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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1908

Page

2

Ames Cutting Ties With Ames College Over Ineligible Player

Iowa City January 13 The board of athletic control at the State University of Iowa voted to sever all athletic relations with Ames college for one year including baseball track and football citing ineligibility of Ames fullback Thomas Willett who had played for Grinnell college and Ames teams previously The severance followed revelation that Willett was ineligible The report notes Wesley J Banks son of the Revolution aged 83 born July 28 1825 and a long line of military ancestors who served in the Mexican American War and early American conflicts was present in Ames and described by the local press as having a noble soldiery history He settled in Appanoose county Iowa after a long career across Indiana California and other states

Iowa City Iowa Board of Athletic Control State University of Iowa Ames College Catlin Ames Marshalltown A. G. Smith Iowa Agricultural College Thomas K. Willett Grinnell College Watson Willett Grinnell Reppert-Kirk William Banks Culpepper County Virginia Richardson Pamplin Putnam County Indiana Linn Banks William Brown Washington Linn Banks, Jr Frank Brown Dick Johnson Kentucky River Thames Tecumseh Wesley J. Banks Garrard County James D. Drake Farley Joseph Banks Matamoros Mexico Banks California Los Angeles Monterey Calif Fitzgerald Panama New Orleans Appanoose County

Centerville Citizen Proves Revolutionary Lineage

Wesley J. Banks of Appanoose County, Iowa, shown with a diploma proving his membership in the Bons of the Revolution, asserts claim to the distinction after a Sioux City dispatch claimed Ira Lepper was the last surviving Lowan eligible for the order. Banks, nearly blind, lives south of Centerville and remains highly regarded.

Centerville Iowa Sioux City Register and Leader Ira Lepper Lowan Appamoose County Revolutionary Army America Wesley J. Banks Register

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Promoted for Children

In a local advertisement Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is endorsed as a safe medicine for children and adults. The note claims relief from coughs colds croup and whooping cough with no opium or harmful drugs and recommends Cook and Sherman as the sellers.

Chamberlain Cook and Sherman

Sherman Stock Company to Perform Three Nights

The Sherman Stock company plans a three night engagement January 13 4 and 15 as part of a Western tour to establish a permanent stock company. They will present Mr Shermans plays including My Friend from Arkansas The Village Vagabond and Bad Man Johnson at popular prices.

Sherman Stock Company Great Western Mr. Sherman Arkansaw Bad Man Johnson

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PazO Ointment Claim

An advertisement touts PazO Ointment promising to cure itching bleeding prolapsed or blind piles within six to fourteen days with a full money back guarantee. The offer states a 0c price.

Fall breeding critiqued by Virginia horseman

John F. Lewis of Rockingham county Virginia argues fall foaling risks and poor growth in colts bred for autumn foaling. He recounts experiments with multiple mares and a Bowstring lineage horse, noting spring foals outpace fall foals in size and vigor. He prefers spring breeding and keeping several stallions on hand. The piece then praises the Kentucky saddler and traces its mixed Canadian and thoroughbred roots.

National Stockman John F. Lewis Rockingham County Harry Bassett Lewis Alier France Courier de Bois Canada Breeder's Gazette Chicago

Vinol touted for aging strength and vigor

An advertisement touts Vinol as a tonic for old age, claiming it repairs worn tissues, aids digestion, builds rich blood, and strengthens organs. Cook and Sherman druggists of Washington Iowa endorse the cod liver tonic with money back if no benefit. The text also notes Sherman Stock Company plays opening Monday with My Friend from Arkansaw and a free admission offer for ladies on opening night.

Vinci Cook & Sherman Washington Iowa Sherman Stock Company Mr. Sherman

Markets Delayed By Storm Halting Wires

Markets delayed this morning as Illinois storm damaged Davenport Chicago lines and telegraph service. If opening figures do not arrive before nine, the morning edition cannot print. Post-storm delays cause recurring trading disruption.

Illinois Davenport Chicago

Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law

Announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommending it as a safe remedy for children and adults, sold by all druggists.

Foley

Hog Cholera Serum Vaccination Findings Reported

Secretary Wilson cites annual report noting hog serum from immune hogs used to vaccinate other hogs, conferring about three weeks protection. If serum mixed with blood from diseased dogs, protection extends to roughly three and a half months.

Wilson

Pigs on Pasture: Corn-only ration cheapest gains

Iowa experiment station tests show corn alone on timothy pasture yields the smallest weight gains among rations fed to pigs on pasture, while mixed rations deliver the highest total net profits.

Iowa Experiment Station

Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow

The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with cooler readings in the northeast portion. Temperatures rise Tuesday across the state.

Washington, D. C the Evening Journal Iowa

Notice to reclaim items before January 15 in Kansas shop move

All parties holding bicycles guns or other repair articles in my shop must reclaim them before January 15 as equipment is moved to Canyon City Texas and business ends at Wachineton. ao W BE Groendycke mac Auto Dept Keiser Bros Philips Canyon City Texas December 26 07'. 69-eod-71

Canyon City Texas Wachineton W. BE. Groendycke Mac Keiser Bros. & Phillips Eod

Preventics Candy Cold Tablets Boost Quick Relief

To check a cold quickly, get Preventics from your druggist. These little tablets are safe and effective with no quinine or laxatives. Taken at the sneeze stage they may prevent pneumonia bronchitis the grippe and other illnesses. 48 tablets cost 25 cents trial boxes 5 cents. Sold by J H Stewart.

J. H. Stewart

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