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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
4
The Knights of Columbus held a convention with vigorous debate on abstinence rules. A key amendment to permit serving wine at banquets failed, while annual reports show 256000 members and net gains for 83 councils. death claims exceed 5 million with 7 million in assessments.
The Indiana Railroad Commission opened what officials call the most thorough inquiry into express rates and practices in state history. The probe will examine all twelve express carriers operating in Indiana and aims to determine if current charges are excessive or unjust, building on a prior investigation that led to rate cuts later overturned by federal court.
Advice promotes pre birth preparation by using Mother's Friend to ease pregnancy strain and speed recovery. Claims include relief of ligament pain, pliant fibers, prevented numbness, and calmer breast inflammation. Encourages expectant mothers to write for a free guide from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga.
The fragment describes a drink as juice of fruit mixed with bright carbonated water and a dash of acid phosphate for snap. It claims acid phosphate benefits the stomach and nerves as part of the beverage’s description.
Virginia political contest heats as Senator Thomas Staples Martin faces Representative William A. Jones. Jones accuses Martin of prior railroad lobbying and involvement with a “yellow dog” fund, while Martin denounces the charges as false and political attack. Martin, a Virginia native and VMI alumnus, served in the Confederate army and had not held office before his Senate win.
Clarence S Funk of International Harvester told Chicago Record Herald editor Ho Kobleaat he was asked to give 10000 to a fund aiding William Lorimer’s U S Senate campaign. Hines of Congo denies Funk’s claim and testifies to offering to contribute. Amb James Bryce remarks on Eton birching and masters’ beliefs in pupil power.
In Washington County Iowa the plaintiff seeks to establish title to Lots Two, Three and Four in Block Three and Lots One, Two, Three, Four, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven in Block Four Havre Iowa. He claims a $500 lien on Lot One Block Three for improvements and asks partition and sale with priority lien. unknown claimants to be determined. Court notices provide deadline to answer by noon of the second day of the next term September 1911.
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