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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1911

Page

3

Grand jury continues Haskinson case in Muscatine

The Muscatine grand jury has been hearing witnesses since Friday in the Thomas Huskinson murder case involving Patrolman Theodore Gerischer. Patrolman Art Kinsley and the Rock Island Police chief testified on the capture. A report is expected soon as the panel plans to stay in session. Meanwhile, local mills expect resumption of operations with improved labor conditions and renewed employment applications.

Muscatine Thomas Huskinson Theodore Gerischer Art Kinsley Rock Island Grand Jury Richards New Amsterdam

Wasteful Uncle Sam and the cost of government

Washington reports that the President's commission on economy and efficiency finds chronic waste across all government functions. It cites sixteen bookkeeping systems in the treasury, heavy hand labor in printing, and a $60 million yearly park barrel drain plus railroading costs for postal cars.

Washington, Dee Samuel Taft Johnny Sam Aldrich Treasury Department Ben Franklin Congressional “Park Congressional District

MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets Ad Claims Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement touts MI-O-NA stomach tablets as a remedy for distress and indigestion. It promises quick relief after two tablets and a two week treatment to restore vigor, claiming benefits for digestion and overall tone. Sold for 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.

Lemmon’s

Musicians Trust Causes Discord in New York Case

The State American Federation of Musicians seeks an injunction against the American Federation of Musicians alleging a monopoly over contracts for Italian musicians and venues. The Italo American Society, an Italian musicians group incorporated in DC, is involved. The U S Circuit Court will hear the motion today. The AFM comprises bands orchestras and individual musicians nationwide.

New York American Federation of Musicians State-American Federation of Musicians United States District of Columbia State of

Patent Grants to Iowa Citizens Reported by Davis & Davis

Washington patent attorneys list patents granted this week to Iowa residents including J. C. Barhorst Fort Madison plant setter G E Goldner Fort Dodge continuous kiln M Hardsocg Ottumwa forming drill shanks J Langenfeld Earling draft equalizer Sioux City spring trip for cultivator shovels E Mitchell and J H Keeran Osceola egg candling apparatus E PETERSON Des Moines shoe stretcher FE A Peterson Wil lisea warming shell for stoves

Washington D. C E. Mitchell J. H. Keeran E. Peterson Des Moines A. Peterson Willisea

Local Tradesmen Listed With Items and Towns

J Rau Fayette food cooker. N G Robinson Woolstock transmission gearing. G E Rockdashel Sumner harness hook. J S Stotts Marion car replacer. Ek Tallman Morley vehicle tire.

J. Rau Fayette N. G. Robinson G. E. Rockdashel Sumner Hook J. S. Stotts Marion Ek. Tallman Morley

Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Offered At Cook and Sherman Store

Test your hair health by pulling a strand and checking the bulb color. Rexall 93 Hair Tonic promises to treat dandruff scalp irritation stimulate roots and prevent baldness with a money back offer if unsatisfactory. Available in 50¢ and $1.00 sizes at The Rexall Store Cook and Sherman SW Corner Square.

Rexall Cook & Sherman S.W. Cor. Square

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