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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
4
Two cars carrying five people each left for a trip to Iowa City. The women’s car remained unscathed while the men’s car broke down near Kalona. After failing to find help, the stranded party walked seven miles to Kalona for assistance before the car was moved on.
By Howard L. Rann, the piece uses soup as a social mirror and joke about dining etiquette. It mocks table manners, neighborly sharing, and the costly, dilutable broth while noting pretensions and foibles of guests at a grand meal.
Abs. ff. Richardson of Brighton died yesterday afternoon at her home from cancer of the throat. Born January 16, 1850, she lived in Brighton her entire life. Survived by husband, one daughter Mrs. Hod Brier, two brothers Mike Hefflefinger and a brother in Peoria, and sister Mrs. Elrod Dayton. Funeral tomorrow at two at her home with Rev. C. L. Walker officiating. Burial in Brighton cemetery.
Dr. J. F. Percy of Galesburg Illinois spoke to high school students at 1 15 PM on science achievements and research value. He illustrated with yellow fever germ source work and eradication efforts and urged student support for science. The Washington County Medical Society annual meeting opens at city hall about two o clock with officers to be elected.
Dr. L. W. Littig of Davenport arrives to address the First United Presbyterian Church on the nationwide tuberculosis crusade. The event, co sponsored by the ministerial association and county medical society, begins at 7:30 PM and ends in time for other local meetings with hopes for a large turnout.
Smith and Gibson have been appointed agents for Washington county for the Oakland automobile. The car ranges from 1600 dollars with 4 and 6 cylinder models. The dealers anticipate strong sales and promise a full Oakland line plus repairs and accessories at their garage.
The article weighs whether older adults should eat little and often or few full meals. It cautions against abrupt changes from long-standing habits, noting benefits of gradual adjustment and that excessive shifts can cause harm. Weston, a named example, eats twice daily at ten and five p.m.
The feather duster is disappearing rapidly and must go as surely as the common drinking cup. It was once universal. today 60 percent of cities have discarded it from school buildings.
Prince Mahadil of Siam, traveling to Cuba on the training ship Victoria Louise after visiting the United States, is the 18 year old son of King Vajiravadh. He will study in Germany for a year and a half before serving on a major German fleet vessel under Lieut Kottmann. A passenger jokes about the Rock of Gibraltar and insurance as the ship nears the Mediterranean.
An ad-style item cites Manhattan Island as the world’s most densely populated area with nine thousand residents per square mile. Geo T Craddock of Ruble Ark recalls chronic lumbago and kidney pain, claiming Foley’s Kidney Pills cured him after two bottles and he recommends them to friends from Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Report of a passenger describing extreme heat inside a vehicle with phrases implying discomfort and intensity of the situation. No further details or official actions provided.
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