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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1912
Page
8
Sioux City and Cedar Rapids move to form a coalition of Iowa cities to back a bill enabling a local tax for fire protection. Cedar Rapids Mayor Louis Roth met with city commissioners here to pledge support, noting past dissension blocked a similar measure in Des Moines.
In Muscatine on West Hill the pigeon cote at John J Richards’s barn hatched a tiny chicklet after a leghorn hen laid an egg in the dove’s nest. The hen left the egg and the pigeon family adopted the chick, causing a noted surprise.
An extra Burlington southbound train will carry Washington county Democrats to and from the state and district conventions in Burlington. Delegates will wear badges from Washington county and hope to attract notice as Champ Clark is favored and Woodrow Wilson is second choice. Burlington expects 2000 visitors with rooms arranged in private homes and Crapo park coliseum hosting the sessions. Ben nett Clark will attend to back his father’s influence.
Water-waste detection becomes science under London’s city engineer. His application cuts daily consumption by ten gallons per person, yielding a savings in East London sufficient for a city of 400000 residents.
The article promotes Mother's Friend as a remedial emulsion for external use to ease the discomforts of pregnancy and prepare the system for childbirth. It claims benefits before and after birth, noting its value to expectant mothers and urging readers to buy at drug stores and request a free informational book.
California holds its first presidential preference primary with a three way race among Taft La Follette and Roosevelt. Roosevelt leads among sport minded voters while La Follette and Roosevelt clash with progressives. Clark is viewed as likely Democratic victor.
The Rev J A Shrader preached at First United Presbyterian Church on the theme Christ and him crucified. He argued Paul focused on the crucified Christ over philosophy or rhetoric and that salvation comes only through the cross.
We purchase diamonds in large quantities directly from importers and offer a fine lot of diamonds. Call to view this stock and seize the chance to buy at unusually low prices enabled by our high volume purchases.
A group of Washington women traveled to Chicago to attend the national convention of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church. Reports on the year’s work and missionary conference addresses will be shared, with key reports by Mrs. H. C. Campbell and Mrs. J. B. Hill.
A Racine resident and a Winona patient report kidney trouble relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. ae Weiss at 1006 Forest St says back pain faded in days and no recurrence, while I M Markham of 521 Mill St notes reduced frequency and improved sleep after starting treatment at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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