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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1911

Page

2

Swiss Confederation to Elect 1912 President in Joint Session

Berne December 13 The federal assembly will meet in joint session of the national and state councils to elect the president of the Swiss Confederation for 1912 Marc Emile Ruchet current president since last year is considered unlikely to be re elected Louis Ferrer head of the federal council is popular and may be chosen The assembly comprises Staenderath and Nationalrath with forty four and 147 members respectively and holds annual January to December terms.

Berne Federal Assembly Marc-Emile Ruchet Robert Comtesse Federal Council M. Louis Ferrer Confederation Federal Assembly of Parliament Dee M. Ferrer Staenderath Nationalrath National Council

Pathfinder Lays Down Honor in Impromptu Duel

A quick street exchange shows Henpeck accusing Scrapper of rough behavior toward his wife. Scrapper defends himself with a bravado response, calling himself a hero as the Pathfinder intercedes.

Mr. Henpeck Scrapper Henpeck

Reverence for the Best in the Universe

Marcus Aurelius speaks of honoring the supreme good that guides all things and makes use of every element in harmony. The philosophical reflection emphasizes humility and alignment with universal order.

Marcus Aurelius

Sidewalk Sketches The Sleeping Porch

A humorous sketch on the sleeping porch as a costly, cold, and impractical add on to a $3,000 house. It notes air filled rooms, sparse furniture, and the absurdity of winter use with lines about marital tension and quirky night imagery.

Will Boom Alfalfa At Short Course

Iowa farmers will be encouraged to boost alfalfa and soil conservation during the winter short course at Iowa State College. J P Grout of Illinois and Dr C P Hopkins of the University of Illinois will start the movement with mass meetings and lectures. Iowa dates are January 1 to 15, with named days for Iowa soil fertility and Iowa Alfalfa day.

Ames Towa Lowa Iowa State College Midwest J. P. Grout Ilinois C. P. Hopkins University of Illinois Iowa Doctor Hopkins Grout Illinois Alfalfa Growers’ Association Illinois State Farmers’ Institute Mr. Grout

City Bus Line Call Up Service Orders

City bus line ads call for orders by phone 589, with Frank Rogers attending to requests promptly. provide street and number for delivery details.

Frank Rogers Steet

Quiet Title Action Over North East Brighton Property

A.J. Boyd sues in Washington County Iowa to quiet title to Outlet thirty nine in North East Brighton claiming holder of record title and twenty years adverse possession. Unknown claimants and heirs are named as defendants along with numerous households and entities. court will hear on Jan 1 1912 unless defenses are filed.

Charles Burham Charles Burnham Elbridge Reede Thomas Mealey Louisa Mealey Maley Louisa Maley Samuel Maley Samuel Mealey Thos. S. Mealey Jane Mealey Samuel M. Heaton Margaret Foreman Sarah Hughes Thomas Hughes George Foreman Charlotte Braden Collier Braden Amelia Heaton William Heaton Coll F. Braden Charlotte B. Braden Margaret Forman Geo. O. Foreman Johns. White Samuel Heaton Adilia C. Billings Thomas Hughs Sarah Hughs George W. Foreman Carl F. Braden Wm. H. Heaton Colger Braden Adelia C. Billings A. C. Billings Davis Billings Davis C. Billings Wm. Neal Mary A. Neal Mary Kk. Neal Sarah A. Bennett O. L. Bennett E. D. Carmichael Moses Forbes Mary Neal Johnathan Garrett J. H. Garrett R Garrett Johnathan H. Garrett Sarah J. Nowell Sarah J. Knowles Lula M. Johnson James F. Johnson Laura B. Swayne Elbridge Reed D. Billings J. Lemon Sarah J. Lemon D. M. Lemon Mount Pleasant Road District Court Washington County Iowa A.j.boyd City of Washington Eicher & Livingston

Townman touts kidney cures in home town

Patrick Danahan of Council Bluffs Iowa says Fo ley Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble and rheumatism after a year of suffering. He reports back pain relief and full recovery. For sale by all druggists with Lemmon’s Pharmacy carrying Meritol White Liniment for pain relief.

Council Bluffs Patrick Danahan Foley Meritol Lemmon's Pharmacy

Merital Rheumatism Powders At Lemmon’s Pharmacy

An advertisement notes Merital Rheumatism Powders available at Lemmon’s Pharmacy for those seeking relief.

Lemmon

Poland China Hogs for Sale by Keota Iowa breeder

Pure bred Poland China hogs for sale from March and April farrow plus a few fall yearlings. Pigs sired by Junction Chief 152591 Black Giant 167427 and Longfellow 151663. Noted trio of males over six feet long with nine inch bone. Guaranteed breeder. G. E. Van Kleeck Keota Iowa six miles west of West Chester.

G. E. van Kleeck Keota Lowa West Chester

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promoted for Color

An old remedy for darkening hair returns in vogue using sage with sulphur to restore natural color. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy marketed by druggists. claimed to stop hair loss, promote growth, and banish dandruff. Includes testimonial from McElhinney Drug Co Special Agent. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar for croup relief with parent testimonial.

Wyeth McElhinney Drug Co Foley H. W. Casselman Canton N. Y

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Madelia Maple & Masson Caner Music CO Schaeffer, Merrifield H. P. Nelson Washington National Bank Washington, Iowa P. Grout Ames Soil Fertility C. J. Wilson Cc. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Charles A. Dewey Lawyer Washington County Savings Bank A. J. Boyd Iowa Gas & Electric CO Poland China Longfellow Abstract Department Edmund D. Morrison Morrison Bldg North Side Square J. J. Kellogg South Side Square W. M Keeley Butterfield & Frame Special Collection Department Crail J. Hanley DR. W. M. Terry West Washington Street Ray H. Dean Cook & Sherman's Drug Store J. Clyde Wallace D. C Windsor Fenton & Fenton Chiropractors Palmer School Farmers & Merchants State Bank S. A. White Sam'l L. Thompson R. L. Coulter W. A. White Harry H. Ross Chichester Geo. B. Nicholson D. F. Macon Macon Austin Sutherland Chas. Brown Geode RR Bulding J. W. Scott Adjt Valley Forge Camp Hall J. G. Moriarty Washington Lodge A. F A. M J. KB. Kunath W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus Chapter James D. Glasgow H. P Bethlehem Commandery K. T Wyatt B. Marbourg EH. C Sec No. 98 C. EB. S J. E. Kunath Myrtle Bragg Rectore
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