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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1911
Page
2
Tensions between Washington High School seniors and juniors erupt after a banner showing junior colors Coherry Fed and Alice Alie is strung on a telephone wire. Seniors use a kerosene soaked torch on a long pole to ignite the banner, the cloth catches fire but is quickly stamped out and the remnants removed.
Three members of the senior class are not present this morning at VT80. Details on names and reasons were not provided in readable text.
Amusements notice announces the Pra Diavolo company presenting Auber's opera on April 26 with an all star cast led by G Byron Prowth and Cecile Armond. The show promises dramatic depth and comic interludes, directed by B Glover, in a performance expected to draw a large audience.
Mayor Glasgow issues spring cleaning proclamation urging all citizens to remove filth and garbage from streets and alleys. Board of Health rules to be followed, cooperation emphasized to destroy fly breeding sites and curb diseases. Licenses granted Abdall and Matt Jacobs for seasonal work.
The funeral of W J McCartney was held yesterday afternoon at his southwest city residence. The service was conducted by Rev. A M Malcolm of Albia, a nephew of Mrs McCartney. Pallbearers were A L Dawson, M Y Wallace, George B French, J W Patton, Madison Orr and Cal Nelson. Interment followed in the city cemetery.
Advertisement lists a modern home for sale on a premier Washington street corner inviting potential buyers to inspect it themselves. It provides contact George PRC in Washington and a separate farmer listing cows and calves with a phone contact for Mr. Whittaker.
Sidney W. Pascoe penned play is staged by skilled performers with proper accessories and scenery. The plot centers on two spirited lovers and a troubled young married pair, offering light humor and a strong interwoven love tale with suitable specialties.
A Rochester Post Express quip notes a humorous win where a dog takes first prize at a cat show by taking the cat, illustrating playful city reporting.
Advertising claims that Foley Kidney Pills provide prompt relief for kidney and bladder disorders. Promotes use by all druggists selling the product.
A collage of humorous vignettes and household anecdotes from various papers. The items include a dog joke about man’s best friend, a baby named Pamsy or Pansy born on Sunday, a goat learning human tasks, and a cousin party fashion quip.
Estimated receipts today 12000 yesterday 7591 plus 9542 shipped yesterday ahead of 230 percent left over. Market steady to higher than Monday. Cattle and hog categories priced with ranges for bulk light mixed packs heavy shipping. Grain market notes and prices for wheat oats and other grains with July and May futures shown.
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