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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1912
Page
6
London June 10 One of the most important law suits in English history awaits trial today over the government's purchase and takeover of the national telephone system. The dispute centers on the price of the system with a multi million pound difference. many witnesses from abroad are called and the hearing is expected to last about a month.
Grass Valley California June 10 all local mines notified that no water power will be supplied after today due to scarce snow in the mountains. The supply suffices only for the district towns as larger mines have switched to electric power in anticipation of the cutoff. Snowfall is below normal making the water situation a serious concern.
Chicago, June 10. Frank Hughes, sixty one, was charged by his wife with being a confirmed flirt. She said seven years of heartache arose from his relations with young girls including joy rides in cars. Hughes admitted interest in several young women and was freed to return with proof of reform.
In Columbia on June 10 the University of Missouri senior ball will be informal as many impecunious students are barred from wearing open-faced suits and formal attire. The plan allows all students to attend regardless of wealth, upsetting local merchants who profited from dress suit rentals in past years.
Cipriano Castro former Venezuelan president and dictator has arrived in Berlin and will undergo surgery likely this afternoon performed by Prof. Israeli. He traveled from Teneriffe where he reportedly planned a Venezuelan invasion and says Berlin is the only place to spend money without politics.
In San Francisco delegates gather for the International Stereotypers and Electro Typers Union of North America convention. Chicago Local 5 appeals a revoked charter linked to a sympathy strike with Chicago pressmen. L. P. Straube leads a fight for reinstatement amid expected bitter debate. Over 400 delegates attend from the U S and Canada.
An old ad claims MI-O-NA tablets not only relieve indigestion and stomach distress but also clean, renovate and strengthen stomach walls for better digestion after hearty meals. Guaranteed relief for indigestion and related ailments. price per box at Lemmons' Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
A takedown of unproven medicines urging readers to demand Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery over substitutes. Warns of unknown ingredients and profit motive, offers a free 1008 page medical adviser and promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels. Includes mailing offer from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo New York.
Excerpt describes the New Websterian 1912 Illustrated Dictionary offered by Syndicate Publishing Co. It touts colored illustrations of fowls and dogs, portable size for use anywhere, and a bonus set of six coupons from the Journal. The piece notes demand, mail order fill rate, and misattribution of publishers.
The text argues that claiming painless tooth extraction misleads readers. It explains that when a dentist advertises no pain, the implied meaning is the dentist feels no pain, not the patient. This clarification addresses common misapprehensions about dental work.
Walt Mason writes a flurry of questions about women's suffrage as sisters debate voting today. The poem uses playful imagery about hairstyles fashion and parasols while urging participation and hinting at diverse opinions among women voters.
A Scotsman responds that a person’s cleverness is proven by shared schooling. The remark mocks the idea of honoring a prophet in his own country and uses a concise regional dialogue to illustrate bias and wit.
Wrehington D C reports the grant of patents to citizens of this state for last week. Names include Axelton Graettinger Book Colen Dain Hess Holm Jess Lyons La Mountain Schick Schultz Stiles Turney Weaver and others with inventions ranging from oil can, wash bench, mailing tube, copy holder, gearing, spark plug, planter attachment, drain valve, cooking utensil, wagon hay rack, fish sealing, steam trap, paper baler, manure spreader hitch, meat slicer attachment, piano motor and seed corn string.
A compact reflection on kindness versus cruelty urging careful judgment. The phrase contrasts five rude acts with one helpful gesture, implying small generosity outweighs repeated disdain. It frames social conduct as a balance of harm and aid.
The text argues that only a justifiable war is one fought in defense of a homeland that serves all people. It frames national defense as a moral duty free from shame, emphasizing collective belonging over conquest.
Washington Branch timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple passenger and freight trains. It notes local freights and passengers No. 60 and 430, with service on all days except Sunday, and identifies H. W. Russel as agent.
A playful verse depicts the Cannibal King living in a sun kissed land where the fates favor him. He stays stylish without worry, owning a winning attire and a gleaming future, free of bills for a new spring suit. He wears a string for a reb de nuit.
The prosecutor shows a sheet of paper, a parody on Kipling, to sway the judge toward a harsher sentence. The judge reacts with disbelief as the prisoner faces fifteen years at hard labor.
The notice shows train numbers and times for C B Q and No 8 passenger at 9 27 am 9 5 91 accommodation 10 15 am 9 passenger 6 pm and other services with 10 20 am and 7 16 50 pm times. Agent J BK Kunath signs as agent.
The readable OCR shows partial train schedule data with numbers and route names for westbound and eastbound services. Mentions include passenger trains around 8:30 am 76 Chicago Milwaukee, and times like 12:44 and 1:31 am with several numbers and station labels.
Alpine Aerle No 1948 holds gatherings on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Visiting members in good standing are welcome. officers include I G Fox as W P C and Duntols as Becy.
The North Side Square hosts Valley Forge Camp No 865 with weekly evenings on Thursdays. Neighbors are welcome to attend and participate in the community gathering each week.
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