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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
3
Brooklyn announces Ebbetts Field will open tomorrow hosting a game between the Poston team and the Superbas. The new ballpark sits at the geographic center of Greater New York near a 4 million population, with extensive transit access and 18 exits for rapid crowd movement.
James J. Hill urges immediate practical farming steps including soil examination, fertilization, seed selection, and crop rotation. He argues for rapid farmer education and practical application on the farm to raise yields and national wealth, citing experiments and extension work as essential. He emphasizes soil health, seed testing, and thorough cultivation as core fixes.
English schools will abandon the silk hat in rugby and classrooms. The change begins with rugby teams and may be followed by Eton, ending the conspicuous headgear once common in student life.
The international chambers of commerce congress will assemble in Boston September 24 to 28 with delegates from Algeria to New Zealand. Chicago hosts in early October and three languages may be official. The body seeks international rules for expositions and tribunals for disputes, aiming to curb war over commercial issues.
The interior department released a comprehensive circular titled General Information Regarding the Yellowstone National Park. It details hotels and camps, a 145 mile five and a half day circuit of terraces geysers hot springs lake and canyon, side trips fishing and camping options, and 1911 visitor statistics. The circular includes maps books articles regulations and a free request from the department.
Tyson Detwiler, fourteen, who lost his legs after a freight train accident, learned to swim at the Hackett School under Charles F. Purvis. He trained four times weekly at the public bath house, developed diving and various strokes, and can swim about half a mile with steady arm movement. Purvis even built a six foot diving platform for him.
A Russian writer offered President Taft a $500 Confederate note at half price in a lengthy French letter. The note supposedly dated back fifty years and passed through the writer’s family. Taft declined to take the offer and forwarded the letter to the secretary of the treasury.
Col. Alford B. Chapman of the Fifty-second New York died on the first day of the Wilderness after warning General Hancock of the likely outcome. He saved his life once at Fredericksburg by a bullet stopping near his heart. before his death he wrote to his father and loved ones that he was mortally wounded.
The report notes salmon entering spawning beds in good condition but within days develop scratches, bruises, and sores. Many injuries arise from gravel disturbing during nest construction and from fighting, with both male and female fish dying soon after spawning.
A humorous exchange unfolds with a ready made philosopher declaring blessings while Mr Groweher wishes to go home and hear that the water pipes are frozen indicating a plumbing issue and home repair tone.
Fifty years ago on Sept. 4 Garibaldi the Italian liberator was a prisoner of government authorities amid talks on amnesty for him and his followers. Twenty five years ago about 10 000 Irish National League members gathered at Ennis County Clare in defiance of the British government and its peace.
Antoine Deloria, postmaster of Garden Michigan, testifies to Foley Kidney Pills as an effective kidney remedy. He cites his father’s recovery from kidney disease and notes many neighbors trialed the pills. Lewmon's Pharmacy carries the product.
Train schedule lists Eastbound Nos 13 22 465 0 2 30 88 with arrivals and departures on a split day cycle. Westbound services Nos 1 49 21 36 29 89 50 82 429 49 50 run daily except Sunday with local freight and passenger trains noted. Agents H W Russell and F L Broadgate provide station details.
Daily trains listed with departures and arrivals for No 3 No 4 No 9 and No 10 with times around early morning and evening. Agent J B Kuth notes services and that trains run daily except Sunday.
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