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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1911
Page
8
A 19th century note reports the Mormon church leader Sy Smith criticized plural marriage and warned against polygamy. The piece mentions his excommunication and references his stance on having one wife, reflecting church tensions during that era.
Fragmentary text recalls a foreign plot against the United States with mention of Lt Col Patterson and a conspiracy linked to Chatlioge Watters and Viv Ol. Details are garbled and unclear but imply an early security case uncovered near mid century.
Fragmentary report indicates a vessel foundered near Calosville with crew members injured. Attentive authorities investigate the incident as ships and personnel respond to the harbor emergency. Further details remain unclear due to damaged text.
A claim outlines eczema treated by a skin-applied remedy named Merital Merona. The text asserts purification of blood and cure through the skin, promoting the product as fast acting and soothing with permanent results. Lennon's Pharmacy is commissioned to sell it in Washington.
A chaotic incident at a Stikine dock involved tensions with nonunion workers as tensions rose. Troops intervened to prevent a violent clash and protect the patrolled area from further upheaval.
A fragment mentions a Memorial theater in Shakespeare, with figures and profits from a hall event. It also references electric bitters and a blood purifier ad style, listing diseases and health claims. The text includes place names like Lemdon and Tangled Shakespeare context.
Foley Kidney Pills are advertised with ingredients chosen to restore kidney and urinary tract health. They are described as antiseptic and uric acid solvent with stimulant effects. Sold by All Druseists.
An old advertisement touts a topical antiseptic deodorant that halts putrefaction, kills germs, and aids healing. It promises rapid recovery without pain or scarring and claims benefits for chronic sores. Sold for 25 cents at druggists or by the tail from ODO Medicine Co. Davenport, Iowa.
A damaged notice from a pharmacy claims a topical liniment will rapidly heal a botched condition. It instructs callers to provide address details in Alaska and promises prompt service and quiet treatment.
Rock bottom prices on painting and decorating available for a limited time. Contact details and location provided for inquiries and bookings.
The SC city barber shops will be closed all day due to dry weather and high feed costs. They plan to reopen Monday evening. Prices for feed and supplies will rise, with changes to quart and pint rates noted as the situation continues to affect costs.
The message states the barber shop will stay open until the fourth of the month. Signed by HARRY McCULLEY.
A list of shops including ALDERSON MODEL GOCERY CUNNINGHAM'S SONS KAYE & LYTLE WINDSOR GROCERY HOWMAN BROS and others announces a complete closure for the day on July 4. The Courier Journal notes a divorce case mention and a custody appeal involving a pug and an automobile.
An 3 year old trotting stallion named Swatt hithdard bred register is presented as a promising prospect at Sinouse barn. The notice mentions NW commer of square Core and suggests preparation for sale at the acie place. Philippe Brooks is cited in a reflective closing line.
An article notes champagne production involves six pressings of grapes. It also advertises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Regulator as a travel need, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy for carrying on steamships or cars.
Campaign rhetoric rises as a candidate pushes drastic measures and calls for a national posture. Political figures debate campaign focus, policy shifts, and city leadership aimed at shaping the presidential landscape.
Fragmentary item reports on York in July involving Worthen and girls tied to employment and a feather industry dispute. Mentions birds, hens and feet, a Shea bill, and alleged conditions affecting feather production and trade in York.
Wells Fargo will replace the Pacific Express on the Missouri Pacific Mountain Wabash Texas and other Gould lines as of July 1. The move signals a shift in railroad express service with Wells Fargo taking over operations from Pacific Express.
Detachments of seamen and fliers from Mare Island and the sound are stationed at the new water school for sailors. The dedication will be held in September with President Taft, the Secretary of the Navy and other officials in attendance.
Omaha July 1 under state law a new act bans prizes offered with packages of merchandise premium coupons and trading stamps Merchants and manufacturers vow to fight the measure A similar statute failed in New York.
A government order delaying the prohibition on saccharin in foods for six months was announced in Washington. Officials say the extension gives manufacturers time to dispose of on hand stock while pure food experts warn that continued use of saccharin is deleterious to health.
The entire Hartford area including White River Junction and four villages joined a historic pageant in an outdoor amphitheatre to mark the town charter anniversary. The performance traced local history from Indian days to the present.
Part of Beverly Washington July events, the President and Mrs Raft and their children leave for the summer White House in Beverly. He heads to Marion Indiana to address Hoosier bankers, spends the Fourth in Indianapolis with Fairbanks, observes a parade and a train collision, and speaks at Marion club before likely returning to Washington next Thursday.
Louisville July 1 voters in Kentucky choose all state officers and a U.S. Senate seat. Representative Ollie James of the first district contends against Senator Paynter, accusing him of political pairing as the battle for the primary unfolds.
Senator Guggenheim of Colorado campaigns for the Aldrich tariff pill. James A. 80 alleges Paynter was too friendly to Lorimer. Former Senator James McCreary leads the Democratic gubernatorial race. Republicans to choose candidates at a state convention in Louisville on July 6–41.
In St Paul Minnesota on July 1 Judge Sanborn repealed the two cent fare law of 1908 restoring passenger rates to three cents per mile. Merchandise freight rates in the Minnesota rate cases were also returned to the previous level.
Washington on July 1 reports a order disbands previous nine departments and concentrates executive power in three divisions. Heads must spend most time in the field. the Department of the Columbia expands to include Montana and Yellowstone Park with headquarters at Vancouver barracks. Western division led by Gen Arthur Murray covers California and Columbia. East division under Gen Fred D Grant includes Gulf. Western group remains for now. A great saving is anticipated from the routinization.
Vancouver officials announce new regulations effective immediately limit late night alcohol service in city hotels and restaurants with liquor licenses. After midnight no live music or instrument sessions will be allowed, under the license commissioners’ order.
In Manl Minn on July 1 a new malt liquor law takes effect prohibiting sales of malt liquors except in lounges. The measure restricts distribution and consumption within licensed lounges and applies to establishments serving malt beverages.
Parts of the country gather for the first convention at Southern Woodmen. The event opened today with expected principal speakers including Senator spread and Representative Hobscot who vied the order recently.
Landen and Ramsdell join the field in the English Amateur Championship as top contenders. The Pennsylvanian Fred Loxag is noted among the competitors, with Loxag also holding the Englipion title.
The report describes bitter fights over a four year contract for manufacture and printing stamped envelopes. A New York firm has been chosen after previous contracts went to other concerns, drawing sharp criticism of Postmaster Hitchcock for shifting the work, amid unconfirmed allegations of motives.
Albany N Y July 1 The third annual race of the New York Motor Boat Club from New York to Albany begins at six tonight. It is a leading eastern long distance event with strong entries.
New regulations effective July 4 require milk dealers to obtain state licenses. Dry weather has increased feed costs, forcing Brown Swiss Dairy to raise milk prices with quarts costing four cents.
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