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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1911

Page

4

St James School Holds Annual Field Meet

The St James School held its annual field meet Friday afternoon with events in running, broad and high jump, pota race, sack race, rowing weight, baseball throw, and three legged race. Winners included Whittaker, Richard Swift, Bernard Walker, James Nutterfield, Mark Crit, and Louie McKeone among others. a post event spread of fry cream, cake, and strawberries followed. The notice ends with a medical tip and a sale for Chamberlain's Liniment via Lemons Pharmacy.

St. James School King Whittaker Richard Swift Nk Casey Bernard Walker Hu- Walker Harry Swift Bernard Clettie Bailey Kenneth Bailey James Nutterfield Mark Crit James Hollenrake Charles Minick Louie McKeone Joan Ryan Karl Redlinger Raymond Redlinger St James Hich

Sealed bids invited for Catholic parsonage and school

Bids will be received until June on a two story brick school and sister house for the Catholic parish in Katona Iowa. Specifications are on file at Katona Savings Bank and Holy Trinity Rectory. The committee may reject any or all bids. Peter Stain, pastor. Richmond Iowa.

Os Ochothk Katona

Modern Woodmen Memorial Graves Observed in City Cemeteries

The Modern Woodmen of America held an observance yesterday with 38 members gathering at the hall and proceeding to cemeteries to decorate graves. The procession included Citizens' Band music and brief addresses by Rev. Ch. LL Coon and A. HR. Millers praising fraternal spirit. Graves decorated included Martin Miller, Tony Fritz, Joseph Pollard, and others in Grove and City cemeteries.

Woodmen of America Woodman Hall Revo Ch. LL Coon Baptist Church A. HR. Millers Woodman Order Tin Grove Cemetery Martin Miller Tony Fritz Joseph Pollard Charles A. Meyer RR. R. Lane Ed Nicholson de W. Burroughs Omer White Charles EK. Mercer EB. Sage

Humorous Echoes From Dinner Table and Courtroom Gleanings

A collage of light anecdotes from presidents to doctors and a son asking why the east wind wakes his nose. Jests cover conscience in big business, a surgeon praising animal research, a doctor recalling his most dangerous case, and a military dinner gag about a bump on the head.

Wo OW Keen Philadelphia Tommy London

Pharmacy Mention in Wartime Medical Note

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a pharmacy and medical care during a period of cholera and diarrhea concerns. It mentions provision for a medicinery family and a question about access without it. The tone suggests a wartime or public health context stressing scarce supplies.

ARE BON OVER TO NEXT GRAND JURY

Two young men named Knowles and Hiner Miller were arrested for larceny at the Mauthe residence on East Washington Street. Bound over to the grand jury under $200 bond, they await the next court term.

Th. Knowles Hiner Miller Pratt Fred Mauthe East Washington Street Squire W. F. Riley Mauthe

Finishing Woodwork Materials Guidance

Proper wood finishing hinges on selecting the right materials rather than skill alone. We offer suitable finishing supplies for all kinds of woodwork and can advise on their proper use.

Picnic at Sunset Park for Society Members

Members of the society department will enjoy a picnic at Sunset Park. Invitations were extended for a reception at Havinies Carrie's home in Verdon Crest Egypt Mass for Mr and Mrs Silas Pierce and guests on June 24. Bride and bridesmaids include Miss Jets and Miss Pierce, former Lasell Seminary roommates who have visited here before.

Department of — the Hily Club Sunset Park Wilson Ilon Silas Pierce Carrie Mildred Frederick Fuller Ly Verdon Crest Egypt Mass Baterebys West Las Top Massachusetts Miss Pierce Miss Wilson Lasell Seminary

The Wotan of today with health and charm praised

An idealized man praised for good digestion and appearance. The ad touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for faulty digestion and notes Lemmons Pharmacy as the seller.

Chamberlain Lemmons Pharmacy

Oskaloosa Man Charles Howar Dies After Pool Incident

Charles Howar a retired businessman and former city treasurer collapses and dies after a plunge in a swimming pool. Howar once ran a cigar store and was active in Oskaloosa city politics.

Mr. Howar

Foley Kidney Pills Promise Quick, Permanent Relief

Middle aged and elderly people use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent results in kidney and bladder troubles and irregularities. For sale by all druggists.

F. S. Rexford New York Ridg Kansas City Foley

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Promoted for Whooping Cough

Advertisement notes that whooping cough is not dangerous if the cough is kept loose and expectoration easy with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims success in many epidemics and promotes sale at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Lemmon

Sudden Death of Keota Area Farmer Ends Quiet Evening

Keota area farmer Frank Dunshee died suddenly near midnight on Saturday June 3 after a day with his wife in Keota. He suffered acute indigestion and died in his sleep. Survived by wife and 7 children, plus sister Mrs. George Norton of Chicago. Eldest son Clarence, a governor, will travel from New Mexico to attend. Funeral plans await his arrival. Norton to arrive Chicago Monday evening.

Keota Frank Dunshee Dunshee George Norton Chicago Clarence New Mexico Norton Arive

Kentucky farmers expect record bluegrass seed harvest

Lexington Kentucky June 5 Farmers anticipate the largest bluegrass seed crop in years as only a small amount of sod has been plowed.

Lexington Kentucky

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Color

Old time practice of sage and sulphur for darkening hair and scalp care becomes a modern Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy by Wyeth Chemical Co New York. Drugstores offer bottle at fifty cents with money back guarantee if not effective. Special Agent McInhinney Drug Co.

Wyeth Chemical Company New York Wyeth McInhinney Drug Co

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