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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1912

Page

4

Blue Sky Law Aimed At Minnesota Special Session

Minnesota legislators convene a special session to consider a blue sky law modeled on Kansas. Proposed by Kansas bank commissioner J N Dolley the measure would require stock offers to be filed with state authorities to curb mining and industrial promoter schemes that have cost Minnesota residents millions.

St. Paul Minn Minnesota Kansas J. N. Dolley Kansas State Bank Dolley

Flowered Organdie for Mid-Summer Fashions

New York reports floral organdies will reappear for midsummer wear. Exquisite fabrics feature roses and other blossoms softened by sheer fabric, paired with delicate slips. Robespierre collars rise in popularity for cooling styles, offering lace and net frills with versatile underlayers and multiple collars for dress variety.

New York Robespierre

Better Oats Practice: Seed Quality and Early Planting

Prof. M. L. Bowman urges farmers to select locality adapted oats, grade and fan seed, prepare seed beds, and use drills for even sowing. Early spring planting, seed patches for testing varieties, and careful seed selection favored to boost yields.

M. L. Bowman

Methodist church seeks cost cuts after high bids

Building committee and trustees met with the architect and contractors as bids for the church contract came in too high. The lowest bid was 66,049 but rejected for not meeting specs. totals ranged to 89,955. A June 20 meeting will discuss reducing costs without changing the plaza. Heating and wiring bids separate, about 8,000 more.

Methodist Haven Wea Henry Eckland H. J. Bishop Cedar Rapids Farmers & Merchants Bank Loomis Bros Sidney Smith H. F. Jones L. RK. Davis H. Shrader Cegaven Vo Nduence Jon R. Gier Conrad John Anderson Kewanee Victor Palneren Moline

Hamilton's Centennial at Clinton College Commencement

Hamilton College in Clinton New York marked its centennial charter anniversary with a kickoff ceremony attended by hundreds of alumni. The event will merge into next Monday's commencement exercises featuring remarks by President Taft Senator Elihu Root and other notable figures.

Clinton N. Y Hamilton College Taft Elihu Root

German Fleet Sails Homeward After Festive Farewell

New York June 13. Emperor William's fleet division led by the cruiser Moltke received a rousing sendoff as it sailed for home after four days of exceptional entertainment. Harbor craft and forts joined in a final salute as the vessels disappeared seaward.

New York William Moltke

Women urged to avoid surgery with Lydia E Pinkham's Compound

A letter from Mrs. Orville Rock of Paw Paw Michigan advocates avoiding surgical operations for female ailments. She describes four weeks in hospital and a worsened state after an operation, credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health, and urges other women to try it.

Regulator CO Atlanta Orville Rock Lydia E. Pinkham Paw Paw Mich Ann Arbor

Death of Captain George W. Marsden

News from Washington reports the death of Captain George W. Marsden at his Dayton Ohio home on June 1. A former Washington resident, he enlisted August 16 1861 in Company C Eighth Town infantry, rising from fifth sergeant to captain, and was captured at Shiloh. Mustered out April 20 1866 at Selma Alabama, he later worked in business and was brother to Mrs Mary J Holden of South Iowa avenue.

Washington George W. Marsden Dayton Ohio Marsden Eighth Town Infantry W. B. Bell Shiloh Selma Ala Mary J. Holden Iowa Avenue

Work Horses Parade in Philadelphia Exceeds Predecessors

Philadelphia held its sixth annual work horse parade yesterday. The event showcased improved quality and evident care in the city’s draft teams, marking a more successful contest than prior years.

Philadelphia

Mills Seed Co Stockholders Meet on June 24

The Mills Seed Co annual stockholders meeting is scheduled for Monday June 24 at 4 pm. The gathering will take place at the company office in this city and Otts A M Main serves as secretary.

the Mills Seed Co Otts A. M. Main

Mild Chamberlain tablets aid digestion for older adults

Advertisement notes Zach age of our lives finds joy with Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion and keep bowels regular. Describes the tablets as mild and gentle, ideal for middle aged and older people. Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Zach Chamberlain Lemmon’s Pharmacy

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