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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
8
Washington county Republican voters will decide the nomination for sheriff as candidate Sor U. Be. Thoma seeks support before the June primary.
Public notice declares Gleodimo Howard Benn as a candidate for the office of county auditor of Washington County. Voters are informed of the June primary election and the nomination bid.
Walter Nordyke files for nomination to the board of supervisors in Washington County. The candidacy is subject to the will of the Republican voters as expressed at the June primaries.
In a playful quip the Chorus Ladies after a show joke about boycotting lobster and wine and request two portions of cold breakfast food with a pot of cereal coffee, addressed to Willie as a dear boy in a Puck cartoon caption.
A medicinal note praises Perry Davis Painkiller for quick relief from back soreness. The piece warns that an overcoat is needed in late autumn and winter, while a sharp wind can leave one stiff and sore until treated.
The Order of the Eastern Star held a Chapter of Sorrow at the Masonic hall Sunday at 3 o’clock. A quartette led the service with songs and readings, followed by memorial expressions and a wreath forming a Memorial Star. The hall was neatly tiled, and Officers gave brief remarks on virtues of those remembered. A pharmacy ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and related products with testimonials.
Miss Mazie Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Palmer eight miles north of the city sustained a badly sprained ankle when a horse she was driving at the cemetery and later near the square became frightened. The horse was stopped without further mishap and no other injuries occurred.
Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for children with admirable results including relief from bedwetting. It is also advised after measles and scarlet fever, with Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. noted as suppliers.
In Washington the navy undergoes reforms under Secretary Meyer, adding ship repair shops and regular overhauls to cut costs and raise readiness. A Morgan Guggenheim syndicate controversy follows removal of Alaska officials amid probes. Taft’s red necktie praised by sudden Taft sighting.
Washington County Rural Carriers association held a Monday meeting in City Hall led by President Ed Wolf. Minutes of the previous session were approved, Charles Darbyshire elected delegate to the state convention at Ames, and the gathering was notably well attended. The next meeting is set for Labor Day.
The Rev. D. I. Coon summarized the Northern Baptist convention in Chicago attended by over three thousand delegates. The event featured daily missionary prayer meetings, addresses by notable figures, and a call to bring pastors from Russia and Roumania. The university chimes closed the final session as seven boys described chapel cars used for railroad evangelism.
Baseball standings and game results from the National and American Leagues with team records, scores, and inning details. Key mentions include Pittsburg, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, and Washington with recent results and rain notes.
The funeral service for nine year old Mary Louise Pratt daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Pratt was held yesterday afternoon at the Pratt residence. Rev W R Sawhill assisted by Rev B K Coats conducted the service. Four Wallace school girls served as pallbearers. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
John A. Babcock announces resignation as treasurer and salesman for the North American Live Stock Commission Company and will personally handle all cattle and hog consignments. He invites continued patronage from friends, operating from A. S. Yards in Chicago, Rooms 27-29 Exchange Building.
In Indianapolis the Milwaukee team defeated Indianapolis 1 to 0. no other games were played.
The quote expresses that trusting a future vision is crucial even if the method to achieve it is unclear and warns against doubting foresight attributed to Jenkin Lloyd Jones.
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