into a luncheon dish. rice and asparagus baked with eggs. bread and pieplant dessert. mutton ragout with currant jelly butter and lemon. minced lamb in a seasoned butter sauce. dried beef in white sauce with baked potatoes.
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