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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1912

Page

4

Record $1 Billion Duty Free Merchandise Inflow

The United States reports a new high in foreign commerce for 1912 with a total non-dutiable merchandise value near 1 billion dollars. About 900 million came from foreign countries and 100 million from Hawaii and Porto Rico, led by foodstuffs and manufacturers' materials.

United States Hawaii Porto Rico Islands Continental Bureau of Statistics Department of Commerce and Labor Philippines India

Mutual Fire and Tornado Insurance Letter by Sutherland

W. M. Sutherland writes about Mutual Fire and Tornado Insurance, referencing policy details and principles. The note appears as a brief editorial or correspondence on risk coverage and company scope.

Closed the Pourtil July 4 1912 All Day

A local notice states that the Pourtil will close all day on July 4 1912. Listed names include Klein Warren Harry McCall Lioyd Litle Conner Keller Phillips Alberson Stewart Orr Patton Chalmers J A Conger McCauhley Cunningham's Sons.

Klein & Warren Harry McCall Lioyd Litle

Notice to farmers to sell hogs during absence

Chas S Tilomas informs farmers that during his two to three week absence Mr J Br Cranks will handle hog sales. Contact Cranks via Washington W A telephone S33 or Mutual 43 at Conningsham’s store to arrange deliveries.

J. BR. Cranks Washington Conningham Chas. S. Tilomas

Buy it now Chamberlain's Remedy offered for sale

Leammon's Pharmacy advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a likely purchase before summer. The notice urges readers to buy now to be prepared for emergencies.

Chamberlain Leammon's Pharmacy

British University Congress Opens With Wide Representation

London July 2 Fifty two leading universities send four delegates each to the Congress of Universities of the Empire. Prince Arthur of Connaught presides. the General London Committee includes the chancellors of UK universities, the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader, dominion High Commissioners, the Lord Mayor, and the London County Council chairman. Talks cover specialization, post grad and research, education for public service, teacher exchange, women in universities, and central university bureau. Distinguished speakers include Lord Rosebery, Lord Haldane, and Lord Curzon.

London British Empire Prince Arthur of Connaught United Kingdom Dominions London County Council East Universty Congress Lord Rosebery Lord Haldane Lord Curzon of Wheddleston

Relic of Sebastopol Bell Fragment Brought Home

Mr. Ormond of Portland Maine possesses a fragment of the bell from St Nicholas church in Sebastopol. His father, a Crimean War veteran, secured the piece after bombardment destroyed the church spires and allied forces later divided the bell among soldiers.

Sebastopol Mr. Ormond Portland St. Nicholas’s Church City Ormond

Summer warning on infant diarrhea and a remedy

Mothers of young children are advised to watch for unnatural looseness of the bowels during summer. Prompt attention may prevent serious trouble. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended and available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Lemmon

Washington Bell Team Heads to Wapello for Afternoon Game

The Washington bell team leaves on the Firefly to meet Wapello this afternoon and will travel to Sigourney tomorrow. Expected easy gates may hide surprises. Thursday they return home for two games with the Ottumwa Red Sox at 10 30 and 3 with large crowds anticipated on the Fourth.

Washington Bell Wapello Sigourney Washington Bunch Ottumwa Red Sox Fouth

For Sale 100 Ewes and Various Horses

I offer 100 breeding ewes for sale or to lease on a share basis of wool and gains for one year or more. Also selling driving horses including bay fillies four years old weight about 2000 pounds, two year old fillies, a Spot Ted Shetland mare pony three years old to foal soon, a three year old black pony horse, all sound. J F AH Taylor 1027 Main St Phone 6a tu-f-tf.

J. F. AH. Taylor Main St

Real Rulers of Europe Exposed in Debt Narrative

An opinion claiming since Waterloo the Rothschilds secretly govern Europe and that nations remain in perpetual debt to them, asserting a hidden master over political and financial power across the continent.

Europe

Getting healthy and beautiful by outdoor living

If you are a housewife you cannot be healthy by housework alone. You should get out into the open air and sunlight every day. Keep your stomach and bowels in order by taking Chamberlain's Tablets when needed. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon's Pharmacy

Popular Music Series Highlights Broadway Hits

The Journal presents a popular music feature from Broadway now making real hits. It cites Valelka Suratt and songwriter Harry S. Burkhardt, noting a selection of lyrics and audience appeal with a focus on current stage songs.

the Journal

Baseball results across leagues with standings and team scores

The sports page lists American League results for clubs including Boston Chicago and Cleveland with winloss figures, National League matchups New York Pittsburg Chicago and Cincinnati, and standings for American Association Western Central Wisconsin Illinois leagues with city teams such as Milwaukee Racine Appleton Wausau and others. Team records show varied percentages and scores across a large slate of minor and major league leagues.

B.C Boston Phivelia Chicago Washton Cleveland Detroit New York SOL Bt. Dowie Pittsburg Cinetwati American Columbus Toledo Min’aplis Kan. City Se PilPelta Denver Wichita Omaha Lincoln Topeka Central League Spraud Se Erle Dayton Gstown Wayne T. Hause Wibconsin Appleton Cehkoalh Madison Central Association S'rV'evn Kewanee Monmuth Ottumwa Hannibal Galesburg Keokuk M'catine Wits B.C Bir

Baseball Scores From Regional Leagues Report

Across the American League and minor circuits many games posted uneven results with rain interruptions. Notable tallies include Boston 4, New York 6 and Philadelphia 6, Washington 2 in the American League, plus Chicago 6, Pittsburg 1 in a rain-shortened 2 innings, and Brooklyn 14 over Philadelphia with a 7 to 1 spread in another pairing. American Association and Wisconsin Illinois League results show varied scores like Milwaukee 5 and St. Paul 2, Burlington 1, Keokuk 3, and Vermonth Ottumwa with rain rainouts.

Pittsburg Chicago New York Boston Cincinamati Louris Philadelphia Brooklyn Philadelphig Wame

Tarkio College Boys Tour Delights Iowa Audiences

Tarkio college’s concert troupe performed in Brighton last evening to strong acclaim and will appear in West Chester tonight. The group, selected by Tarkio faculty, tours as an educational advertising effort, highlighting Tarkio Mo and its United Presbyterian college. The Rankin farm legacy funds Tarkio and its endowment, guiding the college’s future. Members include Lawhead Hawthorne Sloss Wright and Hill. Dysentery note ends with a product plug for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Junior Missionary Society First United Presbyterian Church Mildred McLaughlin Sunshine Band Miss Clemens St. Louis Maurine McLaughlin Tarkio College Brighton West Chester Tarkio Iowa United Presbyterian College Rankin David Rankin Messrs Lawhead Hawthorne Sloss Wright Hill Washington

Fragrant Jar Suggestion and Remedies Recommend

A simple room freshener uses a jar with a small block of ammonia and cologne water to yield a faint pleasant odor. For muscle soreness and rheumatic pains Chamberlain's Liniment is advised as an effective remedy. Availability noted at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Lemmon

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