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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1912

Page

8

Astor and Wife Sail for Europe to Nile Trip

New York reports Col. John Jacob Astor and his wife Madeleine Force plan an extended Nile voyage aboard Astor's yacht. They may not return before April with rumors they could stay abroad. Society debates why Mrs Astor is unpopular with some and notes her athletic nature and outdoor life.

New York John Jacob Astor Madeleine Force Europe Nile Col. Astor Astors

Cure a Cold in One Day Claim for Quinine Tablets

An advertisement hawks laxative bromide quinine tablets promising a one day cure for colds. Druggists refund money if it fails and KE GROVE’S signature appears on each box. The claim is attributed to the product under the Grove name.

KE. W. Grove

Piles Cured In Six to Fourteen Days With PAZO Ointment

A druggist offers a money back guarantee if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. The advertisement promotes a five cent price and refund policy.

Bi-centenary of Frederick the Great celebrated in Prussia

Prussia marks the 200th birthday of Frederick the Great with general holiday ceremonies in Berlin and across the empire. Emphasis centers on his warlike deeds and national foundations, with memorial services in Potsdam and imperial regalia in Berlin.

Berlin Prussia Frederick the Great Fritz Germany Potsdam William Frederick Koser Royal Philosopher Victoria Louise Adolph Frederick Mecklenburg-Strelitz New York Frederick II Frederick William J Silesia Breslau Austria Great Britain Saxony England Brunswick Hesse-Cassel France Russia Sweden

Indoor Games At Madison Square Garden To Feature 200 Athletes

Two hundred prominent athletes will compete in the Irish American Athletic Club indoor games at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Many champions from Amateur Athletic Union and colleges enter twenty track and field events and a marathon race through the streets is also planned. If weather cooperates, hundreds of thousands may witness the event.

Major Gall Gall Amateur Athletic Union Big Garden

Fire in Black Hand District Hits Macaroni Factory

Fire of incendiary origin partly destroyed the Salvatori Viviano Macaroni Manufacturing company factory in St Louis. The blaze marks another Black Hand related outrage in the district three blocks from where the headless Italian was found Friday.

St. Louis Salvatori Viviano Macaroni Manufacturing Company

Lodge Art Bill Introduced In Congress

Washington Jan 24 Henry Cabot Lodge bill to establish an American academy of arts and letters was reintroduced in Congress by Representative Slayden of Texas and sent to the committee on Library.

Washington Henry Cabot Lodge American Academy of Arts and Letters Congress Slayden Texas

Lennon urges labor to unite with churches against liquor

The Indianapolis News reports John B. Lennon, AFL treasurer and Illinois delegate, urging organized labor to lead the fight against the liquor traffic. He argues labor can break saloon power with church help and cites the Men and Religion Forward Movement as proof of church labor cooperation.

Indianapolis News Anti-Saloon League of America John B. Lennon American Federation of Labor Haquor Illinois Lennon Chicago

Box Supper at Jackson Center Schoolhouse

Notice announces a box supper at Jackson Center schoolhouse on Saturday evening January 27 with a short program before the sale of the boxes. All ladies are requested to bring boxes.

Jackson Center School House

Rexall Orderlies Promote Gentle Constipation Relief

The Rexall Store Sherman Bros at 8S. W. Cor. Square Washington Iowa touts Rexall Orderlies as a popular gentle laxative with strong guarantees. They claim no griping, pleasant taste, and permanent relief, with three package sizes priced at 10 25 and 50 cents. Both children and elderly users are highlighted in the promotion.

Rexall Orderlies Rexall Sherman Bros W. Cor. Square Washington Iowa

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