Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1912

Page

4

Death by own action league trial in St Petersburg

St Petersburg July 12. Trial of the alleged leader of the death by own action league opens as authorities begin steps to dismantle the group. Claims say fashionable city figures belong to the league, bound by a silence oath, with attempts to expose them thwarted by fear. The report also notes government concern over rising personal crises in high society.

St. Petersburg Suicide League League

Railroad Notes and Health Tips From a Historic Rail Era

The article outlines Lehigh Valley’s new afternoon tea service on the Black Diamond Express and Great Northern’s $1,250,000 main line rebuilding between Interbay and Mitam. It also notes Oregon’s rail electrification plans, See America First association formation, and broad Oregon and national rail investments totaling over $26,000,000. It ends with dietary guidance for rheumatism emphasizing light meals, avoiding alcohol and sugar, and recipes using saccharin and milk based fare.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Buffalo Great Northern Interbay Mitam Ballard Lake Washington Canal Oregon Washington

Fol ies of Health and Horse Offerings At Local Market

In a period piece style notice J F H Taylor advertises Foley's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from John Heath of Michigan Bar Cal. The ad also lists breeding stock and horses for sale or share herds including driving horses bay fillies Shetland pony and a black horse. Contact 1027 KE Main St phone 603.

John Heath Michigan Cal Foley Lemmon J. FH. Taylor Main St Tuftt

Rockefeller brother restricts speeders with barriers

In Tarrytown New York July 12 William Rockefeller brother of John D Rockefeller closes Broadway before his estate and repairs Arch Hill to curb speeding motorists. A gardener with employer consent places a line of tall brick “thank you ma ams” along the road to deter drivers until roadwork ends.

Tarrytown N. Y Willian Rockefeller John 1 Broadway Arch Hill Rockefeller Estate

Suffraget Lecturer Warns of a Woman Pole Discoverer

The speaker mocks male discovery and predicts the next pole will be found by a woman urging club members to challenge gender limits.

Chamberlain's Liniment Best for Soreness and Rheumatic Pain

For soreness of the muscles whether from violent exercise or injury there is nothing better than Chamberlain's Liniment. This liniment also relieves rheumatic pains. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon

Influence of Clothes in Daily Life

Quoted exchange from Stray Stories notes how attire shifts mood and mindset. The man cites riding togs prompting horselike thoughts, a business suit focusing on work, and evening dress sparking social thoughts, while the woman jokes about bathing blanking the mind.

You Can Be Healthy and Beautiful By Fresh Air

A homemaker is urged to spend time outdoors daily to gain health and beauty. The advice notes keeping the stomach and bowels in good order with Chamberlain's Tablets when needed, and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy as a place selling them.

Advi Journal Press and Democrat Lemmon

Church Services Schedule This Week

The churches announce Sabbath school at 10, morning service at 11, young people's meeting at 6:45, evening service at 7:30, and Sunday school at 2:30 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:45. Union meeting Sunday at the park. Rev. S E Greer and Rev. D Brown pastors.

S. E. Greer Union Rev D . Brown

Park Service Alters Sunday Church Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 11 Junior League at 3 Epworth League at 6 15 no evening service due to park service Rev US Smith pastor.

Epworth U.S. Smith

Church Services and Reading Room Open

Corner of Town Avenue and Jefferson Street hosts Sabbath school at 4 PM and morning service at 11 AM with the Sacrament as the subject. Evening midweek meeting at 7:45 PM and a free reading room open Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30.

Town Avenue Jefferson Street Jesus

Bible church schedules morning and evening services

The Bible school meets at 9 45 with morning service at 11 The church fellowship meets Wednesday at 8 00 pm A cordial welcome is extended The church will join city churches in the all union service at Central Park at 7 30 pm Sermon subjects for Sabbath July 14 are Morning The Privilege of Choice Evening Profit and Loss H V Comin minister

Bible School Central Park H. V. Comin

Beaver Colonies Flourish on Raquette River Threaten Timber

Beavers have established over twenty large colonies along the Raquette River in the Adirondacks, raising fears of serious damage to poplar timber due to their intensified activity.

Adirondacks Raquette River

Remedy boosts recovery from dangerous dysentery claims

Advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a cure for severe and epidemic dysentery. The notice emphasizes its effectiveness even in malignant cases and suggests it can end outbreaks.

Lemmon

SEEK REBATE PROOF IN FOREIGN LANDS

United States Attorney Henry A Wise and aides arrived in London to gather testimony in England Germany and France for a rebate prosecution against the Lehigh Valley and Baltimore and Ohio railroads and Sheldon and Company. The group will travel to Paris and Berlin before returning to the United States in August.

London United States Henry A. Wise George Zengerle England Germany France Lehigh Valley Baltimore & Ohio George W. Sheldon & Co Chicago Ambassador Reid Sheldon & Company Wises Zengerle Paris Berlin

Fifth annual Owners and Managers' convention in Seattle

In Seattle on July 12 the fifth annual convention of the Owners and Managers' association convened with delegates controlling about three billion dollars in improved property. The gathering features prominent speakers, varied Lopings by leading figures, and community entertainments, signaling a major national business event rivaled only by the American Bankers' association in capital controlled.

Seattle Wash Owners and Managers’ Association American Bankers’ Association

Kansas wheat yield seen at eighty five million bushels

Hutchinson Kansas July 12 Wheat experts report prospects for the states crop improving after an unfavorably started season predicting a total around eighty five million bushels, twenty million more than last year, with confidence growing in shipping regions.

Hutchinson Kans Kansas

Kansas Crop Outlook Predicts Large Corn Yield

The report notes strong corn conditions in western Kansas and an expected record crop. It states that most fields show good quality aside from some burned areas and mentions widespread yields around eighty bushels per acre.

Els Kansas

Orangemen Celebrate in Philadelphia Parade for Boyne Anniversary

The city observes William III and the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Boyne with a grand Orangemen parade directed in Philadelphia. Expected turnout is the largest yet as organizers aim to mark the historic victory and milestone in the same event.

Philadelphia William Lil Prince of Orange Boyne Orangemen Organi

Nationwide efforts mark days leading to grand celebration

Across the United States organizations campaign to honor the occasion on a large scale, with months of preparation and special events shaping the lead up to the anticipated monster celebration.

United States

New Hotel Laws Discussed at National Convention

The Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit association held its largest meeting at the Grand Canyon hotel in Yellowstone on July 12. Delegates from across the United States and Canada attended to discuss uniform hotel legislation and management standards nationwide.

Yellowstone National Park Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association Grand Canyon Hotel United States Canada

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washington,owa Simmons STOP Russia Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade Europe Edmund Pennington Soo Line Wisconsin Pennington Atchison Southwest South Pacific Portland Ore Eugene Coos Bay Natron Klamath Falls Oregon See America First Association Santa Fe New York Central Lines Burlington Ohio & Northwestern Illinois Central Great Northern Genpassenger St. Paul the Wabash American Scenic Wonders Gladys Fred Louis the John William Rockefeller THE @CHURCHES First Church OF Christ Presbyterian U. S Kansas Wheat Atchison & Finney Washington Journal Webster's Dictionary Syndicate Publishing Co Vasa Bber Bindirg Ebster The
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication