Two Exceptional Bargains in PIANOS Handled for Trade-In
Mahogany and Oak player pianos offered as bargains. Trade-ins accepted and on display for viewing. buyers not required.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
4
Automobiles Haul Four Freight Cars At Once In Peru Indiana
The Great Western Automobile Co of Peru Indiana used a Great Western test car to tow four freight cars in succession. Four cars weighed seven to nine tons each, and a man rode the rope to keep the automobile from slipping as the line was reset. This marks a rare instance of an automobile pulling multiple cars simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goaat Western Automobile Co
Penn
Indiana
Great Western
Tattler
Great Western Automobile Co
Peru
A Peek Into His Pocket Bucklen Arnica Salve Note
A Manila New York carpenter B 8 Lopez carries Bucklen arnica salve. He claims it heals every cut wound bruise or sore quickly. It’s described as a great healer for burns boils scalds chapped hands lips fever sores skin eruptions eczema corns and piles. 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Quick And Lasting Relief
Advert says Foley Kidney Pills relieve kidney and bladder ailments and irregular urinary issues with tonic strengthening effects. Sold by all druggists.
Public School Teachers Prepare for Teaching Positions Next Fall
Teachers across districts line up to fill vacancies for the upcoming academic year as schools plan staffing and classroom assignments. Administrators emphasize stability, curriculum alignment, and student support during the transition.
Iowa Educators Appointed to New Teaching Posts
University of Iowa seniors and alumni receive appointments as teachers this week through the Iowa Department of Education led by Dr. F E Bolton. Appointees listed with home towns and new locations include Pearl Bennett Davenport Tipton J B Clyde Washington Springdale superintendent Mabel Horner Lamont Leavenworth Kansas Adelaide Black Knoxville Wapelo Beulah Allen Carroll Rolfe Bertha Sterling Brooklyn Ogden Utah Fern Williams Clinton Clinton J R Leutzenhelser Blockton Manistee Michigan Roxy Ritple Corydon Corydon Bertha Rolfe Iowa City Holstein A Carlson Paulina Atalissa superintendent of schools Rose Freidman Independence Knoxville Lambert Cedar Paris Cedar Falla Mary Bowen Waukon Bellingham Washington H S Buffuin Leroy Brinsmade North English Bemah Hayden West Lake
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Department of Education
F. E. Bolton
Pearl Bennett
Davenport
Tipton
J. B. Clyde
Washington
Springdale
Mabel Horner
Lamont
Leavenworth
Kans
Adelaide Black
Knoxville
Wapelo
Beulah Allen
Carroll
Rolfe
Bertha Sterling
Brooklyn
Ogden
Utah
Fern Williams
Clinton
J. R. Leutzenhelser
Blockton
Manistee
Mieh
Roxy
Ritple
Corydon
Bertha Rolfe
Iowa City
Holstein
A. Carlson
N. D
Bemah Hayden
West Lake
North English
Traction Engineer Kisor Killed In Farm Accident
Karl Kisor a 32 year old traction engineer died on Leonard Rouvart farm after his engine backed into a separator. He was pinned against the firebox and boiler head and a steam pipe lever penetrated his body puncturing his stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Karl
Kisor
Leonard Rouvbart
Tainter
Unclear fragment hints at local dispute and lineage
The readable lines mention a man named Kisor, a son of Carey in Montezuma Texas, and a wealth owner. The text shows tension over removing someone from a position and notes persistent effort until the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kisor
Carey
Montezuma, Tex
Hampton Iowa Firm Plans land and home development
A Montgomery Alabama based company seeks 200 acres near Hampton to develop land and build many houses. They claim to have split from Alabama interests, will relocate stock and machinery, and bring several thousand bushels of corn to sell at higher local prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Iowa
Dabyn Smith
Montgomery
Ala
Mwe
Chase
Alabama
Twin birth record surprises Seymour residents
Seymour reports a remarkable event as sisters give birth within twenty four hours. On Saturday Mrs. William Yearger of South Dakota, visiting Mrs. Claude Barrickman, had a baby girl, and on Sunday Barrickman welcomed another girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
William Yearger
South Dakota
Claude Barrickman
Mrother
Barrickman
Fairfield Meat Dealers Probe Scale Alert
Fairfield July 20 meat dealers raised 500 to investigate a local paper story claiming State Pure Food Inspector Flynn found a uniform error of one and one half ounces in most city meat scales. Dealers say Flynn did not test their scales or make that statement and dispute other points in the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Wairfield
State Pure Food
Flynn
French Journalist Recasts Demi Monde Dame
A Barisienne objects to being called a demi mondaine by a French journalist who in a subsequent article uses the term quart de mondaine. Even then she remains dissatisfied and the matter is noted as allegedly said.
Des Moines News Warns of $7,000,000 Egg Loss from Poor Handling
The article cites W L Barney urging proper care to cut annual egg losses of about 7 million dollars in Des Moines. It advises clean dry nests, cool storage, daily washing in heat, and quick market handling. It notes postal savings program deposits and bank rules, with local banks applying to become depositories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is Moines
Money Order Department
Postal Savings Bank
Kurtz
Des Moines
Des Moines Postal Saving Bank to Open August
Des Moines will open a postal saving bank around August according to Postmaster Louis Kurtz. He is arranging the details while awaiting official word from Washington. The bank will operate locally in Des Moines and is described as the new postal bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines, In
Des Moines
Louis Kurtz
Kurtz
General Hitchecock
Washington, D Cc
Logal
Registration and exam fees for teachers and certificates
The notice requires a one dollar registration fee to secure a certificate or teach in the county for the year. An additional one dollar examination fee applies to July exams. No other fees are charged. Rural high school pupils must pass civics and music to have tuition paid, with an August 8 exam at 9 am at the county superintendent’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Institute
Ambiguous Quote by George Ellot on Quick Aid
A fragment quotes George Ellot on helping the world promptly rather than waiting for perfection. The text implies urgency in benevolent action and personal effort. No further context or details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ellot
State University of Iowa Announces Faculty Appointments
The State University of Iowa announces three new faculty appointments by the board of education. Louis Pelzer is elected assistant professor of American history. Beulah Hayden is named assistant in zoology. Charles E. Clindinin becomes storekeeper in chemistry. The mathematics head vacancy left by Prof. L G Well remains unfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
Board of Education
Louis Pelzer
Montana State Normal
Pelzer
Iowa State University
Beulah Hayden
Wall Lake
Iowa
Dayton Stoner
Chas. E. Clindinin
L. G. Well
Funeral for Willis Wagner Held at Family Home
The funeral for the late Willis Wagner was conducted yesterday afternoon at the family home four miles south of the city. Rev. A.S. Smith led the service with help from the Pleasant Hill choir, and the Elm Grove burial followed. Pallbearers were Cal Beenblossom, Mac Beenblossom, A. B. Neiswanger, Will Darbyshire, Tom Randall, and Arthur Therion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Wagner
A.S. Smith
Pleasant Hill
Elm Grove
Cal Beenblossom
Mac Beenblossom
A. B. Neiswanger
Will Darbyshire
Tom Randall
Arthur Therion
Electric Bitters Promised to Kill Disease Germs
The ad claims disease germs cause many deaths and praises Electric Bitters as a grand protection that destroys and expels germs from the system. It says chills fever and malaria yield promptly to this blood purifier and promises money back if not satisfied at Temmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temmon’s
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