This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
3
An advertisement from Louisville promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female troubles avoiding surgery. A testimonial from Adrian Georgia claims it cured a patient of severe feminine illnesses, noting decades of testimonials support its effectiveness.
Three sought Black Hand members remain at large as Sam Lima of Marion and Sevario Vengola of Columbus are freed on bonds in Toledo and Columbus. Lima's $3,000 and Vengola's $5,000 bonds drawn criticism from federal inspectors who expected $10,000 each. Inspectors fear Lima’s release will hinder locating his father, brother, and a third fugitive who fled Marion.
London June 11 The English church pageant opened at Fulham Palace Putney under Canterbury and Cork archbishops patronage. It features 4000 amateur actors presenting scenes from church history twice daily for six days to educate the masses and aid state charities. Kensitists disrupted St Ethelred's inaugural service but were dispersed by police.
National League at Chicago New York 8 Detroit 2 New York 7 Chicago 0 Pfeister Moran Marquard Ames Myer Mullin Schmidt Stanage Mc Connell Manning Kleinow Blair Western League at Omaha Des Moines 6 Omaha 3 Keeley Gonding Miller Shea Lincoln Sioux City 4 5 Pueblo Wichita Topeka Denver 4 Topeka 3 Olmstead Wright McManus intricate scoreline details captured for regional recap.
Nearly one thousand bankers at Waterloo Iowa hear George M. Reynolds president of the American Bankers Association outline a central bank plan with $1,000,000 capitalization. The proposal would receive reserves from national banks in New York Chicago and St Louis along with government deposits for study and discussion rather than as an immediate congressional fix.
In Tabor Iowa on June 11 a sixteen month old girl, child of Mr and Mrs Hal Evans, was smothered under a pillow while asleep in an upstairs bed. The mother found the baby dead after several trips upstairs and a pillow had covered her face. A doctor arrived but the infant was deceased.
At Fargo North Dakota on June 11 nearly 500 delegates from the Dakotas and Minnesota gathered for a convention of the grain growers department of the American Society of Equity. They launched a campaign to stop speculation by farmers pooling grain sales through pledges and cooperative action. A London England based wholesale company with mills in England and Scotland backs the effort. One community in the state has pledged 2000 acres.
In Washington on June 11 a coalition approach forms as Republicans and Democrats discuss uniting behind an income tax plan. Senator Beasley to offer the amendment, Cummins to move a partial reduction from 3 to 2 percent and tax on corporate earnings. Peilev reportedly to accept changes and pro-income tax supporters to back the amended measure.
Lieutenant Ernest Suackieton, famed Antarctic explorer, arrived at Brimaisi on June 11 from Port Said. He was greeted by the British consul, naval officers, and local officials. The port commander presented him with the gold medal of the Italian Geological Society.
Chicago June 10 Wheat prices fell sharply on general selling amid improved southwest crop prospects. July led the decline, off about 2 percent from the day’s high. Close values show weak overall with declines of roughly one percent or more from prior close. Corn oats and provisions followed wheat lower and ended easy. Prices listed for futures and cash grains across No. 2 hard wheat, No. 2 corn and No. 2 oats with varying bid ranges. Pork lard ribs futures quoted with modest gains and losses across contracts.
Cattle receipts 3200 slow to 15c lower with native steers 5.00 to 7.00 cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.85 western feeders 2.50 to 5.75 stockers and feeders 3.00 to 5.40 calves 3.00 to 7.00 bulls and stags 3.00 to 5.25. Hogs receipts 11600 strong to higher heavy 7.45 to 7.05 mixed 7.35 to 7.45 light 7.25 to 7.55 bulk 7.30 to 7.55. Sheep receipts 1100 steady yearlings 5.75 to 6.75 wethers 5.50 to 6.50 ewes 5.25 to 6.25 lambs 7.25 to 8.25.
Chicago market report shows cattle receipts around 5000 with steady ranges for steers to 5.50 to 5.75, cows 4.00 to 5.25, heifers 3.00 to 6.00, bulls 3.75 to 5.25, calves 3.00 to 8.00, stockers 3.30 to 5.50. Hogs receipts near 25000 with slight drop, heavy hogs 7.70 to 7.85, light 7.20 to 7.35, packing 7.50 to 7.60, pigs 5.25 to 6.90, bulk sales 7.35 to 7.55. Sheep receipts 12000, 25 to 50 cents lower, sheep 3.75 to 6.00, lambs 4.50 to 9.50.
Constantinople reports the porte has asked Britain France Russia and Italy to reconsider their July 31 evacuation of Crete. The move aims to secure continued protection for the island amid rising tensions and regional uncertainty.
The passage explains partial color blindness by color pairings red green violet and notes how each type may perceive colors differently in the American flag. Red blind see green and white stripes with violet stars, green blind see red violet star field, violet blind see brownish gray stars, and total color blind see blue as light yellowish brown and red stripes as dark brown.
An automobile carrying William E. Corey president of United States Steel, his wife, and a friend left the road near Parlaiseau France. All three were tossed from the car. Mr Corey and his wife escaped with minor scratches while the friend sustained more serious injuries.
June 11 reports the American Association of Nurserymen electing officers: President F. H. Stannara of Ottawa Kansas. Vice President W. H. Stark of Louisiana Missouri. Secretary George C. Seager of Rochester. Treasurer C. L. Yates of Rochester. The American Protective Association, a subsidiary, elected J. W. Hill of Des Moines Iowa as president.
The guide explains washing silk handkerchiefs without yellowing avoid boiling or vapor rubs. Use a lather of finely shredded white soap and water, wash and squeeze dry, then dry quickly in sun. Iron with a moderately hot iron and use two folds of damp linen on the right side to brighten the silk.
In New York a widow, Mrs George Day, stabbed her seven year old son Henry to death after he pleaded to join a Sunday school parade. She then wounded herself in the abdomen and is not expected to survive. Separately, Dr L A Garrison resigned as president of Central College Pella Iowa after a decade, planning a year of postgraduate study at Harvard University.
In London the house of commons approved the finance bill by 366 to 209. Nationalists condemned the measure as unjust to Ireland, arguing the bill discriminates against the nation.
Ellis Kansas June 11 four cars in ocean to ocean race passed through here The Acme car did not stop while the two Ford cars were delayed forty five minutes for repairs and started an hour behind the Acme.
The text describes using hot damp cloths passed through a small wringer attached to a wooden bucket to treat a sick person. A child’s toy wringer speeds the process, lifting cloths with a fork to apply them quickly. Wet hot cloths reportedly provide faster relief than hot water bags or bottles, especially for severe chills.
Practical home tips describe using a paint brush to apply polish to a lukewarm stove. Let the polish dry then buff for a shiny finish. The method emphasizes low effort and quick results with a polish mixed to thick cream consistency using soapsuds.
A housewife describes a simple method to loosen a tightly sealed jar lid. Light a piece of paper and pass the jar top over the flame. the heat releases the lid’s grip and makes it easier to unscrew.
A hotel favorite explains folding finely ground hazelnuts into custard. Add a half cupful of nuts to the mixture to form a tender crust as it bakes. Walnuts pecans or almonds may substitute for hazelnuts.
All parents with children in the Cradle roll of the Methodist Sunday school are asked to attend with their children for Children's day exercises next Sunday at 10 45 a m June 13 at the M E church Baptismal service for children set for June 27 replacing the earlier schedule.
Call up Phone Me. 1 and leave orders, promptly attended to by Frank Rogers. Give street and number.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.