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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1911
Page
2
Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder trouble. It aims to regulate kidney and bladder action and is described as healing, strengthening, and bracing. For sale by all druggists.
Local notes report a 40 year old maple tree toppled by wind near the livery barn with minor damage. Shifts include hogs sent to Chicago and several residents purchasing new cars. Community events feature an ice cream social, church services, and a school building bond vote passing 41 to 17.
Funeral services for Len Burris were held at the M E church in Riverside with Masonic oversight. Burris, born 1845 in Belmont County Ohio, died June 6 1911 at his son William’s home in Council Grove Kansas after a career including service in the Ninth Iowa Cavalry. Interment followed at Riverside cemetery with local Masonic brethren assisting.
Mrs. Milo Stephens hosted a large dinner in Wellman with locals including Mrs. Charles Blumenstein. Iowa City and Cedar Rapids visitors figure among land talks, a Mennonite conference, and batch of summer travels. The Wellman band announced a Saturday program and community news covers church, school, and town movements.
Mrs A Twinam and Mr and Mrs Clyde Robing traveled to Washington this morning. Dr Roy Tripp returned to Washington after spending Sunday with friends here. Rev J J McAuley and Neal of Fulton arrived Saturday for a visit with old friends. Mrs Hull hosted a noon dinner in their honor.
A reflection on men who in unequal struggles for basic goods shun luxury, choosing a bare life with emphasis on simplicity and minimal comforts. The piece contrasts wealth with hardship and stresses virtue in restraint.
Stained silver spoons can be cleaned by rubbing with a rag dipped in sulfuric acid and then washing off the acid with soap suds. Follow safety precautions when handling acids. This method notes a chemical treatment and rinse to remove medicine stains.
The House special committee in Washington began its inquiry into the sugar business today. Witnesses from leading refineries were summoned as the panel announced it would conduct a thorough investigation of the alleged trust within the industry.
Frederick Giebhardt, convicted of killing Ona Lether at East Island and Jack Leonard, and known as Danger Billy, was executed in Sing Sing’s electric chair. He collapsed and was carried to the chair after sentencing.
This week two games set for local grounds with the Colored Giants of Chicago visiting on Wednesday the 14th and Fairfield on Friday the 16th. Thursday the local team travels to Keota for a battle. Game times move to 2 39 to finish earlier.
A French inventor creates a double envelope with flaps interlocked so contents cannot be removed without damaging the outer cover. The design evokes curiosity and puzzle like ingenuity.
It is unwise for anyone to invest in fruit growing or agricultural operations in Canada before gaining sufficient knowledge of the new surroundings, even if they have experience in the old country. This cautious view is shared by the Canadian Gazette.
Auction notice for Saturday June 17 at 2 30 P M listing office desk chair two rockers roman chair dresser bed set of springs mattress lawn mower Great American Ball bearing almost new plate rack tabouret Quick Meal range washing machine wringer small omission table magazine and book case 9x12 Axminster rug portieres couch two bedroom suits two marble top center stands Db FL Macon Auctioneer
A reflective line on history framing it as a registry of human contention for power, successes and failures, vices and follies, shaped by those who seek control.
The Pleasant Plains Missionary Society will be entertained at the home of Mrs. John Genkinger on Wednesday June 14. The Home Steaders regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 8 o clock.
Market prospects are 5 lower than Saturday's average with receipts around 42 000. light bids run 6.00 to 6.30 and mixed packers at 5.96 to 6.93. Heavy shipping hogs quoted 4.85 to 6.30. roughs 55 to 66.00. Cattle receipts 23 000 with prospects steady while sheep 211 000 face weak tone.
Chicago markets note official receipts last week 127047 shipments 16212 with estimates for today 42000 and tomorrow 15000. Beef cattle and sheep prices listed with estimated receipts 23000. grain prices include wheat oats and corn in Washington City market with May July and September figures.
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