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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1911

Page

8

Normandy celebration recounts a thousand year past king

The piece describes a Normandy festival observing Charlemagne’s legendary era and a kingly figure, with crowds in London and Rouen witnessing pageantry, chimes, and decorative banners. It blends historic recall with vivid imagery of medieval costumes and regional pride.

Rowen France Bold Buecancer Ray Charlemagne Charles Normandy Thourynits

Making the laws a little while say Red Hen

A fragmented quote remarks on Jugenus Win and the coven of the people. The speaker asks who makes laws and ponders the rights to shape legislation while referencing Red Hen in the text.

Jugenus Red Hen

What Ails You Biliousness and Indigestion Cure Ad

An advertisement promotes Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a liver invigorator stomach tonic and bowel regulator for biliousness dyspepsia and related symptoms. It claims no alcohol or habit-forming drugs and describes ingredients as a fluid extract from native American medicinal plants. The ad cites the World’s Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo New York.

Pierce World's Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo

Highland Park College Offers Two Washington County Scholarships

Highland Park College plans two scholarships for Washington county youths. One free scholarship covers classical or scientific study for any county high school graduate. The second funds a Normal course for teaching with minimal schooling required. Slips available by writing the college.

Highland Park College Iowa Teachers’ College State Univer

Wise Willie and the nurse tale of a newborn care

The doctor brought the baby yesterday morning Willie warns not to forget the doctor. The nurse asks why. Willie says the baby may need a hand and you must get new darts for Nin.

Willie

Accidents claim Des Moines county youths in two homes

A 20 year old man and a 16 year old boy were badly injured by an explosion and a gunpowder blast while the town mourns. Dewayne rank Deweton died from injuries in Burlington. The 16 year old Harold Aghway of 12 South Main street was treated and is expected to recover after a toy cannon accident.

Burlington Iowa Dew Moines Rank Dewetn Sotlock Harold Aghway Lonta Ashwas M12 South Main Street Lamineton Hospital

Old Soldiers at Keokta Keokuk Iowa Civil War reunion call

Keokuk Iowa July 6 old soldiers are urged to attend the fiftieth anniversary reunion of the First Iowa Infantry at Wilsons Creek to be celebrated August 10. Messages from J B Clark and J O Stewart solicit members and telegrams with names and addresses to organize the event.

Keokuk Iowa Uta Fouth Wilson's Creek Tivet Lowa Infantry Lowa North Kirkwood Clark Des Moines J. O. Stewart Cedar Rapids

Homeopathic College to be Built Up Not Abandoned

The Iowa State University homeopathic college of medicine will not be abandoned. The state board of education and Secretary Story announced plans to improve the college, increase funding, and elevate its status to the finest homeopathic medical school in the middle west.

Iowa City Iowa Homeopathic College of Medicine State University of Iowa State Board of Education Story State Educational Board Middle West Cedar Falls

Indigestion Relief Tablets Promised In Pharmacy Ad

A vintage pharmacy ad touts MIG 4 tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach pain. It claims the tablets build the stomach, act as a tonic, and improve vitality, promising money back if not cured. The large bottle price is listed as 50.

Travel Tip for Travelers on Ships

Announcement urges carrying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy while traveling by train or steamship. It warns the medicine may be unavailable aboard and cites 1 Johns Pharmacy as a seller.

1Hon Ano Ther

Des Moines Livery Stable Fire Destroys 23 Horses

A Des Moines livery stable burned in the early morning destroying twenty three horses. The loss is estimated at twenty five thousand dollars with partial insurance coverage.

Des Moines Iowa

Dublin election riot leaves one dead and thirty injured

A violent disturbance during a political election in Dublin results in one fatality and about 30 injuries. Police sealed off the area as investigators examine the incident and public safety crews treated wounded on scene.

Dublin

How Hopses Burned Sioux City Home Fire Destroys Club

Fire swept the Commercial Mews Boat club on the Sioux river banks early Sunday causing about 35000 in losses. The incident disrupted club plans but members indicated a replacement tent would be set near the site. A separate legal notice lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo offering a reward for Catarrh cures and advertising Hall's Catarrh Cure.

Sioux City Iowa Mews Boat Club Sioux River Lucas County Frank Jo Cheney Fd Cheney & Co Toledo Hall A. W. Gilmason Notary Public Hall F. J. Cheney & CO

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Claims Hair Restorative

An old newspaper advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Tail Remedy as strengthening weak hair, reviving color, and brightening parched tresses. It promises safety for daily use and a money back guarantee if it fails to meet claims. Sold for fifty cents per bottle by druggists and McElhinney Drug Co.

Wyeth Wreth McElhinney Drug Co

Moving Day Dyspepsia Cure Ad Claims Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets as a rapid remedy for indigestion. It promises lasting relief after a few days of use, restoring appetite and eliminating symptoms like belching headache and sour breath. A 25 cent box is suggested with a trial box free offer.

Notice to Breeders Z W 40776 Stallion at Smouse Barn

Notice to breeders for Standardbred trotting stallion Z W 40776 seven years old absolute soundness and fine actor offered for the 1911 season at Smouse barn one mile north of the northwest corner of the square. Care will be taken but not responsible for accidents. A fine jack will also stand at the same location for the season. 97-bests

Z. W Smouse Barn Square

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