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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1911
Page
6
Trustees show concern for pedestrians near the church by spreading salt on east and north walks. Salted paths were soft and safe this morning though afternoon snow made them slicker, signaling likely heavy snowfall and the first real sleighing of the winter.
The weeklong meeting series at Second United Presbyterian Church concluded with a morning communion service and new members received. Rev. E. C. Little of Tarkio preached on spiritual family and perseverance, while the evening message urged active living in faith and warned against worldliness and indifference. A real estate and livestock auction listing follows with 12 cows and heifers, horses, hogs, sheep, poultry, farm implements, and household goods, to be sold at 1 o'clock.
Washington reports two landmark cases involving organized labor on the Supreme Court calendar. The appeal by President Samuel Gompers and AFL officials from contempt convictions tied to the Bucks Store and Range boycott may be heard early in the week. A sustained verdict could mean heavy fines and jail terms for Gompers, Mitchell, and Morrison.
James A. Canfield editor of the Patchogue Advocate, a Long Island village paper, is defendant in a $100,000 libel suit filed by Joseph G. Robin, former president of the Northern Bank of New York. Trial set today in Riverhead Supreme Court, likely postponed due to Robin's detention.
An advertisement argues that old ulcers persist due to morbid blood and claims S S S purifies the blood to remove impurities, nourish flesh, and help sores heal. It asserts surgical removal is ineffective and offers a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia.
The motion for a full bench was granted by counsel for labor leaders. The employers liability cases involving Northern Pacific and New Haven railroads, with wider ties to all rail lines nationwide, are listed on today's calendar and slated to be heard soon.
Two shiploads of grub, gold and gunpowder reach Guantanamo Cuba for the Atlantic fleet of sixteen battleships due today. Gold totaling 1.5 million dollars will pay officers and men on arrival. Provisions aboard Celtic and 1400 tons of explosives aboard Lebanon under Captain Howard J. Norcott sent the supply run, a perilous mission with orders to avoid traffic and seek port at the first storm sign.
After a clash between San Francisco and New Orleans over which city will be named for the 1915 Panama Canal exposition, final action is expected tomorrow. San Francisco is favored, with promises to bear the burden without government aid, while Seattle’s example is cited as a precedent.
City of Mexico reports Sonora orange growers losing markets as Canadian firms turn away carloads over fears of disease. While officials concede a orchard disease is present, some growers dispute the severity and impact on shipments.
A report ties a faction calling themselves California orange men to a vast scheme alleged to shut off competition from the nation. The piece notes local suspicion and hints at political intrigue, with sources offering varying levels of certainty about the conspiracy.
Merital Tonic Digestive is composed of hydrastis gentian pepsin senna India root and other valuable ingredients. It tones up the system aids digestion improves the appetite and cleanses impurities. A trial will convince you of its unusual merit. Lemmon's Pharmacy Washington Iowa exclusive local agents.
Local ad lists sugar cured bacon at 18 20 22 and 25 cents per pound Jersey Butterine 15 cents per pound Lard made in house 15 cents Pickles Budlongs Famous Syrup Pickles mixed smalls splits Mangoe India Relish Mustard Pickles Onions Peaches all in quart jars 25 cents All kinds of bulk pickles.
An old ad lists Libby’s Fruits in various large can sizes with prices and a selection of baked goods and meats. It promotes Old Farm home-made sausages and mince meat, plus beef pork veal and lamb, claiming they are cheaper than anywhere else. The Big Market emphasizes offering only the very best.
Special evangelistic services began yesterday at the Methodist church and will run two weeks or more. Rev. A. S. Smith preaches on Jeremiah and indifference while James H. Sawters of Burlington leads a large chorus. Sawtell sang a solo to praise from a large audience. The sermon urges sinners to seek salvation and the church to be awakened and edified amid revival history and church resistance.
At the Presbyterian church yesterday morning the Missionary Society held a special service presided by Mrs. I K E Case. Readings, music, and an anthem opened the program as members honored recently deceased colleagues. A paper by Miss Margaret Cowden traced the rise of women’s work in missions from 1861 to present, noting obstacles overcome and the field’s growth. a special collection supported mission work.
In the pastor’s absence, Dr. JL PD Osborne president of Des Moines College, occupied the pulpit during the AP The Baptist Church service.
Lemmon's Pharmacy pledges a money back guarantee for HYOMET a catarrh cure claimed to attack both acute and chronic cases. The remedy a eucalyptus thymos antiseptic mix sold for 50 cents per bottle. a complete inhaler kit costs 1.00. The ad invites readers to try the product with a no questions asked refund policy.
The owner will hold a public sale at the Samuel Matthews farm three miles southwest of Haskins and seven miles east of Washington. On Thursday January 19 starting at 11 a m the sale offers 14 head of Short Horn cattle and other described property.
The article explains bleaching ivory by soaking in a bath of unstacked lime bran and water. After bleaching, the ivory should be rubbed with dry sawdust to finish.
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