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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1909

Page

4

Name change grants Pope form and dignity in law

New York Dec 15 Mr Popp now Pope after a court ruling permits the name change from Popp to Pope effective today. He cites business and social advancement as reasons and explains how the mispronounced name hindered his work and respect in conversations and on the telephone.

New York Popp Mr. Popp Charles Albert Popp Charles Albert Pope Supreme Court of the Empire State Pope McCall No. 64 Fifth Avenue Justice McCall

Eccentric Lady Hester Stanhope Remembered in London

Among history’s most eccentric women Lady Hester Stanhope was born in London 143 years ago and died in Syria seventy years past. Niece of William Pitt, she served as a secretary to her uncle the prime minister until his 1896 death and later showed marked bad temper and selfishness.

Lady Hester Stanhope William Pitt London Syria Lady Hester Earl of Stanhope

Dividends Flow as Christmas Approaches in New York

Ten days before Christmas many railroad, financial and industrial firms paid dividends today. December disbursements do not reach last year’s totals, but enough money circulates to ease the strain on stock owners.

New York

World’s finest cafe opens in Broadway theatre district

New York reports the opening of a new cafe described as the finest in the world. It promises superior service, higher prices, and larger tips than any other fashionable venue. The manager, from a renowned London hotel, is said to earn a $50 000 annual salary.

New York Broadway London

Root Juice medicine praised for cures and growing demand

The Root Juice Medicine Company of Fort Wayne Indiana doubles capacity every few months due to heavy nationwide demand. Local users report strong relief for stomach liver and kidney troubles rheumatism and nervous weakness with Joseph Simpson citing a full cure after three bottles. Many customers praise the remedy daily.

Root Juice Medicine Company Fort Wayne Ind United States Lemmon Joseph Simpson

Farmers Institute Opens With Fine Exhibits

The Farmers Institute opens today under favorable conditions with a schedule of music readings and talks. On Wednesday December 15 events include an address on Tuberculosis by A E Kepford and a Good Roads talk by T H McDonald in Ames.

A. E. Kepford The State Board of Health Hinkle Orchestra T. H. McDonald Ames Good Roads Hinkle Orches

Washington County Farmers Institute Opens With Exhibits

The first day of the Washington County Farmers Institute at the Commercial club features a full program with music by the Peterson Orchestra and Fort Sherman Quartette, and addresses by Miss Florence Walls and Dr. David Roberts. Exhibits fill the billiard room showing large corn displays, Berkshire hog entries, oats, apples, and potatoes, plus numerous domestic science cakes and cookies.

Henry Field Florence Walls David Roberts Waukesha Wis Peterson Orchestra Fort Sherman Quartette Vida Burham Washington County Farmers’ Institute Commercial Club Charles J. Winter Berkshire

Community farm meeting promises broad appeal

A general good time is planned for all who attend the meetings. There is plenty of room for everyone, with the program and display focusing on farm nursery garden and culinary products to interest attendees.

Simmermans Choose Washington Home on West Madison Street

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Simmerman of West Chester visited Washington last evening and today to find a new location. They will move into the D. H. Logan property on West Madison street, formerly occupied by Rev. Rogers and family. The people of Washington welcome the family and hope they like their new home.

Joe Simmerman West Chester Washington D. H. Logan West Madison Street Rev. Rogers

Shoes for best ears corn prizes offered by Fox and Dewey

A small notice states a $5.50 pair of shoes for the best three ears of corn and a $3.50 pair for second prize, credited to Fox and Dewey.

Fox & Dewey

Auctioneer PD Macon Announces One-Price Sale Policy

Washington Iowa auctioneer PD Macon invites customers to call 589 or 317 with sale orders and street details. He pledges prompt attention, shifts to one percent commission on farm and stock sales, and offers to arrange Pedi greed Fine Stock sales for all sizes.

Frank Rogers PD. F. Macon Washington

Buster Brown at Frey’s Studio Promises Value

A brief note highlights Buster Brown as the best two dollar cast at Frey’s Studio with a claim of accuracy and marksmanship in the product being offered.

Frey

Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinina

Advertising copy claims a one day cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinina tablets with a money back guarantee by druggists and E. W. Grove signature on each box priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

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