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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1911

Page

6

Washington Drops NE To Centerville in Baseball Tilt

Centerville defeated Washington 4 to 0 in a fast, errorful game at Centerville. Leverich pitched well for Washington while Centerville capitalized on a first-inning lead and late errors to secure the win. Engman Holm and Wheeler led Centerville hitters with two each, while Washington's defense contributed multiple misplays in a close, hard-played Southeastern Iowa contest.

Leverich Centerville Washington Par Bown Engman Holm Wheeler Thompson Lund Rebekach Bon Burlington Lowa

Labor News And Verws Stamp New Rules For Workers

After 1918 white men only may work as pear divers in Australia. In Los Angeles six girls make artificial fur for trout anglers. Wisconsin Congressman Berger seeks to bar employment under 16 by government contracts. Farm laborers earned an average 27.50 a month in 1910, highest in forty five years. Massachusetts Supreme Court rules workers compensation law unconstitutional. contrasts with New York act. California enforces drug clerk hours as unions grow, with clerks seeking broader organization statewide.

Congressman Berger Wisconsin Congress Supreme Court of Massachusetts Supreme Court

Baseball Field Data and Player Names by League

In Philadelphia and Washington listings include players such as Waleh Sullivan Morgan Livingstone Fish Lake Kritehell Stephens Kreet Willet Summerise Stanage Vaneba Sweeney and others competing in the American League and National League games. The fragment references teams Detroit New York Chicago and Philadelphia with scattered batting and pitching codes and scores.

Philadelphia Uwe Chicaco Waleh and Sullivan, Morgan and Livingstone Washington Kritehell Stephens, and &Kreet New York Detroit Willet and Summerise and Stanage Vaneba and Sweeney

Unclear Entry From Pittsburgh Chicago Rail Notes

Fragmentary OCR shows a rail or team listing with names Moore Madden Leifield Ferry Gibson, Woodburn Bliss Richter Curtie Archer, referencing Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago St Louis and trains or stations with odd codes.

Pittaburg R. H. EF. Phila Creaee Goa Pittebure Moore Madden Leifield, Ferry and Gibson Chicago R. HE St. Louis Balle Woodburn Bliss Richter Curtie Archer

Football scores mixed from Columbia Toledo and St Paul Milwaukee

Scattered college football results show Columbia Toledo 4 Toledo St Paul Milwaukee 11 Louisville Indiana 3 Minneapolis Kansas City rain delayed play in Minnesota.

St. Paul-St. Paul Milwaukee Louisville Louiisville Indianapels Minnea Polle Minneapolis-Kansas City

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as internal remedy

An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. It asserts the medicine works on blood and mucous surfaces, was prescribed by a top physician, and includes testimonials and pricing details. The copy emphasizes a “perfect combination” of tonics and blood purifiers and mentions accompanying Hall's Family Pills.

CHENEY &@ CO Props Toledo Halls

Garnishment notice in Washington County Iowa suit

Cause No 7214 in the District Court of Washington County Iowa, Bailey Houdek plaintiff. Katherine Vacha executor of Anton Vacha estate attached as garnishee. You must appear before the first day of the next term, otherwise default judgment condemning your property or debts. Sheriff R H McCarty serves. Attorney G U A Dewey represents plaintiff.

Lcrd Katherine Vacha Anton Vacha District Court of Washington County Iowa Washington R. H. McCarty G.uas A. Dewey

Rattles Trouble Players Comes From Stage Fright

Arthur Irwin recalls a rookie who froze during a Pennsylvania game versus the Phillies. The batter failed to recall wearing a uniform after a bad bout of nerves, highlighting how debut jitters can cripple players at the start of a season.

Arthur Irwin Pennsylvania Penn Phillies

Harmon Named Cardinals Star Pitcher By Bresnahan

Bresnahan predicts Bob Harmon of the St. Louis Nationals will become the greatest pitcher next year. The Missouri youngster has steadied this season, improved control, and can now pitch an entire game with minimal walks.

Bresnahan Bob Harmon Bt. Loula Nationals Cardinals Harmon Roger Missouri

Home fans roast Cobb and Wagner in hostile city crowds

Detroit fans boo Ty Cobb and Pittsburgh crowds jeer Honus Wagner, fueling disputes over how great players are treated at home. The piece notes Washington crowds in contrast applaud Walter Johnson, while others would jeer him elsewhere.

Detroit Pittsburg Cobb Wagner Tigers Washington Athletics Walter Johnson

Americans Need Distance Runners Declares Baxter Letter

Hugh H. Baxter former pole vault champion traveling to England writes to James KE Sullivan of the Amateur Athletic Association urging the United States to develop more distance runners to win Olympic events this year.

Hugh H. Baxter England James KE. Sullivan Amateur Athletic Association America

Matty Knows How to Loaf in Fielding Today

Christy Maethewson shows exceptional fielding instincts and restraint in the infield, tightening up when needed and never showing off. He consistently positions himself well on ground balls, executing solid plays with quiet efficiency.

Matty Christy Maethewson

Callahan One Who Came Back Worth a Fortune

Jimmy Callahan, Chicago ballpark owner, actor and political leader, rose from plumber’s helper to major league star. He left the game six years ago to seek money, then returned with a 330 batting average and White Sox cachet. He recalls suitcase mishaps and a goofy kiester episode as he chased baseball glory.

Chicago Jimmy Callahan Oris Fitchburg Masa Thes Jimmy Young Callahan Nixy White Sox Callahan Philadelphia Pitchburg Arthur Irwin Lster Oiviatis Jin Ork Krister

For the Honor of the Flag at the Opera House

Review notes a fine production by a skilled company in the comedy drama For the Honor of the Flag. Patronage is blamed for poor attendance while praise is given to the artistic effort. Tonight the play Convict 468 is featured with a heart focus.

The Meck Inheritance Question Sparks Debate

Daisy asks if the meck will inherit the earth as Manile argues they can only gain it through inheritance. The exchange highlights competing views on rightful possession and succession.

Daisy Manile

New Stomach and Health Restored by Tablets

Hl M. H. Young Peters editor of The Sun lake View Ohio writes he suffered after eating but Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets gave relief after the first doses and a second bottle brought a new stomach and good health. For sale by Letmmon's Pharmacy.

Hl. M. Young Peters the Sun Lake View Ohio Chamberlain Letmmon’s

Patent grant to Iowa citizens reported by Washington firm

Washington patent attorneys Mesers, Davis and Davis report the grant this week to Iowa citizens of several patents. J. A. Bell of Ottumwa receives a photographic camera patent, M. M. Clarke of Des Moines a fish sealing tool, A. J. George of Pulaski a spring hinge, W. C. Post of Estherville a reversing valve mechanism, and J. W. Umbrell of Clarion a ditching machine patent.

Washington D. C Mesers Davis & Davis J. A. Bell Ottumwa M. M. Clarke Pes Moines A. J. George Pulaski W. C. Post Estherville J. W. Umbrell

Parisian Sage Promised to Cure Dandruff and Itching

Lena Mc Gough of Wichita Kansas endorses Parisian Sage from Lemmons Pharmacy claiming it cures dandruff itchy scalp and falling hair. The product sells for 50 cents a large bottle and is praised as non greasy and refreshing to use.

Lena McGough Wichita, Kas

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad

An 1900s style advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming it restores hair color, stops dandruff, and promotes growth. It touts safety for all ages and prices the bottle at fifty cents, sold by druggists and McElhinney Drug Co as agent.

Aed Wyeth Wreth Wyeth Secial Agent McElhinney Drug Co

City Bus Line Call Up Phone Number

Call up the city bus line by phone and leave orders. Orders will be promptly attended to by Prank Rovers, Gilve street and number.

SSO Gulve Street

Peter the Great Jack Sired by Great Son of Custer

A compact note describes a horse named Peter the Great Jack as the son of the Great Son of Custer. The sire is hailed as a famed slow Jack and prize winner, with Peter weighing 1050 pounds, brown with white points, strong bone, and a proven foal getter.

Custer Ile

Percheron Stallion Prospect from France Shown in Ainsworth

This ad describes Percheron stallion Grelon 58358 sired by Vaillant 568738 and out of Lisette 29255. It notes European imports, large Paris show, and the colt's France estate breeding, with photos and a 1911 season at the Ainsworth farm priced at 14000 dollars. Contact J. A. Kolosick, keeper.

Vaillant Ilis Lisette France M. Foulard Paris Europe Gapnet America Pitrolia Gosse Ainsworth

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