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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1911

Page

8

New Iowa animal health commission to meet in Des Moines

The newly formed animal health commission will hold its first meeting in Des Moines on May 1 to set quarantine rules for livestock imports. Governor Carroll will address the group, with State Veterinary Surgeon Gilwon issuing the call and Dr. Thomas Down assisting as a veterinary member.

Des Moines Animal Health Commission Thoraday Iowa Gilwon Carroll Thomas Down

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Youthful Look

The advert proclaims Parisian Sage unisex hair tonic will make you look younger for 50 cents at Lemmons Pharmacy. It claims to stop hair Puff itching and shedding while making hair luxuriant bright and beautiful with Auburn hair highlighted.

Lemmons Pharmacy

Commission to draft stringent animal quarantine health laws

Washington leaders and George Blanch of Belle Plaine back a plan to form a commission. C A Sanadera of Manila and Frank Kingsley of McGregor serve as stockmen. The aim is to enact strict quarantine and health laws to prevent introduction of contagious diseases from other states.

Des Moines Upholds Moon Law Saloons Limit

Judge Dethalf granted a permanent injunction preventing Des Moines from issuing more than the eighty six saloon licenses allowed by the Moon law. The ruling confirms the law is meant to cap saloon numbers in cities and towns. The article also notes a Glidden Chautauqua parade and July 17 24 events with Senator Kenyon scheduled to lecture.

Les Moines Des Moines Dethalf Equity Division District Court City of Pe. Gralt Gildden Booster Club Gildden Chautauqua Coon Rapids Raleton Scranton Lancabero Ddderdale Carroll

Weston family welcomes first girl in 65 years in Colfax

Mrs Homer Weston, Colfax, is great grandmother of a girl born to Mr and Mrs Walter Weston near Mitchelville. The baby is the first girl in the Weston line in sixty five years. Mrs Weston was born on the Weston farm where the town site sits. Her husband died five years ago. he was a first cousin of Alice and Phoebe Carey.

Colfax Homer Weston Walter Weston Mitchelville Weston Weston Farm Alice Phoebe Carey

Automobile Parade Takes Two Miles In Glidden

Glidden July 10 an automobile parade stretched about two miles through the town with spectators lining streets as floats and vehicles rolled by in a festive display.

Glidden

Padrone System Probe Extends Through Iowa Cities

Federal inquiry into the padrone system affecting Greeks in Iowa is active in Cedar Rapids Mason City and Marshalltown. State Labor Commissioner Van Dyn is coordinating with federal officers and a number of Greek interpreters are under scrutiny. Prosecutions are expected to start soon in Cedar Rapids Mason City and Marshalltown with more to follow.

Hew Motes Iowa Cedar Rapids Mason City Marshalltown van Dyn Ie van Dyn

Miss Ruth Crenshaw Wins Missouri Spelling Bee

Howling Green Missouri held a seventeen hour spelling bee with Miss Ruth Crenshaw as the winner. About 10 000 words were read to contestants under the county school commissioner supervision. The crowd filled Pike county courthouse as Miss Margaret Patters was eliminated on the final round.

Howling Green Pete Lee Margaret Patters Missouri Ruth Crenshaw Pike County

Green Colonial Furnace guarantees and protection for your money

A vintage promotion promises full customer protection with a Green Colonial Furnace. It claims refunds or a larger unit if not heating all rooms to 40 to 70 degrees, plus free replacements for cracked or burnt out fire pots and parts, asserting lasting durability and customer assurance.

Vwt

Exercise as a curb on crime urges deep breathing and play

The piece argues that physical exercise and deep breathing calm temperaments and reduce crime. It cites Misa Faith and Mix, praises Greeks for athletic vigor, and urges simple outdoor activities to ease irritability, stress, and nervous strain for better mind and body health.

Mnasiom Boston Ty Jessy

Barrier to Miss Hale License Shocks Georgia Bar

Miss Minnie Anderson Hale, 22, top of her class at Atlanta Law School in 1911, was denied a license to practice law by Judge Pendleton, who cited Georgia law restricting bar membership to men. Several male classmates were licensed. supporters vow to appeal to the legislature.

Georgia Atlanta Ga Minnie Anderson Hale Pendleton Superior Court Miss Anderson Miss Hale

Orchard plants 2800 cherry trees west of town

L. G Monee of Nampe is planting 2800 cherry trees west of town. He expects the orchard to yield thirty gallons per tree totaling 48000 gallons, with future yields increasing as trees mature.

Oregon L. G Monee Nampe Tor

Direct Line from George the First to George V

The text traces a royal lineage from George I through multiple monarchs, listing Edward I to George V as successive descendants. It notes the line via the Duke of Kent and connects English and Scottish monarchs, ending with George V.

George V England George L Roxland George Ldl George IV William IV Duke of Kent Edward I Edward II Lionel Plantagenet Duke of Clarence Philippa Plantagenet Earl of March Roger Mortimer Ann Mortimer Richard Plantagenet Richard Duke of York Edward I v Elizabeth Henry VII Margaret James IV Scotland James V Mary James VI Bohemia Sophia Hanover George I Frederick, Prince of Wales George Tribe of Kent Victoria Edward VII

Heiress Marries Former Coachman in Noted Romance

Boston heiress Grace Welie Harper, daughter of the Velie line and niece of Charles Deere, wed Sidney Harris her former coachman in a celebrated union. Harris had faced a $150,000 alienation suit filed by his first wife Mrs. Harris in Los Angeles after a three year pursuit across the United States and abroad.

Harris Grace Welie Harper Boston Sidney Harris Biarper New York Chicago Moline, Jr Charles Deere Los Angeles Cal

Degrees for Veterans Wesleyan Honors Men Who Quit College to Go to War

Wesleyan University at Middletown Conn honored at commencement twenty five veterans who left college fifty years ago to enlist in the Union Army in the Civil War. Trustees unanimously ordered the tribute and the honorees include Major Samuel Hatfield of New York Brigadier General Samuel My Mansfield of Boston Jr Benjamin P Cheney of Menicon and Henry B Brown of East Windsor Connecticut.

Wesleyan University Middle Conn Samuel Hatfield New York Samuel My. Mansfield Boston Benjamin P. Cheney Men ‘Icon Henry B. Brown Bast Vson Connecticut Volunteers

Lightning Mirrors Blind Townsman Adams in Atlantic City

A man named Adams Wistor y in Atlantic City was struck by a vivid lightning reflection in a mirror during a severe storm. He became paralyzed in the optic nerves and underwent a delicate operation aiming to restore sight. The procedure f.4 reportedly held promise for his recovery though his life may be long.

Henry Atlantic City Adams Wistor Adams Adams Tg

Soft Toned Bell Of China In Temple Use

Travelers note soft and smooth tones from bells in Chinese temples and monasteries. Bells lack iron clappers and are never swung, producing a melodious sound when struck on the outer edge with a wooden mallet.

China Japan

Kidney Remedy Claim From Tex Man

Mr. Perry A Pitman of Dale Texas says four months bedridden with kidney and bladder trouble and gall stones was cured by Foley Kidney Remedy. The pills are touted as corrective healing tonic and stimulant for kidneys and urinary passages and are available from All Druggists.

Perry A. Pitman Dale Tex Foley al Druggiste

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cough Remedy

Advertising copy states Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieves coughs and colds for both children and adults with no opiates or harmful drugs. Sold in a yellow package by AIL Druggists.

Foley

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