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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1910

Page

3

Taft Guests Of Mrs Mark Hanna In Bar Harbor Maine

President Taft visits Bar Harbor staying with Mrs Mark Hanna and plans to travel by yacht to Mount Desert Island then Bangor for an address. The party sails the coast to Isleboro Rockland and Casco Bay as rain affects the crowd at the village green.

Bar Harbor Taft Kebo Valley Club Seal Harbor Mark Hanna Mt. Desert Maine Central Elleworth Burene Hale Bangor Ellsworth Hale Mount Desert Isleboro Rockland Casco Bay Bar

Invite Bryan to Speak in Indiana Campaign

Indianapolis July 23. After a long discussion the Democratic state committee agreed to invite W J Bryan to make speeches in Indiana this fall. Samuel M Ralston Lebanon chairman of the campaign committee said the party should Invite Mr Bryan, with no dissenting voice. State Chairman Jackson will send the invitation at the proper time.

Indianapolis Democratic State Committee W. J. Bryan Indiana Samuel M. Rhalston Lebanon Bryan Jackson

Death of Henry Warren Rugg Tallies Knights Templar Leader

Chicago reports the death in Providence Rhode Island of Henry Warren Rugg, the Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar. He was to attend the Chicago conclave August 5 to 18, but health prompted his deputy grand master William Cromwell Metish of Cincinnati to stand in.

Chicago Providence Henry Warren Rugg Kniehte Templar Rugg Knights Templar William Cromwell Metish Cinccinnati

Death in Caisson Trapping at Madison and Market

Patrick Finnerty a laborer building foundations at Madison and Market died after being overcome by black damp fumes at the bottom of an eighty five foot caisson. Firemen worked to rescue him as air returned. He was twenty seven, married, and had come from Ireland three months ago.

Chicago Patrick Finnerty Madison and Market Streets Ireland

The World's Best Runners The Seris of the Gulf Coast

The article describes the Seris, a small Indian group near the Gulf of California, as the world’s fastest runners. It notes about 400 Seris remain and highlights feats of speed in hunting hares, antelopes, and buffalo. It tells of a boy driving horses in a track and how an Indian runner can overtake a fast horse, jump aboard, and subdue it.

Gulf of California

The Mother's Occupation Cited as No Occupation

A nostalgic pose questions the 1900s census rule that leaves housework mothers as “no occupation.” It frames a household where mother runs meals, cleaning, dress, schooling, and care, while men work outside. The piece argues for recognizing mothers' labor and shorter hours.

Parisian Sage touted for hair growth despite notice

An Ontario reader recounts hair growth after using Parisian Sage while the Giroux Mfg Co clarifies no guarantee to regrow bald heads. They offer a two week promise to stop falling hair dandruff and itchy scalp with a money back guarantee. Large bottles are 50 cents at druggists and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Oscar Armatrong Belleville Horseshoe and Rolling Mhi Co Belleville Ont Giroux Mfg. Co Armstrong Draggists Lemmon Voarmacy

Stolen Mona Lisa Alleged From Louvre in Paris Heist

Paris reports claim Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa vanished from the Louvre in a nighttime theft aided by a museum official. A copy replaced the original, now allegedly in New York with a New York millionaire collector. The claim cites Paris cables and vague initials J K WoW, with no corroboration from major art dealers abroad.

Paris Cri de Paris Lionardo da Vinci Concensua Louvre Na Vinel New York J. K Wow Monna Lisa Sione Medonna Ray Had Toth Se “Mor Liona da Viret Lis Arthur Mathier

Fires Imperil Towns in the Kootenay

Fires sweep Ganden and Rosebery in British Columbia as residents flee to hills. Telegraphs down, millions in losses feared with bridges and lumber yards destroyed. CP tracks burned, freight halted. flames threaten Summit Camp and Powder magazines. Slocan and Three Forks survive after intense battle. Hatl's Siding Savea ranchers suffer most.

Winnipeg Mandaiy Landon Rosebery Kootenay British Columbia Rossland Canadian Pacific Revelstoke Summit Camp

Jewel Theft Reported on Berlin Hamburg Steamer

An American woman aboard the steamer America reported to police that jewels valued at 50 000 dollars were stolen from her cabin while in Hamburg. The incident was relayed by a National Zeltung dispatch from Berlin dated July 23.

Berlin

A Little Mound

A short verse vignette describes an old man by a sandy mound in quiet evening. A sudden fist clench interrupts the calm as the man exclaims Copfound that wood-chuck!

A Definite Explanation. Teacher and Bobby Debate Ignorance

A short humor note shows a teacher scolding Bobby with a jokey reply about ignorance. Bobby defines ignorance as not knowing anything and says someone "Gada it ont" in a playful mispronunciation.

Bobby

Sage for Hair Color Restoration Promises Quick Results

Old time remedy revived by chemists offers sage based hair color restoration. Modern product Reeet and Sulphur advertised by Wyethamateat Co. of New York for 50 cents to a dollar a bottle, with druggists and McElhianey Drug Co. endorsing it.

Wenge Wyethamteat Company Cortlandt St New

Facing the Custom House

A Century writer argues American women face oppressive law when crossing borders into duty abroad and back home. The piece decries gender rules that determine identity and personal liberty, noting fear and scrutiny during travel and legal controls.

Frightful wreck described with vague remedies

Fragmentary notice describes a wreck involving train and buggy with injuries and alleged cures by a mysterious remedy. It touts quick relief for bruises sprains and skin conditions while claiming superior effects from lemon based balm.

Luckten

Lightning myths and village superstitions in Yorks Chronicle

A London Chronicle report recounts folk beliefs about lightning in Yorkshire villages. It notes nervousness during storms and warnings against speaking after a flash to avoid harm, comparing myths about toothaches, trees struck by lightning, and the danger of mentioning the strike.

Brewer Yorkshire London Chronicle

Advert for Catarrh Cure by Cheney firm in Toledo

An old time advertisement promises one dollar reward for any part of catarrh not cured by the Haus Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney of Waiding Kinnan & Pares as credible and asserts internal action against catarrh with testimonials provided free. Price per bottle and sales through druggists are listed.

Manny Ditions Paradise F. J. CH Toledo J. Cheney Waiding, Kinnan & Pares Wholesale Druggists O. Haus All of Seth Haus Fumits

A Want Ad in the Journal Promises Results

A brief want ad notice in the Journal suggests effective results for readers seeking services or opportunities. The text highlights the ad as a practical tool for connecting buyers and sellers in the local market.

Those Pies of Boyhood and Digestion Restored

Fragmentary ad copy promotes Lemmen's tonic claiming to restore digestion liver kidneys and appetite. It invokes boyhood pies and vigor to imply health benefits from the product. Endorsed by K Lemmen and Lemmen's.

Diane Lemmen

ZEMO Promoted For Skin Diseases By Chemist

Mr McElhinney the chemist druggist says that in his experience no remedy equals ZEMO for skin diseases. He notes its cleanliness and external use, claims it outperforms old salves, and says ZEMO attracts and destroys germs. Free samples and a booklet are offered to purchasers.

McElhinney Ane Zemo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank L. Wilson & CO Iowa Gas & Electric CO Malmington Natiomal Bank Cy viAl Washington County Savings Bank Bar Har Borites Mr. Taft Eugene Hale Gails Maine Democratic Committee Nebraska Ralston Hoosier State Warren R. 1 Sam Mary Honery Mrother Mother Sart John Smith Mary Smith Mothers’ Union Mr. Armstrove Hew York Ganden the Kootenay Pierce the Custom House Womer J. A. Harwood John Shields
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