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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
5
International Council of Women Holds Toronto Convention
More than seven million women worldwide attend the fourth quinqennial meeting in Toronto. The International Council of Women aims to connect organizations and share views on welfare. The Countess of Aberdeen leads efforts against tuberculosis in Ireland. Mary Wood Swift represents the US National Council. Opening sessions feature large teacher gatherings and a lecture by Dr. F. C. Eastman on The Limbo of Letters.
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Toronto
International Council of Women
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susan B. Anthony
Washington
International Council
Countess of Aberdeen
Ireland
Atlantic
National Council of Women of the
United States
Mary Wood Swift
Berkeley
Cal
Washington County Normal Institute
Filo Purvis
Methodist Church
F. C. Eastman
Iowa City
Local stove coal claims spark friendly race of offers
In town rival merchants tout their cook stove coal as the best and invite customers to compare. One dealer says they have the top product though others may disagree, and hints at showing proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
County News Happenings Report From Local Corrrespondents
Local correspondents detail daily doings across the county communities. Happenings include community events, notable visits, and everyday activities shaping the day's local life.
Howard Gould Wins A Point In Separation Suit
In New York on June 15 the supreme court ruled abandonment would be the issue in Katherine Clemmons Gould v. Howard Gould. The decision narrows the case, excluding cruelty and nonsupport, and favors Howard while allowing abandonment grounds to be revisited if Mrs Gould cannot prove reconciliation stipulations were unreasonable. George Gould testified. Katherine Gould was excused after three days of cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
Jay Gould
Supreme Court
Justice Dowling
Gould
George Gould
Praise of Literature as High Virtue Declared
A reflective remark on valuing reading and learned men, emphasizing literature as a revered pursuit and a measure of character. The quote credits Emerson with proposing that respect for a well read man amounts to praise for literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Japanese Frontiersman illustrated lecture at church
Prof. A. P. Vaughn of the University of Idaho will lecture Friday evening at the Presbyterian church under the Woman's Missionary society on The Japanese Frontiersman. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
A. P. Vaughn
Japan
Vaughn
Woman's Missionary Society
University of Idaho
Odd Lace Curtains at Bowman's Close Out Sale
Odd Lace Curtains offered at Bowman's at a third to half their regular price as the store clears stock. Included quotes from humorous anecdotes about secrecy and lateness in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman’s
Shackleton Welcomed by Royal Geographical Society in London
Lieutenant Ernest Shackleton and several expedition members arrived in London and were greeted with an ovation by the Royal Geographical Society president and members as a large crowd gathered.
Area of National Capitol Compact Size
The national capitol spans 153 112 square feet of area.
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National Capitol
Foley's Kidney Remedy Cures Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Foley's Kidney Remedy promises to correct irregularities strengthen kidneys and cleanse impurities from the blood to tone the system. It claims to prevent Brights Disease or diabetes with early use offered in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles at Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
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Foley
Bright
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
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