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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1912
Page
4
Domestic science in its broadest sense is a vital force in education. It links cultural and practical life, prevents overdevelopment in either direction, and trains girls to be good citizens with broad, useful understanding. It especially urges country girls to engage with cultural and social growth, leading to stronger communities and national progress.
Iowa City on October 26. P G Holden former Iowa governor candidate advocates agriculture courses in all state schools he opposes sweeping changes by the state board of education and says engineering should stay at Iowa. He calls for public opinion input from the broad citizenry before any major shift.
Mrs P H Brogan of Wilson Pa testifies from long experience that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is far superior to all others for groups there is nothing that excels it. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy Adyt.
Dr J C Boice of Washington elected president with Dr W N McLaughlin of Riverside as vice president. Dr C A Boice re elected secretary and Dr H C Hull chosen censor. About 20 physicians attended with Dr J F Percy and Dr Hull speaking on cancer and hygiene conference notes.
Miss Mary Caruso cousin of Enrico Caruso to be wed at her father Giuseppe Caruso’s home in Patterson on October 27. The event billed as the largest Italian wedding ever held in the city reflects the famed tenor’s family ties and local prominence.
A 26 year old woman, noted as one of the citys most popular, announces her marriage to Francesco Sancinito a 25 year old tailor residing at 108 Monroe Street Passaic.
Sigourney reports the death by hanging of August Killmer at his Harper area home. The 70 year old farmer left for chores in the barn and was found dead when the family searched for him at breakfast. He leaves a wife, several children, and two brothers H. H. Killmer of Sigourney and F. J. Killmer of Spencer.
Des Moines report describes East High School girls rolling carpet rags into balls and sewing them into brown rugs for new rest room decor. Principal Miss May Goodrell joins in, offering a prize to the student sewing the most rags in one hour as a dyeing party looms on the schedule.
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