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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
6
An ad emphasizes external treatments only provide temporary relief and promotes S S S blood purifier as the permanent cure by cleansing uric acid. It claims swift specific free of minerals, made from roots herbs and barks, safe for all users and offers a free book on rheumatism. Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga. markets it to drug stores.
Photographs appreciated by friends as Christmas remembrance show the mark of quality. The studio advertises distinguishing quality marks and a holiday special in styles and quality not available at other studios. Time is short, come at once for sittings.
Pure bred Poland China hogs for sale including March and April farrow sows and some fall yearling males. Sired by Junction Chief Black Giant and Longfellow, noted as a trio of remarkable males with substantial bone. Each hog guaranteed a breeder. Contact G. B. Van Kleek Keota Iowa 6 miles west of West Chester.
Wolgast underwent appendicitis surgery in Los Angeles and rests easily. The world title bout with Freddie Welsh, slated for Thanksgiving, was canceled and $35,000 in ticket receipts will be refunded.
Chicago December 2 The will of Arthur F. Bissonette a policeman in the county jail wait murder trial for Louise Vermilya was admitted to probate. The $1300 estate is divided among his father Peter Bissonette and brother Arthur Bissonette with Lydia Rivard named residuary legatee.
At Avoca in Iowa thirty five wild deer were captured in a drive and will be sold by the state game warden to cities as park attractions. The deer population in Pottawattamie county grew from a 125 escapee herd to about 400, causing nuisance to farmers under current protection.
Government order bars post office department employees from belonging to any secret society. The action wipes out most of the Chicago Postoffice Clerks Union No. 1, affecting more than 900 members of the national federation affiliated with the AFL.
Berlin December 2 A news agency says the German government has decided to boost the navy with a $90,000,000 investment to be spread over six years. Official circles remain silent on the plan.
Queenstown reports the steamer Celtic arriving from New York after a rough Atlantic crossing. Several crew members were injured when large bombers broke aboard the vessel amid severe weather conditions.
A party of Italian surgeons and reporters examining Tripoli after its recapture on November 26 found numerous Italian victims from the October 23 fighting. The bodies showed horrific mutilations including crucifixion, eyelid stitching, and burial up to the armpits, with many indicating prolonged torture.
United States Senator George Peabody Wetmore will not seek re election when his term ends next year. The decision was conveyed in a letter to General Charles A Wilson, head of Rhode Island Republican organization. Wetmore has served in the Senate since 1894 with one gap in 1907 due to a state legislature deadlock.
Pope Pius issues a decree forbidding civil court prosecutions of priests and bishops under excommunication threat. In St Louis, editor Father D S Phelan links the ruling to Nebraska clashes between Bishop Bonacum and Father Murphy. The decree mandates church courts handle all church disputes.
New York Nov 30 A decree of divorce for Upton Sinclair from his wife was recommended by referee William S Kelley. Kelley reports charges about Mrs Sinclair’s relations with Harry Kemp the poet friend at Sea Girt and Long Branch boarding houses in August are sustained.
Forecast shows Indiana and Illinois fair today with slightly warmer conditions tomorrow. Wisconsin also fair with modest warming and light to moderate variable winds today and tomorrow. winds shift to southerly later.
Indianapolis November 30. The mayor’s sale of dressed and live poultry on the city market lowered rival dealer prices and marked the most decisive success so far in his fight against the poultry trust. Markets conformed to his pricing as stands fell in line, with all stock sold including 500 live turkeys 150 dressed turkeys 200 live chickens 250 dressed chickens 100 geese and 150 ducks.
Lafayette Ind November 89 John Poole is described by a court expert as chronically delusional and insane. Dr Frank B Thompson testified the skull injury matches Poole’s claim of being shot and blood stains in the dining room likely come from bringing the body into the house. Neighbors also testified to his presumed insanity.
Lawrenceburg Indiana November 30 Frederick C Roller a steeplejack fell from a smokestack to the ground a distance of forty feet but was not seriously hurt
James W. Wray of Edinburgh pleaded guilty to selling liquor that was wrongly labeled and paid a $56 fine. Franklin, Inc. on November 30 reported the actions stemming from the case in the local court records.
The governor Sir Frederic Lugard has proclaimed a sort of modified martial law in Hong Kong on November 30. The measure signals tighter control during the unsettled period, with authorities enforcing stricter oversight while retaining some civilian governance.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday night each month. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M meets on the second Friday night. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets on the third Friday night. Washington Chapter No 98 C E F S meets on the second Thursday night. Visiting fraters are welcome.
An old remedy claims sage and sulphur darken hair dandruff and thinning. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. Fifty cents per bottle, distributed by McElhinney Drug Co. Special Agent.
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