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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1911

Page

3

Carnival acts set for week long city engagement

A world class carnival tour arrives in the city for September 4 to 9 with sixteen acts. The show features a 16 piece band, extensive electrical displays, hypnotism, dancing, and various sideshow attractions including a midget, a monkey act, exotic serpents, and a Ferris wheel. Three free acts scheduled on grounds at 4 30 p m 8 30 p m and 10 30 p m.

United States Canada Mexico America Adell Alp Mountains Geneva St. Michaels Cathedral Henry

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure

Readership ad promotes Parisian Sage hair tonic sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents. It claims to banish dandruff stop hair loss and itching with a money back guarantee. Testimonial from Miss Signa Abs Worcester Massachusetts dated June 8 1910.

Lemmon’s

Touch of Cool Weather Signals Fall Sharply

The past mornings have brought cooler temps with 45 to 47 degrees on the government thermometer. Falllike severity is noted as September nears and the school term begins. the piece urges homeowners to ready furnaces and coal bins for approaching cold weather.

Liquor Question Dominates South Africa Debates

Cape Town August 30 delegates from temperance societies and religious groups in the union urge prohibition of intoxicants to natives. They cite health impacts, note whites suffer more in Africa, and warn German-supplied alcohol could influence regional politics as ships from Hamburg flood the market.

Cape Town South Africa Union of South Africa United States South African Union Africa Nigeria British East Africa Somaliland Transvaal Rhodesia Bechuanaland Hamburg

Meritol Pile Remedy Ad Shoppers Notice

To the People of Washington we are sole agents in this city for Meritol Pile Remedy. Manufacturers state unusual demand for this prescription remedy. Not a standard salve but a distinct, convenient double treatment. Ask to see a package. advantages clear. Authorized by manufacturers to Ti Lerman's Pharmacy, members of American Drug & Press Association.

Washington Fuarantes Lerman Phar Ihacy Anetican Drug & Presa Association

Atwood the Star Aviator Sets Early Flight Records

Boston aviator Harry N. Atwood, MIT graduate, rose to fame with a 108 mile flight from Squantum to New London on June 30, then piloted 145 miles to Governors Island. He earned a full Aero Club license after trials on July 3 and undertook a Washington flight on July 4 with stops at Asbury Park Tuckerton and Atlantic City.

Harry N. Atwood Boston Missouri Atlantic Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard-Yale Thames River New London Atwood Squantum Mass Fame Governors Island Aero Club of America R.S. Madden Army Bay Miss Liberty John 8 Fickle Aero Club Atlantic City Granville M. Hunt Chamber of Commerce Washington Asbury Park Tuckerton Venice Park Charlies KX Hamilton Baltimore College Park White Mouse Washington Monument White House Taft St. Louis Springfield Chicago Buffalo Syracuse Albany New York

Toothache Cost Railroader a $20 000 Suit

Jurors in Spokane county superior court will hear a case against Great Northern Railway over a passenger ejected for alleged fare payment dispute. John H. Larson seeks 20000 for humiliation pain and distress after being forced to walk 24 miles for dental care when a train refused a twenty dollar gold coin and sail had insufficient fare. He boarded a Spokane bound train in Lincoln county on June 29 and was told to pay the conductor. The coin was declared spurious and his 315 cents could not cover the fare so the train was stopped and he walked to Spokane. His jaw swelled en route and friends did not recognize him.

Spokane County Larson Stedman Spokane Waukon

Prevention Is Key in Curbing School Lying

Holy Cross professor Rev. Robert Switherath told Boston teachers that liars are not hopeless and can be cured with patience and sympathy. He argued prevention is more crucial than cure, noting causes vary from egotism to nervousness and that treatment must fit the individual.

Holy Cross Robert Switherath Holy Cross College Teachers’ Congress Boston College

Drummer Samuel Johnson Leaves Marine Band After 33 Years

Samuel Johnson, first drummer of the marine band, resigns after thirty-three years of service saying he is tired of beating a drum and will try something else. He previously retired in 1894 when Sousa left leadership, then returned in 1897 to rejoin the blue and gold.

Samuel Johnson Marine Band Johnson John Philip Sousa Marine Corps

Bartlett A Freshman at University of Nevada

George A. Bartlett former Nevada congressman enters the University of Nevada freshman class. He will study general chemistry mineralogy and mining while spending four hours daily at University Hall. Bartlett a leading Democrat, age forty one, was at large congressman 1907 to 1911 and is seen as a possible 1914 gubernatorial candidate.

University of Nevada George A. Bartlett Nevada Bartlett

Bradford Sewage Cake Produced From City Waste

In Bradford England city authorities press sewage into large cakes. Thousands of tons are produced each year from the city sewage with about 15 million gallons treated daily. The process extracts grease and moisture while the residue is disposed of as fertilizer.

Bradford England

Dr Wiley and the microbes bounce back in verses

A playful verse from Hayper's Weekly mocks Dr Wiley as microbes celebrate, claiming the germs will rebound after Wiley's departure. The spoof imagines the microbes thriving and preparing for renewed strength as they bounce with glee.

Eor Dr. Wiley Dodd Gastit Hayper's Weekly

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