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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1910

Page

3

Dress Footwear Demand Grows With Social Season

As the social season arrives, demand rises for new dress footwear. Parties receptions and dances all require stylish dress shoes to complete formal attire.

Public Sale at Adam Wombacher Farm Near Washington

Public auction Wednesday December 7 1910 starting 10:00 am at the Adam Wombacher farm seven miles northwest of Washington and three miles north of West Chester. Livestock include several horses mules cows brood sows stock hogs breeding ewes and miscellaneous farm implements with terms announced at sale and lunch on grounds. Auctioneers Macon Brown and Ralph Dougherty clerk.

Adam Wombacher Washington West Chester Livingston Shropshire Deere Satley Surrey J. M. Godfrey Macon & Brown Ralph Dougherty

Eat What You Want Indigestion Cure Ad

An advertisement promotes Miller's Dypepsia Cure as a remedy that conditions the stomach to digest food without limiting diet. It urges readers to consult Cook & Sherman for purchase.

Miller Cook & Sherman

Chey Bus Line Adds Phone Inquiries for Orders

A message directs callers to use Phone No. 589 at Chey Bus Line to leave orders for prompt handling by Frank Rogers. Include street and number in the request.

Chey Bus Line Frank Rogers

Steel magnates meet in New York

In a closed conference at the Railroad club, U S Steel and rivals discussed prices, output cuts, railroad demand, tariff prospects, and overall business adjustment. Judge Gary outlined an $12 million pension fund backing old age pensions for workers in U S Steel and subsidiaries starting Jan 1 1911 with rules for compulsory, voluntary, and disability pensions.

New York United States Railroad Club Hudson Terminal Gary America United States Steel Carnegie Pension Fund United States Steel Corporation Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Relief Fund Board of Trustees

Journal Wanted for Best Results

A call seeks a journalist or writer to pursue optimal outcomes in coverage. Applicants should demonstrate strong reporting, accuracy, and concise writing to deliver impactful news and analysis.

James A. Tawney Named Chairman of Appropriations Panel

James A. Tawney serves as chairman of the Appropriations Committee in Congress, leading fiscal oversight and spending decisions for the chamber. His appointment places him at the center of federal budgeting and appropriation debates.

Appropriations Committee Congress

Rebellion in Macao Forces Concessions After Cannon Siege

Portuguese troops and the gunboat Patria mutinied in Macao on December 1 taking the city and demanding changes. They drove nuns from the convent and mounted a cannon before the government house. After silencing officials at bayonet point the governor agreed to all demands including expulsion of religious orders higher pay, closure of Vida Nova, and redress of soldiers and sailors grievances. Rebels retain control of the city.

Macao China Portugal Vida Nova

Rebels Cut Wires On Border Near Mier Texas

Several bands of Mexican revolutionists are reported near Mier Mexico about forty miles below Scapata. They crossed from the Texas side of the Rio Grande and cut government telegraph wires along the border. The Mexican government has a strong troop presence and expects to disperse marauding bands soon.

Scapata Tex Mier Mex Texas Rio Grande

Sheriff testifies to bribe offer in Joyce case

Laporte Indiana December 1 Sheriff Artis testifies in the Joyce trial that the Chicago lumberman offered $1000 cash to settle the case and avoid trial after his arrest. The case involves misappropriated 867 dollars from the Alaska Lumber company, Chicago.

Laporte Ind Aurtis J. M. Joyce Chicago Alaska Lumber Company Joyce

Gold Found in Antrim County Farm Report

Gold in paying quantities discovered on John Grost’s farm in Antrim county near Boyne City. Samples sent to the College of Mines. Local men push development plans as interest rises in the property.

Boyne City Mich John Grost Antrim County College of Mines

Forest Fire Prevention Plan Discussed by Northwestern Officials

A Northwestern forestry meeting in Brainard Minnesota advances a proposed winter legislature bill for forest fire prevention. Key ideas include widening railroad rights of way, spark arresters, permitting burns by county authorities, town clearing mandates, seasonal fire bans for hunters and fishermen, and deputy inspections of camps and railways.

Brainard Minn Minnesota Minnesota Forestry Association Northern Minnesota Development Association Wisconsin Michigan St. Paul

Newsboy Buys Stamps for Red Cross Christmas Seals

Tommy Norton a lame newsboy buys Red Cross Santa Claus seals at sale in New York to aid tuberculosis prevention work. He buys 25 pennies worth and arrives early at the Metropolitan building to secure a bunch of stamps, after learning his parents died of tuberculosis.

New York Red Cross Tommy Norton Tommy Metropolitan Building

TIZ Cures Mrs. Crockett’s Sore Feet After Five Years

Mrs Crockett of Jeffersonville reports relief from foot pain using TIZ. After a second treatment she walked downstairs one foot at a time for the first time in five years, with promises of further boxes. The ad touts TIZ as drawing out poisonous exudations, unlike powders, and claims rapid relief and lasting cure. Walter Luther Dodge & Co. markets it from Chicago.

Earth Aizert Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago

Little Spartan Pledges Christmas Charity Feeds

A district scavenger with saved money plans to spend all spare wealth for Red Cross seals. He describes tightening his belt for a frugal Christmas, while others hope his generosity will attract attention of physicians to prevent a fate that befell his parents.

Red Cross Chee

Civil Service Shakeup in Federal Patronage

Washington dispatch reports another shift in federal civil service appointments as the patronage system undergoes adjustments and replacements amid ongoing reforms.

Washington, Dec. T New Civil Service

Postmaster Exams Implemented Under Civil Service Rules

New rules take effect today requiring postmasters throughout the country to pass examinations to prove fitness for duty. Assistant postmasters will remain in office during good behavior if found capable, and the civil service placement aims to improve efficiency by ensuring experienced staff handle post office duties.

Ussue Civil Service Postimastera

Reform Aim Highlighted by Lorde Voice

Fragmentary quote argues reforms should allow the great soul to prevail through us, voicing a call for broader authority and moral direction.

Patriotism and digestion in civic virtue

The item argues that a strong stomach underpins life liberty and happiness, claiming dyspepsia weakens resolve and soldiers. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion diseases, promising healthier flesh and solid muscle.

Dr. Pierce

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