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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1912
Page
8
A historical essay argues the circus evolved beyond a simple venue to a modern, wholesome, multi feature show. It praises world famed animal acts, European novelty displays, and Hagenbeck Wallace features, promising a moving city of enchantment. The piece previews a July 30 parade and a grand itinerant exhibition celebrating American ingenuity.
Iowa will receive about $10 000 for the current fiscal year as its share of a federal appropriation of 300 000 for farm management. Congress will decide in conference between the House and Senate. The program aims to employ farm management experts in counties year round to advise farmers on soil crops transportation and marketing strategies.
Cecil Dillin and companions unearthed deer antlers and a skull from the Iowa River sands near Homestead while fishing in Iowa County. The relics, believed buried about thirty five years ago during Blackhawk Mahaska era, are in near perfect condition.
In Mason City Judge Kimbell’s court W. J. Coleman alias Jerry Bailey faced bigamy charges as two of his wives Mamie Massey and Maud White testified and identified him. Coleman was bound over to the grand jury and jailed until September with a $1000 bond. One child Anselmi was paroled to a farmer near Mystic. Lefebre, famed for Titanic aftermath, sought to identify two rescued children in New York before discovering they were claimed by their mother.
Gladys Hoffmann aged 20 daughter of Charles V Hoffmann editor of the Daily Herald died after burns from cleaning gloves with gasoline Monday night in Oskaloosa Iowa. She perished this morning at the family home after the accident that occurred last week.
A stranger asks about a driver and a gray horse with an old lady on the trap. Farmer Turnups boasts his wife handles the horse since she was young. The horse bolts down the street as the old woman screams, but the stranger buys time to assess the risk.
In the south quail shoot event, Brewer Corcoran and Joe assist with tins and a lunch basket. A tree-bridge collapse scares the group as Ine Stiped falls into the creek, prompting jokes about keeping lunch dry and the road condition.
Judge notes Von Bogsins nearly drowned at the seashore one evening last week. Brown comments he cannot swim and questions how he went beyond his depth. Jones adds they were trying to stay in the glare of a steering steamer.
Dr Henry Albert state bacteriologist submitted his biennial report to the Iowa state board of health. The 27 078 examinations covered diphtheria tuberculosis and typhoid fever with thousands saved from mad dog bites. Epidemics in Cedar Falls Des Moines and Oskaloosa traced to bad water. Anti typhoid vaccination showed success and new quarantine rules saved laborers nearly 15000 in wages.
Centerville reports Sheriff Dewis received a federal warrant for Frank Lefebre and Mary Dupont of Mystic and their children. The document alleges improper immigration for immoral purposes, ineligibility for citizenship, and possible deportation to France if the charges hold. Lefebre is linked to the Titanic tragedy loss of his wife and four children. The warrant cites potential public charges and names Ben jamin C. Cable as acting secretary of commerce and labor.
An essay satirizing the literary field as a fearless yet flawed enterprise. It mocks modern fiction for superficial plots and market-driven taste while noting publishers push popular society novels and lure readers with risqué illustrations.
Sigourney July 22 A local man Lee Goodman a prosperous farmer from Iowa county near Millersburg vanished after a morning walk. His wife and two children await news as bloodhounds and sheriff search without success despite his sizable farm and bank balance.
Utica resident Albert F Knepkr reports three years of eczema relief after using Saxo Salve. The ad claims quick itch relief and antiseptic healing for all skin diseases with a money back guarantee if it fails, offered by Sherman Bros Druggists of Washington Iowa.
Reports show Mississippi listed among iron ore rich states and a Quebec custom on wives’ property upon marriage. Poland’s 1910 beet area reached 147260 acres, with 141137 in 1909. Navy Civil Service plan aims to extend merit-based hiring to 10000 naval workers, while a Boston streetcar strike seeks union recognition and better conditions. Postal reforms foreshadow 8600 new women staff replacing 3500 men, saving over 1.5 million annually. West Chester Grangers plan a cooperative store and bulk sales to secure best prices.
Fragmentary line references a character boasting about a "Freckle Eradicator" and a claim that someone has not heard of the speaker's father. The snippet hints at a boastful sales or bragging moment without clear context.
J F H Taylor offers 200 breeding ewes on share terms for wool or increase over one or more years. Also selling six driving horses including a span day fillies, standard bred four years old, weight around 2000 pounds, a pair of Shetland mare pony with foal, a three year old black horse pony harness trained, all sound. Located at 1027 E Main St with phone 603.
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