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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
8
City council debates sidewalk quality and urges adherence to strict cement specifications. It argues poor drainage and substandard work cause cracks and calls property owners to obtain and follow the published rules from the Journal.
Local notice reviews Shakespearean faults in Macbeth with comic light and shifts to public works guidance on sidewalk cement. J D Glasgow mayor advocates proper drainage, guaranteed mixes, and city specs to ensure durable walks.
Stained boards darken after wear but may be restored by rubbing with paraffin oil. They can then be treated with beeswax and turpentine, which leaves them looking as good as new.
Newport News Va May 18 America's greatest dreadnought the Texas was formally launched with President Taft and officials in attendance. Sponsor Little Miss Claudia Lyons struck the champagne as the ship slid into the water. The Texas features ten 14 inch guns in five turrets and heavy armor with speeds of about twenty one knots. It is a sister to the New York and touted as superior in design and firepower.
An Amhranuidheacht rinnee and cceol will feature at the great feis held under the Gaelic League of America auspices at Celtic Park tomorrow. The event aims to revive Irish language and culture with storytelling, singing, dancing, and instrument contests led by Donal Ua Cenchubhair.
F. R. Weiss of Racine Wisconsin reports a sudden kidney trouble improving after using Foley Kidney Pills saying his back ached but the medicine cured him with no relapse. E M Markham of Winona Minnesota says frequent kidney action and sleep loss were corrected by Foley Kidney Pills delivering relief and cure. Lemmon's Pharmacy serves as retailer.
The National Travel and Vacation Show at Grand Central Palace next week will display inventions designed to safeguard travelers on land and sea. Highlights include models of early ships and locomotives, Arctic sledges, a John Brown stage coach, Peter Cooper's first locomotive, and the original grasshopper engine.
A compact, metaphorical note reflects shattered resolutions as a vivid image of fragile aims, likening them to glass splinters on a road. The fragment hints at the fragility of intentions and the impact of choices along a journey.
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