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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
5
A home treatment claims to relieve rheumatism by cleansing the blood and kidney function. It describes a mixture of dandelion extract, potassium compound, and sarsaparilla syrup to be taken after meals and at night, asserting safety and wide availability at pharmacies.
A large audience at Clintonville opera house enjoyed Brown's Tennessee Minstrels on Wednesday evening. The 12-member company, with its own band and orchestra, featured ventriloquist Professor Brown, strong singing and dancing, and humorous sketches. If they return December 5, they would receive a warm welcome.
Four battleships Kansas Georgia Kearsarge and Maine are fully coal laden for a Pacific voyage from League Island navy yard. Kearsarge carries 1500 tons bunkers full and decks partly loaded. Kansas 2400 tons Georgia 1950 and Maine 2000 tons plus full stores and crews awaiting Norfolk and Trinidad stops.
Three thousand Chinese residents attend the funeral of Hew Kong president of the Yung Wo Association. A Canton graduate and highly educated physician, he died at 76. The body will be sent to the Orient for burial.
Major Jacob Downing a noted Indian fighter died at his Denver home at age 77. He began the Civil War as a captain, led his company to New Mexico and fought in engagements there. He was brevetted major for bravery in battles with Indians.
Russiaville Indiana December 3 Allert Linson 40 operating a corn shredder near this place caught his right hand in the machinery and it was so badly torn that amputation followed near the elbow Linson had worked the shredder for nearly seven years.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Iowa with cooler air persisting. Lower Michigan may see light snow flurries while conditions remain mostly fair elsewhere through eight o clock tonight.
At the first opportunity after Congress convenes Representative Champ Clark of Missouri will introduce a bill to repeal the duty on paper used for printing. President William Livingston of the Lake Carriers association announces the annual convention will be at the Hotel Pontchartrain in Detroit beginning Jan 9.
Philadelphia reports the state superior court reversed a common pleas decision, applying the master not responsible rule when a servant drives a car unknown to the owner. The driver injured and killed a child while taking friends against the employer’s wishes.
Tommy Burns of the United States knocked out Gun ner Moir of England in the tenth round at the National Sporting Club London. The American became heavyweight champion of the world as Moir failed to recapture honors in a contest seen as exciting but favoring Burns.
Port Huron Michigan December 3 Bernard Cowski age 71 claims freedom after serving time for defrauding St. Clair county residents with fake medicines and a Dr Lorenz alias. He left jail with wife and sister who paid his $250 fine and returned $70 taken from two local women.
The Royal Swedish Yacht Club ends its pursuit of the America's Cup due to lack of funds. In other news the pope names Monsignor Kennedy rector of the American College and titular bishop of Adrianapolis.
O L Samson rode a morning bus to Winfield on business. Frey's offered baby pictures on ideal weather day. Mr. and Mrs. Gault left for Havre to visit relatives. Florence and Ella Porter arrived from Ainsworth for a city visit. H Squire returned from South Dakota then headed to Oskaloosa for business. James Wilson went to Ainsworth for Wilson Heating Co business. J S Wilson sailed Firefly to Muscatine for a day or two of work. Joe Wright headed to Chicago for the fat stock show. W H Given traveled in his private car from Chicago to Des Moines. Grace Bower of Centerville visited George Fulton’s, then called on town friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Martin left for Wyman after a visit with Rev. Fisher. Mrs. John Carris of Keota left for Birmingham to stay with sister. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rice and daughter returned home from Keota to visit Henry and Mrs. Bales. L D Higgins set out on his regular excursion to the southwest with a party from Fairfield and other points.
The hearing in the United States v American Tobacco company cites Percival Hill claiming the firm controls fewer than 1,000 of 800,000 retail tobacco stores in the United States and that consumers drive most purchases. He notes dealers buy what trade asks and jobbers can obtain goods directly, with several links through New York and Philadelphia. He argues consolidation aims to boost scrap tobacco consumption and denies plans to eliminate competition.
Miss Kate Glover will perform her beautiful impersonation of Barbara Frenchie at the B. E. O. benefit musicale next Tuesday evening December 10 at the M. E. church. The event aims to add to the evening’s enjoyment and support the cause. Chamberlain's Pain Balm offers relief for rheumatism and helps sleep. Cook and Sherman sell the product.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop Cough Cure as a safe remedy causing a tickling cough to stop quickly. It claims the remedy uses a resinous plant extract from a sacred shrub, with no opium or harsh chemicals, suitable even for babies.
Dr Leon Elbert Londone, a noted scientist, has been subsisting since Friday on thornless cactus leaves and fruit with nuts and celery to prove cactus can fuel long work hours. He eats leaves green or fried and fruit raw or cooked.
New York December 8 The army recruiting service plans to use moving pictures to show life in the army to potential recruits. The program aims to match the navy's public outreach on the Hudson River and Long Island Sound.
The funeral will be held tomorrow in Murphysboro under Masonic auspices. Rev. J. W. Flint of the First Methodist church will deliver the sermon. Numerous representatives and senators along with state and federal officials are expected to attend.
The US torpedo boat destroyers Whipple Truxton Lawrence Hull Hopkins and Stewart of the second torpedo flotilla with the battleship squadron have departed Hampton Roads for a 15000 mile voyage to San Francisco.
In Mivet Michigan on December 3, Charles Reinalt, a German farmer, died after drinking beer analyzed by H. G. Lange of Albion College under Professor Leavenworth. The test found arsenic enough to kill half a dozen men. the beer was purchased in Argyle Sanilac County.
A pet stock dealer touts mice as prize winners with bids from 25 cents to 90 dollars. He shows a silver gray mouse that has claimed multiple firsts and seconds, and mentions 400 varieties and mouse societies akin to dog and pigeon clubs.
In slate dusk a small man under an umbrella coughs in slush. He says he is a government forecaster, noting the weather often disagrees. The scene captures a chilly, damp late day in New Orleans.
The petition by the plaintiff seeks to quiet and establish fee simple title to the described real estate in Washington County Iowa. Unknown claimants and defendants are notified to appear by December 1 1907 to defend or have judgment entered. The action seeks reformation of deeds mortgage releases and general relief with no personal judgment.
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