Debating hopefuls named for high school team
Earl Moore Roy Hays and Alma Miller were chosen for the school debating team with Clare Jay as alternate after an evening of preliminaries in the high school auditorium. The contest featured nine speakers debating the merits of a city commission form of government with judges noting strong delivery from the top four. A musical program accompanied the event including a Trap Drum solo by James Sherratt and a cornet solo by Professor Frank Sherratt, both well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Samson
Clare Jay
Lloyd Logan
Earl Moore
Roy Hays
Jean Shuman
Alma Miller
Ralph Case
J. T. Matthews
M. W. Bailey
Clifford Thorne
James Sherratt
Frank Sherratt
Burlington
Rate Tribunal Urged to Protect Shipper and Consumer
Clifford Thorne of Washington argues for a rate tribunal to represent consumer interests, countering ICC bias toward shippers. He notes rail rates act as a universal tax on clothing, food, and goods, urging government initiative to test and justify rate increases. He cites rising net earnings and calls for balanced hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clifford Thorne
Thorne
Clifford G. Thorne
Washington
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Commission
Wrestling Bout Agreed Between Sampson and Coffman
Fred Sampson received letters from Art Coffman of Chicago proposing a wrestling match in the city. Coffman agrees to throw Sampson three times in an hour and Sampson accepted, with plans for a bout in about two weeks if arrangements proceed. Clifford James of Grinnell also seeks a match with Sampson, two falls out of three. A separate big wrestling match occurred Wednesday over Schenefelt restaurant between Kid Clendenning and Big Ahrens the Washington county heavyweight champion. Ahrens at 240 pounds defeated Clendenning, 170 pounds, two straight falls in 1 hour 35 minutes and 55 minutes, with 60 percent of gate to the winner and 40 percent to the loser. Harry Gelson refereed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sampson
Art Coffman
Chicago
Coffman
Sampson
Clifford James
Grinnell
Schenefelt
Kid Clendenning
Jackson Township
Big Ahrens
Pion
Washington County
Ahrens
Iowa
Clendenning
Harry Gelson
Night Watchman Overcomes Severe Cold With Dr King's Discovery
W J Atkins, night watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee, suffered a severe cold that affected his lungs after exposure. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with rapid relief, reporting a return to work after one bottle. The remedy claims to help severe colds, stubborn coughs, inflamed throats, sore lungs, hemorrhages, croup and whooping cough. Trial bottle free, guaranteed by J E Lemmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
Dr. King
J. E Lemmon
Largest Pin Factory in Birmingham
The Largest Pin Factory in Birmingham England operates as the world’s biggest plant, producing an average of 37 million pins daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Eng
Deafness Cure Promised by Catarrh Remedy Ad
An advertisement claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tubes can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money back offer. It states nine of ten deafness cases stem from catarrh and urges sending for free circulars. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and Foley's Kidney Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. S Joyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Skin Relief
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions sores boils and chapped hands. Claims soften smooth and beautify skin and notes it is infallible for piles. Mentions 25 cents at J E Lemmon's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lemmon's
Birth day celebration and Muscatine wedding notice
Miss Madeline Cook hosts a birthday gathering with friends this evening at her home. Raymond Phillips and Miss May Page announce their December 7 marriage in Muscatine, where they will reside. Fraternal Aid association elects officers with Sallie Davidson as president and Delia Sexton as a three year trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Cook
Raymond Phillips
Charles Phillips
May Page
Frank Page
Muscatine
Fraternal Aid Association
Sallie Davidson
Emma Lehrer
Catherine Schneider
George Schneider
Jake Lohrer
C. W. McLaughlin
Ella Hout
Guide
Flora Ross
Observer
Tom Moothart
Sentinel
Helen Knecht
Fannie Moothart
Delia Sexton
Local Briefs and Notices
West Chester residents J. E. Van Sickle and son visited the city today. Seymour Martin of West Chester called on business. Mrs. Bruce Gardner and daughter of Wellman were city visitors yesterday. Mrs. R. C. Ferguson of West Chester spent yesterday with friends. R. S. Leedy to hold closing out sale on old Story farm near Lexington December 21. Frank Edworthy and son James left for Chillicothe Missouri on business. Mrs. Scott and daughter Blanche of Pilotsburg shopped in the city yesterday. Live goldfish and bowl given away to promote a baking powder sale by Mrs. Collins 803 North Iowa Avenue. Lost gold watch between high school and H M Eicher residence name inside liberal reward for return to Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Eicher
Doctor Endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the lung remedy for pneumonia and coughs. He and his wife have used it repeatedly with success and recommend it as superior to other cough remedies. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Sanders
Ala
Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte
Lemmon
First Sledding Run Marks Start Of Season
The region enjoyed the season’s initial sledding as rain turned to snow and a light mix yesterday. With more snow expected, sleigh bells may soon ring as sleds ride easier than wagons and a real holiday weather pattern is shaping up.
A Policeman's Testimony on Foley's Honey and Tar
Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Paterson recalls a winter chest illness and ineffective medicines before a friend its Foley's Honey and Tar cured most of his cough. He calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world as Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Paterson
Nashua
Iowa
Foley
Lemmon
Pie Social at Young America School House
A pie social and short literary program are planned at the Young America school house on Friday evening December 17. All are invited by Verne Anderson, the teacher. 5416
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young America
Verne Anderson
Amusements at the Graham entertain Washington crowd
F C Henderson returned to Washington at the Graham to a cheering audience performing a clever singing and dancing act. A full change of moving pictures and illustrated songs is promised tonight with prices at 5 and 10 cents. The program features The Girl from the Eagle Ranch a western romance with a strong cast and moral message presented without gunplay. Cast includes Guy Caufman Constance Caufman and Chris Nelson with notable specialty acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Henderson
Washington
Graham
Eagle Ranch
Guy Caufman
Constance Caufman
Chris Nelson
Watermelon Pudding Prize Includes Savoy Percolator
A note on the Farmer's Institute awards adds a prize for best watermelon pudding. Washington Plumbing & Heating Company donates a Savoy 7 cup coffee percolator to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Institute
Washington Plumbing & Heating Company
Pazo Ointment Promises Fast Piles Cure
An advertisement claims Pazo Ointment cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. A 50 cent price is shown.
Frey’s Studio promises large selection of styles for Christmas
The advert promotes Frey’s Studio offering an up to date and large assortment of photo styles for Christmas. It guarantees satisfaction with a rain or shine service and claims to rival large city studios in quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
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Fox & Dewey
Earl Moore, Roy Hays and
Alma Mil
Ler
Sumer
Consumer
LaSalle
Washington, D. C
the Evening Journal
McElhinney
Strop
WicElhinney Drug Co
Lamartine
South Dakota
George Peck
J. E. van Sickle and Son
West Chester
Seymour Martin
Bruce Gardner
Wellman
R. C. Ferguson
R. S. Leedy
Lexington
Frank Edworthy
James
Chillicothe
Missouri
Scott
Miss Blanche
Pilotsburg
Pie Social
California
Rock Island
Ss. F. Boyd
Davenport
H. W. Russell
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