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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
2
The letter argues for maintaining a non partisan hospital board with four Republicans and three Democrats. It notes nomination rules, party ballots at primaries, and urges voters to support the four GOP and three Democratic candidates only, predicting law changes may allow true nonpartisan selection.
A satirical 19th century style verse laments changing times and the knightly role in aiding distressed maidens. It imagines modern women as unruly, rejecting chivalry, and mocks the idea of frequent rescues as obsolete.
The piece questions who will cook as women enter professions like law and preaching. It notes men’s roles shifting, with future spouses potentially away in careers while women pursue ambitions, leaving domestic tasks like cooking to be filled or replaced by new habits.
MARSH W. BAILEY states plans to resign from the Republican ticket to allow a complete seven-name nonpartisan hospital ballot. He urges voters to rely on printed names for efficient hospital governance and to avoid writing in candidates, noting the hospital’s multi party origin and call for uniform support.
Announcements include an ice cream social by the Allen C. BE League at A M church Thursday evening May noth. Everyone invited and arrives early. A meeting of the 2012 group will be held Thursday June 6 at 2 20 in the Second United Presbyterian church to hear reports from delegates and visitors from the Chicago convention all are invited. W R R C regular meeting Saturday at 2 30, good attendance desired.
One hundred dollar reward offer for catarrh cure cases not solved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonial from F. J. Cheney's 15-year acquaintance and National Bank of Commerce vouching for Cheney. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Paul MacEachron of Waterloo is selected as secretary in charge of boys work for the Washington Federation of Christian Men, an outgrowth of the Men and Religion Forward Movement. He will begin in September after attending Y M C A conferences in Iowa Falls and Blue Ridge. He is a Grinnell College alumnus noted for athletics and has served in Y M C A roles locally.
Washington County Rural Letter Carriers association met in City hall with carriers from Washington Brighton Riverside Kalona and Wellman. J C Dautremont of Riverside presided and Prody A Borkoski was elected as delegate to the Des Moines state convention August 29 30 and 31. New members Floyd D Robinson Richard H Elwell and Thomas Brewer were welcomed, and the group adjourned to meet on Labor Day.
Centerville arrived in Washington at 10 20 this morning for the season opener against the home team. The curtain game ended at 2 30 with a large crowd watching. A second game is set for 2 30 tomorrow with both teams seeking a win after today’s result.
The 1912 class will repeat The Professor's Love Story as a county hospital benefit on Tuesday evening June 4. Proceeds fund a vacuum cleaner for the hospital. admission costs are 25 35 and 50 cents. Tickets go on sale Monday morning at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Joseph J. Fagan of New York City writes of severe winter ill health and poor appetite. After starting Vinol cod liver and iron, he reports restored appetite and better sleep, noting he feels healthier than in years. Sherman Brothers Drugists of Washington Iowa endorse Vinol with confidence.
A short line from Bacon notes that shallow philosophy nudges minds toward atheism while deep study draws minds back to religion. The remark frames philosophy as a pathway between doubt and faith.
Scores and results from American and National Leagues plus multiple minor leagues listing game by game outcomes, team matchups, and partial recaps. Teams include Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, New York, Detroit, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, and many others across leagues with first and second games noted.
In the seventh inning Centerville led as Schichner hammered a home run to break the tie and push the team ahead. The exact final score isn’t clear, but the late homer swung momentum in Centerville’s favor.
Fire started in a summer resort hotel in Minocqua Wisconsin and spread through the town. The village faces total destruction with about 500 residents displaced. Guests escaped with no deaths reported. property loss estimated at 500000 dollars.
Chicago markets show mixed hogs with light activity and prices around 7.00 while heavy grades edge higher. Cattle receipts reach 10 000 with steady to higher expectations and beef values around 5.90 to 8.00. sheep receipts 10 000 with weak to lower prices across native and western lambs and yearlings.
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