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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1911

Page

7

Land buyers urged to invest in Wisconsin farm lands

Advertises Level Ditch lands in Janeau and Monroe counties near the C M and St Paul Railroad. Promises high timothy yields, no tiling needed, few hazards, and rapid crop income. Offers 75 to 8 percent of land broken for 3 dollars per acre with steam plow, with payments tied to crop profits. Owners listed as P O Rox Davenport Iowa.

Mey Lowa Timothy P. O. Rox Davenport Towa

Des Moines Embraces Harmless Consumptive Care

August 22 Des Moines reports a shift in public attitude toward tuberculosis patients. With proper hygiene measures and antiseptic sputum handling, consumptives are deemed harmless, reducing mortality and prompting community efforts to control and eradicate the disease.

Des Moines Iowa

Death of Mrs. A Batterson in This City

Mrs. Alonso Batterson died at 4:54 PM at 433 South Eighth Avenue after months of stomach trouble and a recent stroke. Born Sophianette Scribner in Humboldt Iowa on August 18 1863 she was 50. She is survived by two sons Irving and Aaron Batterson. husband Alonzo Batterson is ill from necrosis of the foot. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow at the residence conducted by Rev. W C Fisher.

Alonso Batterson South Eighth Avenue W. C. Fisher Patterson Sophianette Scribner Humboldt Iowa Alonzo Batterson

Martial virtues for success cited by Phelos

The article quotes Phelos extolling vigilance in spotting opportunity. It emphasizes tact and daring to seize chances, and force and persistence in driving opportunity to its fullest possible achievement.

Phelos

Electric Titters Advertised As Blood Purifier

An advertisement extols Electric Titters as the best blood purifier to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and expel poisons from the blood. It claims they strengthen nerves improve health and build up vitality with testimonial from C T Uudahn of Tracy California and directs readers to Lemmon's Pharmacy to buy.

Tracy Calif Lemmon's Pharmacy

Overhaul Claim Promises Breakage-Free Car

A bold assertion accompanies the overhaul claim that the comprehensive service will remove any chance of ordinary breakdowns, suggesting a high level of confidence in the repair work.

Regular Washington City Council adopts curfew ordinance

The Washington city council in regular session passed a curfew ordinance prohibiting anyone under sixteen from being on streets after 9 p m from April 1 to September 30 and after 8 p m from October 1 to March 1 unless with a parent or guardian The measure aims to protect children from late night demoralization and will take effect upon publication The council also authorized new street lighting on West Washington Street connecting Central and Sunset parks and approved Spencer Brothers bid of 8 5 cents per square foot for cement sidewalls The light and street sweeping committees were directed to proceed with the projects

Glasgow Washington West Washington Square Central Park Sunset Park West Washington Street

Sheep for Sale and Breeding Ewes at Harvey Farm

104 head of choice young selected Shropshire breeding ewes and 32 Shropshire ducks for sale or to let on shares. See at the Harvey farm one-half mile north of the C R L P stock yards. J F Taylor 1627 West Main Street Washington Iowa Phone 603. Gott

Shropshire Is Harvey Farm

Local Veterans Posts Schedule and Meeting Details

J. G. White Post No 108 meets on the first and third Tuesday each month in the Temple building with Commander J W Scott and Adjt J J Kellogg listed. Valley Forge Camp No 868 meets every Thursday evening in the North Side Square hall, inviting all neighbors to attend.

J. G. White Temple Bulding Valley Forge Camp Hall North Side Square

Fraternal Lodge Schedules and Local Remedy Endorsement

Washington Lodge and related orders announce regular meetings on the first and second Fridays and Thursdays of each month with officers listed. Visiting fraters welcome. EE E Chamberlain of Clinton accuses Bucklen's Arnica Salve of healing many injuries while Lemmon's Pharmacy stocks it.

Washington Lodge A. F A. M J. E. Kunath W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus Chapter James D. Glasgow H. P Kethlehem Commandery K. T Wyatt B Clinton, Me Bucklen Lemmon

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