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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
5
Local and personal news items include visits to Denver and Colorado Springs, health treatments by Dr. Luella Shaw, travel and schooling plans for several residents, and city notices about fires and water rent. Upcoming events at The Fair feature dining, baking, crafts, and a big home talent show at the opera house.
A child friendly portrait explains deer history in North American folk memory. It notes abundant deer in the past, their near disappearance with white settlement, and current tame behavior near farms. It describes deer habits including swimming to reach food and guarding behavior. It also covers rutting, horns growing, and winter coats changing.
The Cyrus chapter No. 18 Royal Arch Masons holds a regular convocation this Friday evening September 13 1912 at 7 30. Important business and a petition will be acted upon. Closing with work. H C Hull High Priest.
Mr and Mrs W E Acheson of Ainsworth were guests in the city yesterday. Henry G Walker of Iowa City was a business visitor. Mrs Frank Votruba and Mrs Henry Mehler of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs Harry Moothart of St Louis are guests at the Mrs J C Moothart home.
Last month to make the second tax payment filed by A. McCoy as treasurer. The notice urges timely payment and identifies McCoy as the treasurer responsible for tax collection. Ready for local filing and enforcement if overdue.
Chicago coroner's inquest into the death of a white wife in Johnson's cafe above 41 West Thirty-first street found she shot herself. Jack Johnson testified she had long threatened self harm and had previously attempted suicide in London. The jury declared death by own action while temporarily insane.
The day’s results show American League leaders Boston Detroit and New York posting wins with Cleveland and Chicago close behind. National League leaders New York St Louis and Brooklyn split results while minor leagues in American Association and Western League report varied outcomes across multiple cities and matchups.
The Literary Department of the Fortnightly club meets Monday September 16 at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs ville Elder at 418 East Madison Street.
Sociefy reports Miss Margaret Cowden entertained the Presbyterian Sabbath school girls and their new teacher Miss Anna Scott at her East Second street home last evening before her departure to Hartford Connecticut for new school work. The event featured original poems by a girl attendant and light refreshments.
G W Hobson installs a wall case in the jewelry department expanding space and adds McKinley edition sheet music to the music department. The store invites customers to call for any music needs at the North Side location.
A German educator reports on 354 three generation cases showing a very close link between heredity and school performance. The study notes strong correlations across generations.
Health limited owner will sell at residence in north Washington on Saturday September 14 at 1 30 PM. One extra good milk cow yielding milk now two Duroc sows six purebred gilts one purebred male eight spring shoats. Terms six months at 7 percent interest from date. Ten dollars and under cash. J T Risk D F Macon auctioneer R E B Dougherty clerk 1783
Kansas City Missouri September 13. Q s about mailing farm goods like eggs butter cheese and even a pig in a crate or a goose in a basket as soon as parcels post starts. J H Harris local postmaster says he has received over 500 inquiries and has forwarded all to Washington.
Albany Sept. 13 The New York state land board will hear a claim for 300000 damages by the Cayuga Indians for land bought from the tribe in 1796 and later sold by the state for a 250000 profit. The claim has been pending for several years.
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