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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1910

Page

8

Boy Scouts To Canada On Five Week Dominion Tour

London reports a large party of Boy Scouts planned for a five week tour of Canada this month. The trip aims to boost interest in Baden Powell's movement across the British empire and beyond. Notable backers include William Randolph Hearst promoting US adoption, with leaders like Gen. Baden Powell and peers Lord John Bereford and Lord Roberts.

London Boy Scouts Baden-Powell Canada Dominion United States William Randolph Hearst Baden- Powell Australia South Africa India Germany Russia Italy Baden Powell Mafeking Lord Charles Bereford Lord Roberts

Directions for Colic in Horses and Perry Davis Painkiller

Directions describe using Perry Davis Painkiller for horse colic. Mix small quart bottle with warm or cold water, add molasses, shake well, give half dose then remainder after fifteen minutes if needed. Advertises 35c for large bottle and 25c and 50c sizes, noting a “never failing remedy.”

Perry Davis

Electric Bitters Cure Malaria Says Patient Testimony

One line advertisement notes malaria comes with chills fever and debility but Electric Bitters destroy germs and cure malaria. A customer Wm A Fretwell of Lucama NC says three bottles cured a severe attack and health has been good since. Also promotes Cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles and typhoid prevention at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Wm. A. Fretwell Lucama N. C J. E. Lemmon Lemmon

Riverside Beats Washington in 11 to 5 Baseball Loss

Riverside Iowa nine defeats Washington on the local diamond by 11 to 5 in a game marked by ragged play. Bailey the Riverside third baseman led the visitors with strong hitting, while George and Leverich pitched for Washington. The coroner’s jury’s verdict and a cautious Journal note color the report.

Washington Riverside Iowa Fessler Pennsylvania Volunteers the Journal Fairfield Frank George George Leverich Bailey Riverside Boys Hshsepoa Thompson Davis Baird Carlin Tallman J. George Butler Cotter F. George P Tenee Ene Griffin Te Nee Fester Ewan Lukavaky Goldsberry Swhitford Grimes U Heitzman Lindsley

Custers Last Fight Recalls a Soldier’s Final Stand

Detroit Free Press recounts General George A. Custer and his troopers dying nobly at the Little Bighorn on June 26 1876. It describes the 1876 campaign after leaving Fort Lincoln and the fierce hand to hand defense led by Custer against Crazy Horse Gall Rain in the Face and others.

George A. Custer West Point Qouster United States Little Bighorn River Terry Custer Fort Lincoln Dakota Little Bighorn Mountains Red Men Little Bighorn Reno Crow King Gall Crazy Horse Detroit Free Press

Want Ad in the Journal Promises Quick Results

A brief want advertisement in the Journal is promoted as a reliable way to attract responses and secure results for buyers and sellers seeking rapid exchange.

County clears 40 years debt on Carlinville courthouse

Macoupin County finally pays off a 1.4 million dollar debt from the 1867 courthouse project after decades of litigation and tax protests. The Carlinville building, famed for its dome and size, saw refunds cut interest from 10 to 4.5 percent while officials faced contempt fines.

Macoupin County Carlinville United States T. L. Loomis Loomis Board of Supervisors State Assembly John M. Finner

Russia Wins Strong Steel Rail Contract Bid

Russian exports of steel rails rise with a 50 percent increase from 1908 to 1909. In April 1910 Russia outbid on a 65 000 ton Argentine rail contract at 29 dollars per metric ton against 32.72 dollars. English mills did not bid, recognizing they could not meet the prices.

Russia

Mazatlan Chamber Closes All Mazatlan Businesses on Sundays

The Mazatlan chamber of commerce in Mazatlan Mexico orders all local businesses shut on Sundays ending the former half day from 8 to 12. The decision marks a full Sunday closure for the town's commerce.

Mazatlan Chamber of Commerce Mexico

Two Boys Sent to Reform School for Burglary Fire at Police

In Indianapolis on August 2, two youths aged 11 and 14 were sent to the Royal Reform School for burglary and firing at officers during an attempted arrest. They said exposure to robberies and wild west scenes at moving picture shows inspired the crime plan.

Indianapolis Royal Reform School

ZEMO Promises Cure For Eczema At McElhinney Drug Co

ZEMO claims to relieve eczema and skin disorders with a clean liquid external remedy. The advertisement notes Mr McElhinney offers a booklet and home treatment guidance.

McBkihinney Drug Co Zemo

City Bus Line Order Lines For Frank Rogers

Call up Phone No. 589 Biuck to place orders with Frank Rogers. Provide street and number for prompt service.

Biick Rogers

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