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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1911

Page

7

Evening Journal Ad Sale Notice

Public notice regarding an advertisement sale in The Evening Journal. Details are incomplete in the readable text but indicate a pricing line of 1.00 and a total 4.00.

Jasper County Bar Backs Judge Preston for Supreme Bench

The Jasper County Bar Association unanimously endorsed Judge Byron W. Preston for the supreme court bench. Preston has served on the district bench for ten years in Newton Iowa on December 29.

Newton Iowa Jasper County Bar Association Byron W. Preston Supreme Court Preston

Giants beat Cubs and other sports notes

Giants beat the Cubs nine of twelve as Buffalo plans a bubble show tomorrow. Mike Gibbons and Dixie Kid set for New York on January 7. National field trials at Grand Junction Tennessee next month with trapshooting in Cleveland Columbus and Pinehurst. Grand Circuit stewards meet in New York next month likely to adjust 1912 trotting season. National Baseball Commission to reconvene next Tuesday over New York scalping ticket scandal. Breeders sale dates listed for Bloomington Bloomington January 23-26 New York February 5-6 Lexington February 12-17 Chicago February 19-24. Twelfth annual automobile show opens in Madison Square Garden next week emphasizing models for women. AAA offices preparing for national good roads meeting in Washington mid next month. Chicago Buffalo Cincinnati Manchester among bidders for 1912 national amateur golf championship in Philadelphia next month. Importers automobile salon at the Astor starts next Tuesday ahead of motor show season in New York with events January 6-20 and January 10-17 at other venues. Western College Conference January meeting Minnesota to press baseball eligibility rules. New York American League plant work resumes with aim to rival Polo Grounds. Portland to host two minor leagues next year. Jimmy Barrett to manage Des Moines in Western League. Charley Comiskey owns Des Moines team. Jimmy Callahan becomes White Sox outfielder manager role disputed as fans informally guide decisions. The double umpire system continues.

the Astor New York Madison Square Garden Grand Central Palace

Leagues Adopt Eight Arbiters Across Major Circuits

The American Association and the Eastern League have adopted the eight-arbiter plan in 1911. The Southern, Western, Northwestern and Pacific Coast leagues will adopt the policy next season, with several fast class B circuits also employing eight arbiters.

American Association International—League

Christmas gifts planned for Georgia prisoners by reform leaders

The Harrisburg Patriot notes a Georgia effort by the Men and Religion Forward movement to give seven thousand prisoners Christmas gifts including Bibles. Warden W H Moyer in Atlanta is praised for humane treatment and for providing education, books, an orchestra, and lectures to maintain self respect, hoping the example spreads beyond Georgia.

Georgia Men and W. H. Moyer Atlanta Moyer Men and Religion Forward Movement Dauphin County Harrisburg

Foley Kidney Pills Advertises Regulating Medicine

A historical advert promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a reg regulating and strengthening treatment for kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irregularities. Sold by all druggists.

Bright

Plea for Walnut Trees Across German Districts

Districts in Germany urge the forest department to rescue walnut trees from extinction. Farmers once planted them along roads and properties but modern science notes shade harms cultivation and tannic acid in fallen nuts harms soil. Walnut timber prices have risen from 7–12 dollars per cubic meter in the 1860s to 50–90 dollars today.

Germany Forest Department

Remedy for pains in side or chest advertised

For pains in the side or chest dampen a piece of flannel with Chamberlain's Liniment and bind it on over the seat of pain. There is nothing better. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Lemmon

Mitten Resigns From Chicago City Railway Presidency

Thomas E. Mitten will retire tomorrow from the presidency of the Chicago City Railway company and its connecting lines owned by the J. Pierpont Morgan interests. Morgan gained control under the 1907 compromise ordinance. Mitten notes the city’s net receipts for the current year exceed a million dollars and earnings justify a 10 percent annual dividend on capital stock.

Chicago Thomas E. Mitten Chicago City Railway Company J. Pierpont Morgan Morgan Dunne Mitten

Cold remedy and home care advice from Lemmon's Pharmacy

When feet are wet and body chilled from exposure, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and bathe feet in hot water before bed to ward off a severe cold. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon

Massey Quits Pennsylvanian Railroad Counsel Post

George W. Massey will retire as general counsel of the Pennsylvania Railroad tomorrow after more than thirty five years in the post. Advancing years cited as the reason for the departure.

Philadelphia George W. Massey Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Gotch Defeats Munro in Straight Falls in Kansas City

World wrestling champion Frank Gotch defeated Alec Munro English champion in straight falls on Wednesday night in Kansas City. First fall lasted twelve minutes and the second eight minutes five seconds both ending with a half nelson and crotch hold. After the match Gotch told reporters it would be his last appearance on the mat.

Kansas City Frank Goteh Alec Munro Porteous Lowan Gotch

Electrical Journals Merge To Form Unified Weekly Paper

A major trade journal merger unites Electrical Review The Western Electrician of Chicago and Electrocraft of Detroit into a single weekly publication with main offices in Chicago and branches in New York and London.

New York Electrical Review Western Electrician of Chicago Electrocraft of Detroit London

NJ Railroads Ordered to Provide Free Cups and Water

The New Jersey state utility commission issues an order requiring all railroads to supply free drinking cups to passengers and maintain a sufficient supply of pure water in each car. The rule becomes effective after tomorrow, and most roads have already complied.

Trenton N. J New Jersey State Utility Commission

Wilson forces organize to back Woodrow Wilson in Illinois

Western head headquarters for Wilson's presidential boomers were active today and organized clubs in every Illinois county. Campaigns will begin Monday as Wilson aims to win the Democratic nomination with a broad western state effort.

Chicago Wilson Ilinois New Jersey

Liechtenstein Issues Complete Set of Stamps as New Year Gift

Vienna reports Liechtenstein, the independent principality, issued a full set of postage stamps as a New Year gift to philatelists. The tiny state, sixty five square miles, has long used Austrian stamps while San Marino Monaco and Andorra pursue postal independence.

Vienna Liechtenstein Austria San Marino Principality of Monaco Andorra Pyrenees

Adhered to Her Bargain The Apples Bride Tale

A Cape Cod wedding tale from Rev. Bates recounts a couple in a one horse shay arriving at the parsonage to marry. The bride offers the parson dried apples as payment and later delivers a bushel of apples, quipping a bargain is a bargain.

L. B. Bates East Boston Bethel Cape Cod Shay Baes Parson Bill Parsons

Graduation Essay Ties Ribbon to Struggle

Gladys Maud spent weeks toiling on her graduation essay. The mental strain must have been fearful. It took her ten days to select a ribbon.

Gladys Maud

How to Stay Young Through Hygiene and Early Life Health

A health essay argues aging symptoms largely stem from infectious diseases and poor hygiene. It warns that measles, whooping cough, and repeated colds damage hearing and vision, and that preventing childhood infections boosts chances of a longer, healthier old age.

Woods Hutchinson Hampton

How to Use Limewater in Housekeeping

Limewater is prepared by soaking fresh unslaked lime in hot water for a day, then bottling the clear liquid. It is sold as a remedy for summer diarrhea in children, can be mixed with milk without altering taste, and helps prevent curdling, preserves milk for desserts, and cleanses bottles without odor.

Thanksgiving Place Card Favors For A Festive Table

Tiny paper pumpkins and heat colored accents turn into attractive place cards. Water color boards decorated with fruits or flowers can yield clever cards. Birch bark canoes hold boutonnieres as souvenirs. Papier mache bonbon boxes in seasonal designs offer ready options. Polished wish bones add a friendly hostess touch.

How to Cook Cheap Steak

An ordinary round steak about an inch thick is scored lightly across the grain on both sides, dredged in flour, and fried in bacon fat and butter. Brown both sides, add hot water, and simmer for a half hour in a tightly covered pan. Serve with gravy poured over the meat.

ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP Promoted for Skin Relief

The McElhinney Drug Co promotes ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP claiming quick relief and cure for pimples eczema dandruff insect bites and irritations. They advertise one bottle and one soap cake may cure minor skin troubles and note availability through leading druggists nationwide and in Washington.

McElhinney Drug Co Zemo America Washington

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Advised for Cold Recovery

Promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for colds and claims it prevents pneumonia. States it contains no opium and is safe for babies and adults. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain's Lemmon’'s

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the Evening Journal Orville Elder East Main Street Washington, No Mutual Io Bisiaisis Poland China R. A. Warner Frank Scranton Eod-Ts J. C. Lemley A. G. Hopkins Frank McClean Brighton T. H. McClean Young Hampshire Gifts Joe E. Wright East Washington Street Chas. K. Needham Illinois Missouri C. W. Busby Mfg. Co J. J S. J. Kellogg C W. Busby Mfg. Co North 4Th Avenue CW. Busby Mfg. Co North Marion Avenue Frank Rogers Steet FE. W. Grove Supreme Bench Giants Buffalo Mike Gibbons Dixie Kid Grand Junction Tenn Cleveland Columbus Pinehurst N. C National Baseball Commission Bloomington Lexington American Automobile Association Cincinnati Manchester Mass Western College Conference Minnesota New York American League Club Polo Grounds Milwaukee Portland Ore Pacific Coast Jimmy Barrett Des Moines Charley Comiskey Hawkeye Jimmy Callahan Chicago White Sox South Side Callahan Massey Gotgh Munro Farson Casey Bros Co. J. Wilson Co. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Charles A. Dewey LAW Equity Lawyer Washington County Savings Bank Washington, Iowa D. F. Macon Macon Telephone 317 Eicher & Livingston Edmund D. Morrison Morrison Ridg 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 Chiropractors Windsor Farmers & Merchants State Bank S. A. White Sam'l L. Thompson R. L. Coulter W. A. White Busines Harry H. Ross Fenton & Fenton Palmer School Chichester Skills Chichesters Evana Mills Chichester Rand Pulla Austin Sutherland Chas. Brown Foley Lem Mon's Pharmacy
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