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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
6
A men’s meeting at Second United Presbyterian church prepared for the Men and Religion for Ward Movement convention to be held January 7 8 and 9. Rev W R Sawhill presided in absence of chairman S W Livingston. Plans include a large inter church supper and speakers from afar.
Syracuse reports a plan by the Commercial Travelers' National League to end tips for hotel staff after January 1. President PKE Dow circulated notices to hotel proprietors within the federation calling for "No tips" and citing a hotel staff resolution favoring adequate wages over tipping. The move reflects a belief that tipping is doomed and wage reform will prevail.
Chicago reports a grim 1911 for small leagues as many circuits face folding or reshaping for 1912. Western League struggles with Wichita and Des Moines, Southern League contemplates Gulf City exit, Central League reorganizes with Grand Rapids Newark moves, and Texas and Western associations anticipate changes. Out West, Portland gains a Northwestern League club while keeping a Pacific Coast League berth, a rare two-team stand.
In Buffalo New York the annual joint convention of the American Historical Association and the American Political Science Association opens. William M Sloane of New York is president of the historical association with Theodore Roosevelt as possible president. Simeon E Baldwin of Yale leads the political science group. Delegates visit Cornell University on Saturday.
Veteran trackwalker for the Northern Pacific journeys from Washington to Ireland and back at the railroad's expense. The story recounts his thirty two years guarding tracks in Yakima Valley, a severe accident, and a celebratory retirement trip to visit Ireland to see family graves.
Regular gatherings announced for Mason lodge Washington No 26 A F and A M on the 1st Friday, Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M on the 2nd Friday, Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT on the 3rd Friday, and Washington Chapter No 98 CE on the 2nd Thursday. Visiting fratres welcome.
Advertising copy promotes Zemo as a penetrating scalp tonic that kills germ life causing dandruff and itching. Claims one application plus Zemo soap fully clears the scalp and urges purchase at McElhinney Drug Co.
An advertisement touts Merital Pile Remedy as a fast and permanent cure for piles. It asserts relief whether the condition is acute or chronic and endorses the product to sufferers.
Pure bred March and April farrow Poland China hogs and fall yearlings for sale. Sired by Junction Chief Black Giant and Longfellow. A trio of males noted for size and bone, guaranteed breeder. Keota Iowa listing 6 miles west of West Chester.
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