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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1911

Page

6

Finishing Woodwork Materials Guidance

Proper wood finishing hinges on using the right materials, not mere knack. We offer suitable products for all kinds of woodwork and can advise on their use.

Substitution of Popular for Delegated Government

Senator Bourne argues for replacing delegated government with popular sovereignty to curb centralized wealth. He urges broad legal avenues for citizens to legislate and vote on public servants, stressing accountability, primary reform, and anti corruption to protect general welfare.

Mena Jonathat Bourne, Jr Supreme Court Fei Witeh

Sociologist Proposes Endowment of Motherhood and Reforms

A University of Nebraska sociologist argues for government supported motherhood and broad reform of marriage law. He urges public funding for parenthood, abolition of common law marriage, and a uniform license system to ensure public welfare and social justice. The article cites legal and matrimonial law deficiencies and calls for better oversight of family formation.

George B. Howard University of Nebraske Tle American Journal of Sociology Sociologiat Eermomiat Theologien Tate Howard Tlowardanya Ireton Greens

Famous Italian specialist explains women nerves and neurasthenia

Dr. Enrico Serafini, renowned Italian expert, travels to the United States after Europe studies to explain why women develop nerves. He argues neurasthenia is most prevalent among wealthy American women, worsens in social Washington, and results from lack of genuine diversion and early education.

Enrico Serafini Europe United States Serafini Washington New York America

Great cricketer dead Dr Edward Grace passes at seventy

Obituary notes the death of Dr Edward Mills Grace in Gloucestershire aged seventy, eldest brother of the Grace cricket clan. It recalls a sixty year playing career with 76 705 runs and 11 050 wickets, early fame in 1855, and a notable 1865 66 tour of Australia with George Parr.

Edward Mills Grace Gloucestershire Mogland Tle Ile Idt West Gloucestershire All England George Parr Australia Southern Cross W. G. Grace W.G Hving Meble Dr. Grace

Hangman’s Grove Gone in Houston Era

The Houston area historic site once used for public executions has vanished. The last gallows tree fell long ago and the grove’s grooved limbs and rope marks stood as grim reminders of early city justice. Public sentiment ended executions at the spot decades ago.

Hlangman's Grove Houston Tex Hangman's Grove Pie Grove

TIZ Foot Remedy Promises Quick Aid For Sore Feet

An advertisement extols TIZ as a universal foot cure for sore irritated feet corns calluses and bunions. It claims relief after years of pain with no need for internal medicines and cites Chicago references and a price of 25 cents per box.

A. B. Creutzer Chicago Walter Tn Dodge & Co

Track Improvements At Auge Island Yard Reported

A heavy crew works on ballast and track elevation. rock is hauled to Big Slough fill two and a half miles east. The Rock Island lines from Davenport to Kansas City receive ballast along the route. A large foreign worker contingent, about fifty, rents bank cars and populates the yards as tracks and steel are laid and upgraded.

Nia Heen Varde Rock Island Ie Davenport Kansas City Ainsworth Burlington

Wesleyan Commencement Honors Rich Prize Interest

Middletown Conn June 21 Wes leyan University held commencement exercises with a contest for the Rich prize as a feature. Degrees were conferred upon an unusually large class.

Midletown Conn Wesleyan University

Interstate road meeting boosts Idaho highway plans

At Pocatello Idaho on June 22 an Intermountain Good Roads association gathering heard calls to spread highway improvements across Idaho Wyoming Montana Utah. The group noted past fluctuations in road quality and highlighted booster efforts and a proposed national highway extending from Utah's southern border.

Pocatello Idaho Glad Koeppel Wyoming Nevada Montana Utah

Road Work Advances In Western States

The report notes road construction activity spanning Wyoming and Montana toward the Canadian border. Utah recently intensified road work and passed a law allowing convict labor in road building.

Wyoming Montana Utah

Cream Social By Myrtic Workers Of The World

The Myrtic Workers of the World announce an ice cream social at Woodman hall on Saturday evening June 24 1911. Good music will be provided and everyone is invited to attend for a pleasant time. Committee Ltd.

Myrtic Workers of the World Woodman Hall Committee Ltd

Sarah Bernhardt Ends U S Tour With Globe Theatre Farewell

In New York on June 24 Sarah Bernhardt known as the divine Sarah will perform at the Globe theater on her seventh farewell U S tour and sail for Europe tomorrow. She says this may be her last day in America though she notes one never can tell.

New York Sarah Bernherd the Divine Sarah United States Globe Theater Europe America

City Bus Line Ad Offers Phone Pickup for Orders

Classified note urges readers to call 589 Black to place pickups and leaves an instruction to include street and number for prompt service by Prank Rovers.

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