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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1911
Page
8
The Whitney Agency plans to test a new law and operate in Iowa per county attorney of Johnson County. The move introduces a utility of 7b Willow in Hebei and is connected to a legal testing framework in the state.
Review notes a crowded campus audience missed the Bartholomew Players last night for As Told on the Campus a sparkling comedy with Clara Woodward portrayed by Mire Kelly Mona Morgan by Miss Siddons and Kathryne Ostrander by Miss Gary. The Western web drama The Cowboy on the Thief is praised as a standout western production.
The Miller Brothers Carnival Co drew good audiences last evening with animal acts, circus performances, and rides such as the cherry go round and Ocean Wave. The carnival band gave a free concert between innings, adding to the entertainment as crowds enjoyed the attractions all week weather permitting. Chamberlains Liniment advertised for bruises and rheumatic pains, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
D. Gillette former Brown Swine Shiry superintendent and owner M T Anderson plan to enter the milk business soon. He will source milk from Leet Norhera dairy to West Chester with prices set at 6 cents a quart and 4 cents a pint. Gillette has twenty five years in the trade and Loot brothers assist as dairy men. Call No 62 for engagements until further notice.
An advertisement notes Hay Fever and summer colds relief with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It cites endorsements from customers including Stewart of Chicago and claims many sufferers may benefit from the product. All druggists carry the remedy.
The report notes a man named Cooney charged with breaking and entering the Duluth Limiter company in Iowa. He confessed and pled guilty before District Judge Howell West, with sentencing possible in vacation court and a potential penitentiary term by next Friday evening.
Des Moines reports that the National Cash Register company of Dayton Ohio obtained a state permit to operate in Iowa after years of doing business without a state license. The company asserts only $18,260.97 of its $10,000,000 capital is invested in Iowa and paid a fee on that amount under the new law.
In Mason City Iowa a Minneapolis firm will chop four foot sections from old willow hedge trees on Marvin Parker’s North of here farm. The timbers will be shipped to Minneapolis to be made into artificial arms and legs. The report notes these trees are over forty years old and the timber is claimed to be ideal for this purpose.
A fragment describes ballot actions and conspiratorial talk involving Devany as a farmer friend and Harmon as a Democratic secretary candidate, with claims that Devany would raise farm prices by 25 percent and notes about stickers for Governor Harmon’s ballot. The text references Davenport and Joe Cannon district and prints about ballot directives.
The town considers sending the fire horses and crew to county fairs this fall as a promotional run. Chief Thomas Price confirms the team can be spared during the fair season for the publicity effort.
Hudson Aug. 9 Willian Schiefelbein daughter of Frank Schiefelbein fell twelve feet from a window while asleep Tuesday night. She was unconscious for several hours but suffered no broken bones and is reported doing well. It is believed she rose in her sleep and inadvertently sat in the window, losing balance.
George De vany of Davenport announces his candidacy for president of the United States for the 1912 election. A copy of this announcement was reprinted or shared in reports.
Took Rapids reported a pearl found in the Rock River by Otter Toney on a Saturday. Walter Strohmeter of Antioch offered to buy the pearl, with buyers already paying over 800 miles of portage this season. A car load of shell and beer shipment values noted in the story.
The Kansas State Board of Health announces actions in Topeka and Chicago on deadly germs and overheating animals. The board urges shaving animal fur to prevent heat stress, comparing to grooming a horse to avoid dangerous reactions.
Notice from Crocker’s Iowa brigade headquarters invites members of the Iowa Brigade to the sixteenth biennial reunion September 6–7 in Sigourney. All soldiers of the brigade are urged to attend with regimental meetings at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Washington Iowa City Council approves a tax levy of 996,568 for 1911 assessed property to fund city services for the year ending April 1 1912. It imposes 6 mills general fund 2 mills street improvements 2 mills water works and electric light funds plus a 5 mill road tax on taxable property. The vote includes personal property used for agricultural lands and confirms mayor James D. Glasgow and City Clerk Fred H. Steck. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy advertised for sale at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
In Santa Fe, officials dispute a fifty cent building permit fee charged to the territory for a garage on executive mansion grounds. Territorial leaders seek exemption as a special tax and have secured a temporary injunction against collection. A hearing is set for tomorrow.
August 4 Washington reports civil service tests across cities for several jobs. Coast and Geodetic Survey seeks deck officers at 900 salary. assistant engineer in forest products offers 1200 to mates. laboratory aids in Mant Industry at 720. Lighthouse service offers cadet officer positions 660 to 720 with quarters. nine cadet engineer posts pay 600 to 780. Both men and women may apply.
Promote Foley Kidney Pills as a quick remedy for kidney and bladder irregularities. Claims of rapid results and effective relief are presented, with availability advertised through general druggists.
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