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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1911

Page

6

James School Holds Annual Field Meet Winners List

The St James School held its annual field meet with events in running, jumping, potato sack, three legged race and more. Winners included Whittaker, Swift, Casey, Walker, Bailey, Nutterfield, Crag, Hollenrake and Redlinger. Afterward, girls served ice cream and cake in the school building. It ends with a note promoting Chamberlain's Liniment.

Thebove Bt. James School Mrn Mn Whittaker Richard Swift Nk Casey Bernard Walker Jhu Walker Harry Swift Bernard J Cletus Bailey Kenneth Bailey James Nutterfield Mark Crag Jamey Hollenrake Charles Mintek Louis McKeone John Ryan Marl Redlinger Raymond Redlinger St James High School

Bids Sought for School and Parsonage Construction in Kalona

Sealed bids due June 7 for a two story brick school and sister-house at the Catholic parish in Kalona Iowa. Plans are on file at the Kalona Savings Bank and Holy Trinity Rectory. Committee may reject any or all bids. Peter Stanl Pacific? Richmond Iowa.

Kalona Hank Iowa Holy Trinity Peter Stanl Paci

Modern Woodmen Decorate Graves in Annual Memorial Day

The Modern Woodmen of America held their annual Decoration Day with 38 members marching from the Woolman hall to Grove and City cemeteries. The procession featured the Citizens' band and included speeches by Rev. Th. L. Coon and SAL RO Miller praising fraternal service. Graves of Woodmen such as Martin Miller and Dempsey Miller received floral tributes.

Woodmen of America Woolman Hall Th. 1. Coon Sal RO Woodman

Conscience versus business and tall tales across papers

A collage of humorous clippings shows executives debating ethics and risk, a nurse of jokes about conscience and finance. The mock dialogue touches on animal research claims by Dr Keen, a lawyer reminder, and family quips about weather and church. It echoes newspaper humor from Chicago, Washington, London, Cleveland, and Toledo columns.

Prolific Medicine Family Facing Cholera Threat

A fragmented note warns that a medicine family faces cholera risk during a 1K period, urging readiness and suggesting Lennon's Pharmacy could be pivotal for gale assistance.

Gale Lennon Pharmacy

ARE BONS OVER TO NEXT GRAND JUR

Two young men named C H W Knowles and Elmer Miller were arrested by City Marshal Pratt on larceny from a building after a pocketbook was taken from the Mauthe home. They pleaded not guilty, were bound over to the grand jury under $200 bonds, and jailed awaiting the next term. The men, ages 28 and 24, were identified by Mrs. Mauthe and a neighbor. They allegedly tried similar thefts at other homes with a painting or wallpaper angle.

Co H W. Knowles Elmer Miller Pratt Fred Mauthe East Washington Street Squire W. H. Riley Mauthe Satrelay M. McConnaughey

Finishing Woodwork Materials Guidance Offered

Properly finishing woodwork hinges on the right materials and knowledge. The article notes that inexperienced workers overestimate technique and emphasizes having access to suitable materials, offering advice on how to use them.

Souden Death Near Keota Ends Quiet Rural Night

Frank Dunshee a farmer north of Keota died suddenly near midnight Saturday June 3 after a day with his wife in Keota. He complained of indigestion, retired, and died in sleep before help arrived. Survived by wife two daughters five sons and one sister Mrs George Norton of Chicago. Eldest son Clarence in New Mexico planned to travel to Keota Sunday. funeral arrangements pending his arrival. Mrs Norton to arrive Monday evening.

Keota Frank Dunshee Dunshee Dunshes Ile George Norton Chicago Clarence New Mexico

Wedding party invited to picnic at Sunset Park

Attendees from the Nee im Society and related guests plan a reception and picnic at Sunset Park in Egypt, Massachusetts. Invitations were sent to Mr and Mrs Failon, Mr and Mrs Silas Pierce, Carrie Mildred and Mary, and Frederick Fuller, with Miss Wilson traveling from Massachusetts to serve as bridesmaid.

Wilson Failon Invitathen Silas Pierce Lasell Seminary Wilson Late

Woman of Today Benefits From Correct Living

Advertisement praising health and digestion with claims that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets correct digestive faults. Sold at Lenimon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Lenimon’s

Retired Oskaloosa businessman Charles Howar dies after pool plunge

Charles Howar, a retired businessman and former city treasurer in Oskaloosa Iowa, died shortly after midnight following a plunge into a swimming pool. He and companions swam then entered the dressing room. he collapsed and died before aid arrived. He had sold his cigar business about a year ago and was active in city politics.

Oskaloosa Iowa Charles Ek. Howar Mr. Howar

Foley Kidney Pills For Kidney And Bladder Troubles

An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a quick permanent relief for kidney and bladder problems for middle aged and elderly people. For sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Promoted for Ease of Cough

Whooping cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept loose and ex pectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It has been used in many epidemics with perfect success. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Lemmon

Farmers anticipate record bluegrass seed harvest in Kentucky

Lexington Kentucky farmers expect the biggest bluegrass seed crop in years as planting winds down. Early indications show harvest will be sizeable with only a small amount of seed yet to be plowed.

Lexington Kentucky

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Marketed by Wyeth

Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy from Wyeth Chemical Co of New York darkens gray hair and treats dandruff. Druggists sell it for fifty cents a bottle with a money back guarantee if it fails to perform as advertised. Special Agent McIlhinney Drug Co. endorses the product.

Dringvist Wyeth Chemical Company New York Wyeth McIlhinney Drug Co

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