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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1911
Page
2
A chaotic scene describes a fire rance at a kettle where water demand surges beyond a tea kettle capacity. An independent gas water heater is proposed to supply ample hot water for upstairs and downstairs needs.
May 13 notes from Wellman and Kalona show residents recovering from illness, social visits, parties, and local meetings. Farmers and merchants report travel for business, family visits span Washington Kinross Iowa City Davenport and Kalona, with church events and a Lime Creek township convention referenced. Local helpers include A Gardner, Miss Messenger, and Rev Beatty among others.
Crawfordville reports include visits from Hussey and J R Fredericks of Brooklyn, church sermon by Fred Haines, travels by Warren Williams and others, and local items such as farm work, new barn construction, baseball trips to Lettsville, sick lists, and school closures. Communities around Col umbus Junction and Washington noted with residents and visitors.
The article details that astronomical clocks require strict accuracy including dedicated foundations and underground placement, using skilled makers, temperature control, and airtight cases to counter weather and barometric shifts. It notes a separate day hand, second hand, and four aligned clock hands for precision.
Describes the Macaroni fashion wave in Georgian England led by young elites post 1772. Dandies wore lanky coats, large side curls, tiny hats, bow-tied kerchiefs, silk breeches, diamond buckles, and carried seals and watches. Neal Brummell and his Times is cited.
A historical note explains how umbrellas 100 years ago were heavy and leaky. They used leather or oilcloth canopies, wood or whalebone ribs, and heavy oak sticks. Some umbrellas added feathers on top to shed water, though leakage remained common.
A reflective line urges readers to choose visions of glory over a foreseen grave as they ponder the future. The message emphasizes courage and resolve in the face of danger and uncertainty.
Chicago markets show mixed receipts and price ranges across cattle sheep and grains with noted totals for today yesterday and tomorrow. Estimates place cattle and hog receipts around 40 000 and 28 000 respectively with steady to lower tones across bulk and heavy shipping grades.
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