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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1911

Page

3

Millionaire Davis Accuses Wife of Confinement in California Trial

New York financier Robert D Davis a baking powder magnate seeks divorce in Los Angeles claiming his wife Jennie conspired to have him confined in a madhouse. He says two nurses aided his escape from Summit New Jersey and aims to remarry the nurse Miss Arthur. Mrs Davis denies the charges with attorney Delphin McDelmas defending her case.

Los Angeles Cal Madhouse Robert Denson Davis New York Jennie W. Davis Delphin McDelmas Widelaine Warry K Miss Arthur Hin Mre Davis Lucretia Davises

Patents Granted This Week by Meier Davis & Davis

Washington notices list patents granted this week to J. M. Barnett for armor tires and a cement mixer, A.M. Crisman for an automatic planter, W. C. Folsom for pate iat Cillesye, A. Johnston for sash pulley casings, I.-Etreholt for an animal holding crate, I. M. Linblom for superior beehives, G. Bo Mariner for corn husking torplerment, B. K. O'Brien for hat frame shaping, M. C. Thomas for mut lock, and J. P. Tisdale for a churn dasher.

Washington D. C Meier Davis & Davis J. M. Barnett A.M. Crisman Davenport W. C. Folsom Postville Pate Iat Cillesye Atlantic A. Johnston Ottumwa Etreholt Meriden M. Linblom Sioux City Superior G. Bo Mariner Shenandoah BK. O'Brien Carroll M. C.thomas Mount Pleasant J.P. Tisdale Zearing Churn Dasher

New York Life Ride rider praises kidney pills cure

A Kansas City man credits two bottles of OLY Kidney Pills with curing a severe back and kidney ailment after a cold. The ad notes the product is sold by all druggists and reflects a period promotion.

S. 8 Rexford New York Kansas City

Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Ad Claims Dandruff Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a miracle hair restorer that stops dandruff itching and hair loss in days. It cites a testimonial from Gulu D Fix of Raphine Virginia dated March 25 1910 and notes Lemmon Pharmacy sells a large bottle for 50 cents.

Washington Gulu Raphine Lemmon Pharmacy

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

The ad touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to fix digestion and promote health with phrases about a well balanced woman. It also promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a summer essential sold by Lewmon's Pharmacy and Lechman's Wharmacy.

Chamberlain Lechman Lewmon

State opens sting operation in instruction in hie art

Unclear OCR reads as a fragmented report about a state sting operation connected to health and human services with inconsistent names and unclear details about the president and city.

Widow at Fifteen Years Story of Mieht or Vouied AE Grinnell

Des Moines reports state travel for the cream industry as Ames hosts dairy officials. The dairy and road departments plan to tighten milk and cream production oversight. G H Telttler, appointed deputy commissioner, will lead general food and dairy inspections across Iowa starting today.

Des Moines Low Bev Sga State Agricultural Oo Ames Barney G Jaye Charire Myr Towa G. H H. Telttler Iment Barnes

Iowa investigates adulterated vinegar in eastern towns

The Iowa Food Commission reports six companies accused of selling adulterated vinegar, mainly in eastern towns. An inspector said over a small amount was found, with plans for prosecutions if more adulterated product is located, as prices drop to four cents per gallon.

Dave Lowa

Review of HhOb Case Sought by NHL Lawyers

The case, argued by Henderson & Friebourg of Hing City forTou Sawyer, requests a Supreme Court review of a lower court ruling that it was illegal to bring VWaquer into cases upon patrona. The decision was handed down just as the court closed.

Jude Settemadten Patrona Supreme Courte Thenderson & Friebourg Hieng City Lowihecate Tou Sawyer

Iowa City farewell to President MacLean marks last campus visit

The fifty first annual convocation at Iowa University ended Wednesday night with President MacLean delivering a farewell address amid emotion. He denounced claims his facilities were disrupted, praised the city and university, and thanked supporters. The banquet featured toastmaster George Randall Parrish with speakers including Senator Shirley Gilliland and Judge Peter Grosseup, highlighting 12 years of service and board concerns.

Towa City Dane Iowa University Maclean Iowa City George Randall Parrish Shirley Gilliland Board of Reveuts Cilliland Murphy Elkader State Board of Education Peter Grosseup Chicago

Fairfield rally to raise funds for parsonage

William A Quayle will speak at Chautauqua Park Fairfield on June 16 where Methodist churches plan an all day rally to raise money for a pastor’s parsonage. The program includes musical and literary numbers with Dorothy Russell J T Davies and Unkirch’s boys band. Rev R G Russell will preside and a basket dinner is set for noon.

Fairfield Townl Niehop William A Quayle Pairfield Chautauqua Park Fairfield Streatt Dorothy Russell J. T. da Vies Unkirch R. G. Russell

Des Moines College Receives Endowment and Degrees

A Ketwan French family from Renwick Iowa donated 10000 for a chapel at the Des Moines college. During the year 40000 more was added to the endowment. At commencement Charles Rose, son-in-law of founder Dr Nash, received the doctor of divinity degree. Melbourne Boynton of Chicago earned a divinity degree and John Sruthill of Waterloo was awarded a master of arts.

Des Moines Ketwan Renwick Iowa Des Moines College Charles Rose Doctor Nash Melbourne Boynton Chicago John S.ruthill Waterloo

Widow Grieves Over Stranger's Death in Grinnell

In Grinnell Iowa a large silent crowd gathered in the undertaking room of J W Harpster to bid farewell to Charles Hawman a 28 year old man from St Joseph Mo who died in debt and sickness. His young widow of five years holds their sixteen month old child as sympathy pours in. The service included scripture reading and prayer while the pauper’s burial proceeds.

Grinnell J. W. Harpster Charles Hawman St. Joseph

Swedens King Celebrated Amid Public Gratitude

A fragmented 18th century era note lauds the Swedish king for a peaceful reign and popular support. It mentions a cable from Brest and describes the monarch as beloved, while contrasting republican critiques and a noteworthy duty of a Hevedore bearing coal.

Sweden Ajyean

Sixty second Fusiliers to Parade in Rowton

Troops claiming allegiance to King George V arrive for Munker TMi Day in Rowton. The Sixty second Fusiliers of St John New Bern wick travel by train to Boston escorted by Massachuetts authorities permission to carry arms in state. A street parade is planned for tomorrow.

Rowton Loston George Vo Fusiliers St. John New Bernwick Boston Massachuuettts

London suffragettes plan monster parade to March

London June 16 The suffragettes announce a monster parade in the city today modeled after New York events. Over 50 000 women will march including 500 doctors and nurses in uniform.

London England New York Fune

New Insurance Law Takes Effect Tomorrow in Missouri

Jefferson City June 16. The legislature approved a new insurance law placing supervision over five companies under the superintendent of Insurance. The regulator gains the power to fix rates after a proper hearing and the law becomes effective tomorrow.

Jefferson City

Western Pacific Adds Two Trains Salt Lake to Pacific Coast

The newly reorganized Western Pacific train service will start tomorrow with two new trains between Salt Lake and the Pacific Coast. The additions aim to meet increased passenger demand and improve service under the Gould lines.

Salt Lake Western Pacific Pacific Coast Gould Lines

Conservative Leader Begins Western Campaign Tour

Ottawa reports Borden Conservative leader departs for a western campaign tour. He plans two speeches daily with Canada reciprocity a recurring topic, starting at Winniepex.

Ottawa Borden

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Backed by Patient Letters

A Dewittville reader reports relief from constant pain headaches backaches and bearing down after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial quotes Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts inviting sick women to write for free advice and promising recovery without operation.

Dewittville Pwtark Lydia KK Pinkham Lydia KR Gibbs Route 4 Pinkham Medicine Company Lydia Bhlokham Lydia Lynn, Maass Saul

Scalp Cure Promoted by McElhinney Drug Co

An advertisement touts ZEMO as a cure for dandruff eczema and scalp disease. It claims ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP wash clear scalp of dandruff kill disease terms and soothe heal. McElhinney Drug Co with Petts agency markets the remedy in Washington and elsewhere.

America McElhinney Drug Co Petts Drug Everywhere Washington

Italio Des Moines group sails for Italy to mark Garibaldi anniversary

Twenty eight patriotic Italians from Des Moines depart in a special car for New York to sail to Italy. The party will first reach Havre France then rail to Turin. Among them are thirteen children from two families. The celebration recalls Italy's 1850s Garibaldi era and the Rome exposition.

Des Moines Iowa Italy New York Havre France Turin Garibaldi Austria Rome

Nancy Harsh Celebrates 101st Birthday in Creston Iowa

Mrs Nan cy Harsh mother of ex senators J Harsh of this city and IOA Wotarets of Lowell Neb quietly marked her 101st birthday on June 14 at daughter Mrs Edward Donlin s home in Creston. A centennial celebration was held last year in Creston with many relatives and friends. Mrs Harsh remains healthful and hopeful for more birthdays. She is one of five sisters who all lived past 90 and her father died at 92.

Creston Iowa Nancy Harsh J. Harsh Thiseecity Andioa Lowell Nebr Edward Donlin J. Bo Harsh Harsh Op Harsh

Charlain’s Cholera Remedy Popular with Public

A long standing favorite remedy Charlain’s Cholera and Diarrhea Cure is widely sold by Lemmoen’s Pharmacy. The product is described as reliable and regularly purchased by customers seeking quick relief.

Battling Nelson to Toodle Himself in Baltimore Bout

Battling Nelson will fight Dummy Decker tonight in a 10 round bout at Ford's Theatre Baltimore. He has signed to return only if he defeats Decker, aiming for a definitive comeback and no more fights unless he wins.

Baltimore Nelson Dummy Decker Ford's Theatre Decker

Boston to celebrate Bunker Hill with games and water carnivals

Boston plans a Bunker Hill celebration tomorrow featuring athletic games public speeches and water carnivals. The event grounds are set for public enjoyment with organized activities and community gatherings.

Boston Bunker Hill

Foley's Kidney Remedy Shelters Chronic Kidney Bladder Trouble

Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder trouble. It tends to regulate action and is healing, strengthening and bracing. For sale by all druggists.

Merito Chocolate Granules Promise Quick Stomach Liver Relief

An advertising notice from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Merito Chocolate Granules claiming to correct stomach and liver disorders and improve mood. The copy targets anxious readers with phrases about despondency and financial hardship, urging purchase and relief.

Lemmon's Pharmacy

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THE Quality Shoe Store Qualityz Shoe Store BR. Davis Wanes Summit N. J Mit New York State California Patent Report Love United States Panama Canal Lemmon STATE HHS Parewell President Maebb Iy Oy Oy. I Bo Poy Cty Mieht Baby Ube Des Wine Prosecutions NHL Bishop Olayer Patrfield NING Campaton Lydia B. Pinkham Charlain Lemmoen Nelson Toodpry John Shields SOK
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