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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1911

Page

7

Three Sentences by Judge Preston in Local Court

Grand jury indicts Dave Seth for attempted breaking and entering at night and CH Knowles with Elmer Miller for larceny. Dave Smith jailed after confessing past Ft Madison term. Knowles and Miller sentenced to six months in county jail. Stella Bailey and Ante Line Dawson granted divorces. probate work dominated the day as Judge Preston adjourned.

Dave Seth CH. Knowles Elmer Miller Smith Preston Ft. Madison Knowles Miller Dave Smith J. J. Brookhart McCarty Fred Mauthe

Palmer Barn Party Hosts First United Church Guests

Mr and Mrs James Palmer and family entertained First United Presbyterian members at a barn party on their country farm east of the city. About 1250 guests arrived by hay wagons and cars to enjoy decorations, contests and refreshments, with a Japanese corner and frappe service.

James Palmer First United Presbyterian Church Palmer Farm Washington County Genevra McCaw Mrs. Palmer

Mystic Workers of the World Regular Meeting Notice

Mystic Workers of the World announce a regular meeting Friday evening June 16 with important business. all members urged to attend. The meeting at 16213 W. R.C. is postponed. members are asked to take notice and stay informed.

Mystic Workers of the World W. R.C

Hospital Plumbing and Wiring Contracts Awarded

The county hospital project awarded the plumbing contract to Washington Plumbing & Heating Co for 2249 dollars and the wiring contract to Iowa Gas & Electric Co for 1185 dollars. Davis is advancing foundation work as excavation completes and concrete framing begins.

Washington Plumbing & Heating Company Davis Ie

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad from 1911

Pasadena notice from Foley and Co. promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a safe expectorant for all ages. It claims no opiates, nonnauseating, does not interfere with digestion, and urges purchase from all druggists.

Pasadena Cal Foley and Co Foley Ward Prog Co Parsons, Secy and Treas

Heat Reaches 91 as Thermometer Tops Afternoon Reading

The official thermometer recorded a 91 degree high today around 2 30 PM. A light morning shower did little to settle the dust as temperatures remained hot throughout the afternoon.

Foley Kidney Pills for Kidney and Bladder Troubles

Middle aged and elderly people use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent results in all cases of kidney and bladder troubles. For sale by all druggists.

Odd Remedies and Household Tips from a Past Page

A visiting mother laments Willie’s stubbornness despite various methods including rewards. A boy jokes about ignoring him. The piece endorses Chamberlain liniment for rheumatism and warns of dangers from ingesting nonfood items like hair and paper. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted as kidney and bladder support.

Willie

Kellogg Adj J Beott at Wye Beott J

Fragmentary OCR notes show a name Kellogg acting as adjutant at Wye Beott J with unclear context and missing details. The readable fragment references two surnames Kellogg and Beott with military-adjutant style wording.

Wye Beott Kellogg Iilep

Valley Forre Camp Weekly Event Announces Welcome

North Side Square in Al hosts Thursday gatherings with J G Mortal Ty and Cher greeting attendees at Valley Forre Camp Noo Soх event.

Valley Forre Noo Sox North Side Square

Fraternal Lodge and Chapter Regular Meetings Noted

Washington Lodge and Cyrus Chapter list regular monthly meetings led by J W Morton. Bethlehem Commandery and Washington Chapter also show monthly gatherings with local officers and members named in the notice.

Washington Lodge Kuwati W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus James Glaevow Bethlehem Commandery Wyatt Miarbourg Washington O. As W. M Myrtle

Peter the Great Son of Custis Mystery

A fragmented caption references Peter the Great and a figure named Custis with unclear context and stray phrases suggesting a decorative or mislabeled historical note. The readable bits point to a misread line about a Spanish Condor and a person nicknamed Miss Bendy.

Great Bosric Cosric show horse described with stature

A damaged OCR fragment describes a famous show horse named Jack and references his ancestry and conformation. The text notes the horse weighs heavily built, brown in color with white joints, and possesses strong bone structure and good conformation.

Cosric

Percheron Greton S8353 Stallion Prospect at Ainsworth Sale

An 1911-era advertisement touts Percheron Greton S8353 sired by Vaillant and dam Lisette vwess, claiming elite European lineage, French government stock, and vast value. It notes origin on a feudal French estate, details color gray, conformation, and says the colt will season at a ranch two miles southwest of Ainsworth with terms of 14 dollars to insure to stand and suck.

Vaillant Lisette Vwess France M. Fullard Paris Europe America Ainsworth

Fruit Grafting Joke Haunts Editor In Late Night Mischief

An altered humorist jokes about grafting fruit and a ten dollar check from an editor for a timeless joke. He leaves for the night and drinks a grape-juice cocktail, a whimsical closing image from Harper's Weekly.

Jove Edior Harper's Weekly

Passionate plea from a novel by a woman

A literary line describes longing and the magnetic pull of a beloved voice. The speaker, addressing a powerful lover, seeks intimate connection and the mystic rapture of music, ending with a dramatic call to speak now.

Glass polishing tip with kerosene in water

All glass items including mirrors shades and similar products will be better polished if kerosene is added to the water replacing soap. Use a tablespoonful per quart of hot water. Washing can use a cloth but drying is far improved if paper is used.

Fragmented Local Schedule Snippet Leaves Times Obscure

A partial OCR fragment shows times like 6 am 0 6 am 4 20 am and 9 55 am with unclear context. The readable bits suggest a daily timetable or broadcast slot but no definite events or destinations are identifiable.

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