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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1912
Page
4
Des Moines reports advise school boards and teachers to protect students with proper ventilation rather than sealing rooms. Keep classroom temperatures near 68 degrees or lower and open windows as needed to ensure abundant clean air for children during winter.
Rome reports a public consistory will be held to confer red hats on Cardinals created last fall. Names will not be released until the last minute to prevent premature newspapers disclosure. No American names are expected on the list.
Dr Wm Sadler warns that common colds should be taken seriously especially when they linger. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended as a reliable household medicine for coughs and colds for both children and adults. Take it at the start to avert serious results and cure quickly. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The American Automobile Association began its annual meeting in Chicago with a banquet planned for this evening and a business session the next day. Officials may change for next year and key matters will be discussed at the convention.
An ad warns against mercury containing catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F P J Cheney Co Toledo as a safe internal treatment. It claims the product acts on the blood and mucous surfaces with no mercury, and urges buyers to ensure genuine product from Toledo manufactured by the company. It notes testimonials are free and price is 75 cents per bottle.
Des Moines reports abundant muskrat and small fur bearers in the Des Moines and Raccoon river areas. Dealers have increased hide prices 10 to 50 percent with many grades rising notably. Consumers anticipate an overall winter price rise as manufacturers pay higher rates for hides and furs.
Des Moines Iowa December 2 a federal judge ruled that William B Howes a former traveling man of Des Moines killed himself in Los Angeles California in 1911 due to mental suggestions of imminent harm. The ruling arose in a suit by his wife to collect life insurance. Howes was described as a student or believer of mental telepathy.
An old advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder troubles and restore strength. The copy stresses persistent fatigue poor sleep and nervous symptoms. Lemmons Pharmacy promotes the remedy as the best medicine for these ailments.
Rev John Ferguson assistant to the president of Monmouth college spoke at a union meeting of First and Second United Presbyterian churches in Monmouth Illinois. He urged trained Christian leadership through Christian schools and praised United Presbyterian colleges. He cited the need for a new girls dormitory at Monmouth college with most funds already subscribed and expects further gifts from Washington Presbyterians.
New York December 2 The National Convention of Insurance Commissioners opened today with Frank H Harrison of Massachusetts presiding C A Palmer of Michigan as executive committee chairman The meeting will mainly discuss insurance legislation and the next annual meeting likely in Vermont with Oklahoma after it
New York December 2. The Tennessee Society in New York will host a Speechless Dinner at the Waldorf tonight. All Tennessee people are expected to attend and everyone except the after dinner speaker is anticipated to enjoy the event.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick, effective remedy for croupy coughs and wheezy colds in children. It claims near instant relief and soothing healing, noting neopi ingredients and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Columbus Ohio December 2 Grand Jury investigation of alleged corrupt election practices in Jefferson County is set to begin today under arrangements between Attorney General T S Hogan and J S Paisley prosecutor of the county. Information from Paisley indicates corruption charges may involve several prominent figures and stem from the county election system known for large Republican majorities. Paisley suspects late election spending violated the Kimble corrupt practices act.
The piece argues anger signals weakness and impotence and reflects irritation at inferiority. It asserts true strength lies in calmness when one recognizes greater power than an adversary.
Portland Oregon December 2 The proclamation granting 75000 women the right to vote in city elections was written by Mrs Abigal Scott Duniway and signed by Governor West. The Governor honored Duniway for forty years of leadership in the suffrage movement in Oregon.
Rome reports the appeal of Camorrists convicted in Vi terbo for the murder of Gennaro Cuoccolo and his wife. Sentences ranged from five to thirty years with Enrico Alfano and seven others receiving thirty years plus ten years police surveillance.
Washington reports to Congress on infectious diseases among American Indians on reservations. Trachoma and tuberculosis dominate ill health among about 300 000 Indians, with TB deaths near 50 percent of all Indian deaths and trachoma affecting about 30 percent. Health officials cite unsanitary living conditions and hygiene lapses as preventive targets.
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