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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1912
Page
5
Residents and visitors abound with calls at Darbyshire Drug Co. and Hartman Ice Cream. J A Jones travels to Columbus Junction for a brief family visit. Dr Stryker and Rev Ferguson arrive from out of town as Wilson and Latchem plan summer activities. Local firms promote sewing machine service, painting, and photo finishing at Frey’s Studio and Freeman’s businesses.
A local library announces it will close for the entire Memorial Day holiday on Thursday. The notice gives no additional events or services and directs patrons to plan accordingly.
In a New York zoo, Shick the camel, long homesick, gazes at a sand mound near his pen. Keepers note he stops eating, kneels, and seems recalling caravans across Asia where he once carried spices and tea to the west.
Sergt John E Jackson of Winthrop Maryland earns a spot on the US Olympic rifle team after a rigorous tryout at Winthrop. The Arms and Man notes his consistent top scores and ranks him as the second man on the team with strong long range shooting credentials. He serves in Co D 14th Iowa Infantry. The Iowa contingent also shines with Captain Hird advancing to the team.
Cook expresses intent to attend the ball and notes the presence of Miss Sweet. A light exchange follows about whether she will speak, with playful doubt about bashfulness and social odds.
The habit of viewing things cheerfully and thinking about life hopefully may grow in us like any other habit. Smiles.
A youth named Roy Langford was picked up by officers on East Washington Street and East Main after residents complained. He was asked to leave Washington and to produce a peddler’s license while admitting he is a Parsons College student but failing to name the college president or Fairfield’s notable facts. No charges were filed.
Helen asks about a street car accident and Harry recalls a near miss. He says the car was completely wrecked but passengers were packed so only the outer layers were injured.
A Washington Herald quip notes a fire at Mrs Wombot’s house where a fire alert was hindered by her bridge game. The critic cites a player named T who went to notify, but the interruption proved difficult during the session.
Quote about the power of words to sway behavior. It notes that calling a man an idiot can provoke no reaction yet a compliment to his talent can lift his mood, even without monetary reward. The observation attributes the effect to psychological influence rather than material gain.
Alget Lange of New York will lead a three year expedition into the Amazon headwaters to preserve aboriginal languages on phonograph records and moving pictures. The party will study tribes, collect artifacts, and document life, music, and customs for an anthropological exhibit at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Crocker Land expedition led by George Borup and BE MacMillan is postponed to the summer of 192?, due to Borup’s death and difficulty finding a replacement. An honorary committee and a working committee have begun reorganizing the project without altering core goals, now planned as a memorial to Borup. MacMillan remains involved, using the interim to prepare further scientific work.
Des Moines journalist Lafayette Young arrives this afternoon and hosts a public reception at the Hotel Colenso from 7 to 8 PM. He will proceed to the opera house for an address, urging attendees to be prompt as the meeting starts shortly after 8.
Scotland recorded a birth rate of 25.05 per thousand last year the lowest figure on record. The statistic highlights a continued decline in birth rates across the country with potential long term demographic effects.
Members in each ward are asked to meet with listed ladies on Wednesday afternoon to make wreaths for Decoration Day. First ward hosts Mrs G Kerr while other wards include Mrs Harry McCulley Mrs J F Ho Taylor and Mrs J C Boies. Wreaths should be brought to the G A hall at 5 o clock.
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