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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
3
Raymond and Mrs Duncan, famed for scant Greek costumes in America, face eviction in Paris Avenue Charles Floquet home dispute. Neighbors and Anti-Vice Society complain of attire and lyre music as the couple, with son Manalchas, persists in their tunic and sandals amid cold weather and protests.
Swiss Mikmaids weave valuable lace handkerchiefs selling for five dollars, with some fetching fifty dollars each, indicating strong demand for fine lace items in the market.
Note on risk of infection from drinking cups dates back at least 350 years, likely earlier, highlighting historical awareness of disease spread through shared vessels.
A puzzling issue centers on whether Bacon or Shakespeare authored the pays but the remarkable feat is one person having all works accepted.
W H Hughes received Volume 1 Number 1 of The Herald published by Dutch Reformed churches of Ceylon. It lists four congregations Wolvendaal Bambalapitiya Maligakande Dehiwela with ministers including Rev J C Abels. Notable names include W S Christoffelsz and Jim Joseph. Marriages and baptisms noted for Rambalapitiya church on Nov 8 1911 and recent baptism of Bartholomew Carthelis.
A testimonial from R. E. Fisher of Washington Kansas praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for curing a severe la grippe that threatened pneumonia after taking three bottles. Advertising note urges purchase from all druggists and to seek the genuine yellow package.
A Great Northern railway exhibit car from Minnesota arrived in Washington on the Burlington line and stopped at the yards for public viewing. Frank M. Keddy of Sauk Center, a former eight year U S representative, heads the car which showcases Minnesota agricultural and mineral products. The exhibit has already visited Mediapolis and Winfield in Iowa and will head to Brighton next, staying in Iowa for 35 days before Missouri. The car is sent by Minnesota’s commissioner of immigration.
The Iowa State case against Charles Elston ended with a guilty verdict returned Monday afternoon after a 3 hour deliberation. Elston faced charges for passing a forged check drawn on E. B. Hammer of the American Pearl Button Co at Lemley Grocery. Sentencing set for next Monday at 10 a.m. The Rogers burglary trial began with jurors sworn in and testimony complete by mid morning, with county attorney Dewey and defense attorney Halley presenting closing arguments. The judge adjourned for jury deliberation planned for this afternoon.
The Washington Federation of Christian Men announces the full committee lineup including Boys' Work D J Ross H A Pauls G S Eckerman E D Morrison S P Wytlis F R Sage Lewis Wallace Evangelism and Community Extension Rev S E Greer T J McEhinney A C Fuller W J Brooks A L Hall A E Forgey Dr W G Thorn S W Livingston A Hunter Dr A M Cowden D H McLaughlin John Bryson Rev D W Brown L N Shuman Finance Charles Keck J A Conger J D McLaughlin C S Lemmon Dr BE R Jenkins QO L Samson Bible Study Rev W R Stryker W H Hughes R L Coulter J W Lemsey S E B McElhinney Rev W M Matthews G W Turner Social Service Hugh McCleery O T Smith Charles W Long D D Sherman G W Hobson Robert McConaughey T L Barnett Missions Win Smouse Lewis Klein Dr G W Hay L D Robinson Glenn Beal Dr E M McConnaughey Samuel Hall Publicity Bruce Cowden George L Duke Dr C A Boice G W Black H E Case O L Samson
J J Crooks reports L B Nicola was named secretary and joined the board of directors at the Durland Trust Company in Norfolk Nebraska. Nicola has served in a responsible role for eight years and the bank, with 75000 dollars paid in capital, is a leading Norfolk institution re organized to meet 1911 trust laws.
A brief dramatic note recounts a man scolding a woman for rejecting him after he offered three sticks of licorice yesterday. The exchange centers on a petty social slight and a childish retort.
A George Meredith letter asserts the English public limits deep probing of humanity and social complexity in novels. He insists his work offers only a surface portrayal, though some readers call it his best novel yet.
The Great Hickman Bessey Company with favorite actor Guy Hickman returns to the Graham theater next week opening Monday night with The Church and Its People. The troupe promises stronger performances than before as critics and patrons alike have praised their past engagements.
The ad pledges to give Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets free if they fail to relieve indigestion and dyspepsia. It praises the formula using Bismuth-Subnitrate Pepsin and Carminatives, notes the product’s medical acceptance, and urges trying the tablets with a personal guarantee from Sherman Brothers The Rexall Store located at the S. W. Corner Square.
Unique name of HYOMEI advertised as the old reliable catarrh remedy. Claims include cure for catarrh asthma croup deafness bronchitis and colds. Complete inhaler outfit $1 extra HYOMEI bottles 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy and drug stores nationwide.
The advertisement claims Root Juice eliminates backaches, weakness, rheumatic pains, and urinary disorders after months of use. It cites a Fort Wayne man’s 33 year history of pain as proof, promises relief for digestion headaches and fatigue, and offers one dollar bottles at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A historical advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable family medicine. It claims to relieve coughs colds croup and prevent bronchitis and pneumonia for both children and adults. Sold by all druggists.
Lodges Alpine Aerie No. 1943 meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening. Visiting members welcome. Officers E G Fox W P R C DuBots Secy note. White Post No 10S meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly in Temple building. Commander J W Scott Adjt J J Kellogg.
Mason ic Fraternities Washington Lodge No 26 A F A M Regular meeting 1st Friday night each month J B W M J W Morton See Cyrus Chapter No 18 RB A W Regular meeting 2nd Friday night each month James Glasgow H P J W Morton See Bethlehem Commandery No 43 KT Regular meeting 3rd Friday night each month Wyatt B Marbourg B J W Morton See Washington Chapter No 98 OB Regular meeting nd lay re h month Mrs J B Ke W M Mrs Myrtle Bragg See Bit ing fraters are welcome
An vintage ad promotes Meritol White Liniment as a mediate application for cuts sprains and wounds. The text highlights quick healing and domestic use with emphasis on household necessity and relief claims.
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