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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1912
Page
7
The advertisement states most infectious diseases follow a cold and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly cures colds and reduces disease risk. It claims no opium or narcotics and suitable for children with implicit confidence, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Closing out sale by Reeves and Macon at the seller’s home 6 miles southeast of Washington and 1.5 miles southwest of Havre on Thursday December 19 1912 starting at 10 a m. Items include three horses six cows 500 bushels of corn six tons timothy hay five dozen chickens farm machinery and household goods with 12 month terms on sums over 10 and cash under 10. Lunch provided by the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid.
A new concrete curb and gutter with cement sidewalks on West Main street reduces road width to 27 feet and improves drainage. The project, costing under a dollar per linear foot for the curb, was funded by block owners and supervised by the city engineer, with plans to extend similar work to other streets and block owners expressing satisfaction.
Lounging and sleeping cars added to B and O night trains between Cincinnati and St Louis. Big Four plans to elevate all grand crossings in Dayton Ohio. H E Jones Jr named general passenger agent for Mobile and Ohio with HQ in Mobile Alabama. Four Canadian railways seek higher demurrage charges from the Railway Commission. Chicago bankers reportedly back federal bills of lading as loan security. Delaware and Hudson embargoes coal shipments to Canada and recalls cars from Canada. Agriculture department releases a book “Railroads and Farming” outlining rail developments since 1872. Pennsylvania Railroad relief fund October payments total 225 372 36, with 146 307 86 east and 79 064 50 west. Since fund started, 34 345 089 13 paid. October relief for families of deceased members 44 998 43 and for those unable to work 101 309 43. West lines 79 064 50 relief. 390 250 00 for families of deceased, 48 814 50 for unable to work. A farmer named prairie and fortitude owned 160 acres after retiring from farming. he raised Jersey Red hogs and fathered nine children nine with widow surviving seven, six sons, one daughter. Sons listed: J K Duncan merchant of Cotter, Charles L Robert L and Oscar E farmers near Cotter, Guy and Garry twins at home, Mrs Fin Nellis Aberdeen South Carolina. Remains arrived from Davenport. funeral Monday at 11. Columbus City cemetery.
The Norwegian tale Thelma is adapted for the stage and shows at the Graham Theatre Saturday night at 8 30 with popular prices 10 20 30 and 50 cents. Enjoyable evening expected with scenery and capable actors. Curtain times vary by day.
In a confidential remark, a barber jokes about a quarter fine for a facial cut while boasting a $2 win, drawing a judge’s wry response about the odd exchange.
A dealer presents a selection of high quality cases and fittings in Parisian Ivory Ebony Coca-bola and Ivory finishes. Folding leather cases touted for travelers and regular case sets emphasize neat attractive assortments designed for service.
Washington December 17. The Corcoran Art Gallery opens its fourth exhibition of contemporary American oil paintings with many celebrated artists represented. Ex Senator Clark of Montana provides support and attendance is noted as the show runs through January 27.
In Marshalltown Iowa on December 17 a meat dealer H A Urbine was swindled by a smooth stranger who asked for a $10 bill for ten one dollar bills. Urbine counted nine dollars and an empty envelope was left with a Des Moines address. He is out about $9.98.
Samuel H. Duncan a longtime Louisa county resident died Friday night in Davenport after surgery. Born October 28 1838 in Blount County Tennessee he moved to Union township as a child of five and became a well known local figure in this region. He had spent sixty nine years in Louisa county before his death.
Five thousand dollars in prizes awarded by Senator Clark and the Corcoran Gallery of Art to four winners. First prize 2000 with the gallery gold medal, second 1500 with silver medal, third 1000 with bronze medal, fourth 500 with honorable mention certificate. Competing artists include John Singer Sargent John W. Alexander Edmund Tarbell Miss Cecilia Beaux George De Forest Brush E D Redfield W H Schofield Frank W Benson.
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