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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1912
Page
8
A trained bear named Jimmy and its owner were arrested in Chicago after the bear snapped its chain and caused a commotion at the lockup. Desk Sergeant O Connor and officers subdued the animal with a bag over its head before locking it in a cell for the night.
A pack of timber Wolves chased a large deer into Anaconda Montana early morning. The deer escaped after resisting with antlers and locals fired at the wolves with little effect. Later a partially devoured deer carcass was found in a city suburb. This marked a first for the area.
Hunters report wolves and other wild beasts entering the city limits. A game animal was killed within the town as wolves migrate from foothills and plains seeking sheep from valley ranches, amid a season of unusually numerous sightings.
The report describes Mr Holden, a former resident of Aldon and Tr Charles, who had neglected dental care for weeks. He felt jaw soreness and, pressing on the gum, noticed a tooth emerging where a molar had fallen out thirty years prior, revealing a surprising dental development at age seventy.
A preacher from Kitret Baptist preached in Vinelana about the error of Luacy license. He urged attendees to reflect on moral conduct and church duties during the session.
A humorous piece on New Year’s Day rituals and resolutions. It lampoons the corn cob pipe habit, the water wagon sign, and pledges to reform with wit. It notes men quitting cigars, delaying debts, and the Pilgrim Fathers’ connection to the holiday in a satirical tone.
A Washington advertisement proclaims the town as worthy of the best and announces joining the American Drug and Press Association to offer Meritol line products through its members Lem-Mouw's Pharmacy. It promises guaranteed quality and expert-made foods for local customers.
Mme Gabrielle M. Vassar recalls life near the Pasteur Institute in Nha Trang Annam. Native servants salamed and squatted under the table as greeting, washed air dishes below the table, and social norms showed men and women in similar dress with trousers and tunics. Women heading to market with baskets walked in single file.
Advertisement claims constipation causes many ailments and urges use of Wake Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to keep bowels regular to avoid disease. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A young Curzon, at college, mailed two letters in wrong envelopes. One letter mocked a relative, and the uncle replied with humor noting the illegible script while offering money, sending a check.
Mr. Jay McCaffery of the Schlitz Hotel in Omaha recommends Moley's Honey and Tar Compound calling it a universal cure. He claims personal use and numerous testimonials for throat and lung diseases. It is described as speedy for all coughs and colds and sold by all druggists.
Polish women mark Pauline Keczalaska's semi centennial as founder of early women's rights efforts in Poland. She educated poor girls at home, formed sewing committees, and built the Society of Women's Work which became the Woman's Mutual Aid society and later the Woman Land Owners association. She also organized Poland's first women's congress and helped secure municipal suffrage signatures.
The Stotts family on furlough from a China interior mission spoke at Second United Presbyterian Church. James Louise and Beulah sang in Chinese. Rev J U Stotts spoke on China needs and opportunities. Mrs Stotts shared China experiences. They left for Wheaton college, then plan to return to China next spring.
Washington readers are urged to try Adlerika described as a German appendicitis remedy mixed with buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients. A single dose is claimed to bring instant relief by antiseptically cleansing digestive organs and drawing off impurities. Cook Sherman druggists.
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