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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1919

Page

5

This Little Woman Weighed Ninety Pounds No More

Mrs. E J Straw of Des Moines Iowa says Tanlac restored her health after influenza left kidneys and stomach in disorder She gained twenty five pounds and regained ability to work and perform daily chores after seven bottles sold by Sherman Bros in Washington and Crawfordsville by

E. J. Straw Crocker St Des Moines Iowa Taniac Will TFT Tanlac Washington Sherman Bros Crawfordsville

Local Ad Notices List Readers and Marked Names

An advertising notice lists names followed by locations including Brighton Riverside Kalona and Ainsworth with corresponding agents G W Cash M J Wilkinson O L Rogers and A E Sands. The fragment details multiple signatories and districts.

Samuel J. Stites Brighton G. W. Cash Riverside M. J. Wilkinson Kalona O. L. Rogers Ainsworth A. E. Sands Advt

War Risk Claims Figures Declared Misunderstood

Director Cholmeley-Jones said remarks about disability claims were misconstrued. The bureau had received 827275 compensation claims by December 12 for in duty injuries, with 241822 of these definitely settled including awards and some nonapproved claims.

Washington Cholmeley-Jones Bureau of War Risk Insurance American Legion Bureau

Rockefeller Gifts Push Education and Health Charities

John D Rockefeller announces a Christmas gift of 100 million dollars split between the General Education Board and the Rockefeller Foundation. The gift aims to raise college professor salaries and bolster disease control efforts, with flexibility for use of principal and income and potential Canadian medical education support.

New York John D. Rockefeller General Education Board Rockefeller Foundation Rockefeller Canada George E. Vincent Foundation

Daniels Denounces Navy Medal Awards Row

Secretary Daniels criticizes the war medals dispute as Congress prepares probes into naval honors. He plans a full report on about 4 000 recommendations from commanding officers, noting roughly 1 800 medals and 120 distinguished service medals tentatively approved.

Washington Daniels Navy Department W. S. Sims Navy United States Sim Ead

Heir Slain in Ambush Near Mount Clemens Michigan

The severely wounded lad of J. Stanley Brown son of Detroit cigar magnate HH Brown was found immobile on a country road leading to Mount Clemens. A ring set with 21 5 karat diamonds 20 000 in securities and cash were distributed on his clothing. Police believe the attack occurred sometime during the night. No arrests have been made.

Mount Clemens Mich J. Stanley Brown John HH. Brown Atlionaire Detroi W. Wu

New Jersey Fight Looms Over Prohibition Amendment

Newark reports the constitutionality of the federal prohibition amendment will be challenged in the Supreme Court as Governor Lee Edwards nears inauguration. Democratic leaders in the state legislature discuss the move after Jane Waders’ remarks, signaling a prompt legal battle pending Edwards' take office.

Newark N. J Unite States Lee Edwards Democratic Legis Jane Waders Fibwards

New Jersey Bill Seeks Non Intoxicating Beer Law

The attorney general McCran is directed to initiate proceedings and a pending higher court decision on a bill declaring beer and light wines non intoxicating and saleable in New Jersey to be introduced.

McCran New Jersey

Bolivian Telegraph Delay Report From La Paz Dispatch

A secret Bolivian foreign ministry telegraphic dispatch to the Bolivian minister in Lima was delayed three days before delivery. Newspapers report ongoing complaints about telegraph delays between La Paz and Lima and Peru’s capital.

Cavey Lima Peru la Paz Bolivia Foreign Ministry Vera

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