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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1912

Page

7

Baseball results across major leagues and minor circuits

Box scores recap show American League leaders Philadelphia Cleveland and New York, and National League standouts New York St Louis Brooklyn and Chicago with additional results from American Association and Western and Central leagues including games from Kansas City St Paul Toledo Milwaukee and Des Moines. Numerous postponed and rainouts noted.

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Sunshine and Shadow in Bildad Household

A satirical sketch depicts Old Bildad a cheerful city figure spreading sunshine and a cheerful ditty while Mrs Bildad toils at home. The piece contrasts his sunny façade with her hard labor, chores, and lifelong rounds of daily tasks, noting the strain on the wife and the neighbor’s reliance on work over cheer.

Bildad Jay Miike Asaie Beeswok

Taft to Visit Beverly and Women to Vote in Six States

Taft plans a July visit to Beverly the summer capital. Pan Hui Lo, a Chinese law student, becomes vice-commissioner of foreign affairs. A ban on hamp Clark stickers aims to avoid mail confusion. Women will vote in the presidential contests in Washington Idaho Wyoming Utah Colorado and California. Parties plan female speakers to reach women voters, arguing women orators are more persuasive. Politicians note primaries show limited turnout with about 25 percent voting, leaving 75 percent to be heard on election day. The old question of representative suffrage reemerges in a new form.

Pan Hui-Lo Chicago University The New Republic Washington Idaho Wyoming Utah Colorado California Taft Roosevelt Champ Clark Wilson Underwood Harmon la Follette Cummins

Maniac Conductor Removed After Manchester Wreck

Rochester report details Conductor James Hillock from the Manchester wreck last August where thirty died. he has become a maniac and was moved from his home to a state hospital. Also notes Durango bank suspension with liabilities of 102623 dollars, capital 25000 and deposits 56977. directors say full dollar-for-dollar depositor payment.

Rochester N. Y Manchester James Hillock Colorado Bank Durango Colo la Plata

Second Alien Jury Ready for Claude Allen Trial

Wytheville Virginia May 22 The jury to try Claude Allen for murder has been secured. Judge Massie presides as the panel sits in the box ready for opening statements.

Wytheville Claude Allen Massie

Found Better Occupation parody dialogue in widow note

A Cornell Widow fragment jokes about a couple avoiding theater after rain. The line hints at a change in habit and humor about boredom with theater, reflecting light social wit.

Rufus Cornell

Edison on dieting for health and efficiency

Edison emphasizes diet as key to health and productivity. He argues most people overeat, comparing excess eating to morphine and urging a simple natural diet. He says pleasure from simple food can exceed that from rich fare and that breaking habits takes time but is worthwhile.

Edison

Preferential Presidential Primary Seen As Nonrepresentative

The statement argues that the preferential presidential primary does not reflect voters' views, just as the old primary system did not when delegates to state conventions chose delegates to national conventions. It emphasizes the indirect nature of delegate selection and its impact on outcomes.

Want Ad Seeks Renters in Journal Release

A short classified notice appears in the Journal seeking rental inquiries. It invites interested parties to contact the advertiser for available housing details and terms.

ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP Advertised as Quick Skin Cure

The McKthinney Drug Co promotes Zemo and Zemo Soap as remedies for pimples blackheads eczema dandruff insect bites and other skin or scalp troubles claiming quick relief and a cure after one bottle and one cake of soap. Products available from leading druggists nationwide including Washington.

Zemo Mckthinney Drug Co America Washington McPihinney Drug Ca

Root Juice Claims Cure for Rheumatism in One Week

Local reports praising Root Juice claim rapid relief from rheumatism. James Simpson of Cordova Illinois recounts swift improvement after one bottle and says no further medicine is needed. The medicine is available at Lemmon's Pharmacy and other drug stores.

James Simpson Box 92 Cordova Ill Simpson Lemmon’s

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