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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1910
Page
6
A compact note surveys diverse news sources focusing on wide ranging topics. It highlights varying emphasis across outlets and timestamps, noting shifts in coverage and potential biases while keeping to a general, nontechnical tone.
Hundreds of delegates arrived in Baltimore to attend the national Loyal Order of Moose convention. The event runs through the coming week with transportation and professional meet themes and religious group involvement noted.
The Galveston Cotton Exchange asks bankers and importers to reject any bills of lading from any port after tomorrow unless signed by authorized ship agents after cotton is delivered into custody on the wharves.
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, marked his eightieth birthday with a formal celebration. The aging sovereign, who has led the empire through decades of change, received admiration from court officials and foreign dignitaries. The event underscored his long reign and the stability he has sought to maintain amid European tensions.
A gathering of automobilists and property owners is held here today to discuss local concerns and potential resolutions. Attendees include residents and representatives from nearby districts.
Rheims France Aug 20 another aviation meet will be held there beginning tomorrow with teams and pilots expected to participate in the event ongoing through the week.
A note invites members to attend the Baptist Sunday School tomorrow at 9 20 a m. A sunshine committee will greet attendees at the door from 9 0 with a light offering requested. Each person is asked to bring a small contribution.
Morning service planned at 9 30. no Christian service at 11 00. no evening public hymn due to Chautauqua ground setup. All services led by Rev W R Sawhill pastor.
There will be no services at the Tian church Sunday as the Sab school and Christian Endeavor have been dismissed on account of Chauianugua.
Incomplete OCR notes indicate two Sunday services at Chautauqua. Morning service and evening service described with unclear names and times. tent venue mentioned. specifics and names require verification.
An 19th century advertisement asserts deafness from catarrh tubal inflammation can be cured only by constitutional remedy. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by EJ Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and claims one hundred dollars for incurable cases. The notice invites readers to send for free brochure.
A terse note from the Unprejudiced Editor derides prejudice in dietary guidance. It cites an editor named Algemeineleischer-Zeiting advising butchers to avoid headaches and stomach trouble by adopting a vegetarian diet.
A fragment notes that the true man lies in an inner force. It claims persuasion and life reside in a hidden power guiding actions and character.
A fragmentary humorous anecdote recalls Mrs Shingle and Woodgirl with a sly line about a tramp. An old Kirkintilloch gravedigger, fond of whisky, drinks then dozes in a grave. He wakes to a churchyard misperception and cries this is a pubr putr show for Kirklarliech.
When buying meat consider shrinkage. Beef loses about one pound per four pounds when boiled and about eighteen ounces when roasted. Mutton loss is even greater.
Quote reflects on the danger of zealous pressure in politics and religion, noting people convince themselves they are right while pushing others. It underscores a caution against coercive persuasion in both domains.
Strikes at several European ports make the International Association of Transportmen convention in Copenhagen unusually important. The deliberations of the meeting will likely run about a week.
In Brooklyn at Washington Park today a fifteen mile professional team race will feature Swanberg Holmes Harvey Gon Jimmy Lee Al Maines Ted Brooks Shrubb and other near champions. W Jones, referee for major Amateur Athletic Union events, will officiate.
Fort Dodge Iowa begins its first home coming week starting tomorrow with daily celebrations expected to draw large crowds throughout the week.
In Brussels on August 20 the third International Congress for Home Education opens following the international congress on physical culture. Delegates represent educational bodies philanthropic societies and women's organizations from all nations attending.
The 76th annual Methodist camp meeting opens tomorrow in the iron tabernacle at Martha's Vineyard. The site was selected in 1885 for Methodist gatherings and has hosted sessions every year since.
A distinguished group of Catholic pilgrims under the auspices of the heights of Columbus of America will reach Genoa Aug 21 to visit Columbus birthplace. They will then proceed to Rome for a special audience with Pope Pius X.
The sixth annual Hell Gate swim organized by the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps is scheduled for tomorrow. Many life savers will participate in the attempt to navigate the hazardous waterway.
Mt Gretna Pa Aug 20 Bishop Nell of Los Angeles Dr Peter Roberts of New York and W C Pearce of Chicago are among the noted men on the program of the fifteenth annual Pennsylvania Bible conference opening today at Mt Gretna.
San Francisco reports preparations complete for the biggest electrical show on the Pacific coast. The Coliseum is secured for the display and exhibitors have arrived from across the country.
Saranac Lake August 20 conference leads to organized efforts to secure good roads throughout the Adirondacks. Local officials and residents plan coordinated action to improve transportation infrastructure across the region.
New York reports an international motor boat race today for the Harmsworth trophy. British contenders include the Duke of Westminster's 400 horsepower hydroplane and Daniel Hanbury's Zigorelia, along with Mackay Edgar's Maple Leaf, facing American entrants.
Peoria, Illinois hosts the annual Illinois National Guard encampment with thousands of uniformed troops assembling in the city. The soldiers will remain in Peoria for eight days.
Philadelphia reports two family gatherings. The Gottschalks gathered at Chestnut Hill Park to celebrate a family reunion and publish a history of the clan. The Fretzes met at Tohicken Park in Bucks County for their reunion.
North Jersey athletes converge on Willard Park today for the annual Paterson Athletic Club games with participants from across the region expected to compete in track and field events.
The Washington City schools will open Monday September 5. New pupils from outside the city not yet enrolled should see Supt. Fuller to arrange entrance and classification. The superintendent’s office at the High School will be available during usual hours daily starting August 29.
Trinity Episcopal church will hold morning services at 11 and evening services at 7 30 conducted by Rev W Leete of Davenport.
The North Side Jewelry store showcases the Big Ben alarm clock in its window. Seen by customers, the display highlights a new timepiece option for morning routines and gifts.
In a clipped exchange the speaker muses why Russia restricts an American impresario suggesting the man’s presence could push grand opera prices up in Russia and provoke state protection.
Life on the canal has bred malaria with chills fever ague and debility. Insecticidal Bitters is touted to destroy germs and cure malaria. A user from Lucama North Carolina reports three bottles cured a severe attack and says he has had good health since. The remedy claims to cure stomach liver and kidney troubles and prevent typhoid. Sold by Lemmon’s Pharmacy with a guarantee.
The piece mixes brief scenes from Independence Hall where the Declaration was being signed, a clerk noting delays and missing signatures, with humorous exchanges about marriage and work rules in a dry goods house. It closes with a bedtime query and a fairy tale remark about a late night.
A French aeronaut patents a light portable balloon design that deflates and can be packed in its basket, allowing the entire apparatus to be carried on a single man's back. This innovation could ease field operations and transport for ballooning ventures.
Mrs. Etta A. Smith of Goldsboro reports neuralgia around the heart head pain left side bowels and limb discomfort eased after taking Cardui the women’s tonic. She urges other suffering women to try it and notes a Chattanooga Medicine Co advisory and a 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet available.
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