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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
7
A study of three restaurants and fifteen diners shows an average of about five chews per bite, with mashed potatoes and fresh bread requiring fewer chews. Solo diners chewed more than those dining in company, and researchers suggest aiming for about twenty chews per bite to train the habit naturally through taste rather than spices.
The Gedar Rapids team fell behind by Washington in a tight matchup yesterday. Good pitching and timely hits kept the game close but the visitors pulled ahead late and Gedar Rapids left without a victory.
A London Chronicle note questions the evolving meaning of blackguard. It explains the term once described a lowly yet honorable coal porter in the king’s household and asks if any other bad word has such a royal origin.
Cedar Rapids fell 4 to 3 after Dodge stole home in the last half of the ninth with two strikes on the batter. Lorenzen pitched well for Washington, while Beets, Dudley and Ellert contributed in key moments for Cedar Rapids. Base on balls favored the visitors 4 to 3, and the crowd left in good humor after the late drama.
Baseball standings across American League National League and minor leagues show Boston Detroit New York Chicago St Louis clearing top spots in their circuits. Western and Central Leagues list Wichita Sioux City Denver Lincoln Des Moines and others with varied win loss percentages. Wisconsin Illinois League and related minor divisions display Appleton Green Bay Oshkosh and others with partial records and divisional placements.
A writer in Harper's Bazar argues men think women only talk about men when alone. The author notes women are more interesting when discussing how men present themselves to women, asserting this is the only topic women know.
A sprained ankle may be cured in three to four days by applying Chamberlains Liniment and following directions with each bottle. Sold by Jemmons Pharmacy.
Stubbs laments Dubb leigh’s breakdown while Wigglethorpe notes he started amending it. The exchange appears in Harper’s Weekly quoting political satire on constitutional reform and personal resilience.
An advertising note promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild laxative that provides an agreeable bowel movement without unpleasant effects. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
American Association results include Chicago St Louis Detroit Cleveland New York Boston Philadelphia Washington St Louis Chicago Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati rain Upper pack shows Toledoo Columbine Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City St Paul rain Louisville Indianapolis rain Sioux City St Joe Topeka Denver Wichita Lincoln Des Moines Omaha Decatur Bloomington Springfield Danville Davenport Peoria Dubuque Quincy Central League Akron South Bend Erie Fort Wayne Zanesville Dayton Terre Haute Wheeling Canton Springfield Grand Rapids Youngstown Wisconsin Illinois League Rockford Wausau Appleton Aurora Green Bay Madison Oshkosh Racine Central Association Kewanee Burlington Galesburg Monmouth Hannibal Muscatine Keeaxuk Ottumwa
Harvard pulled away from Yale on the Thames River winning the annual varsity race. Yale led early but Harvard passed before the first mile and finished with a decisive eight length advantage. Official time listed as 21 434.
The Washington Socialist local schedules a Tuesday evening gathering at 8 in the Eagles hall on June 25. Miss Esther Edelson, described as the bravest girl orator on the Socialist platform, will speak about the working class with inspiring zeal for emancipation. A separate note urges Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic pain, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A reflection on unseen virtue and the impact of ordinary people who live faithfully in obscurity. The quote suggests that the world improves partly through unhistoric acts and through those who rest in hidden tombs.
Advertisement notes a phone line for the city bus with set and number 659, black and leave orders, promises prompt attention by Frank.
William Algie Jr of Little Falls New York describes a simple Yankee bob sled using two hardwood barrel staves two 2 by 6 pine pieces a hardwood rudder and boards. Runners are set eighteen inches apart with a 24 inch shaft through the front ends and a tapered rudder for steering.
A boy builds a snow sled with a rudder mounted on a shaft bored with a half inch hole. A lag screw fixes the rudder to allow turning in any direction and a handle raises the heel to dig into the snow, stopping the sled. Cleats on the runners provide heel support for guiding.
A New York inventor creates a doll that doubles as a hand muff with a soft interior and side openings for the hands. The doll wears a long coat with pockets and carries a muff, appealing to children and adults amid fashion fads of the time.
In a Houston Post exchange, one reader notes that a large family limits savings, while another retorts that without a big clan, affording an automobile might be easier, illustrating practical finance concerns.
Notice of incorporation for Washington Loan and Trust Company of Washington Iowa. Details include principal place Washington County Iowa, capital 50000 dollars, initial subscription 20000 dollars, three directors, proposed business of loans trusts estates and securities, and meeting schedules.
Multiple defendants including Teeple Moore Hart Temple Stone Rousseau and others are named in a district court petition. Plaintiff Jennie A Ford claims fee simple ownership of lot in Outlet nine Washington and seeks quiet title against unknown claimants and heirs.
W A Anderson sues to quiet title on outlet six in Grace Hill addition and the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 31 in township 75 north range 8 west, Washington County Iowa. He alleges adverse claims by unknown parties, urges cancellation of clouds, and sets September 9 1912 as the next district court term at Washington Court House.
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