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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1912

Page

8

Supreme Court Lags Behind as Decisions Delayed

Washington May 27 The Supreme Court faces a slow docket with 101 cases awaiting argument or briefing. Two more decision days may be set for June 3 and June 10 before summer adjournment, leaving numerous cases unresolved. Forty three of the active matters involve conflicts of powers between federal and state governments over commerce regulation.

Washington United States Supreme Court Supreme Court

Men That Do Women's Work Among Southwestern Tribes

A Wide World Magazine writer notes a curious custom in some American Indian tribes of the Southwest where men take up women’s work as a life occupation. The voluntary role change includes adopting feminine garb and sinks their identity as far as possible.

United States Wide World Magazine

Vinol Told to Help Blood and Abscess Recovery

A Schenectady letter claims Vinol cleanses and enriches blood, building strength after an abscess formed on the side and required weeks of treatment. The advertisement urges Vinol cod liver and iron remedy as a seasonal blood booster and tonic.

Hattie Mall Schenectady N.Y Vinci Amd

Memorial Day Program at United Presbyterian Church

A memorial day service in Ainsworth Nebraska to honor fallen comrades includes a program at the United Presbyterian church with songs by male choruses, an address by Rev. W. C. Fisher, and a graveside decoration of veterans from multiple units and wars. The procession lists numerous service members by name and unit.

Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church W. C. Fisher First United Presbyterian Church of Washington

The Country Club

A satirical look at the country club as an expensive leisure trap. It mocks dues, social rituals, late nights, and the golf culture, portraying clubs as musical hubs and social theaters filled with flirtation, feigned refinement, and idle sport. The piece playfully skewers golf, caddies, and club life.

Washington Socials and a Manslaughter Plea

Shoppers Misses Corn Olds Hazel White visited Washington. Mrs J A Glendenning returned from Bloomfield after a two week visit. Rev Glen denning attended Minneapolis conference and came home Friday. Several locals, including Glynne Rowan and others, attended Washington events. David Frank Mason of Bartlett Neb pled guilty to manslaughter and drew a one to ten year term at Lincoln. Visitors Mrs Arthur Stewart and family called on W T Trotter. Mrs A W Rowland of Rose Hill visits niece Mrs John Whorton.

J. A. Glendenning P Bloomfield Glendenning Minneapolis Minn Glynne Rowan Gladys Thoma Geneva Herr Lala Hunt Carrie Hardin Emma Pratt L. A. Uhe Robert Hites Austin Lord Miles Stearns George Witte Maynard Hites Washington A. Craif David Frank Mason Bartlett Nebr Lincoln Arthur Stewart A. C. McNu

Why Sixty Seconds in an Hour

An explanation of why hours have 60 minutes noting 60 is the most divisible base among common factors. It states 60 can be evenly divided by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, and 15, highlighting its mathematical convenience.

Cold remedy ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound

In this notice the ad warns against neglecting a cold and urges prompt use of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to stop coughs and cure colds. It claims no opiates and safety for children with Lemmon's Pharmacy as the supplier.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy

Kidney Pills Publicized By Satisfied Users In Ads

F R Weiss of Racine Wisconsin reports rapid relief from a kidney trouble and back pain after using Foley Kidney Pills claiming cure with no return. M Markham of Winona Minnesota also reports reduced frequency of kidney action and restored sleep after taking the same pills and endorses them. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

F. R. Weiss Forest St Racine Wis Foley Lemmon Fm. M. Markham Mill St Winono, Minn

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