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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1911

Page

8

Henry Meigs Centenary Year in Catskill NY

July 7 marks the birthplace of Henry Meigs born 1811 a famed railroad builder and financier who aided Peru Chile and the United States He built six lines in South America including the Callao Lima and Orogen route and died in Lima in 1917 His legacy includes large charitable gifts and a planned statue in Peru.

Catskill North South America Hanis Meiges Iona Meiges Tere California Golden State Por Peru Chile Callao, Lima Orogon Vpneile United States Lima

Alabama Bar Association convenes in Montgomery

Leading attorneys from across Alabama gather in Montgomery for the annual Alabama Bar association session starting July 7. The convention features speakers from Alabama and other states and will run through tomorrow.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Alabama Bar Association

Jewish Educators Attend Milwaukee Chautauqua Meeting

Jewish educators from across the country gather in Milwaukee for the annual Chautauqua Society meeting. Leaders, both well known, join in discussions on Jewish education, uplift, and advocacy, aligning with broader religious groups in public life.

Milwaukee Wis Chautauqua Society of Nation i

Abolish Opium Trapfoe Moves in Imperial Senate

Chinese anti opium agitation prompts the Imperial Senate to act against opium. The first act bans inter provincial transport and marks the start toward ending opium cultivation and trade. The law aims to curb imports from India and seeks aid for the poor to prevent opium use.

Pekin Imperial Senate Chi China India

How to Sweep a Room and Clean Surfaces

Instructional guide on sweeping room with improvised tools and proper attire. Advises using unbleached cotton cloth as protective sheets, correct dress, and careful dusting to prevent spreading dust. Includes fragmentary guidance on removing white spots from furniture and table cleaning methods.

Frank J Cheney swears as senior partner of BF J Cheney Co

Frank Cheney, senior partner of BF J Cheney Co, swears an oath in Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay $100 for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, sworn December 6, 1886, accompanies claims and product details with testimonials and a Toledo address.

Frank J Cheney BF. J. Cheney & Co Palado Frank | Chener Seal A. W. Glierson Notary Public Hall Foot, Cheney & CO Toledo

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Takes Modern Drug Route

An old time grandmothers remedy for dark glossy hair is promoted as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. Druggists offer it with a money back guarantee if it fails to perform as described. McBihinney Drug Co advertises as agent.

Wyeth McBihinney Drug Co

Uses on His Wedding Day Ends in Tragedy

Frank C. Munger of Dawson dies after ingesting paris green on the eve of his wedding to Maggie Lent. He fell ill Sunday, was treated by doctors for over a day, and died Monday night at age 36. The couple planned a Wednesday wedding and a home already prepared. his body was shipped to Orange City, Kan, from Dawson.

Paris Green Munger Dawson Orange City Kan

Chautauqua Program for 1911 Dates and Tent Arrangements

Readable text outlines the 1911 Chautauqua session with dates August 15 to 24. It notes tent arrangements, concert lineup by Castle Square Matinee and Norton’s Band, and a schedule of boys and girls clubs, Bible hours, history topics, lectures by Dr Wishart, Prof Wilcox, and Governor Hanley, plus various performances and concerts.

Keokuk Sawmill Fire Destroys Taber Lumber Plant

The Taber Lumber Company sawmill in Keokuk built in 1852 burned Monday afternoon in one of the city’s worst fires. Loss estimated at 100000 with interior damage around 52000. Fire began suddenly on the second floor after a boxing room, and workers narrowly escaped the blaze as flames spread rapidly before the plant’s fire system could act.

Keokuk Taber Lumber Company Mississippi River Acthon Deans Utebebey

Where Are They Davenport July 7 City Resolutions

Eighteen Davenport Keepers are missing after the city approved a batch of resolutions last Friday night granting new permits to every unit in the city. Attorneys claim varied verbiage in the resolutions and auditors note issues with the local brewers.

Davenport

Chapel Dedication At Lake Chosen For Weekly Steamboat Visits

The chapel of Our Lady of the Lake on Terrace Park near Wei Okobojt Lake was formally dedicated by Bishop Garigan of Soi Cin. The service drew a large Catholic and community crowd as plans were announced for Sunday steamboat trips to stop at all docks, inviting worshippers to attend.

Our Lady Garigan Soi Lowa Great Lakes Dnoner

Kidney Diseases Now Curable If Treated Early

Mr. Perry A. Pitman of Dale Texas reports four months bedridden with kidney and bladder trouble and gall stones. One bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him. For sale by Alt Druggists.

Perry A. Pitman Dale Tex Foley Alt Druggiats

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