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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1911
Page
4
A report notes the death of Ma Willis Wagher in a tragic incident with limited readable details. The item hints at a possible papal context or related event but lacks full information in the surviving text.
Will Wagner, a respected farmer living four miles south of town, was killed in a runaway while helping a field task with his son John. Found conscious briefly, he died around 2:30 yesterday evening. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the family home, conducted by Rev. Smith. Interment at Kim Grove.
A collage of lighthearted mischief and quaint anecdotes. It recalls a girl recounting a park ride and a humorous misinterpretation of a lover’s mishap, a teacher demonstrating toxicity with a dramatic result, and a child’s playful moral.
The city prepares for the Chautauqua with tickets entering printer and advertising stages. An in advance sales drive aims to ensure financial success and broad community support. The event promises entertaining and instructive programs with religious and historical emphasis for all ages. Everyone attending pays. no complimentary entries.
Governor Hoke Smith will not resign to run for the United States Senate. Legislators draft resolutions urging him to quit now and seek the seat, while ex-Governor Joseph Terrell has resigned from the Senate bid. The plan hinges on the December regular session and a potential special election.
A Providence Evening News readers contest names the ten most beautiful English words as mero hope love home sublime joy peace genrie life friend ship. The list was judged unanimous by a chosen committee and a set of Mark Twain works awarded as first prize.
A wife quips at her husband who tries to tell an old tale of shame. She interrupts, joking that she meant the boys’ night story not a confession of love. The banter highlights their playful marital dynamic.
The article describes waterproofing concrete by adding alum and hard soap to the mixing water or dry cement. It explains how the alum soap precipitate fills pores, reducing permeability, with guidance on proportions and mixing precautions to avoid large precipitate masses.
Instructions advise summer fly control with two methods. First brush windows lightly with oil of sassafras to deter flies. Second mix five cents worth of oil of Invender with equal water, spray around rooms including dining areas. odor repels flies but is pleasant to people.
White waists yellowed from storage should be boiled with a solution of cream of tartar. Submerge and rub briefly, then rinse. Alternatively add a tablespoon coal oil to a pail of boiler water, boil twenty minutes, transfer to hot water, rinse, and dry in sun.
When aluminium pans or kettles are badly blackened place them in the oven while the range is hot and keep them there with a cover for a couple of hours. They will look like new. Any remaining dark spots wash away with soap and water.
Instructions describe folding sheets and similar linens after removing from the line. A method is given: grab one end, pull over from the line, center the fabric, and secure the fastened end for a neat fold.
A Sunday evening incident near the Duke home involved a carriage and an automobile without lights. Ralph Palmer of Brighton road attempted to pass as a team approached, causing the driver to be pitched from the buggy. A nearby woman clung on and jumped free when possible, escaping with injuries as the buggy and horse suffered heavy damage.
A crustacean weighing seven pounds and nearly three feet long was landed by the Portland fishing steamer Carrie and Mildred. Its legs matched the size of typical lobster claws, and the claws were notably large.
Work on the Washington County hospital buildings continues briskly with brickwork begun last week and steel already in place. Contractor Roy Davis notes initial material delays have eased and expects steady progress going forward.
The What-I-Can society will meet Tuesday evening July 18 at 7 30 with Mrs Chas Hays to south Washington. Mies Maude Ditmars will attend and give a talk on Ellis Island.
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