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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1912

Page

7

Two Senators May Go To Mexican Border

Washington D C December 12 Senators Smith of Michigan and Fall of New Mexico plan to resume their investigation of the Mexican revolution at the border. They contend Orozco has ample funds for extended fighting and that U S citizens do not back his forces. Fall is seen as an Orozco sympathizer.

Washington, D. C Smith Michigan Fall New Mexico California Taft Mexico Senate Orozco United States Madero

New Iowa Membership Rules Limiting Organization Actions

The new rules restrict the organization from suspending expelling or otherwise attempting to invalidate the membership of Iowa residents. The impact on governance and rights within the group is underscored by the changes.

Iowa

Decree Protects All Iowa Woodmen in Assessment Case

Des Moines December 12 The equity court ruled that the temporary restraining order protects every Modern Woodmen of America member in Iowa from higher assessments. The head camp action in Chicago in January to raise assessments was declared null and void and enforcement barred.

Des Moines Woodmen of America Iowa Charles S. Bradshaw Equity Division District Court Jesse Miller M. Reilly Samuel Groves H. E. Ashley W. Lyon Miller Supreme Court Chicago

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Advertises Quick Cold Cure

The notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a rapid cure for colds and a means to lessen danger from diseases like whooping cough and diphtheria. It claims the medicine is famous for cold cures and may be given to children with implicit confidence, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon's Pharmacy Advt

Sweden bids Americans to attend Swedish winter sports festival

Stockholm reports Sweden plans a major February winter sports festival attracting Americans. The 1913 program runs February 7 to 9 with hand in hand skating for couples, international ladies figure skating, speed skating, trotting on a lake, and skiing events. Directors will push American participation ahead of the Berlin 1916 Olympics preparation.

Stockholm Sweden Berlin England International Skating Union

Auto mobile canvass urged to sell short course tickets

Tomorrow the country districts light up with car loads of Washington men to interview possible buyers for short course tickets. J L Brookhbart plans many auto visits as Mr Storm drives advance sales and prepares venues for corn judging and domestic science demonstrations. President Taft anticipates inviting Governor Wilson and wife to the White House later this month.

J. L. Brookhbart Washington Storm Commercial Club Court House Brown & Helwick Miss Knowles

Military course at the University of Iowa produces army officers

Iowa City reports that the State University of Iowa has built a military department capable of equipping graduates to meet West Point standards. Percy E. Van Nostrand of Iowa City passed exams for a regular army commission, following cadet regiment service and tactics study under Capt M. C. Mumma. The university has had two graduates attempt commissions in two years, with one later found unfit.

Iowa City State University of Iowa West Point Percy E. van Nostrand United States Army van Nostrand M. C., Mumma N. G. Hhe

Henry County Druggists Fined for Liquor Nuisance

In Mt Pleasant district court O M Drummond H T Waugh and E L Beezley pleaded guilty to maintaining a nuisance and illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. Judge Smyth fined Waugh and Drummond $500 plus costs each, and Beezley $100 plus costs.

Mt. Pleasant Messrs O. M. Drummond H. T. Waugh E. L. Beezley F. E. Thompson Burlington A. W. Kinkhead T. M. McAdam Smyth Messrs. Waugh and Drummond Beezley

New Features at Biggest Bazaar Opens in New York

The Professional Woman's League bazaar opened in its club rooms with Daniel Frohman officiating. A doll booth features dolls dressed by prominent actresses in their favorite roles. The management promises visitors will have enough money to hire a taxi after shopping.

New York Professional Woman's League Actor's Fund Fair Daniel Frohman

Tafts Begin Social Season With Cabinet Dinner

President and Mrs. Taft will host Cabinet members and wives at a White House dinner to launch the social season. They plan five receptions and four dinners during the period, with other formal entertainments to follow.

Washington Taft White House

Hoffman shoots former wife. husband shoots attacker

In Des Moines on Tuesday Dan Hoffman shot his former wife Mrs. O E Wasson and was then shot by her husband O B Wasson. Both men and the woman were hospitalized. Doctors say Hoffman will not survive. The Wasson marriage followed a Hoffman divorce from his wife’s daughter.

Des Moines Dan Hoffman O. E. Wasson O. BE. Wasson Hoffman

Laughable Irish across England and clever quips

A collection of jokes and anecdotes featuring Irish characters in England, a dealer in wit, and brief humorous notices. Pieces include Paddy the intern’s mistaken identity after a corked face prank, a landlady dilemma over board, a theater seat swap, a Toledo mayor’s quip on living costs, and a Dublin delivery at a general window with Dennis Malone.

Erin England Emerald Isle Nat Paddy

Dennis Malone Confusion Sparks Postal Pick-up Tale

In a brief Cleveland Plain Dealer vignette two Irishmen discuss mail with one insisting he is not the Dennis Malone awaited by the post. The other replies there is no mail for Dennis Malone, prompting the former to claim he is a different man entirely and asks to check again.

Dennis Malone Cleveland Plain Dealer

Mothers Friend Prepares Expectant Mothers For Safe Childbirth

Healthy mothers begin with pre natal preparation using Mothers Friend to ease ligament strain and tissue expansion. It claims to prevent numbness and breast inflammation, promising quicker recovery and a healthy post birth life. Sold at drug stores with a free book from Pradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Ga.

Pradfield Regulator CO Atlante

Bilious Attack Remedy Ad for Chamberlain's Tablets

An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tabiets for bilious attacks. It notes availability at Lemmon's Pharmacy. The copy echoes early 20th century patent medicine style.

Chamberlain Lemmon’s

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