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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1911

Page

4

Sew Deputy Sheriff Wallace Named By Sheriff McCarty

G W Wallace chosen as deputy sheriff succeeding Lestey Han lon who has resigned to run the Eldorado hotel. Wallace begins active work locating escaped prisoners who broke jail recently and is expected to succeed in his new role. Footnote advertisements promote Foley Kidney Pills and Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound from Chicago to treat kidney trouble hay fever and colds.

G. W. Wallace McCarty Wallace Lestey Hanlon Eldorado Hotel Cate Foley M. Stewart Wolfram St Chicago Stewart

Damage disrupts service after north town storm

W. Mannhary reports a lines down say telephone cables damaged by a recent storm in the northern part of town. Crews are at work repairing the lines and service is expected to resume within a couple of days.

Visit to Scotland Prominent Pittsburghers Guests of Carnegie

Five prominent citizens of Pittsburgh and former members of the Smoky City connection, trustees of the Carnegie Institute, sail to Scotland to be guests of Andrew Carnegie at Skibo Castle. They will spend the week of August 81 at the estate of the laird of Skibo. The party includes Dr A S Magill, Charles Gulland, Dr FO HL Goinomer, A Growth MacConnell, and Jacob Rall.

New York Pitteburs Ember Connec Carnegie Netitute Satteed Baturdins Scotland Andrew Carnegie Skibo Caatie Skibo A. So Magill Charles Gulland FO HL Goinoner A. Grows MacConnell Jacob Rall

Reform congress opens in Pacific Grove with reformers present

Pacific Grove California August 7 opening sessions of the Pacific Coast Congress of Reform begin with prominent reformers in attendance. Sabbath observance is the theme. Topics include child welfare recall of the judiciary social evil Prohibition and equal suffrage. Equal suffrage to be discussed on Women’s day next Friday the congress closing day.

Pacific Grove Cal Pacific Coast Congress of Reform Congress

Nero’s playing praised in dramatic fire scene

An old dialogue compares music and fire with a Roman reference then jokes about the fire and a claim that Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can cure ordinary diarrhoea. The ad notes Lemmon’s Pharmacy sells the remedy.

Unclear fragment on funeral customs amid a march

A damaged OCR excerpt notes that in Israel Jewish customs yielded to a major march or procession, with any funeral or meeting forced to turn back and proceed in line with the procession.

Israel

Des Moines Woman Healed After One Dose of Cholera Remedy

A well known Des Moines woman suffered a severe bowel complaint for two weeks but was cured in one dose of Chamberlains Col ic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by Lemmon s Pharmacy.

Des Moines Chamberlain Lemmon

Oldest dwelling debate hinges on German mansion

At a recent conference archaeologists argued the oldest inhabited dwelling is the Count Matuschke mansion in Winfelon, Germany, dating back to the thirteenth century, challenging prior claims to earlier structures.

Matuschke Winfel Germany

Chamberlains Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

Bus at now New is the time to buy a bar of Chamberlain s Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy It is almost certain to be needed before the BMT over For sale by Lemmen s Pharma

Chamberlain Lemmen’'s Pharma

The Other Way About and Misunderstood Dives

A fragmented note argues about misunderstanding and satire. It suggests that mockery targets the act of not understanding rather than the subject itself, and it hints at deeper inquiry beyond surface mockery.

Roma of the Reaper at the American Theater August 11 1911

The notice promotes a double feature entertainment titled Roma of the Reaper at the American Theater with Color ed Views and Motion Pictures. Presented by the International Hater Co of America the show runs two performances at 7 30 and another later in the evening with free tickets offered to pals and their families.

International Hater Co America American Theater MASON

He Made the Rounds He Tipped and Sipped with Euripides

An orator notes the subject’s wide literary exposure saying he has tipped with Euripides sipped with Eusipides and camped with Cantharides in a witty comparison to classical figures.

Euripides Eusipides

The Smitten Man Delivers Fervent Adoration

Puck voices bold affection asking love, noting prior aim of carefree life before meeting the beloved. The exchange reveals playful romantic tension and devotion in a lighthearted tone.

Darling Puck

June multiplies wedlock chances says Judge

The judge notes, plenty of opportunity to marry in June, but eleven other months also present good timing for nuptials.

Wild oats sowing advice mixed with satire from Farm Notes

The piece gives dubious guidance on sowing wild oats with a strong satirical tone. It contrasts supposed ideal timing and age with crude moral warnings about drunkenness and irresponsibility, warning against young men chasing excess and insulting rhetoric about responsible work and family.

Special Announcement by Jean Huysmans Tailor

Jean Huysmans offers 10 percent off all work ordered at this shop through the 15th and 15 percent for early customers. He stocks fall samples with guaranteed workmanship and salable items starting at 15 000. Bring the coupon COUPON to his parlor for the discount.

Jean Huysmans Huysmans

Discount offer for suits at Jean Bluysmnns Washington Iowa

The bearer will receive a percent discount on a suit ordered on or before August th from Jean Bluysmnns ladies tailor in Washington Iowa. Quality workmanship is guaranteed to standard. Discount applies to early buyers to avoid the fall rush.

Oc . A Jean Bluysmnns Washington Iowa

The Wretch Mrs Appleworm Mercy Husband Leaves Home

A woman laments her husband’s departure and describes him as having eaten half the house before he left. The vignette captures abrupt domestic disruption and the comic tone of an anxious narrator.

Jackal Broth Tale From Moroccen Delicacy Dish

A London Chronicle note describes a Moroccen belief that jackal broth can be a fine table delicacy. A sheik opposed claims of carrion odor, outlining a lengthy boiling method across multiple waters to render the meat palatable.

Moroccen Jack London Chronicle

A Syllogism on Marriage and Lottery

A quirky logical fragment asserts marriage as a lottery equating to Megal and concludes with a coined term Alegal. The line invokes playful wordplay on legality and chance within a literaryish note from Lippincott's.

Lippincott

Andrew Jackson and the royal model of a gentleman

The tale recalls Andrew Jackson rebuking James Buchanan by advising him to mind his own business. Buchanan later joined the White House meeting the elegant English visitor, finding Jackson transformed from a rumpled figure to a kingly host. The story, recounted by Buchanan, highlights Jackson's dignity and discipline.

Andrew Jackson Fraoklin W. Forney James Buchanan Tit Mc Buchanan Dauckson Senate General Jackson Jackson Mer Buchanan Buchanan Continent Europe Cleveral Jackson Indy White House

Napoleon Honors Frederick at Potsdam Tomb

After Jena and the invasion of Russia Napoleon visited Potsdam where Frederick the Great lies. He stood before the sarcophagus, then wrote his name in dust and told his marshals that if they were alive they would not be there.

Napoleon Frederick Jena Russia Potsdam Frederick the Great Manuauleum Wrherrior Coset

A Joke That Failed in Ibsen's Writing Moment

A fragment from a humorous misread note reveals Henrik Ibsen’s anger when his wife, Mrs. Ibsen, mocks a doctor mentioned in a draft. The exchange shows Ibsen’s shock and furor over what he calls spying.

Noted Guest Quips On Thinness And Toothache

A taciturn boarder explains that any scent of cloves came from trying to ease a toothache. He lists scarce synonyms for thin including ganay diaphanonus exiguous and anguilliform, then asks in a lighter moment where the pickles are. Chicago Tribune.

Mra Jrous Cricago Tribune

Different Ivories in Milwaukee Exchange

Short exchange shows a billiards game invitation and a miscommunication about skill. The greenhorn admits he is new to the game, correcting a mistaken claim of being at home with the ivories. The dialogue humorously plays on piano slang.

Greenhorn Sam Tam Milwaukee Sentinel

One Comfort in a Dreamy Night

A compact quip from the Philadelphia Record recalling a wry exchange about insomnia and nightmares. The wise guy quips Nothing is so bad that it couldn't be worse while the simple mug agrees, mingling humor with a weary sentiment.

Campaign Life Reflects Losses and Wins Says Pintt

Don Pintt emphasizes that life in campaigns is about more than battles, noting both defeats and victories as part of the process. He frames political effort as a longer arc, not a single clash.

Don Pintt

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