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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
3
Washington county faces a rural teacher shortage as twenty four current rural school teachers plan not to return next year. County superintendent Miss Conner cites marriages, returning to school, and shifting careers as reasons. Low country wages worsen vacancies despite potential hires from local high school graduates.
Mrs. Mary Harris Armor spoke to high school students and drew large crowds in Iowa City last Friday and again the next night at the MKE church. The Christian speaker impressed youths with her repeal of liquor evils and noted the political backdrop without addressing party.
An extended critique of clairvoyants, highlighting competition, pricing tactics, and varied performances from trance readings to stock forecasts. It notes incidents of fraud, audience expectations, and the high costs of admission while touching on related public concerns in Iowa.
Bold ad promises quick relief from indigestion and related symptoms. It touts Mi-O-Na tablets as not only soothing but strengthening stomach walls and improving digestion for hearty meals. Sold in a 50 cent large box at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.
Joseph R. Durst died May 27 1912 at his home near Coppock from uremic poisoning due to rheumatism and Brights disease. Born Sept 6 1855 near Richmond Iowa he was 56 years 8 months 21 days. Survived by wife Mary V Arnold and daughters Lakie E Anderson and Gertrude E Pence, plus eight children including Mark David R Cladd Ola Amos Dora John Edward Arthur. Interment at Schrock cemetery with services by Rev S K Coats and a home service.
A Fort Madison accident saw Peter Branahan thank the driver for stopping. The driver Dr Philpott bought a cigarette and gave it to him, and both men exchanged courteous remarks, praised each other’s manners.
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