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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1910
Page
7
Former U S vice president Charles W Fairbanks arrived in Naples from Constantinople and has been invited to speak in Rome on February 12 for the Lincoln birthday anniversary.
Seven Italian smugglers carrying contraband through the Alpine pass above Chiavenna were swept over a precipice by an avalanche. All but one were killed. The incident occurred in the Bern region as authorities noted the loss of life among the smuggling party.
Beginning February 1 all steam and electric railroads operating in Georgia must file telegraphic accident reports with the railroad commission. Reports must be sent from the scene of the wreck as mandated by the commission's order.
The piece analyzes 30 Senate seats expiring in 1911 and the chances of incumbents being re elected. It lists names Aldrich Beveridge Bulkeley Burkett Burrows Carter Clapp Clark Wyoming Culberson Daniel Depew Dick Du Pont Flint Frazier Hale Kean La Follette Lodge McCumber Money Nixon Oliver Page Piles Rayner Scott Sutherland Taliaferro Warner and notes party control shifts. It weighs state legislatures, primary routes, and the potential for Democrats to gain a Senate majority if Republicans lose enough seats.
Carnegie Trust Company absorbs Van Norden Trust Company of New York and takes control of the Van Norden offices. Officers are replaced by Carnegie directors, with Bradley Martin Jr and Watkins Crockett named vice presidents. The Van Norden Trust carries a $1,000,000 capital and paid 35 percent dividend last year. The four institutions may merge, with a new Van Norden president yet to be chosen.
A local ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a safe remedy for constipation biliousness dyspepsia indigestion liver and kidney troubles and bowel disorders. Available for 25 cents at Lemmon s pharmacy.
Auction notices describe public sale of 75 registered Herefords 45 head cows calves 30 calves and stock including 18 horses 22 cattle 28 hogs plus 105 acre farm with buildings. Terms include cash or 6 to 10 month credit with notes at 6 to 7 percent. Sale near Washington and surrounding towns with lunch provided.
Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to correct irregularities and strengthen the kidneys to eliminate impurities from the blood and tone the system. It warns against Bright's Disease or Diabetes and advertises 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKilhipney Drug Co.
An author argues sprained ankles and rheumatic pains heal faster with Chamberlains Liniment. The piece touts relief and says cures occur in under a week or even three days, with bottles sold at 25 and 50 cents by D. J. Ross and Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Dr Shallenberger, a regular Chicago specialist who has visited Washington since 1903, will be at the Colenso Hotel in Washington for one day only on February 10, 1910, with returns every twenty eight days. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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