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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1911

Page

3

Egg Lemonade Simple and Refreshing

A historic recipe for egg lemonade uses one lemon, one yolked egg, sugar, and water or sparkling water. The method emphasizes balancing tart citrus with creamy texture to create a bright, refreshing drink.

Nourishing Drink Promises to Satisfy Hunger and Thirst

A description touts a nourishing beverage claiming to curb hunger and thirst with a distinct taste not found in typical flat drinks. The ad contrasts its unique flavor with bland alternatives and markets it as a satisfying option.

Buried Treasure Mystery Marked Anamosa Escape

Two inmates from the Anamosa state reformatory fled their hospital wards during Monday night using a small saw. Al Martin described as insane and VY Roteren tubercular are at large pursued by a state reformatories posse led by Warden Barr. Botenga in precarious condition. Authorities puzzled by source of the tool and escape.

Anamosa Iowa al Martin VY. Roteren State Reformatory Jones County Barr Botenga

Wealthy Iowa farmer unearths gold coins in barn

Meade, a farmer nine miles east of Iowa City, uncovered over $4,000 in gold coins during barn demolition. The coins, in $10 and $20 denominations, were stored in baking powder cans. Coins appear burned around fifteen years ago, dating to his late father John Meade who died four years prior.

Iowa City Towa RP. Meade John Meade

Grasshopper Dozer Trial Slaughters Large Pests in Iowa

Des Moines reports a trial in northern Iowa where an eight and a half foot hopper dozer captured and killed 60 000 grasshoppers in an hour. The device is half the practical size for farm work, and hundreds more grasshoppers are said to have been affected.

Des Moines Iowa

Grasshopper Egg Deposition Falls Amid Experimental Loss

A historical report notes grasshoppers collected and counted among the dead but numbered in tally. It describes a hopper filled with coal oil and a predicted egg yield, estimating 100 eggs per insect annually and claiming a dramatic reduction of future crop yield in a single hour of the experiment.

Dover

Post Office Names Pittsburgh After Long Delay

Washington reports the post office department corrects Pint arg to Pittsburgh with an official change. President Taft nominates William Davis, Pittsburgh postmaster, for a four year term once Senate confirms. Davis benefits from the new posting by handling Pittsburgh mail for four years.

Washington, D. C Post Office Department Pintarg Pittsburgh Concequeine Taft William Davis Senate

Education program of Chicago Great Western Railroad

The Chicago Great Western Railway opens a free lectures based education system for training railroad workers at Oelwein Iowa. The business college at Oelwein will now offer weekly lectures throughout the year, replacing prior monthly sessions.

Oelwein Chicago Great Western Great Western the Business College Odlwain

Accused of Stealing Burns Remedy Endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve

Clinton Maine man J He Chamberlain boldly endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it robs cuts burns and wounds of pain and heals all kinds of sores boils and injuries. He says it is unequaled and available at Leommon's Pharmacy for 25 cents.

J. He. Chamberlain Clinton Bucklen Leommon

Methodist Polity to be Discussed at Conference

New York area reports say the Methodist Episcopal Church will review church polity at forthcoming full conferences and laymen’s associations. Proposals aim at liberalizing rules with opposition from clergy, as fall meetings begin and discussions spread to other associations this autumn.

New York Johodis

Toronto Avent 1 Plans for Ecumenical Conference

Toronto plans outline an Ecumenical Conference organized by the Methodist federation to be held in a major city in October. Delegations from around the world are expected, with the event reviewing a decade of Methodist work and extension efforts globally.

Toronto Methodist Ecumenical Couferiee Big City

Long Branch Hosts Annual Baby Show Amid Fashionable Society

A fragment from Long Branch notes the town's yearly baby show as a popular social event in August among fashionable locals. The item highlights the event's prominence within the community and its traditional standing in local society circles.

Long Branch

Governor Wilson to review baby parade at Long Branch carnival

Today Governor Woodrow Wilson pledged to review the baby parade set for tomorrow. Mothers from New Jersey and nearby states arrive at Long Branch for the summer feature as crowds gather for the carnival with hopes of ribbon wins.

Woodrow Wilson New Dernes

Electric Hitters Promote Blood Purification Claims

In this ad style health note, the copy praises Electric Hitters as the best blood purifier. It claims they regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, expel poisons, and improve blood, nerves and overall health with testimonials from C. T. Vundahn of Tray, California. Products sold at Lemmons Pharmacy.

C. T. Vundahn Tray Calif Lemmons Pharmacy

Try bottle of Golden Star polish Guaranteed

McNaimaria's offers a guaranteed bottle of Golden Star polish as a promotional item. The phrase niet appears as a foreign language negation included in the text.

McNaimaria’s Niet

Tragedy Strikes Keota Family Over Kidney Udlents

In Keota on August 1 a young girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Movers of Nira, died at one o clock after consuming kidney iblets prescribed for another family member. The child found the tablet Wednesday morning and died later that day, report special to the Evening Journal.

Keota Evening Journal Mra. Movers Nira

Infant killed in Keota by occupant attack

In Keota on Tuesday a infant, child of Mr and Mrs Walter Magen, died after a killer attempted to eat the child. The infant’s death occurred before aid could arrive and authorities investigated the strange assault.

Child Hand Crushed in Wringing Machine Accident

In Keota a young child suffered a severe hand injury when her fingers were caught between rollers of a gasoline powered machine. Witnesses say the girl was drawn into the mechanism before help could arrive. Medical staff described the injury as very serious.

Keota Aug Mra

Gillette Begins Milk Trade From Crown Swine Dairy

Sell Milk Gilette former Crown Swine Dairy superintendent under M T Anderson plans to buy milk from Leet Brothers dairy in West Chester. Prices set at 6 cents per quart and 44 cents per pint. Gillette has twenty five years in the dairy business and aims to ensure thorough handling. Loot brothers are listed as cheese and dairy specialists in the same field. People wanting to engage with Mr Gillette may call 62 until further notice.

HO. Gilette Crown Swine M. T. Anderson Leetrothera West Chester Gillette Theo Beeing Thoroudhty Loot Brothers Mike Mr. Gillette

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