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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
6
A collage of light humor and old quotes illustrates family scenes and social quips. Anecdotes range from Maud and Jessica discussing household chores to Sagebrush Sam with a gun and reflections from famous writers. The piece blends jokes, wry observations, and courtroom wit.
The advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as the strongest remedy for sore throat and sudden cold and coughs. It claims liniment power to cure rheumatism neuralgia burns bruises and wounds and promotes a large bottle at three shillings with smaller sizes priced at twenty five and sixpence.
Mary C Abbott of Wolfeboro New Hampshire reports a rapid relief from rheumatism and uric acid buildup after three days of Foley Kidney Pills. She says pain in feet joints and back disappeared and credits the remedy for the dramatic improvement. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co advertise the product.
President Taft headlines the National Tariff Commission association convention at the Willard hotel with a closing banquet speech planned. Delegates include Cummins Beveridge Longworth and business leaders backing a permanent tariff commission. The effort has broad GOP support and aims to convince Congress and the public.
A. D. McDonald of Fayetteville N C credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving two lives from frightful coughs. Both she and her sister were told they had consumption and were very weak but the medicine cured them. It treats sore lungs coughs colds hemorrhage influenza asthma hay fever croup and bronchial troubles. Trial bottle free, larger sizes 50 cents and 1.00. Guaranteed by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Senator Crawford of South Dakota denounces the alleged methods used by Lorimer and his lieutenants in Illinois politics. He argues Lorimer knew of the bribery and supports unseating Lorimer in the upper chamber. Shurtleff and Browne are named as active agents in the corruption campaign.
The McElhinney Drug Co promotes ZEMO with a money back offer. It claims ZEMO liquid and ZEMO soap cure eczema pimples dandruff and other skin eruptions for all ages and guarantees satisfaction in a simple external use remedy.
A Brooklyn church choir faces internal clash over funds and musical scale. Members argue about the correct scale and finances, causing division during practices and potential performances.
Fifty years ago today President Jaure of Mexico entered the capital in triumph. Alabama withdrew from the Confederacy. South Carolina Governor Pickens demanded Fort Sumter surrender, Major Anderson refused. A coal famine threatened Charleston as ship owners refused transport, offered freight. Senator Jefferson Davis urged peaceful separation and separate courses.
Rev 8 C Little of Tarkio Mo opens a weekly series at Second United Presbyterian Church denouncing church members for indifference to church work. He cites Jerusalem's early Christians as a model and urges seeking first the kingdom of God noting religion will endure while worldly pursuits fade. Tonight's sermon titled Conversion features a large audience and a chorus choir enhances the service.
Helena Jan 11 The Montana legislature opened with a first ballot to choose a successor to Republican Thomas I Carter. Carter led with 1, Walsh 28, Conrad 18, remaining votes scattered. Democrats failed to secure enough signers for a caucus. no decisive vote expected for at least a month.
A report that Germany seized the Samoa islands created excitement in England and along the Pacific coast, marking a notable early 20th century international incident.
An ad touts Parisian Sage as a hair nourisher that prevents dandruff and promotes growth. It claims quick scalp relief, thicker hair, and softness, with a money back guarantee. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists, mailed orders from Ghony Manufacturing Co. Buffalo New York. The Auburn haired girl is pictured on each package.
Mark Churchill of Dutch Creek township reports about 25 tons of hay destroyed in four large stacks Monday night. Officials suspect locomotive sparks from the nearby railway right of way caused the blaze. The loss runs to roughly $300 with no insurance.
A concise memo notes that beginners should focus on work tasks rather than constantly watching the clock while learning a new role. It emphasizes steady progress and avoiding clock watching as a distraction.
Program outline for the Friday meeting features Grace Willits, recitations by Howard Applegate, Blanche Miller, Mrs Ralph Zeck, Clarice Meck, Oscar Miller, Harold Wilson, Emma Galloway, Harlow Richardson with a debate on sugar versus salt. Spencer Reed serves as president and Helen Galloway as secretary.
An old medical ad explains rheumatism as a blood condition caused by excess uric acid. It warns against relying on topical remedies alone and touts S S S as a plant based purifier that clears uric acid from blood to relieve joint and nerve pain. The ad invites readers to request the brochure Body on Rheumatism.
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