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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1911

Page

8

How To Get Rich From A Money Makers Manual

A New Yorker touts a money makers manual claiming easy wealth but the book teaches deceptive schemes. It describes fake illusions, pump shows, junk goods, jarred curiosities, and juice stand scams as profitable angles for beginners. In San Francisco rumors say Dr Rupert Blue may become surgeon general succeeding Walter Wy man after his death.

New York New Yorker Panama Canal San Francisco Rupert Blue Honolulu Walter Wy- Man

El Stewart to Tour Farmers Institutes

Everett L. Stewart son of Mr and Mrs W A Stewart north of the city leaves tonight for Ames to begin a tour of farmers institutes. He will lecture on Sol ls and assist in corn judging visiting London Bondurant and Afton next week. He did similar work last winter and is an engaging speaker well informed on his topic.

Everette L. Stewart W. A. Stewart Ames Stewart London Bondurant Afton

Rothschild Baby Show Delights Washington Crowd

Thirty eight infants exhibited at the Rothschild store show as part of the short course. Prizes awarded to Lorene Putman and Charles Crone among others, with judges Greer Hart Swartz arranging a lighthearted outcome amid travel for several judges.

Tiny baby born to Wooley family in early weeks

Everett Wooley, a three week old infant weighing four pounds, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vane Wooley. The brief item notes the newborn as one of the smallest babies reported.

Lorene Putman John Putman, Jr K Edith Brookhart S. W. Brookhart Brookhart Ruth Wilson Lucile Ross Irene Shelangouskie Carol Jones Dorothy Rynearson Ruth Lins Kathryn Lohberger Marguerite Lamansky Vera Harvey Faith Brown Martha Morrett Kittie Carlin Beulah Chalupa Charles Crone Sherm Crone Stanley Thomas Everett Wooley Vane Wooley

Law Prohibits Pill Throwing Amid Public Complaints

County Attorney Dewey vows enforcement after numerous reports of men and boys tossing patent medicine samples onto porches and lawns in Washington. The statute prohibits depositing drug or medicine samples on porches lawns or in vehicles and declares violations as a misdemeanor.

Washington Dewey

Washington Irving to Lead Hudson River Steamer Capacity

The Hudson River line unveils a new steamer with capacity for six thousand passengers. The vessel named Washington Irving is slated to eclipse existing boats like the Hendrick Hudson in licensed capacity, a point noted by Detroit Free Press.

Washington Irving Hendrick Hudson Detroit Free Press

Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public

Public health advisory warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as harmful to smell and the whole system. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and urges buying genuine Hall products from druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

The Cry Baby at Graham Tonight With Eugene Brockman

The bright witty play The Cry Baby with Eugene Brockman in the title role opens at Graham tonight. A capable company supports strong humor and clear plotting across four acts with fresh western plains ambiance. Curtain 8:30 Saturday and 8:15 other evenings.

Eugene Brockman Graham Tonight

Peck's Bad Boy Comes to the Gratlam December 12

Graham presents Peck's Bad Boy a touring musical comedy with a likable cast and comic mixups. The show, long acclaimed, features tuneful songs and performances by a full company. Based on Governor Peck's juvenile sketches, dramatized by Charles F. Pidgin.

Peci Peck Graham Wisconsin Charles F. Pidgin

Handsome String of Portraits Enlivens Club Election

Members of a club elected Mrs. De Wealth as president expecting a handsome gift. Instead she presented a portrait of herself, prompting amused reactions and discussion among attendees.

Brook earns tassels at Chicago fat stock show

C A Brook of this community attended the International Stock Show in Chicago. He placed third on two year old Angus steers for 130 dollars and sold them for 11.25 a hundred to Armour. He also earned multiple prizes in Hampshire hog events and bought several prize animals for customers.

C. A. Brook Chicago P. Db. Armour Hampshire Brook

Rarely Lose Their Minds says alienists seldom lose minds

An alienist from the Louisville Courier-Journal notes that alienists rarely lose their minds. He asserts they more often lose their morals, as shown by how some testify in criminal trials.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Hyomei Air Remedy Promoted for Catarrh Relief

An advertisement touts Hyomei as a penetrating antiseptic inhalant to reach catarrh germs. It claims effectiveness for catarrh asthma croup coughs colds and catarrhal deafness with a complete outfit priced at one dollar and extra bottles at fifty cents. The firm emphasizes lack of harmful drugs and offers a money back plan through Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon’s Pharmacy

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Steck’s Jewelry Store the Gift Store OF NEW Book EL. Stewart Department OF Ames J. Doug. Morgan Big Carlton Guy THE Rothschild South Africa Alaska Siberia S. E. Greer K. A. Brook Him
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