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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1911
Page
8
In Ithaca Aug 2 report rabbits will be plentiful this late summer and fall due to favorable breeding conditions and scarce rain. Farmers lament losses from downpours while sportsmen cheer the buildup of cottontail populations across fields and banks.
State mine Inspector's office data show Iowa workers logged 1,242,641 days in 1910. The third district's average wage was about 3 dollars, yielding roughly 3,727,023 dollars in miners earnings for that period.
The Right Rev James Davis bishop announces clergy moves across the diocese. Reassignments include Quinn from Bayard to Cumming, Cook from Council Bluffs to Bayard, O Reilly chaplain at Mercy Hospital Muscatine and Iowa City, Kissane newly ordained assistant at St Peter's Keokuk, Adrian ordained in Rome and named pastor at Alphonsus Mount Pleasant, Hernan second assistant at Sacred Heart Davenport, Burkhiger ordained and assistant at Cornell Biaffe, and O Sullivan reassigned to St Marys Missouri Valley.
George Helm died August 1 1911 at his home four miles north of the city after a six month stomach ailment. Born December 3 1847 in Illinois, he served in the 14th Iowa infantry and lived in Tama and Wash ington counties before settling in the area. Survived by his wife Agnes and five children with two sons predeceased. Funeral arrangements not listed.
A vintage testimonial advertises Parisian Sage hair product, claiming it stops dandruff and breakage, if hair roots are alive it can regrow hair, and promises shiny hair. Mrs H J Fulton of Lynchburg Virginia endorses it dated June 6 1910.
A local service mourns a fallen serviceman with funeral tomorrow at 2 30 pm led by Rev A S Smith and the Presbyterian choir. Interment follows at the cemetery. The bereaved family and wide circle of friends extend thanks and sympathy to all in the community.
Chamberlain's Liniment is advertised as an antiseptic that speeds bruise healing to about one third the usual time and relieves muscle soreness and rheumatic pains. Sold by Lemmons Pharmacy.
Report warns zinc oxide in face powders can cause facial paralysis. A silver coin drawn across the cheek may leave a deep line due to a reaction between silver and zinc oxide in the powder.
H M Young Peters of The Sun Lake View Ohio reports severe stomach distress until early doses of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets brought relief. He notes the second bottle produced a "new stomach" and restored health, with Lemmons Pharmacy selling the product.
Workmen in Amberley Road Southgate uncovered a large hoard of ancient Long Cross pennies dating to Henry III era 1207 to 1272. The coroner empanelled a jury which found the coins ancient and concealed with an unknown depositor. The coroner seized the treasure as King’s treasure trove.
The twenty ninth annual Mississippi Valley Spiritualists association camp meeting starts in Mt Pleasant park Clinton Iowa on August 3 and runs to August 27. President J B Ireland of Tampa Florida presides with officers August Armstrong Buffalo New York secretary M B Anderson Barksville Missouri and L M Alien Clinton treasurer. The group began November 21 1882 as the Lews Conference of Spiritualists and has grown into a leading organization.
Keokuk August 2. C C Newberry of Argyle Iowa who lost 11000 cash in a Mabray gang race scheme failed to win in Keokuk district court. He sued J Jordan and others of Ottumwa asking that a deed be declared a mortgage and recover his funds.
A politician remarks that several sentences in last night’s speech were ungrammatical. The candidate comments on pursuing the uneducated vote as part of a new campaign approach.
Lee Whistler fifteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Whistler of Wapello Iowa drowned Sunday while wading in a ditch near a bridge where a ditching machine had been at work A deep hole seven feet deep and slippery banks after a heavy rain led to his fall His companion near his age attempted rescue but Whistler slipped away and drowned Physicians could not help funeral planned from the home Tuesday with burial in Wapello cemetery
An Ingersol street car crashed into a car carrying four Des Moines residents late Monday night. Miss Ella Austin and Miss Gertrude Anderson suffered serious injuries, with Miss Austin and Miss Anderson in critical condition. Howard Wilbur and L Garten of Marshalltown were injured, Garten unconscious with a broken collar bone. All four were hospitalized.
Des Moines reports earnings of miners in the local mining district with details on wages and operations. The notice notes wage figures and production notes pertinent to workers in the Des Moines area.
To the People of Washington we are sole agents for Meritol Pile Remedy in this city. Manufacturers report unusual demand for this prescription merit remedy. It is not a common salve but a distinct formulation in a convenient form for proper use. Ask to see a package and learn its advantages of this claimed double treatment. Ht. Lemmon's Pharmacy, American Drug & Press Association member.
A old home remedy says linseed tea eases coughs for children past the baby stage. Pour boiling water over linseed and licorice root, add lemon, steep six to seven hours, strain, and sweeten to taste before use.
An old advertisement asserts catarrh must be treated internally with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims the remedy reaches blood and mucous surfaces and is a non quack medicine prescribed by a top physician. It touts testimonials, internal ingredients, and recommends Druggists sell the product in Toledo Ohio.
Clinton Maine man BR. E. Chamberlain declares Buckilen’s Arnica Salve steals the sting from burns and pains from sores boils and piles. He claims it robs cuts corns bruises sprains and injuries of their terror and calls it unequaled as a healing remedy. Available only at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
The Rev. Mr. McFeeters presented an etereopticon lecture at Covenanter Church using slides from his Ireland and Scotland tour. Images depicted Ireland scenes, early and modern Scottish church history, and martyrs. He discussed persecutions before the Reformation and showed portraits along with a church convention in Scotland.
Rev. McFeeters, a Scotchman, delivered a wide ranging presentation last evening on the subject he knows well. The entertainment was practical and engaging, with several interesting features that captivated listeners.
Atlantic City curio shop offers novelty anklets from gold to rubber as a seasonal fad. Mrs Harold F McCormick of Chicago popularized the style with a solid gold piece, prompting debate in Lake City society. The Atlantic City dealer promotes silver anklets with or without extra ornamentation for bathers.
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