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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1913

Page

5

U S Exports Exceed Imports in 1912 Worldwide Trade

The 1912 world trade showed exports at 2 399 999 000 dollars against imports of 1 818 000 000 dollars leaving a net export total of 581 000 000. Great Britain Germany and Cuba led in trade with the United States while Argentina Brazil and Japan showed growth in relations. An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds lingering in children.

Washington Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Today United States Cuba France Canada Brazil Great Britain Germany Netherlands Argentina Japan Mexico

Closing Out Sale of Percheron Mares and Fillies at Auction

A public auction conducted by Herman Perhler at his farm 4 miles west of Ainsworth cemetery on Saturday February 5 1913 starts at 11 o clock. The sale lists multiple imported and native mares and fillies all in foal or broke to harness with pedigrees transfers and breeding certificates available. Mares and fillies are bred to Tassen and Verms details to be announced. Lunch by Bob West and orders recorded by Wenger Bros Auds and A Stephens Clerk.

Ainsworth Cemetery Tassen Herman Perhler Wenger Bros. Auds

Public Auction At Ed Meeks Farm In Nebraska

Auction announces sale of horses cattle hogs and farm machinery at Ed Meeks farm three miles west of Haskins Nebraska on Tuesday February 4 1918 starting at 10 am. Items include mares colts colts cattle hogs tools hay seed corn oats and more with terms nine or twelve months and bankable notes at 7 percent. Lunch by Moore and Neiswanger auctioneers Harry L McConnell D F Macon and clerk 24 27 1.

Colorado Ed Meeks Haskins Ainsworth Washington Lady Broke Chester Deere Gang Moore and Neiswanger Harry L. McConnell D. F. Macon A. Stephens

New York Faces Political Strife And Reform Proposals

Wilcox departs amid bitter charges over subway contracts as Governor Sulzer may extend his term. Legislation targets reckless drunk driving with fines and jail. Suffrage leaders line up speakers at Hotel Astor. L W W tensions threaten a public strike with foul tasting soup. An aviation corps proposal for the national guard and a push to fund a labor temple in New York move forward.

New York Wilcox Public Service Commission Wall Street Public Service Board Sulzer

No Inquest Held Over Harris Bodies

Keokuk county coroner Dr Eastburn ruled no inquest is needed after investigating the Major Harris family fire near Rubio. He found the deaths accidental due to an overheated stove that started the blaze. Funeral services for all five victims were held in Richland with interment in Highland cemetery. Bertha Hixson survived, away in Richland at the time.

Keokuk County Eastburn Sigourney Harris Rubio Richland M. D. Harris Fannie Harris Purvis Arnett Harris Highland Cemetery Bertha Hixson Mr Harris Harris Home T P Richland

Women of Grinnell Vote For Suffrage in Iowa

Grinnell Iowa women voted 663 to 75 in favor of suffrage in a widely publicized election staged by the Grinnell Commercial club. The campaign energized the town with many women riding to the polls and sharing humorous accounts of the voting process.

Grinnell Iowa Grinnell Commercial Club

Iowa City Girl Posed in Exhibit Portrait

Miss Gwen Dolyn Presson daughter of A T Presson once Johnson County Telephone manager and now traveling salesman, is honored as her double will be shown in Des Moines art exhibit. Professor Culbertsen of the University of Iowa Fine Arts paints the portrait of the child.

Miss Presson Quebec Can London Paris Gladys Iowa City High School Celestia Fine Iowa City Gwendolyn Presson A. T. Presson Johnson County Telephone Company Pregson Capitol Street Des Moines Culbertsen Fine Arts U. L

Marriage License Issued to James Daverek and Rosa Florang

A marriage license was issued yesterday to James Daverek and Miss Rosa Florang, formalizing their partnership. The ceremony details and further records were not disclosed in the notice.

James Daverek Rosa Florang

Seniors of HGH School Organize for Graduation Year

The HGH High School senior class organized with Carl Meek as president, Mar guerite Wallace vice president, Fay Brown secretary, and Wade Gardner treasurer. Thirty-two attended of forty-two expected. Rings chosen over class pins by 17 to 15 vote. Colors purple and white. June Chase chosen as class adviser. Yelle Were selected for practice and will be at opening Monday morning. Committees were appointed for early preparations.

Carl Meek Marguerite Wallace Fay Brown Wade Gardner

Rheumatism Powders Advertised by Local Agent

Rheumatism in most cases caused by uric acid in the blood. Merito Rheumatism Powders claim to neutralize and remove uric acid from the system. Easy to take and thoroughly effective. 4. &. Lemmon, Exclusive Local Agent. Advi.

Lemmon Advi

Henry Boyd Dies at Haskins After Long Life

Henry Boyd died at two o clock this morning at his home in Haskins he was eighty three. He was born in County Down Ireland on June 4 1829 and came to America in 1850. He lived in Ohio and Illinois before settling in Washington county Iowa where he spent about fifty years. He leaves widow Mary Quinn and nine children including Jennie Dean Julia Flynn Belle Fagan P H Boyd and six grandchildren. The funeral will be at St James Catholic church and burial in Elm Grove cemetery. He was a retired farmer and well known to Washington residents.

Henry Boyd Haskins Boyd James Boyd Washington St. James Catholic Church Elm Grove Mr. Boyd County Down Ireland Hugh Boyd America Ohio Illinois Washington County Iowa Johnson County Mary Quinn Jennie Dean Muscatine Julia Flynn Ottumwa Belle Fagan Carroll P. H. Boyd Agnes Swails Coneville Grace Fisher Cotter John Boyd

Liberal offer on Merital Hair Tonic refund guarantee

The undersigned druggist, a member of the American Drug and Press Association, guarantees Merital Hair Tonic to give satisfaction or the purchase price will be refunded. This shows their confidence in the preparation. J. K. Lemmon.

American Drug and Press Association J. EK. Lemmon Advt

Liniment touted for sprains by Lemmon's Pharmacy ad

Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises Chamberlain's Liniment in 25 and 50 cent bottles for sprains and sore muscles. It promises pain relief and quicker recovery to a healthy condition.

Chamberlain Lemmon’s

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