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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
8
Silver anniversary meetings showcase notable mission work in Korea with emphasis on key individuals, churches, and programs. Speakers discuss outreach efforts, aid projects, and long term impact on local communities during the commemorative events.
The Methodist Episcopal church marks Korea missions progress as of 1910 11 with rapid growth 50000 members in twenty five years 172 schools 6000 pupils and 30000 treated patients. A call to raise 300000 funds supports new missionaries and hospital school buildings under a national commission led by Bishop Earl Cranston and Charles Warren Fairbanks.
A market notice lists items available in bulk including an 8 pound can of apricots and an 8 pound can of apples. The listing emphasizes large size packaging for wholesale or institutional buyers.
A patient cites lasting relief from chronic stomach pain after starting MI O NA on December 2. The ad claims rapid relief of after dinner distress gas belching heartburn and general indigestion with a guaranteed cure or money back. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells 50 cent boxes and Booth's Miona offers free trials.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Pills as curing backache strengthening kidneys correcting urinary irregularities building tissue wear and reducing uric acid to help rheumatism Prevent Brights Disease and Diabetes Restores health and strength Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
In Baltimore a large Democratic gathering rallying behind Harmon Wilson signals early momentum for the 1912 presidential race. The event, honoring Andrew Jackson’s nomination locale, highlights Harmon’s favor with Maryland Democrats and possible clashes with Taft and Bryan in coming nominations.
In Trenton on January 17 Dr. Woodrow Wilson was sworn in as New Jersey governor without ceremony. He gave an inaugural address on democracy and received guests at a luncheon and public reception, as Democratic leaders formed a Wilson for President committee.
Delegates head to the scene for tomorrow’s election to fill the seat of Chauncey M. Depew. Edward M. Shepard’s hopes wane as William Sheehan gains upstate support and Judge Alton B. Parker attracts backers. Charles F. Murphy hints at his preferred candidate, with Justice James W. Gerard rumored to be his choice.
John Kinley Tener, a former congressman, ex National League baseball player, banker and former street railway magnate, was inaugurated governor in Harrisburg on January 17. The ceremony marked his rise to the state’s highest office.
The new chief executive of Pennsylvania is forty seven years old and a native of Ireland. The election followed one of the hardest three cornered campaigns ever waged in the state.
New York printers assemble at the Brooklyn Labor Lyceum to mark Franklin's birthday while Chicago printers with the Old Time Printers Association observe the anniversary in Chicago.
President and Mrs. Taft will host the annual dinner for the diplomats at the White House tonight in Washington. The event gathers foreign envoys for formal交流 and refreshments.
Gov Colquitt was inaugurated today as Texas governor in Austin with ceremony and official oath. The event marks Colquitt's assumption of leadership following election and includes remarks from state officials.
The Paxton Toilet Co promotes Paxtine as a 25c box soluble antiseptic that makes 16 pints of germ killing solution. It claims cleansing, deodorizing and healing benefits for mouth breath odor sore throat and even after smoking. Available at drug stores or by mail from Boston with sample offer.
The Friday January 20 schedule lists HeCKAHuGG Recitation by Blanche Miller Clarice Meek Harlow Richardson Velma Richardson Oscar Miller Autobiography Debates by Beulah Kerr and Jean Shuman with the motion that the inventor has advanced more for the world than the discoverer. J M Walker affirmed by Ralph Zeck Spencer Reed president Spencer Reed and Helen Galloway secretary.
Des Moines businessman C Mahaffa recalls his father James Mahaffa who moved from Washington to Kansas in 1869 after farming for 25 cents a day and owning the Wassonville mill. The elder Mahaffa, a noted stock buyer, first entered land in Keokuk county and left a legacy as a pioneering, enterprising figure remembered by locals.
Notice from O F Slaight advertising that he still sells the same sewing machine makes, offers supplies and repairs as a specialty. Customers can call 589 Black or visit his store, located first door north of the First United Presbyterian church, 1-11 to 3-11.
A Boston lawyer’s statement extols Vinci as a blood making and strengthening tonic for the aged. He claims his eighty year old father improved health and stamina after using Vinci during cold winters. The seller offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied, via Cook & Sherman, druggists of Washington Iowa.
Jan 20 box social at Dutch Creek Center School House with proceeds going to the school. Ladies, please bring boxes with no decorations. Teacher T916 Bertha Gready.
Auction notice for a public sale at the Samuel Matthews farm three miles southwest of Haskins and near Ainsworth and Washington. Items include 14 head of Short Horn cattle with a prized bull Gwendoline Chief, 4 horses, 36 hogs and 11 sheep, poultry, corn and farm implements, household goods, with 12 month credit on sums over $10 and cash for smaller items. Lunch on grounds and sale begins promptly at 14 o'clock.
Resolve to buy our thoroughly cleaned coal that carries minimal foreign matter. It comes from excellent veins with low non heating materials and offers real fuel satisfaction. Once tried never changed.
An advertisement touts Miller's Dypepsia Cure as a remedy that conditions the stomach to work properly rather than digesting food or restricting diet. It suggests digesting coins and indigestion relief without medicine and notes sales by Cook & Sherman.
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