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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
2
Eugene Kelly, banker and son of the founder of Eugene Kelly & Co, died suddenly at his New York home after an illness of three weeks. The notice mentions the family and the firm as context for his death.
A valuable young mule owned by Wes Engle died Sunday after a fall when the herd escaped the pasture. The animal was crowded from a culvert, fell and shattered its right shoulder before dying after severe suffering. Dan Cline is staying at Johnson's. ice hauled to Titus from Cone Iowa and stored at Grace Hill store.
Mrs. Joe McElhinney hosts the Rose club at her South Marion Avenue home. Miss Josephine Babcock’s Sabbath school class plans a two o’clock party at the Methodist church basement. Mills Seed company holds annual party for about thirty guests hosted by Miss Sylvia Kaye with a two course luncheon. Junior Endeavor society hosts a star social in the church basement with about one hundred youths, led by Mrs Cavender assisted by Miss Rog ers Miss Harwood Miss Chilcote Miss Wickham Miss Haines and Miss Ingham.
Bethlehem commandery announces a regular conclave Friday evening January 19 1912 at 7 30 with important business and Red Cross work on five candidates. W B Marbourg FE C 8513 W R C notes a regular meeting tomorrow at 2 30 and Rebekah lodge holds an evening session with officer installations and full attendance sought.
Jan 19 1912 Crawfordsville notices report Alice Allen returning to Columbus City after a visit with Mary Clemens and Ed McFarland going to Washington. Several residents travel, including Clyde Clemens from Idaho Falls and Mrs Fishburn from Chapman. Union church service at 7 led by Dr Swickard.
A minister attempts to carve a tough fowl at dinner when the joint slips across the table. He calmly retrieves it and solemnly proclaims What God hath joined together let no man put asunder in a quip reported by Ladies Home Journal.
The Wheeling Register notes that New Yorkers would settle the dispute over the eastern western boundary by the Hudson River. The comment frames the dividing line as a cultural and geographic boundary familiar to residents of New York.
An old advertisement urges prevention of kidney and bladder issues with Foley Kidney Pills promising quick relief. Prominent line notes availability from all druggists.
The Single Boys defeated the Married Lads by a narrow 24 pin margin at the Commercial club alleys last night. The score details followed.
An old ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for constipation and related ailments. It urges use of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to keep bowels regular and avoid diseases, with Lemmon's Pharmacy selling the product.
Brighton Enterprise reports Elrod Dayton will tour with a real negro minstrel show next summer. He will rail move the company, discard wagons, and begin rehearsals after booking actors in Mt Pleasant. A partner or chartered car may be added to speed travel. The act aims to please country towns and profit on the road.
The Philadelphia Telegraph quotes a quip between a business man and a clerk. The man boasts twenty years of hard work with no vacation while the clerk notes the widow will enjoy the saved money someday.
Mr Jas McCaffery, manager of the Schlitz Hotel in Omaha Nebr, endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He states it cures in every case and has personally used it, recommending it to others who report great relief for throat and lung diseases. It is said to be effective for all coughs and colds and is for sale by all druggists.
Charles Durham of Lovington Indiana reports a positive cure for bed wetting in his young son after using Foley Kidney Pills. He notes improvement after two days and claim of full cure after two thirds of a bottle. For sale by all.
Local advertisement for Merital Hair Tonic from Lemmon's Pharmacy claims the product keeps the scalp healthy prevents hair loss restores natural color and leaves hair soft and fluffy when used regularly.
Ainsworth Short Horn Cattle Sale to be held Tuesday Jan 23 1912 featuring 42 head from Clegg Bros J M Stewart Son and Jeffrey Wallace herds. About 30 head from Scotch and Cruickshanks include 20 young cows and heifers and 10 bulls noted for breed and merit. Cattle ages range 12 months to two years with red and roan colors. Sale at 1 pm in a tent on Clegg Brothers farm one half mile east of Ainsworth Town Lunch served. Col Geo Bellows auctioneer. Send for catalogue.
A closing out sale is announced for H. H. Welsh at the Welsh farm four miles east of Washington on Ainsworth road on Wednesday January 24 starting 10 30 a m. The catalog lists 6 horses 15 cattle 375 sheep 15 brood sows and various farm machinery with terms of 12 months notes at 6 percent interest.
Hans Richter attended a concert by a fellow composer and offered pointed remarks after a lengthy and dull performance. He quipped that he too had written works to build a pile, then confessed he burned them.
A claim that Merital Pile Remedy quickly overcomes disease whether acute or chronic and provides permanent relief when other treatments fail, recommended by Lemmon's Pharmacy as a trusted option for sufferers.
A Yale anatomy professor is asked by a boy why humans are born with ten toes none. The boy argues that extra toes would help him climb trees and steal apples. The passage humorously requests provision of extra toes before another summer.
A twentieth century sensation Merital Rheumatism Powders praised as a boon to every sufferer. Marketed as the best known remedy for rheumatism in all its forms. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product and invites inquiries from those who have tried it.
The newspaper page notes ongoing For Sale and Want Ads located in Page 7, Column 1 with various listings. Readers are directed to view the classified section for items offered and requests posted.
Turkish and Arab forces attacked Italian positions near Tripoli but were repulsed. Italian troops repairing the water works reported heavy casualties among the attackers.
Chicago News notes a reflection on marriage with the line that a wife may feel sorrow years later yet remains glad the "other woman" did not win her husband.
Estimated receipts and price ranges for cattle, hogs, and sheep in Chicago markets. Morning figures show mixed packers and heavy shipping hogs at 5.95 to 6.40, cattle and sheep tonnage noted with declines vs Wednesday. Second report confirms steady to lower quotes with regional breakdowns for beves cows Texas and western cattle and lambs with daily receipts.
Chicago buyers note steady to higher sentiment at the open with bulk cattle weighing 6 20 to 6 40 per cwt and light 5 85 to 6 70 for mixed lots. Heavy shipping cattle bring 6 05 to 6 45 while rough cattle run 6 05 to 6 20. sheep hold steady.
Grain market news from Chicago with data furnished by Harry L. Kaga of Morrison Building in Morrison Iowa. Correspondent for Lamson Bros. & Co. Chicago reports prices and trends as of January 19, 1912.
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