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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1911

Page

8

Admiral Togo To Visit America In Sparks Of Silence

Admiral Togo, famed Japanese fighter figure of the Mikado, arrives in America this week for a brief tour of leading cities. Known as the Silent One, he will appear in a series of engagements while remaining notably reticent, drawing attention to his naval career and clan heritage.

America England Japan Togo Kingland Naval College Greenwich Satouma China Satsuma Chosu Hitseell Kowshing Formosa Kitashirakawa Togo the Silent Ogre Rozhestvensky

One mill tax proposal for four years questioned

Local taxpayers question the county hospital funding plan citing a stated one mill tax for four years not to exceed 25 000.00 while records show bonds of 27 500.00 could be issued. County Attorney Dewey confirms the legal limits and explains bond issuance against projected tax receipts.

Hostor Evening Journal Board of Supervisors Henn Charles A. Dewey Marsh W. Hailey Dewey Aod County Aidit Benn

MacLean Leaves Iowa State After Twelve Years

President George J. MacLean will relinquish the presidency of the State University of Iowa and depart for Troy New York then sail for Scotland in the fall. John G Bowman is expected to arrive to assume duties. The state board of education meets Wednesday to hear reports and consider appointments.

Iowa City George J. MacLean State University of Iowa Oelock State University Jimmie” Barry Towa Field Troy N. Y Scotland Mra MacLean John G Bowman Maclean State Board of Education

Carrie Nations successor aims to smash saloons in Oklahoma

Mrs Ad die M Caldwell former Hardin county resident becomes first legalized saloon smasher in Oklahoma. Wife of Austin M Caldwell longtime Hardin county official moved to Shawnee and now oversees Provident association work. Commissioned to demolish liquor fixtures and arrest violators, she aims to carry out Carrie Nation style actions.

Town Falls Addie M. Caldwell Hardin County Oklahoma Caldwell Austin M Caldwell Caldwells Shawnee Oklo Provident Association Carrie Nation

Remedy for Nervousness Through Digestive Aid

A vintage ad claims nervousness and nightmares stem from undigested food in the stomach. It touts Lenmon's tablets as a simple, inexpensive cure and urges taking one tablet with meals for relief within weeks.

Lenmon

Des Moines Railway Strike Threat After Conductor Dismissal

A threatened city railway strike in Des Moines follows the discharge of a conductor after an inspector’s report. The union demands reinstatement and arbitration, while the company opposes reinstatement and calls for a mass meeting to vote on action tomorrow.

Les Moines Des Moines City Railway Leonard

Kidnappers Repelled as Gypsy Band Flees Atlantic

At age ten Ray Bowes of Atlantic faced a revolver to protect his two younger brothers when a band of gypsies halted their home yard seeking food. Ray forced the group to release Russell and Teddy and, after the tense standoff, the gypsies hastily departed town.

Atlantic Ray Bowes W. W. Howes Ray Russell Teddy

Five Davenport Children Treated for Mad Dog Bite

Five young victims from Davenport, now at the Pasteur Institute in Iowa City, progress well after dog bite exposure. Iowa State bacteriologist and staff monitor daily as surgeons expect full recovery without hydrophobia. patients Lloyd McMann 18 months Oscar Geiger 3 years Willie Palmer 5 years Bertrand Degen 7 years Rose Kelley 14 years.

Iowa City Davenport Pasteur Institute Lowa State Bacteriologist Lloyd McMann Oscar Geiger Willie Palmer Bertrand Degen Rose Kelley

Pile of 8,000,000 Cans Shaped by Kelley Canning Co

Waverly Indiana August 1 three million cans is a large total but Kelley Canning Co has that many piled here for this season. They control 2000 acres of sweet corn and expect a fair crop. They plan to begin operations tomorrow and over the next six weeks will employ between 200 and 3800 workers.

Uplift in Russia’s Financial Spheres

Observers note Russia’s economic rise as savings banks jump from 235 million to 650 million dollars in fifteen years. Bond redemptions and return of capital from abroad reflect growing confidence in the czarist economy and civilization’s progress.

Russia

Borrowed Smiles and the Great Fake Hero Tale Chronicle

A scrapbook from a Washington resident reveals a tall tale of revolutionary heroes at a bar. One man claims Pat Hogan met George Washington who told him he had killed too many men and warned against calling him general. The dialogue blends humor and myth.

Washington George Washington

Motor Regulation Reforms In Missouri And Oregon

Reports from St Louis Missouri and Portland Oregon describe new motor vehicle laws. Missouri limits speed to 25 mph and ends petty rural enforcement while Oregon enacts comprehensive licensing taxation and road rules with officer examinations and patrols.

Portland Ore Oregon Secretary of State

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted By Cheney & Co Toledo

Catorrh cannot be cured with local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. It is advertised as a reliable prescription by Cheney & Co of Toledo with testimonials available. Also promoted are Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

FEF. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo Druggins Hall

Accused of Stealing FE B Chamberlain Praises Arnica Salve

Clinton Maine resident FE B Chamberlain claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures burns sores boils piles and all injuries by removing pain and fear he endorses it as a healing remedy and notes it is sold at Lennon’s Pharmacy for two

FE. B. Chamberlain Clinton Bucklen Lennon

How to Buy a Watermelon in Season

Advice from a local grocer on selecting ripe green versus juicy red core melons. Inspect pile from afar, heft for weight, press for yield, thump for hollow sound, check vine end, and query price trends with grocer and passersby.

Melon Conflict Turns Violent at Local Grocery

A man en route to the grocer orders a melon and calls his wife to chill it. After leaving, he returns and threats the grocer with fatal harm for selling a green melon, prompting police alert and an investigation into the violent confrontation.

Coach Griffith to Lead Boys Sports at Washington County Chautauqua

The article announces Coach Griffith returning for a third year as director of boys athletics at the Washington County Chautauqua sessions. He is praised for his popularity with the students and his readiness to teach sports and discipline during the upcoming program.

Washington County Chautaniea Association

Castle Square entertainers to headline Chautauqua shows

The Castle Square entertainers join this year s Chautauqua lineup for three days of short concerts before afternoon attractions and headline three evening performances on the 15th 16th and 17th. They promise versatile costumes and varied features. Shungopavi appears on the 18th in a special lecture and exhibition of his Indian legerdemain.

Castle Square Journal Shungopavi

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