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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
7
In Winnoon Scotland a municipal waterman flooding the tank caused a fountain of water to shoot high into the air. He waded into the stream to shut it off and emerged soaked. A witness quipped that it would not pay him in this salty water.
Jacob Datznan and his wife died instantly when their automobile overturned near Fowler as they returned home. The necks of both were broken by the running board and they were found clasped in each other’s arms. Three children were slightly injured in the accident.
Col Frank M Joyce first vice president of the American Automobile Association and head of the committee for the 1912 reliability run died at his Minneapolis home after a month long illness. He was fifty one.
Buffalo health officials examine cause of Sam Isen of Bay City Mich said to have leprosy and found in Buffalo New York during July with ongoing testing by city health department officials.
Three sons of James P. Gillison a farmer living eight miles northeast of Fairfield Illinois aged seven nine and eleven years drowned in Grinnell pond while swimming near the family farm on July 24 192? authorities reported the tragedy as a local accident.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Pills claiming they cure backache strengthen kidneys correct urinary irregularities build up worn tissues remove excess uric acid and prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. Lemon's Pharmacy is listed as a source.
The Leland Giants, reputed to be the fastest team of colored players in Chicago, will play in Washington on August 14 15 and 16. Contracts were signed today confirming the games. They will start at 4 o'clock due to the Chautauqua sessions and will be held at the ball park.
The West Side Merchants announce they will beat today’s North and South side contest winners, and will play the game any afternoon next week. Communications to Mr. Orie Turner will receive immediate attention.
A Walter Scott quotation argues that leisure activities like plays and books have moral impact. If art inspires admiration for virtue and contempt for vice, society must assess whether the spectator is less culpable than in idle gossip or endless pursuit of wealth.
An industrious journalist notes legible handwriting is achievable with practice. He argues illegible penmanship stems from a careless habit learned young. The piece advocates continuing writing instruction in schools to curb the habit.
A quirky encounter in a marine tableau features the Lobster and Shark discussing a swordfish assault. The Terrapin chimes in, confirming the claim as the two crustacean and fish characters recount the incident with a playful dialogue.
National and minor leagues report results with multiple games listed by city and score. Highlights include New York 4 Chicago 6 in the American League and Brooklyn at Pittsburg with a 0 to 1 result in the National League.
Street observations in Pekin reveal shop signs with poetic phrases such as Store of Heaven sent Luck and The Nine Felicities Prolonged. Merchants blend literary charm with commerce, naming pea stores Honest Pea Store of Li and others like Fountain of Beauty for coal and Heavenly Embroidery for wine.
Andy Craig son of Mr and Mrs Tom Craig and brother of Scott Craig was injured yesterday afternoon at 4 40 while an extra west bound freight train pulled into the yards near the coal chute He was thrown from his desk in the caboose striking his left side and was rushed to the county hospital for examination The extent of internal injuries will be known in a day or two He is a nephew of Mr and Mrs A Anderson of the city.
A health column notes cereals should be thoroughly masticated to aid starch to sugar conversion. A Kansas farmer produced biscuits in 30 minutes from standing grain to table. It argues bread should be stale rather than fresh and warns meals of cereals take at least an hour to digest. It recalls a London law restricting bread sales within 24 hours after baking.
About one tenth of the world Jewish race resides in the United States forming about two percent of the population. More live there now than in Palestine. One in five people met on the street is a Hebrew. Jews are among the most orderly elements in every country.
An extraordinary coal mine lies on a Way Island in the Japan Sea near Nagasaki. The island holds the shafts and hoisting gear with surface space just sufficient for them. The extensive workings extend under the sea in all directions.
A confrontation on a Georgia railroad platform features two Black individuals arguing with a warning of violence. The larger man threatens that the sexton of the colored cemetery will punch the other person with a spade soon, framed as a looming act to occur the day after tomorrow.
The Second Goorkhas carry an honorary truncheon given in 1863 by Queen Victoria to replace colors. A six foot bronze staff with a silver crown atop bronze Goorkha figures marks the Main Picquet Hindoo Rao's House Delhi 1857 inscription and a bronze Delhi gate motif.
A brief aphorism attributed to Tennyson emphasizes self reverence self knowledge and self control as the trio steering life toward sovereign power. The compact line reflects Victorian moral philosophy on personal discipline.
A California high school student patents a machine that cuts and stones peaches and places pieces right side up on drying trays at a 1500 boxes per day rate.
Fifty years ago today, on July 24, a shipment of Californian gold valued at $5,000,000 arrived in New York. The notable cargo reflects the era’s tight money supply and limited specie circulation, underscoring financial strains of the period.
A. M. Nason of Canaan Maine says sematic rheumatism due to uric acid in blood was cured by Foley's Kidney Pills. He reports removal of numerous black specks before his eyes. Lemmon's Pharmacy features Petey's Kidney Pills as a uric acid solvent.
N. J. Gorham a Bank of Woodville cashier suffered a severe kidney trouble with back pains. He credits Fol ley's Kidney Pills for relief saying they gave more benefit than any other medicine from Latmen's Pharmacy.
A motor man lost control of a car on a hill in Albany N Y. The vehicle left the track on Broad Street overturned and crashed into a three story dwelling. Seven passengers and the motor man were injured but none fatally. A sleeping family nearby was showered with plaster and glass yet unharmed.
An old advertisement proclaims Meritol White Liniment as the greatest pain reliever for rheumatism neuralgia sciatica lame back strains and deep seated muscular pains with Lewman's Pharmacy listed as the sole agents.
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