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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1912
Page
8
Reballoting for undecided Reichstag seats continued in Berlin. Socialists expected to win additional seats possibly reaching a hundred, while Conservative-Centre Blue-Black bloc strengthens. A Kaiser threat to drag Germany into war if Socialists prevail looms over Europe’s fate.
A Sherman Bros advertisement promises free Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets if customers are not satisfied after use. It touts mild restorative action on the bowels and urges everyone with indigestion to try three sizes, priced 25c, 5c, and $1.00, at The Rexall Store.
Panama on January 23 reports a national campaign underway as Liberals plan meetings across the republic to finalize arrangements for the Agua Dulce presidential convention in three weeks. President Arosemena is expected to resign within a week to devote himself to campaigning.
In an editorial remark the piece asks on what footing college hazing stands now and notes that students face unsafe acts such as being made to stand on their heads during initiation.
Notice of a box supper at Jackson Center school house on Saturday evening January 27 with a short program before the sale. All ladies are asked to bring boxes.
Federal Judge John M. Killits led a mass meeting in Toledo urging Christians to oppose oppressive industrial combinations, framing the Beef Trust as a target of the church. The event launched a series of Sunday gatherings ahead of the February 5 1912 district convention.
Report notes President Taft may name Frank B. Kellogg as a diplomacy post while James W. Wadsworth seeks the New York governorship. It also mentions Democratic hopes with Kern and O Gorman, plus delegate counts in the Republican and Democratic conventions.
Public sale begins 10 oclock at the John Knapp farm nine miles northwest of Washington and near Prairie Flower with the stock and gear listed. Livestock include mules horses brood mares cattle brood sows and corn oats hay farm machinery and miscellaneous items. Terms eleven months on sums over ten dollars with notes and approved security ten dollars and under cash. Lunch by Prairie Flower Ladies Aid society. Auctioneers J H Kerr D F Macon. Clerk R K Dougherty. 12-19-23
Muscatine January 23. City Attorney to draft ordinance fining aldermen $10 for missing meetings after proper notice. Debate over $20 proposed, amended to $10. Ordinance expected at next meeting. Socialist member Oliver C. Wilson to retain seat as removal proceedings are dismissed.
Chicago January 22 Many top amateur and pro ski jumpers from North America enter the Norge Ski Club event at Cary Illinois beginning Saturday for a three day meet. The hill with concrete base and steel frame stands 40 foot towers and 750 foot slide. One or more American records are expected. Snow stored for emergencies will be spread if needed. Amateurs compete first two days for the Norge challenge trophy held by Barney Reilly. A $500 professional purse is posted for Monday.
National indoor shooting tournament linked to the Sportsmen's show runs March 1 to 9 in Madison Square Garden. Luther J. Squier of Pittsburg directs invites to top trapshooters, with show representatives attending Pinehurst trials in North Carolina. Improvements include a longer range a higher steel barrier and arc lighting to illuminate targets while shading shooters.
Druggists offer a refund if it fails to cure the cold. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and sells for 25 cents.
Drugstore ad promises PAZO OINTMENT cures for licking, blind, bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or money back. Includes price 50e and refund claim.
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