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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1912
Page
2
A reflection on modesty advising inward firmness and self awareness. It urges not to flaunt value but to let others recognize merit through their own discoveries, noting people magnify their finds while diminishing others.
A reflection on fairy tales as universal storytelling across cultures and ages. The passage notes tales told read heard and written in hot or cold lands among all nations, suggesting fairy tales will endure despite modern practicality. It cites St. Nicholas as the source of this idea.
Diamonds have been discovered in Una Gava Quebec signaling a new mineral occurrence in the region. Geological teams are assessing the site and potential impact on local activity and mining prospects.
A Free Tuberculosis Camp at Cli Dale Springs Richmond showcases a new treatment by Dr Joshua Emmons. Over eight hundred patients treated with remarkable results, including advanced cases, offering hope for those unable to access the camp. Limited treatments will be sent to patients unable to attend.
The column reports on community events across the county detailing local meetings, school activities, church announcements, and notable social gatherings. It highlights upcoming fairs, club notices, and miscellaneous items of interest to residents.
Funeral attendance, visits, and social updates in Haskins include Mr and Mrs A T Brown at a Winfield funeral, friends like Mr Gibson of West Liberty visiting Wim Beardsley, a 26 to 4 score favoring married men at a Saturday ball game, and a hay rack trip of Bethel youths to the train. Baby born Oct 8 to Mr and Mrs Lewis Coons. Dorothy Emery visiting Godlove parents. church talk by Rev A J Benton for Iowa Children's Home with good collection. County teachers meeting led by Minnie Connor with many in attendance. A car trip by Geo Reames and family. Roy Twinam accident near Crawfordsville ending with minor injuries to all aboard.
October 12 1912 news from Titus Wisconsin where Mrs Thomas Ralston travels to Chillicothe Missouri. Train delays near Gladwin due to a derailed freight car. Local trade includes cattle shipments to Washington and visits among residents, with a large gathering at Bill Taylor’s home and musical entertainment.
A parent narrates the tale of a lonely oak and many acorns making choices to fall. A clever squirrel hides one acorn in a forgotten cellar, which survives winter and grows into a tall oak, the pride of the forest.
Dale Carris and Mrs. George Johnson plus daughter were in the village Wednesday. Mrs. Bert Ward and Mrs. O W Schendel made a Washington round trip Thursday. E M Lydy left for Washington Thursday morning and returned by the afternoon local. Ernest Miller T O George J W Nebergall Mrs Sam Richardson Geo Baker and the Miller family visited O W Schendel Thursday evening. Herbert and Pearl Long of West Chester left Titus Friday for Cream City Missouri via Ottumwa to stay about a week.
Oct 12 1912 Crawfordsville Mrs H C Hull visited Cotter and relatives were present for the funeral of Mrs RE B Franklin held at ten oclock conducted by Dr Swickard with Rev Rice assisting Pall bearers included W E Anwyl Robert Rhea George Youager W P Davidson and Ralph Bote wan Guests from away included Mr and Mrs John Long and family Mr and Mrs T J Harvey and family Mrs Gray and Mrs Sue Lytle of Washington Mrs J F Vernon of Oskaloosa Mr and Mrs Guy Tomlinson and children Morning Sun Mrs Messenger John Ficher and family and Mark Eicher and family Wayland.
New York reports an investigation into flour markets shows spring patent flour for hotels has fallen nearly a quarter since 1911. Bakery owners seize the moment to raise margins as wheat abundance and lower flour costs tempt shops to seek extra profit.
Bakers reduce loaf weight to fourteen ounces while price stays up amid flour price drops. Health Commissioner Lederle pushes Grade C milk labeling for cooking use, criticizes small stores for poor milk handling, noting 800 thousand quarts of Grade C milk enter the city daily and many dealers omit warning customers.
Workmen at Broadway and Exchange Alley removed iron dragon foundations and a black cannon once in front of 55 Broadway while other relics from Dutch and Revolutionary eras emerged from excavations for a new aqueduct. Lions from the British consulate remain as silent witnesses.
London reports eight Russians attended the Borodino centenary. They average 115 years old, with Peter Laptieff at 118 born June 20, 1794. He is the only survivor who faced Napoleon and claims to have seen the emperor in Poland and to have been captured. He recalls Napoleon asking for directions to Dvinsk.
Egyptian authorities traced silver counterfeit coins to Tourah prison where convicts manufactured them. One inmate held a large tool used to mint plaster pieces. silver bullion was found. A prisoner confessed and implicated another convict. Officials suspect further prison involvement by prisoners and minor officials.
About 150 printing department boys at the Bank of England walked off work over a malfunctioning time checking machine delaying meal breaks. They claimed pay was docked unfairly for lateness, noting wages from 7s 6d to 14s 6d weekly. They warned the bank would print no notes while out.
Mrs Rebecca Kissick of 635 North Forty seventh street is bedridden for the first time at age 104. Born in Germany on September 14 1808 she came to Philadelphia with her father a Blucher's army veteran after the Napoleonic Wars. She married Adam Kissick in 1824 and has three living children 19 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
London reports a new American rag time wave sweeping theaters. Sir Edward Moss predicts a craze as rag time, still rare in England, becomes a staple of London programs and a wave of rag time reviews emerges.
George Reeve, a Riverhead merchant, demonstrates an educated spider that adores advertising. The spider seized a business card and hung it midair by silk, the swinging card kept as evidence of the spider’s industry and capacity.
Boston won the fifth game of the World Championship series at Boston by two to one. The victory gives Boston three wins with one game tied and one remaining to secure the championship. the record of the day shows Boston ahead and New York trailing in the pivotal game.
Denver magistrate Morris ruled post divorce alimony payments need not include a kiss from the payer. Mrs Emathia Vincent had reported to the county court she demanded a kiss with her $20 alimony, but Dean Vincent declined and she refused the money.
In Atlantic City New Jersey a group of about seventy starving Gypsies raided the exclusive suburb Abscond seven miles away and seized food and clothing. Local authorities reported no injuries. The incident sparked discussions on border security and social aid.
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