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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1911
Page
2
Iowa public school data show 339 519 male students and 332 792 female students aged 4 to 21 in the year ending June 30 1911. There are 27 149 teachers—2 500 men and 24 589 women—with average salaries for teachers at 48.14 dollars and state staff at 79.23 dollars.
Washington reports Secretary of War Stimson warned the president that a first class power would find the U S army practically unprepared for war. He blamed scattered posts and few reserves for the weakness and said current funding would take over fifty years to supply needed field artillery guns carriages and ammunition.
Hayward Wisconsin December 12 The trial of five members of the John Dietz family of Cameron dam fame has begun Panels discuss venue change if allowed The Dietzes reportedly ready for trial Fifth Twins for Family Shawnee Oklahoma December 12 The Browns announce the birth of their fifth set of twins a boy born to Mr and Mrs Ellis Brown seven years after their marriage all ten children alive
Advertises Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a stomach aid that supports digestion and blood formation. Recommends one tablet after heavy meals and promises a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. Available in three sizes at Cook Sherman and W Cor Square Rexall Store.
A humorous piece lampoons excessive bathing and related habits as a domestic nuisance. It ridicules Turkish and mud baths and parodies the immunity bath, citing financiers and society pillars. Warnings about wives nagging and men’s patience appear in a playful, period voice.
Delhi reports a nationwide holiday as George V is proclaimed Emperor of India. Crowds of nearly 100000 witness ceremonies in two Delhi amphitheatres with royal pavilions, Urdu proclamation, feux de joie, and Queen Mary wearing the Koh i Noor crown.
Milwaukee sealer of weights and measures cracks down on rings marked 14K not meeting purity standards. Jewelers face arrest if selling subpar rings. In Chicago a venire of 100 jurors is drawn for the packers trial as officials in Atlanta report Gov candidate J. M. Brown leading in the dry column.
The Columbus Junction Safeguard reports McKee & Bliven of Muscatine dismissed employees for discussing socialism at work. Three or four men were fired as owners crack down on political talk amid local labor tensions. Managers say workers unhappy with wages may quit, and those who stay should not be harassed.
Carl Morris of Sapulpa Oklahoma facing Tom Kennedy in a ten round bout at the Fairmont Athletic club in New York. Kennedy, a rising white contender, recently defeated Al Palzer in ten rounds, signaling renewed public interest in heavyweight boxing after Jack Johnson's retirement. Joe Jeanette asserts he deserves the crown amid rival claims.
Mary Hooper aged twelve of Valley Pennsylvania is named the champion snake killer of her section after dispatching twenty five reptiles this season. Her latest victory was a five foot seven inch black snake killed after a fierce battle securing her reputation.
A stream of testimonials from Lemmon’s Pharmacy praises Root Juice for stomach bowels liver kidneys and nerves relief. Mr R Dicker son reports astonishing results after short use and rapid local sales continue as a three for two fifty offer ends Saturday night.
Sage and sulphur formula promoted as restoring natural hair color and preventing loss. Claims quick results, dandruff reduction, and new growth. Sold by druggists at fifty cents a bottle. includes testimonials from H. W. Casselman of Canton New York. Also notes a croup cough remedy Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with a local advertiser.
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