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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
2
Kalona residents report a whirlwind causing damage with blown structures and uprooted trees. Others travel to Iowa City Washington Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Kinross while families tend illness and purchase homes. Weather and community news dominate the day with social visits and local duties noted.
A narrator recounts relentless work in a crowded town and contrasts it with neighbors struggling to find work. The article notes Chautauqua events in Iowa, visits by local residents, and social gatherings, including WCTU fund-raising, teas, and speeches by Rev. Cooper on temperance.
In Dayton Grove on July 25 neighbors harvest hay and thrash. Stores in Chester stock peaches and cream for winter. Floy Owen visits Washington for the day. Guests at Mr Walters include Mr and Mrs Swift and three sons from Riverside and Miss Louisa Wombacher with Mary of Washington. Hanley couple from Muscatine stay at Chas Owens. A Beck visits F Martin home. Ralph Hesseltine from Brighton and Jesse Nicola family attend Brighton Sunday.
Mrs. Lucy Briar was called to New Castle Pennsylvania Tuesday by telegram on the death of her brother's wife Mrs. Oliver Shoup. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Neal of Chicago visit Mr. Neal's parents Mr. and Mrs. Kk BE Neal. Ester Pardon of Clarion and her son Rev Will Pardun of Gilbert Station Congregational church Iowa visit at George Stevenson home. Will Pardun to occupy pulpit at United Presbyterian Church Sunday morning.
A parade of guests arrives and departs in Crawfordsville with stops at local homes, including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown from Illinois and Mrs. Walter Willis’ family from Washington. Several locals and visitors travel to Cedar Falls, Washington, and Monmouth for education, business, or family reasons.
Richmond July 25 1912 report records a new son born July 22 to Mr and Mrs Chas Lintg. Chez sisters host a party July 24 in honor of their Chicago cousin. Local activity includes hay delivery, oats shock work, cattle shipment, and visits among the Sauer, Lintz, Arthur, Ambrose, and related families.
Mrs Hevern of Williamsburg is the guest of Mrs KB Lt Coffey. Miss Artey Buchwalter of Riverside is visiting her cousin Mrs cm te.
The item reports visits from Rev. Joe Hanley and family from Centerville to the Owens home, plus a return trip on Thursday. M Hollinger left a lamp and number for an auto at McFarlane. George Lewis of Washington and George Brown of south of Washington visited relatives here. New cats arriving and damp weather noted. Edward Jackson clerks in Ferguson store as Augustine returns from Chicago. Fergysons’ ankle troubling again.
Washington dispatch says Iowa Civil War veterans who applied for pension increases under the new law will receive them shortly. The pension office has begun disposing of May 18 increase applications, filed May 20 and 21 as the law took effect May 11. About 10 000 Iowa applications are pending with roughly a thousand in the Eighth district.
In Toledo Ohio on December 6 1886 Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document notes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and advertises testimonials and availability at druggists with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Charles Peterson, famed for revolutionizing iron pipe production, devised a machinery driven mold to replace handcrafting. He envisioned a future machine to propel balloons or kites, seeking a fuel for flight before gasoline existed. He died eight years prior, unaware gasoline had arrived.
A crowd of women seized rice in Poo Tung on Tuesday amid rising prices. North China Daily News notes fear among rice shopkeepers and police shortages prevented a riot from breaking out, as owners struggled to close shops against the mob.
A brief from Atchison Glebe notes growing concern over winter poisoning risks linked to canned mushrooms as public attention remains low. Authorities warn consumers to inspect seals and avoid suspect tins amid rumor and scare.
The M. Y. M's were entertained at Miss Odessa Darbyshire's home in north Washington with a pleasant social evening and refreshments. Miss Edna Dent and Miss Rena Long hosted yesterday at Miss Dent's home a linen shower for Miss Jennie Bell, the bride-to-be who will wed Mr. Joseph Dillon of Oquawka on August 1. Guests included Mrs. Albert Bell, Mrs. Nettie Hayes, Mrs. Bonnie Martman, Miss Zella Thoma, Miss Laura Hogue, Miss Eva Crone, Mrs. Smith Long, and Miss Ethel Long.
A New England student developed live caterpillars using sulphuric acid, thrilling scientists but raising public concern over the ability to multiply caterpillars at will. The piece notes potential calls for laws to curb scientific methods that could create more pests for humans.
The speaker recalls Mr. Sambo approaching on the street and asking why she was not working, while Mr. Henroost inquires about her marriage status, prompting a lukewarm denial from Mr. Sambo.
An advertisement touts Foleys Kidney Pills claiming to cure backache strengthen kidneys correct urinary irregularities build up tissue and eliminate excess uric acid. It also warns of preventing Brights Disease and Diabetes and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy as a substitute source.
Market notes for Chicago dated July 26 1912 show opening receipts estimated at 11 000 with light mixed and heavy shipping grades moving higher. Second report lists hog receipts 12 000 with strong and generally five cent gains. cattle receipts 1 500 with beef prices rising and sheep steady after Thursday close.
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