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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
2
A father explains how telescopes revealed the moon’s mountains and shadows. He recounts Galileo Galilei’s early discoveries and the opposition he faced, noting the scientist’s fear and eventual vindication while illustrating the courage of truth versus popularity.
A roundup of visits and family gatherings across Titus and Grand Prairie areas includes Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rathmel and children at the Wilcox home in Washington, and multiple calls and hospitality at various neighboring homes. Community members travel, host, and share news of health, schooling, and farm life.
A severely disabled woman endures endless torment with patient grace. She answers refusals with calm joy, saying the Lord is good to her. The narrator, healthy but unhappy, reflects on Auntie’s serene faith and vows to remember her gratitude.
Residents at Cone Lake yesterday morning enjoyed their annual fishing trip with families and neighbors gathering for a morning of leisure and community.
Miss Ruth Arthaud of Winfield and Mrs. Wanscoi of Stuartton visited at the Henry Huagie home. Ms W Neal of Washington arrived last evening. Chris Miller of Olds was a business visitor yesterday. Mrs. Mary S. Davis and daughter Mrs. John Mitchell with several others were passengers for Washington this morning. Mrs. Charles Strain and others went to Hedrick to visit Mrs. Bennett.
The article argues the modern farmer is a business man integrated into many walks of life. It condemns blanket criticism and patronizing behavior, noting farmers seek a living for themselves and their families and resist unsolicited advice.
Mrs. Cr P Martin hosted Embroidery club Tuesday afternoon. John Olinger bought the Jord Tallman farm northeast of Keota, a 320 acre property at 175 dollars per acre with few improvements and no tiling. The Methodist Kensington met with Mrs T A Morris Thursday afternoon.
Jun 2 1912 Keota notes show J W Helscher and W B Helscher visiting Wakita Oklahoma for real estate matters. Ezra Pool family visit Kansas son Clarence. Robertson family from Ottumwa visit Keota. Rev J F Robertson joins. Uncle Jack Wise the blind man visits Cedar Rapids. Mrs J T Weber of Spokane visits Keota. Elmer Warrington buys a new motorcycle for rural mail work. Mrs Jerome Palmer returns from Pella visit with daughter Mrs Sam Cole.
Barley as a cash crop deserves careful attention by progressive farmers. If one valued variety is grown and not mixed with others, the crop will be more valuable on the market as maltsters prefer a barley that germinates at the same time. Barley yields high and serves as an effective nurse crop in clover or grasses. Countrywide statistics show barley’s yield and value per acre exceed all crops except corn, and its digestible nutrients rank second to corn.
On June 20 1912 Mrs Mae Fleharty and her son from Illinois visit her mother Mrs Eva Cocklin and sister Mrs D S Stephens. Mrs J Freeland and three children of Douds Leando attend the wedding of Miss Margaret Herr and Mr Edwin Henry at 4 pm. Mrs Arthur Fleischman of Chicago visits her father Mr Jesse Marr. Mr and Mrs George Barbour of New Sharon visit at Mrs Matilda Gardner's home before departures by W J Smylie Joe Trotter Cc R Stearns Martin Stewart and C N Easter and Frank Supplee of Chicago leave for home.
Post mortem finds immediate death from rupture of mesenteric artery in the abdomen. Officials await stomach analysis for possible poison as a cause. Witness Vivin B. Asher returns from Chicago to testify amid rumors of prior acquaintance and engagement with Miss Maiden.
Covington Missouri and Brownsville Indiana readers report relief from chronic female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Testimonies claim reduced hemorrhages, regained strength, and avoidance of surgery. Patients credit improved health to the remedy and recommend it to others.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed Eustachian tube and can be cured only by constitutional remedies. A $100 reward is offered for any deafness case caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Circulars free. sold by druggists at 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Chicago and Chicago NL report show hogs with mixed to strong price ranges and large receipts. cattle steady to demoralized, with heavy activity in cattle and sheep markets. Sheep futures rise with 10 point gains, while porkers and pigs post varied quotes amid brisk receipts.
The report shows receipts of 19.52 and 19.50 for oats at 10.72 and 10.62, indicating price movements in grain markets. Analysts note steady demand and mixed futures as traders adjust positions.
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