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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1912

Page

8

Panorama of Michigan History staged by Detroit D A R

Detroit daugh ters of the American Revolution present an elaborate pageant at the Detroit opera house this afternoon. The studio style panorama traces La Salle s claim to Michigan through Cadillac Rogers and Father Richard with Perry s naval victory and features over a hundred participants in period costume.

Michigan Detroit Opera House Ion France Cadillac Rogers Richard Perry Cass Anthony Wayne Col. English Maj Mantramek The Union

To Cure a Cold In One Day Take LUCRATIVE Quinine Tablets

An old advertisement promises a rapid cold cure with LUCRATIVE BROMO Quinine tablets. It offers a money back refund if not effective and features Druggist FE W Grove’s signature on each box. The price listed is 25.

FE. W. Grove

Piles Cured in 6 to 11 Days Claim

A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT refunds if it fails to cure itching, bleeding, or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. The notice emphasizes rapid relief and a money back guarantee.

Fayette County Dairy Rise Puts It Second in State

Fayette county rose from seventh to second among Iowa counties in dairy production last year led by Woodbury county. The county produced 3,921,515 pounds of butter generating about $1,000,000 for Fayette and totaling 228,958 dairy cows with an average yield around $42 per cow.

West Union Iowa Fayette County Woodbury County Big Sioux City

Public School Children Study Reveals Poor Health in Fort Madison

The Fort Madison Iowa medical society released its report on a thousand public school children examined. Over fifty percent were not in normal physical condition with throat trouble the most prevalent issue reported Tuesday.

Fort Madison Iowa

Prison probe commission delays Fort Madison report

The prison probe panel announced at the state house in Des Moines that no report will be issued this month. Attorney General Cosson departs January 29 for New York to attend an express hearing before the interstate commerce commission and will visit multiple penal institutions while east.

Des Moines Iowa State House Fort Madison Cosson New York Interstate Commerce Commission

Partridge shipment sent to Fort Madison for farmer release

Deputy Game Warden Davis reports a crate of Hungarian partridges shipped to Fort Madison and to be distributed to farmers who will release them on their farms, pending state approval.

George A. Lincoln Fort Madison

La Follette Club Becomes Cummins Progressive Clan

Mason City Iowa January 25 news that Senator A B Cummins entered the race for president prompted the La Follette club to rename itself Cummins Progressive clan to honor the Iowa senator and reflect support for his candidacy.

Mason City A. B. Cummings United States la Follette Club Cummins Progressive Cummins Iowa

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Refund Policy

An advertisement urges relief for stomach problems with Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets and offers a money back guarantee after reasonable use. The store, Rexall Store Sherman Bros, markets three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 a box and sells in Washington Iowa at 8 W. Cor. Square.

Washington Rexall Sherman Broa W. Cor. Square Iowa

Club seeks united stance on Taft renomination matter

The movement aims to unite forces of two men on La Follette or Cummins to proceed honorably, with the club desiring to be clearly opposed to Taft's renomination, while avoiding any perception of an endorsement for the incumbent president.

la Follette Cummins Taft

Gasoline Fire Claims Woman in Malvern

Miss Hannah Agus died from burns received when gasoline used to clean clothes ignited and enveloped her in flames at her Malvern home. Her mother, who attempted to rescue her, is expected to die from burns as well.

Malvern Hannah Agus

Bride Dies Soon After Wedding in Indiana Diphtheria Case

Vera Belle Hawkes, newlywed wife of Will C Hedgecock, died in Lafayette Indiana a few days after her January 15 wedding to Hedgecock and departure for their home. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John S Hawkes of Keokuk, contracted diphtheria shortly after arrival.

Keokuk William C. Hedgcock Vera Belle Hawkes Lafayette Ind Vera Hawkes John S. Hawkes Bankstreet Will C. Hedgecock Indiana City

Goldwater Receives Maximum Manslaughter Sentence

Judge Eichelberger sentences S Goldwater to years in prison for killing Mike McLain known as Denver Breeze on September 26. Under the new law this is the maximum for manslaughter with parole review after one year. attorney J A Penick plans an appeal to the supreme court with bond set at 4000 dollars.

Chariton Eichelberger S. Goldwater Mike McLain Denver Breeze Board of Parole

Mills Seed Company Business Opening Up

The Mills Seed company plant reports rising business with manager L J Langworthy noting improved activity from last year. Large shipments go to southern points as fifty thousand catalogs have been mailed from the Washington office and more will come from the local plant.

Mills Seed Company L. JD. Langworthy Washington Post Office

Donaldson Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon

The funeral for Mrs. David Donaldson who died yesterday noon will be held tomorrow at 1 PM at the late residence on West Madison Street, with Rev. W. O. Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in the city cemetery. W H Donaldson of Brookings, South Dakota, will attend. other children reside in the area.

David Donaldson Madison Street W. O. Fisher W. H. Denaldson Brookings South Dakota

Cardinal Farley's Hast Mass in New York

Cardinal Farley celebrated his first public mass since returning from Rome at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Archbishops and bishops from across the country attended a pontifical mass on the feast of the day and the conversion anniversary of St. Paul, followed by congratulatory addresses and a reception at the Catholic Club.

New York Cardinal Farley Rome Sacred College St. Patrick's Cathedral St. Paul Catholic Club Mer. Lavelle St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Self-Service Fish Tank Dining Novel in Japan

In a Japanese restaurant diners select live fish from a tank and, if overstocked, the chef portions a piece for the plate and returns the rest to swim for future guests. The practice showcases a fresh approach to portioning and waste reduction.

PARISIAN SAGE Promises Dandruff Cure

A vintage advert promotes PARISIAN SAGE as a pure refreshing hair dressing that ends scalp itch dandruff and falling hair. It claims to nourish roots impart radiance and prevent baldness. Large bottle 50 cents at Lemon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.

Lemon

Iowas Industries Increase Output

Iowa manufacturing shows a steady rise over the last two years as reports from hundreds of state firms indicate gains in every update. State labor commissioner EK W Van Duyn expects the biennial report to be the best yet.

Iowa EK. W. van Duyn State Commissioner of

Perish the Thought of Proofs Prose Sketch

A budding novelist argues for proofs, but the o Ser dismisses them, insisting that a writer's word suffices as sufficient evidence. The exchange echoes a quick, witty clash over certainty and belief in literary creation.

Romance of the Cherokee Strip Ends in Oklahoma Wedding

Chiease January 25. Andrew J Callaghan secretary to the corporation counsel and Miss Gertrude Cramer formerly of Independence Kansas will wed at St Thomas Catholic church. Four years ago Callaghan lost in the Cherokee strip while seeking a trail to Newata and found Cramer wandering also. They continued the search together and now marry.

Chiease Cherokee Strip Andrew J. Callaghan Gertrude Cramer Independence Kan St. Thomas’ Catholic Church Callaghan Oklahoma Newata Miss Cramer

Character and Circumstances Quote

A historical quotation reflects on how character is formed by circumstances. It contrasts two outcomes from identical materials, suggesting one builds palaces and the other hovels.

G. H. Lewes

Eczema Remedies Promise Quick Relief at Pioneer Drug Store

Old cures fail to penetrate skin. DDD Prescription offers immediate itch relief. Sherman Bros advertise DDD as superior to other treatments with a 26 cent trial and guarantee a full size bottle if it does not erase the itch.

ONC

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