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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1912

Page

4

Men and Religion Meeting Advances Convention Plans

The regular Men and Religion Forward Movement conference at the Baptist church drew about forty attendees. Reports praised work done and optimism for the upcoming convention, with efforts to recruit attendees from Keota Brighton West Chester Columbus City and other towns.

Winfield Washington Territory Sage H.v.comin C. A. Boice Ainsworth W. R. Sawhill Columbus City W. H. Hughes Columbus Junction Crawfordsville D. Everette Smith Topeka Kansas Washington 8. W. Livingston 0. T. Smith U. T. Smith

Washington Merchants Join Drug Association to Sell Meritol Brand

Local merchants announce joining the American Drug and Press Association to offer Meritol preparations sold only through members. They promise guaranteed quality and expert manufacture, urging people to seek Meritol goods from affiliated shops.

Washington American Drug and Press Association Lemme

Auto chase robs coyote on Corson County land deal

Martin Swift and George Peck of Washington Iowa describe a hair raising auto chase near McIntosh and Selfridge involving C A Patterson and a coyote. A Model 17 Buick runs the animal down after speeds reach highway limits. Swift buys a thousand acre tract after the incident in Corson County South Dakota on October 5th LOl.

Martin Swift George Peck Washington Iowa C. A. Patterson McIntosh Selfridge Mr. Peck Patterson Swift Corson County South Dakota

Don’t Wait So Long Vinci Boosts Health Claims

A physician endorses Vinci cod liver and iron remedy as a cure for run down systems and general weakness. Miss Zulah Tegan den of Connellsville praises its strength, appetite, and health restoration, urging others to try it with a money back guarantee from Sherman Druggists in Wash-.

Vinci Sherman

Glerk Records High Year For Marriage Licenses

County Clerk G S Eckerman issued 192 marriage licenses in 1911 surpassing prior years with 136 in 1910 and 151 in 1909. Last license went to Dayton McNeill and Pearl Ulrich on December 30. first in 1911 was James P Lukovsky and Emma Novy on January 11. Eckerman hoped to set a new record before leaving office this year.

G. S. Eckerman Dayton McNeill Pearl Ulrich James P. Lukovsky Emma Novy Washington County Eckerman

Cardinal Farley Leaves Rome for New York Voyage

Cardinal Farley of New York said goodbye to Rome and will sail from Naples on the Berlin to return to New York. Cardinal OConnell of Boston will stay in Italy until Jan 17 then board the Canopic at Naples for the return voyage.

Rome Cardinal Farley New York Eternal City Naples Berlin Cardinal O'Connell Boston Italy

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertises Remedy

Constipation blamed for many illnesses and misery. Promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to keep bowels regular and prevent diseases. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon

Barriers Burned Away becomes hit drama after Chicago fire tale

The tale of Mrs O'Leary s cow and the great Chicago fire inspired E P Roe to write Barriers Burned Away the era s best selling novel. Gaskell MacVitty present the play adaptation with George Middleton s dramatization likely to outshine previous success.

Messrs. Gaskell & MacVitty George Middleton Rey Brinton Roe Thespis

Narrow escape as Mary Chance avoids fatal fire

Mrs Mary A Chance eighty four had her clothes catch fire in her son John Chance's East Madison home. Her daughter in law smothered the flames saving her, leaving only a small burn on her left thumb.

Mary A. Chance John Chance Madison Street Meredith Chance

TA Journal Want Ad Will Pay You Every Time

A local help wanted note invites readers to place a TA Journal want ad with a promise of payment each time it is used. The brief ad emphasizes trying the service now.

TA Journal

Mason Transfer & Storage Co Top Attachment Price

The notice notes a top attachment for T312 Mason Transfer & Storage Co offered at eight dollars and fifty cents.

Mason Transfer & Storage Co

Freight Wreck Delays Trains Between Ainsworth and Cotter

A freight wreck near Ainsworth and Cotter around 2 AM blocked tracks. One car derailed on No 48, causing hours of delay for eastbound trains and the No 29 local. Track crews cleared the line by 10 AM, but cold weather continued to disrupt Rock Island and Milwaukee service with widespread delays.

Ainsworth Cotter John T. Walker Milwaukee Rock Island

Fol Eys Honey and Tar Compound Cited For Latrippe Cure

R E Fisher of Washington Kansas reports severe latrippe with threat of pneumonia eased after using Fol Eys Honey and Tar Compound. He says three bottles cured his la grippe and urges purchase of the yellow package ester from all druggists.

Foley R. E. Fisher Washington Kas

Taft vows to stay in the presidential race

Special report from Washington says President Taft declared only death would keep him out of the fight. The remark aims to quiet rumors he might quit in favor of Roosevelt.

Roose

Washington Social Leader Mary Southerland Weds Louis Bacon

Miss Mary Southerland daughter of Rear Admiral and Mrs. W H H Southerland married Louis Bacon of Boston today in Washington. The couple wed with only family and a few intimate friends in attendance.

Washington Mary Southerland W. H. H. Southerland Louis Bacon Boston

Merito Pile Remedy Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy

An advertisement touts Merito Pile Remedy as a quick cure for piles whether acute or chronic. It claims positive permanent relief where other treatments fail and recommends the product through Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon

Municipal Reform Discussed at Hoboken Charter Meet

New Jersey mayors and attorneys met in Hoboken with Gov. Woodrow Wilson presiding to discuss charter revisions. Newark Jersey City Hoboken will petition the next legislature for new charters after plans for reform were outlined.

New York Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Hoboken Newark Jersey City

Reliable Family Medicine for Colds and Coughs

An old advertisement touts a medicine for children and adults to prevent and cure coughs colds and croup and to avert bronchitis and pneumonia. For sale by all druggists.

Foley

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Monarch In the Baptist Church A.S. Smith Keota S. E. Greer Brighton Greer G. W. Hay West Chester Vention D. E. Smith Glerk Foley’s MS. Mary Change Cotter Ear Latrippe Ene Taft Pat Washington, D. C Dan the Evening Journal Velt
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