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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1910

Page

4

Sproull Elected President of Iowa State Bank Waterloo

L M Sproull former vice president of Washingtons Citizens Savings Bank has been chosen president of the Iowa State Bank Waterloo to succeed the late J C Easton. Sproull will move his family to Waterloo and assumes duties at once as the bank maintains its conservative policy. The annual stockholders meeting selected J M Sproull J K Joder Emmons Johnson George N Garrettson Henry Weiss C W Bown and H J Lichty directors with J K Joder Emmons Johnson as vice presidents and George N Garrettson cashier assisted by I W Blough.

Tra M. Sproull Iowa State Bank Waterloo Sproull Ken L M. Sproull Zens’ Savings Bank of Washington Iowa Bank of Waterloo J. C. Easton Easton Iowa State Bankers’ Association J. K. Joder Emmons Johnson George N. Garrettson I. W. Blough

Joder Joins Officiary. Board Remains Largely Unchanged

The report notes Mr. Joder becomes a new member of the officiary and, with the exception of Mr. Sproull as president, the board stays the same as before.

Capital Sunday Dry in Indianapolis as saloon raids occur

Mayor Shank orders a dry Sunday with saloon owners watched. five kept open are arrested and three drunks are brought to the police station claiming weekend liquor purchases. The piece then shifts to a medical ad extolling Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, with a money back claim and product details.

Indianapolis Shank Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio Tie

Insurgent Movement Tests Taft and GOP Course

In Washington on January 17 the insurgent challenge to Cannon and Aldrich dominates talk. Analysts debate Taft stance as the revolt deepens, suggesting it could reshape party control or birth a new party, with Roosevelt La Follette Cummins and others seen as catalysts.

Roosevelt Cummins la Follette Republican Washington Taft Joe Cannon Cannon Aldrich Caillou Aldtich la Pollette Murdock

Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief

An advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims meals digest easily, stops fermentation, belching, and stomach discomfort, and promises relief without laxatives. A 50 cent case is offered with assurances of a strong, healthy stomach.

Pape

Electric device burns holes to prevent forgery

An inventive genius introduces an electric apparatus that burns tiny holes in checks and other valuable papers as inscriptions are written, aiming to prevent alteration and forgery.

The Simple Life Encounter With Pierre Lot

A French poet who urged a return to simplicity travels on foot to Hendaye to meet the celebrated author Loti. Loti welcomes him with a stark meal, a large milk crock, and a roaming, bear like host who drinks milk while pacing. The guest is puzzled and the scene reveals the host’s odd restraint.

Pierre Lot Alware Toreturo Loti Lie Hendaye

Ice floes devastate Atlantic City oyster industry

A dozen meadow hunting lodges and oyster shacks collapse as enormous ice floes crash through bay channels and the inlet. Captain Peter Jeffries reports an all night run to escape a water house and salvage efforts begin amid loss estimated above five thousand dollars and fears for missing men.

Atlantic City Peter Jeffries Ciy

Pie Supper At Jackson Center School House

A pie supper will be held at Jackson Center schoolhouse seven miles northeast of town on Wednesday evening January 19. Everyone is invited to attend.

Jackson Center School House

Architect Reveals Private Opinion On House Cost

In a real life exchange the builder questions the price of a planned home. The architect confirms the estimate at 11500 dollars and is pressed for a private verdict on the final cost.

Simpson Jr

Hyomel Breathes Quick Relief for Colds and Croup

Advertises Hyomel as a fast cure for sore throat catarrh coughs colds and bronchitis. Claims inhaler fits a pocket device cost one dollar with lifetime use and offers 50 cent refills and free sample and booklet from Wooth's Hyomei Co Buffalo New York.

Lemmon's Wooth Hyomei Co Buffalo N. Y

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