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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1911
Page
4
Mrs A J Wagner suffered severe scalds to her left hand and much of her left arm and minor injuries to her left side and foot when a boiler of hot clothes burst free from a broke handle. The accident occurred while lifting the boiler from the stove and steam filled the room. She is progressing well after prompt treatment and is expected to heal quickly.
The article explains warrant officer status in the navy, kept by a secretary of the navy warrant. It covers pay scales from 1500 to 2909, duties of gunners, carpenters, boatswains, and the carpenter gang, and notes the boatswain as a key warrant officer with the whistle as badge.
New Orleans report shows the US cotton crop sold for 1.05 billion dollars including seed. Secretary Colonel Kenry G. Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange released the figure marking a historic auction total.
Joseph Skaler a forty eight year old grocer hanged himself in a stable behind his store at 241 West Forty Seventh Street during the night police said business had not been flourishing recently.
The 1861 Confederate invasion of Kentucky prompts the state to abandon neutrality. Grant seizes Paducah, while Polk and Zollicoffer enter from opposite sides. Governor Magoffin vetoes pro Union measures as Generals Anderson and Sherman organize defenses.
A humorous poem about car culture and the roller coaster of motor travel. It contrasts the romance of smooth riding with the fickle failures of a vehicle that runs, then balks, leaving the owner to brag or wonder at its moods. The piece blends wit with reflections on mobility and frustration.
A humorous dialogue contrasts how easily men read men and how women defy perception. The speakers note that in an era of perfected art it takes a sharp observer to see through a woman’s complexion.
A fragmented dialogue depicts an abusive employer and a troubled family scene. The wife and daughter confront the man as he leaves, while a doctor counsels reducing income to curb unwanted help that harms his health and social life.
Mamie notes that men like to talk about themselves in conversation. Zen replies that in their experience this is a common focus for male discussions.
Jeston September 6 officials of the Young Women's Christian association set the rules for a new Cambridge home for working girls. Admission requires under 35, self support, earnings under 12 weekly, and YWCA membership. Rooms cost 1 to 2.50 weekly while board runs 2.75 to 3.50 depending on meals.
A brief readable fragment notes school supplies and a mention of a west window with a fair context, suggesting a local notice about items or events linked to a school or community fair.
John A. Garland, said to be son of a Minneapolis manufacturer, was arrested Friday on a charge of burglary. Police label him a "Raffles" and report burglar’s tools and a revolver found in his possession.
A description of a speaker who mastered formal language through books but struggled to converse with ordinary people as slang and everyday speech remain elusive. The excerpt contrasts learned language with practical talk among the common folk.
In One Who Knows the question What constitutes Lappiness prompts the reply that many things count. For instance having money enough to meet your bills shows a basic sense of well being and security.
A brief dialogue shows one person planning a vacation while another notes ongoing work. The speaker explains their spouse is away, implying duties or arrangements affect travel timing. The exchange highlights mixed signals about taking time off and household responsibilities.
A terse exchange hints at caution about playing roles or strategies in a game or conflict. The dialogue touches on prudent options and self awareness about performance and expectations.
A Peoria bound interurban car collided with an east bound car at Farm Creek bridges on a slippery track. Three persons were seriously injured and one fatality reported.
Disconnected musings reflect on waste and change from lawn to snow shovel and social perception. The text advises earning genuine commitments while warning against flattery and private graft in public office, noting the difficulty of immunity to praise and the road from chance to certainty.
A fragment hints at a refrain about the old oaken bucket and a shift to a solitary cup. The piece references health officers and germ concerns, suggesting a past public exchange or memo about sanitation.
A Mapie of Steubenville Ohio praises Foley Kidney Pills for curing kidney and bladder trouble. He notes backache relief, improved kidney function, and renewed ease in work as key benefits. Sold by all druggists.
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