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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1912

Page

6

Crying Babe Reveals A Pitiful Tragedy In New York Flat

In New York a wailing child led neighbors to a ground floor apartment at 462 West 130th Street. Mrs Rose Eichler died by suicide, leaving her baby Marjorie in a crib beside her body while Herman Eichler sought work after his hospital days. Police guarded the scene as the husband learned his wife believed he had harmed her.

New York Herman Eichler West One Hundred and Thirty- Street James Ith Eichler Rous Rose Marjorie Ler William

Bids Of Chickens Defy A New York Justice Court

In Malone New York two chickens defied a justice court and a defendant followed, both crossing the room to Canada. Attorney Francis Cantwell tried to calm the scene while the birds remained uncooperative. The defendant was grabbed and held to a bar on the American side and sentenced to 30 days.

Malone N. Y Coin Bail United Hime Francis Cantwell Peo Canada

River Portal Colorado Town: 20 Minutes of Sunshine

In Gunnison canyon Colorado a town named River Portal sits at the foot of steep cliffs and hosts a long effort to divert waters from the Gunnison river. Residents endure only a daily twenty minute sun window from 11:20 to 11:40 due to surrounding walls, with artificial light bills common.

Colorado Gunnison Canyon Gunnison Uncle Sam's Public School Canyon

Czar’s Wardrobe Costs Highlight Imperial Finances

An article contrasts spending on royal attire across monarchies. It notes the czar's tailor profits at 10000 dollars and uniform tailor at 15000, with the czar spending about 60 dollars per suit three times yearly.

Russia George Spain King of Alway

Greatest land owner Syecey Kidman in Queensland

A fragmented historical notice profiles Syecey Kidman a Queensland cattleman as the realm’s largest landholder with about 900 square miles. It recounts his youth leaving Adelaide at fifteen to work as a cowboy earning five dollars a week and his ascent to vast ranching holdings.

Syecey Kidman Queensland Australia Pennnsylvania Wavellos

Dust shows 12 percent of New York street dust from rubber tires

An article notes that 12 percent of dust collected from New York City streets is pulverized rubber, indicating substantial automobile tire use in the metropolis.

New York City

Man Cobbler Welcomes Found Son in Harsh Western Town

Adam Goshart a cobbler in a rough western town, whittles a joyful life from a stormy day. A boy visits, dreams of having a father, and Adam trades a real born son for affection, only to realize the boy is already his own adopted child and brother to Sonny. The tale centers on a fragile family bond formed amid poverty and hardship.

Adam Goshart Adam Sonny Donkey Dog Cep Semine Rover

Cradle of the New York Yacht Club Founder

Colonel Stevens bought Hoboken after the revolution and settled his family at Castle Point. John C. Stevens, born 1785, became a pioneering yachtsman and at age 14 owned the Diver. He had the Gimcrack built, the cradle of the New York Yacht Club, whose constitution was drafted aboard her off the Battery on July 30, 1844.

N. Y Colonel Stevens Hoboken Castle Point Hudson New York City John C. Stevens Stevens John C Diver Gimcrack William Capes New York Yacht Club

Yankee Builds Sun Engine for Egypt

Frank Shuman of Philadelphia has completed and tested a sun engine intended for irrigation in Egypt. It can lift about 2,000 gallons per minute to 33 feet in favorable Philadelphia weather and should perform more in Egypt's heat. The engine uses steam generators with water boxes between six feet, arranged over 6,000 square feet, totaling about 10,300 square feet of heat catching area with mirrors included.

Yankee Egypt Frank Shuman Philadelphia

A Soiled Soil Expert

A humorous exchange references a Department of Agriculture seeking a soil expert. The jocular line notes good pay and hints at a child named Johnny who should wash up, while the speaker predicts a bright future for the kid amidst a demand for experts.

Department of Agriculture Johnny

Beauty Ad Promotes Meritel Hair Tonic at Lemmon's Pharmacy

An advertisement touts Meritel Hair Tonic as a cure for hair health growth and shine and features Lemmon's Pharmacy in Manton Michigan as a seller. A customer, George L. Higbie, endorses Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble and rheumatism, calling them safe and reliable.

Meritel Lemmon’s Pharmacy Sele Arents George L. Higbie Manton Mich Lemmon

Train schedule note from agent at station

Agent Kunath notes arrival and departure times for passenger and accommodation cars No 8 9 10 and No 91 92, with daily service except Sunday. Trains arrive 8:27 am 10:15 am 6:05 pm and depart 9:37 am 10:30 am 6:40 pm.

Washington Sulays H. W. Russ Pasenger D. E. Kunath

Passenger Train Timetable Fragments

East and westbound passenger service times listed with stations and schedule codes. Local and express routes show limited details for Chicago Milwaukee travel with multiple times and agent notation.

Notable Specialist Promises Free Visits and Fast Diagnoses

Jures imanentiny founder of long service visits offers care without fees while K. Shailenberger is praised as a successful chronic disease expert. He claims rapid disease localization within two minutes and cures across a wide range including catarrh, eye, ear, throat, lung, liver, kidneys, diabetes, paralysis, nerves, heart, skin, and sexual health issues.

K. Shailenberger Bright

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Richie FIA United States Justice Wao Ural Mountains Urals Czar Jake Higgins Caseyn Bros Co. J. Wilson C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Iowa Charles A. Dewey LAW Washington County Savings Bank Washington, Iowa Livingston LAW Abstract Department Edmund D. Morrison J. Kellogg South Side Square John Lim C. M ST. P Shallenberger Chicago Washington, Colenso Hotel W. E. Shallenberger Lake Avenue Ills Drexel State Bank J.D. Dayton West Chester, Iowa Washington County WWW M. Keeley Butterfield & Frame Special Collection Department Crall P. J. Hanley E. J. Perry West Washington Street Ray H. Dean Cook & Sherman's Drug Store Fenton & Fenton Chiropractors Palmer School D. F. Macon Edigreed Macon Telephone Austin Sutherland Harry H. Ross Nr. O. Wee Alpine Aerie No. 1948 Bb. G. Fox W. P.R. C. Dubois Secy Moriarty Washington Lodge A. M C. A. Dewes W. M J. W. Morton Lee Cyrus B. C Sec. Washington J. B. Kunath Chichester S Corleone
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