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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1911
Page
3
Quote on love as sacrifice by Jessie Combs and a note promoting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children with cold croup and whooping cough. Contains sales line stating for sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A woman dismisses concern over declining stocks as she notes the broker has been accommodating and has exchanged the shares four times, suggesting a precarious price approach. The exchange hints at speculative trading and a tense financial interaction.
A reflection on social scrutiny: drift and passivity escape notice while resisting or challenging current norms draws attention and scrutiny from others.
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing croup attacks and reducing danger. Claims thousands of mothers use it with success. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A brief note suggests that those in oversized fur overcoats may conceal little inside. The text questions appearances versus substance and hints at a common disguise or bluff in the crowd.
The Vermilion county grand jury resumes witness questioning amid rumors of indictments. Sheriff Whitlock and a leading Danville youth face scrutiny over a $38,000 treasurer shortage said to fund vote buying, while Judge Kimbrough backs the panel and Jones denies any confession.
Fifty years ago today January 24 Fort Pickens garrison received naval reinforcement while twenty five years ago on the same date six great powers warned Greece against a threatened naval attack on Turkey.
For three days this week a private sale at 701 West Washington street lists items including a China closet dining table and chairs oak bedroom suite with springs iron bed mattress and springs sanitary cot child’s bed two dressers two secretaries two stands a divan an organ brewing machine a Brussels carpet 36 yards of Ingrain carpet an Ingrain rug a hall tree and other articles Call after 2 pm by J A Work
Shelbyville Indiana January 24 Hierman Reinantz climbing down a hay mow at his home near Lewis Creek fell his body struck a pitchfork He cried for help but none came for several minutes and loss of blood weakened him. doctors fear blood poisoning may follow
Mrs Evaline Curran a longtime resident of this city died at 9 20 pm at the home of her daughter Mrs James Hays 602 East Main Street following a fall and pneumonia. She came here in 1840 with her parents John and Mary Malin aged two and lived in the community for seventy years. Her funeral will be Thursday at 3 30 pm at the James Hays residence with burial in the city cemetery.
Baltimore report says 8 M Labounty of Fair Haven Michigan, a 1908 naval academy graduate, has passed an exam securing promotion to ensign. He has served at sea since graduation and is among many two years out midshipmen promoted.
In Avera Georgia on January 24 a white man D. Humphrey was shot and killed. Will Johnson a Black man was captured by a posse and jailed. A mob overpowered guards and took him away, declaring he escaped.
Fort Wayne Indiana January 24 prices show eggs at 18 to 22 cents a dozen, down 20 cents from a year ago and 10 cents from a week earlier. Butter also 10 cents lower than last year, marking the lowest levels in Fort Wayne so far this year.
In the canal zone it is the custom to keep electric lights burning inside pianos to prevent the wires from rusting. This practice reflects maintenance habits in tropical climates and showcases the unusual use of instruments for corrosion prevention.
O F Haight announces continued sales of sewing machines and supplies with repair service as a specialty. Call 589 Black or visit his shop one door north of the First United Presbyterian Church, from 1 to 3 on November 1 to 11.
A minute later the matron asks about hair while the maid replies it will be in a minute and goes upstairs to fetch it. The brief exchange highlights a domestic routine moment.
A. K. Smith, a war veteran from Erie Pennsylvania, praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for relief from indigestion constipation and liver trouble. He claims the pills fixed him and recommends them for stomach liver or kidney issues. Available for 25 cents at Lemmon's.
Atlantic City pastor Birney S. Hudson leaves for Fond du Lac Wisconsin after word of his father Steelman Hudson 84 near death. He rushes to his bedside in a bid to reach him before death.
An advertisement asserts D. D. D. Prescription with Oil of Wintergreen cures eczema. It touts instant relief, cleansing, soothing, and healing, citing ten years of cures and inviting readers to discuss their case at Cook & Sherman.
Natives of several Pacific islands craft fishhooks from mother of pearl so bright that no bait or other lure is needed. The natural sheen attracts fish, simplifying early fishing methods.
Warning against mercury in catarrh remedies and urging use of Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
Plainfield farmer orator James B. Martine appears set to become the Democratic U S senator from New Jersey to succeed John Kean. Gov Woodrow Wilson backs Martine, boosting public support and angering the party machine. deadlock could rise with Col George Harvey named as a possible dark horse.
A brief comic vignette from the Boston Evening Transcript follows a wife shopping all day with nothing to want and a anxious husband asking what she bought that she did not want. The exchange underlines domestic humor about shopping priorities.
A brief dialogue between Fair Girl and Gallant Youth about a father’s youthful fortune and whether his talent remains. The exchange hints at behind the scenes tricks and pride in a past lesson. The tone is light and teasing with a touch of nostalgia.
The funeral of Samuel Bear was held at his residence ten miles north of town Saturday at 9 AM conducted by Rev. Mr. Milla of Kalona. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery. Earl Asahel Robertson three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Robertson had a Saturday service at 2 PM at New Haven church conducted by Rev. Mr. Silvara of West Chester with interment in New Haven cemetery.
The funeral service for Mah lon Smith will be private at the residence at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. D. L. Coon. The casket will be open to friends at the Smith home Wednesday afternoon with interment in the city cemetery.
The journal announces a missing word contest with four blanks. Entrants must supply only the missing words, submitting in person between 3 and 4 tomorrow or by mail marked Missing Word Contest. Do not telephone entries. Indicate the ads containing the missing words. Use one side of a sheet and seal in an envelope.
Mrs. C. W. Stewart and Presbyterian ladies correct Saturday’s Journal notice. The event hosted new church members and country members, not the entire group at once due to space limits.
Alma Miller teacher announces a special program and pie social at No 7 school to raise funds for the school. Ladies are asked to bring pies for the event set for Friday evening January 27, 1911.
Instructions advise washing Bagdad rug strips separately in white soap and salt water, no rubbing on a washboard. Dip, rinse, and hang to dry away from sunlight, then press wrinkles with a hot iron. If middle strips wear, swap with outer strips while sewing.
Mary C. Abbott of Wolfeboro New Hampshire reports a bad rheumatic condition due to uric acid not cleared by kidneys. After three days on Foley Kidney Pills she could move again and pains disappeared. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are listed.
A courtroom piece argues stern discipline can be essential for fairness, noting that mercy must be balanced by firm rulings. It reflects on judges balancing compassion with law to ensure justice.
L McConnell of Catherine Street Elmina New York writes of recovery from kidney trouble using Foley's Kidney Remedy. She used five bottles and calls it the most reliable kidney medicine she has taken. Lewman’s Pharmacy and Mcithney Drug Co advertise.
In district court Gaines and Nichols sued Letts Brothers for 240 dollars over a property sale. The jury ruled for the defendants after about two days of trial. Separately the State prosecutes Conklin on charges of receiving stolen property with P J Hanley for the defense and County Attorney lead for the state. The panel included R B Wood C M Bickford Frank Straneky Wellman E C Rupp T H Huston Frank Straneky Riverside C A Schooley i m Barnett Charles Horning Frank Shebeck Oscar Carlson Vinet Sojka.
Mancie Indiana January 24. Mrs Minn McClung widow of Charles M Clung former part owner and business head of The Mancie Times died by shooting herself in despondency over illness. The event was reported by local press with spelling inconsistencies in the source.
The article extols olive oil as valuable medicine and a laxative for children and general cleansing. It urges choosing a fine imported brand, claiming it is sweet bland and of the highest medicinal value, sold locally.
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