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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
4
St Louis opens the Child Welfare Exhibit at the Coliseum showing Missouri work for children. The display covers health education homes work wages recreation social settlements clubs churches and philanthropy with moving pictures and data to educate the public through May 19.
In Philadelphia on April 26 the feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel saw a white marble shrine unveiled outside St Augustine's church. Erected by the Augustinian Fathers, it features onyx finishes and paintings by celebrated artists depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary.
London reports Sir Richard Vincent Sutton, possibly England's wealthiest bachelor, celebrates his twenty first birthday. He earns about five hundred thousand dollars a year and owns several large estates plus valuable London property. He serves as a lieutenant in the First Life Guards and is described as handsome and intelligent, likely pursued by many marriage minded mothers.
Judicial recall urged by Col. Roosevelt is a main topic before forty state lawyers at Chicago convention. Reform in court procedure also discussed as part of the conference.
The Ohio constitutional convention recessed today in Columbus and will not reconvene until May 6. It is expected to adjourn sine die on May 11.
Boston April 26. Alienists describe an unusual insanity as the basis for a plea to commute the death sentence of Rev Clarence V T Richeson to life imprisonment. Evidence on Richeson family history and expert testimony from Charles Street jail will be presented as Gov Foss weighs clemency.
Miss Helen Taft daughter of the President will ride a horse in the parade before tonight's society circus at the Riding club for the Washington Diet Kitchen benefit. Miss Gladys Hinckley praised as America’s most beautiful woman by Baron Rosen will ride in a Roman robe driving a chariot. Representative Nicholas Longworth will ride in the circus band wagon to help dispense music for the crowd.
An essay by Howard L on youth as a first course in a long life, noting youth's reckless charm, its fading soon after, and middle age's limited sympathy. It urges granting youth its fling while acknowledging the eventual return to routine and responsibility.
In line with Grand Sire John B. Cockrum’s proclamation local lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows join in celebrating the ninety third anniversary of the order’s founding. The observance spans lodges worldwide with ceremonies noted across affiliated chapters.
Packey McFarland of Chicago meets England's lightweight champion Matt Wells in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden. Weigh in at 185 pounds at 3 o'clock. Bout expected to draw a $40,000 gate. McFarland guaranteed $10,000 with Wells paid a percentage.
Confederate Memorial Day was observed in Atlanta and throughout Georgia as a legal holiday with veteran and Daughters of the Confederacy events. The day is also a legal holiday in Florida Alabama and Mississippi. An automobile endurance run will be the holiday sports feature in the city.
In a letter-like testimonial the American woman shares how Vinci improved her health after weakness last spring. Kathryn Dunne of New York City says the remedy benefited her and five friends now use Vinci. The product is a cod liver and iron preparation without oil and is offered with a money-back guarantee through Sherman Brothers, Druggists, Washington Iowa.
An old advertisement touts Merital Hair Tonic from Lemmon's Pharmacy promising a clean scalp, healthy hair growth, and soft lustrous hair for customers seeking a beautiful head of hair.
Five seniors from the College of Law at the State University of Iowa received the Order of the Coif honor Iowa City April. Named were Wraneia M. Fuller Mt. Ayr Ralph W. Hasner Independence George L. Norman Greenfield Owen I. Meredith Atlantic and Frank T. Jensen Dysart. Membership honors the top ten percent with scholarship as the sole criterion.
A druggist offers a money back guarantee for PAZO OINTMENT if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. The ad states the product costs 50 cents and promises refund if not effective.
Monitor White Liniment reduces inflammation and soreness in about one third the time of usual treatment. It has no equal as a general household remedy. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
An advertisement for Merito Eczema Remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy claims the product will clear skin irritations and remove sores. No additional medical claims or details are provided in the readable text.
G H Combs of Mercer Missouri reports hay fever and asthma relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He says previous medicines failed but the remedy relieved him wonderfully and was better than anything he tried. Lemimon's Pharmacy.
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