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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
7
Agronomists warn large tracts in Siberia face desert encroachment from the Gobi. They propose two mile wide tree belts as the only effective defense, starting from Samara to the Caspian Sea and extending about 40 miles apart toward the Chinese frontier.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages. It is a constitutional treatment taken internally, claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers 100 dollar compensation if it fails and lists testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Clyde Sylvester thirty two years old committed death by own action yesterday afternoon at his brother Jeff Sylvester home in Kalona He left three letters one to his mother and two to brothers stating his intent He shot himself behind the right eye with an eighty two caliber revolver and died within minutes Coroner Dr G W Hay ruled no inquest needed The death shocked Kalona residents and funeral arrangements were not announced
Washington men led by J M Lytle and I K Beal travel to Indianola Iowa for a United Presbyterian synod of Iowa evangelistic and missionary conference. Rev Fisher speaks on Winning Souls in Iowa with others including Rev C F Proudfit and J W McDanel presenting on prayer and men. A similar event will follow at Monmouth Ill with the same team.
New York reports the 28th annual National Horse Show Association exhibition closing with a record number of entries and prizes. Harness horses will dominate the program with prizes donated by Baudouine Bowman Carlisle Vanderbilt Hyde Harriman Vanderbilt, the London International Horse Show, and others.
Des Moines October 24 A M Deyoe state superintendent of public instruction issued a ruling that the state cannot pay tuition to private schools for high school education. The law allows tuition in another district only when a student’s home district lacks a high school. Several minor academies had claimed entitlement to state funds, but the decision bars payments to those institutions, restricting aid to the usual high schools.
Public sale of the Jane Stacy Estate Farm 120 acres in Walnut Township Jefferson County Iowa on the Brighton Merrimac road. Farm includes 90 acres tillable pasture balance improvements two story house barn wells wind mill and cistern. Sale to settle estate with possession in March 1913. Details at addresses in Iowa.
A pithy reflection on acknowledging faults with modesty to friends in trust, versus broadcasting them publicly as pride. The quote cites Confucius and contrasts private honesty with public self-promotion.
A seller announces dressmaking systems available for $6.00 per set with a winter sale plan. Extra systems will be taught in a classroom by spring with full instructions and books for $12.50. Interested buyers may visit 409 W. Madison and contact Miss Faye Wiegman.
Qualified electors unable to come to town may register by notifying the registration board in their ward. The board must send a registrar to the voter's residence to complete registration. Electors are urged to take this opportunity during board sessions.
G W Hobson marks a decade in Washington business on October 24 1902. He and C D Gove opened Hobson Gove Jewelry Co south of the square, moved seven years ago to the present Hobson store on the north side. Gove retired two years ago, Hobson remaining sole owner and praising local patronage.
Amusements critique promotes Augustin Mac Hugh melodramatic farce "Officer 666" staged by Cohan Harris at the Graham tonight. The piece blends mystery with humor as the famed policeman battles a web of complications. Critics hail the show as the funniest and most popular police character on stage. If it fails to lift a mood a doctor should be consulted.
A letter signed by Miss Z X Radcliffe from Elgin AL asks San Francisco Mayor Rolph to find her a husband before 1912 ends. She is 27, describes herself as attractive, and seeks a home loving man five feet seven inches tall, 150 to 175 pounds, and not over 20 years younger.
A stained water closet is unsanitary and unpleasant. Sani-Flush cleans by chemical action without scrubbing and won’t injure plumbing. It is economical, a large can costs twenty cents, and keeps the bowl white and clean.
Arrangements set for Dr. Percy of Galesboro or Dr. Littig of Davenport to address high school students at 1:15 pm before the county medical society meeting in city hall at 1:30 pm. Dr. Littig will speak on tuberculosis at 7:30 pm in First United Presbyterian church.
Public sale of kitchen cabinets chairs table beds fireless cooker cupboards and various household goods listed for Saturday afternoon at the square location 216512.
The Eleventh Alumni Medical Clinic at the University of Iowa College of Medicine closed after two days of clinics and examinations. Banquet crowds at Iowa Union featured Dr. W W Ream as toastmaster as portraits of Dr. Clapp and Dr. Farnsworth were presented. Dr. Charles Saunders was elected Alumni president. The event also marked the opening of a $100 000 wing of the University hospital with visitors including Dr Kerrison and Dr Adams.
Fiend reports crowd bleachers target the umpire as the game stirs tense reaction.
Preparations underway for a Washington county short course in domestic science. Miss Neale S. Knowles will again head the department. The program outlines daily demonstrations and talks from Monday to Friday with health, diets, textiles, and food preparation. Fifty girls are hoped to enroll, with a special four o clock series for the girls including meals, desserts, and house care.
In Minneapolis a prize is offered by J. E. Matson for the best bushel of apples from the oldest continuously bearing orchard. The owner is “Swan Girl” also known as So haweh Swan, an aged Yakima reservation squaw who planted a 12-tree orchard fifty four years ago near White Swan Washington. Apples from her orchard were entered for the Northwestern Products exposition in November. The prize is fifty dollars in gold and a silver cup for the oldest orchard with continuous bearing.
Nearly 1,000 delegates have registered for the Laymen's Missionary movement convention for Iowa, opening in Waterloo. A large contingent of pastors from neighboring cities attends, and meetings are marked by deep interest and enthusiasm.
Dayton man buys Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his boy, claims a quick cure and avoids a five dollar doctor’s bill. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy. Ad.
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