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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
2
A collage of short notices from June 1912 itemizing visits and social movements. Residents like Mr and Mrs M L Huston Mrs J F Frain and families make Washington and Burlington stops. Don Brindley buys an Apperson auto.
West Chester reports daily happenings as residents make purchases including autos and cattle. Irven Coffey buys lots in Hennon addition and builds a home. J L Coffey's son visits from Wellman. Dr J G Henderson's relatives visit. revival meetings at the Baptist church continue with Rev E L Phipps preaching illustrated sermons for children.
Crawfordsville notes a string of social visits and travelers with James Wilson A H Wallace and J A Y Ashby from Washington stopping here Saturday Miss Blanche Silas visiting Burlington Mrs S W Huston returned from Columbus Junction and others including KE Davidson and son N L Long home Wanda Harvey Grace Tomlinson Ruth Franklin and several others were passengers to Washington yesterday plus Stella Lease to visit Rhea White Lee Shaffer of Washington spent Sunday with relatives here
Albert Taylor dies at his home four miles north of Ainsworth on June 24 1912 born February 8 1834 in Venango County Pennsylvania. He married Julena McCreedy in 1855 and had five sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held at his home and United Brethren church with interment at Ainsworth cemetery. A newborn baby to Stephen D Ross and wife is reported fragile.
A nameless narrator runs a grim confessional business, guiding Felicia and Rolfe through flirtations, heartbreak, and secret marriages. The tale culminates in Felicia and Rolfe eloping to South America, while the confessor learns a bitter lesson about meddling and consequences.
A humorous anecdote from Cyrus Hall McCormick’s era describes Mr Justice Monkey dividing cheese between two owners and a rigid officer at the McCormick table who mis-coordinated cornmeal mush and milk. The colonel ends up overwhelmed after repeated swapped portions.
A historical note recalls Venetian ambassadors in the 15th and 16th centuries traveled alone. The council barred wives from accompanying ministers to avoid distractions and ensure a proper embassy establishment. The stance provoked amused and justified responses from the ladies.
Sapleigh questions parts offered by the fair manager and is told he may play the heroine’s father. The manager notes the heroine is an orphan and Sapleigh should remain dead for the part, highlighting a theatrical joke in the dialogue.
Justice Wright of the District Court finds Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell in contempt of court for violating the injunction against boycott in the Buck store case. Gompers gets twelve months Morrison six months Mitchell not sentenced.
A summer day reaches 87 degrees per official records kept by W. A. Cook. Mrs. Lela Love of Covena, Ga praises Foley Kidney Pills, saying they gave quick relief for sluggish kidneys and recommending them to others. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Chicago June 24 1912 opening shows mixed price ranges 7.20 to 7.72 for hogs and cattle receipts around 17 000 to 18 000 with steady to strong sheep market. Second report notes hog receipts 42 000 and weekly totals 117 858 cattle 18 000 and sheep 20 000 with diverse bids and regional price bands.
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