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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1912

Page

6

Pool of Flame ends in a bloodlit rescue on the junk

O Rourke survives a brutal boarding by Chinese attackers aboard a junk, using pistol and bare hands to fight through mêlée. A searchlight reveals the scene as Couch and Wheeler seize abducted women while Terence and his wife escape toward the temple, the Pool of Flame fading as they ride home.

Mimi Couch Wheeler O’rourke Ming Ehrilly Almas Conch O'Rourke Gether Miss Pynsent Terence

Pilgrimage to a Golden Buddha on a Burmese Hillside

In travel from Rangoon northward the couple reaches a temple at sunset. They climb a wooden stair to the platform and enter a dark temple where a massive Buddha, gilded by sincere devotion, gazes toward Nirvana as incense fills the air.

Rangoon Chindwine Irrawaddy O'Rourke

Sers ret PERVTOHEN Les A BINET

The text appears garbled with unclear structure and lacks a coherent news item. It contains fragmented phrases and does not identify a clear event, person, organization, or place to summarize into a proper news card. No verifiable facts are present.

Toasts and variations in a traditional kitchen

Practical guide to toasting bread and serving toast in a range of dishes. Includes methods for crisp dry toast, French toast, brown bread milk toast, tomato on toast, asparagus with white sauce, and oyster toast. Describes toast water as a nourishing drink for invalids.

Timely Advice at Auction House Doors

Dialogue shows De Laye teasing about a hard man to trade with and a daughter warning of his expected arrival, implying tension at a sales scene. Weereigh urges departure as the father is imminent, suggesting a moment of impending confrontation or decision.

de Laye

Princess Victoria Luise to wed Grand Duke in Mecklenburg

Berlin January 17 reports the betrothal of Princess Victoria Luise daughter of the emperor to Grand Duke Adolph Frederick of Mecklenburg Strelitz. An imperial court marshal denied a prior report from last June.

Berlin Germany Victoria Luise Adolph Frederick of Mecklenburg Strelitz

Keota Plans Redpath Vawter Chautauqua For Summer

Keota plans a Redpath Vawter chautauqua for the last week in June. George C. Rheinfrank promoted the event, rallying 70 backers to pledge 700 season tickets at two dollars each. Organizers expect ticket sales to rise to 100 backers and note the 2,000 seat venue with graded pricing and a full 20 program lineup.

Keota George C. Rheinfrank Thorne International Band The Chautauqua E. C. Gilbert L. E. Hulse J. C. Richardson C. M Neveln H. B. Scoles Frank Stoutner Clarence Lacey Dudley Crone S. H. Shrader FE C

Jagson Fortune's Knock Echoes at the Door

A line of verse compares Jagson Fortune to the persistent knocks of the installment man and gas collector, expressing reluctance to answer the door for fear of debt or demands.

Jagson

What Becomes of All the Smoke Question

An English Sabbath school teacher describes eternal punishment with vivid fire and brimstone detail. A small girl asks what becomes of all the smoke, halting the lesson with a practical, piercing query.

Point for Consideration by Sir Arthur Helps

A reflection on weighing ideas by considering potential foolish reactions rather than just wise judgment, attributed to Sir Arthur Helps. The excerpt prompts careful public and moral evaluation, urging thoughtful scrutiny of possible criticisms.

Sir Arthur

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS OFFERED FOR REFUND

Druggists resend money if the medicine fails to cure. The boxes bear the signature of E. W. Grove. The notice warns customers about the product and its efficacy.

E. W. Grove

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsement

An old advertisement promises one hundred dollars for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and notes internal use benefits and a 75 cent price per bottle. It also markets Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Teledoc F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Toledo

Meritel Rheumatism Powders Promoted by Local Pharmacy

Merchants tout Meritel Rheumatism Powders as a leading remedy for all rheumatic complaints. Leminon's Pharmacy recommends the product and invites customers to ask those who have tried it.

Leminon

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days

A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure itching burning bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. The product is priced at 50 cents.

Are You Afflicted with Piles Merital Pile Remedy Ad

An advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Merital Pile Remedy as a quick and permanent cure for piles whether acute or chronic, claiming positive relief when others fail.

Lemmon

Zemo Cures for Eczema Promoted by McElhinney Drug Co

An advertisement proclaims Zemo and Zemo Soap cure eczema and skin eruptions for all ages. It claims three reasons for endorsement, emphasizes penetrating action to destroy germ life, and notes Washington endorsement by the McElhinney Drug Co.

Zemo Washington McElhinney Drug Co

Time Tables Arrives Departs No 12 Exp 2:00 a m

The schedule lists arrivals and departures for several trains including No 12 Exp at 2 00 am No 22 Local Pass at 4 20 am 4 35 am No 46 at 4 30 am No 50 Local Pass at 9 55 am 10 00 am and No 30 Local Pass at 6 05 pm 6 25 pm No 88 Local Freight at 9 00 am.

Lim Washington H. W. Russel

Train Schedules Cease Attendance No. 8 10:15 Am to 6:50 Pm

Train timetable shows arrival and departure times for passenger services Nos 8 10 4 9 2 6 at unspecified stations. All trains are accepted on Sundays according to agent J Nath.

J. Nath

Train Schedule Fragments From Chicago to Milwaukee

Fragmentary timetable lists westbound and southwest rail services with several train numbers and times. The document mentions agent F. L. Broadgater and scattered station names including Chicago, Milwaukee, and Westbound routes with early morning and evening departures.

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promoted in Ad

An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a cure for gray or lifeless hair. It claims the preparation restores natural color, reduces dandruff, and refreshes dry hair, offered at fifty cents a bottle via McElhinney Drug Co as agent.

Wyeth McElhinney Drug Co

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Chpool Louis Joseph Vance Ellsworth Young Louis- Josiin Vance Sers Binet Kaiser Tauqua America J. Wilson C. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Iowa Charles A. Dewey LAW Equity Lawyer Washington County Savings Bank Washington, Iowa Casey Bros E. J. Perry West Washington Street Ray H. Dean Cook & Sherman’s Drug Store J. Clyde Wallace D. G D. CG Windsor Eicher & Livingston LAW Abstract Edmund D. Morrison J. J. Kellogg South Side Square W. M. Keeley Butterfield & Frame Special Collection Department Crafl’s P. J. Hanley Craft Farmers & Merchants State Bank A. White Sam’l L. Thompson R. L. Coulter W. A. White ST. P West Lim Chicago So'west Lim Pasenger Anoad Eibe F. L. Broadgater Chichester S Chichester Druguists Fenton & Fenton Chiropractors Palmer School D. F. Macon Macon Austin Sutherland Chas. Brown Harry H. Ross Foley Bright
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