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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1912

Page

7

Washington semi pro conforms gains strong pitching staff

George Wheeler formerly of last year’s Washington staff signed with decal management and has pitched six games for Seward Nebr league posting five wins this season. Mason from Rock Island joins as shortstop as the squad heads to Iowa City for three-game series headed by Manager Holm who expects Wheeler to start on the mound.

George Wheeler Washington Decal Wheeler Heen Seward Nebr Nebraska Ellert Shirley Lorenzen Wheeler Mason Rock Island Muscatine Club Central Association Holm Iowa City

A Case in Point De Quiz Do You Believe in Palmistry

Dialogue in a comic exchange about palm reading. De Quiz questions if hands reveal wealth and the Whiz agrees only for pickpockets. The brief humor centers on superstition and clever intuition.

Diet and Health Hints Warn Against Rapid Weight Loss

Health expert Dr. C A Fyrell warns against heroic weight loss measures and urges gradual reduction not exceeding two pounds per week. He cautions that absolute fasting can cause seven pounds weekly losses and permanent injury, stressing consultation with a physician.

C. A. Fyrell

Thaw Hearing Resumes in White Plains Court

Justice Martin J. Keogh of the New York Supreme Court resumes the mental condition inquiry into Harry Kendall Thaw at White Plains court house. A jury trial was refused. Keogh will sole judge the evidence with four alienists testifying for both sides. A verdict is unlikely for months.

New York Martin J. Keogh Supreme Court Harry Kendall Thaw Stanford White White Plains Court House Keogh Thaw

Baseball Standings Across Leagues and Clubs

The standings list multiple leagues with team records and win percentages. American League shows Chub and Boston near top, while National League features New York and Pittsburgh leading respective groups. Minor leagues including American Association Western League and Central League display varied records and standings.

Boston Detroit Cleveland Chicago New York Phivelia Tauia LAGUE Pittehute Leula Cincin’ati BES Broooklyn American Association Toledo St. Pal Columbus Tadaplia Ay Min Ap'lis Milwaukee Kan City Louieville St. Joe D Moines Omaha Wichita Ve Sioux City Lincoln Denver Topeka HYE Sprei'ld Dubuque Danville Decatur Ott Np'rt Peoria Quincey HOB M'St'n Central League Y'gstown Canton Erie Warne Spref'ld Ae Eel Zanesville LOO Akron Rapids WOOSO Refid Wisconsin-Ila Anols League Appleton Aurora Oshkosh Green Bay Wausau Rockford Racine Madison Central Association Galesburg Kewanee HannIbal M'nmouth Keokuk Ottumwa

Baseball league scores and postponed games across circuits

American League Chicago defeated by Boston 4 to 6 while rain caused postponements. Minor leagues show Milwaukee sweeping Louisville in two games and a mix of results across Three Eye and Wisconsin Illinois leagues with several rain delays and multiple doubleheaders.

Chicago Boston American Association Milwaukee Louiseville Louisville Indianapolis St. Tul St. Paul St. Joe Denver Wichita Des Moines Sioux City Lincoln Omaha Topeka Three Eye League Bloomington Decatur Blomington Danville Springfield Peoria Davenport Quincey Dubuque Quincy Erie Appleton Wausau Racine Madison Oshkoeh Green Bay Oetkosit Rockford Aurora Central Association Keokuk Ottumwa Muscatine Hannibal Burlington Kewanee Monmouth Galesburg

Green It Wouldn't Marry a Widow

The fragment suggests a discussion about priorities in life with phrases about looking after number one and number two, indicating a humorous or didactic anecdote. No clear people, places, or events are identifiable.

Green

Red Cross Conference Opens in Cleveland

The American National Red Cross begins its convention in Cleveland following the Washington congress. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People also meets, with prominent white and colored leaders to discuss issues facing the Negro race.

Cleveland Ohio International Red Cross Washington American National Red Cross Charities and Correction National Association For the Advancement of Colored People

Delegates in Wreck Bolt Threat Is Made

A New York Central fast mail train carrying delegates to a convention wrecked near Fonda New York. Eight cars derailed and passengers hurled from seats with many injured the engineer scalded and a fireman gravely hurt. Chicago later roared that Roosevelt would bolt if Taft is nominated amid heated party tensions.

Fonda N. Y New York Central New York Chicago the Turnpike Roosevelt Taft Republican National Committee

Heyburn Moves to Delay Tariff Bill Votes

Senator Heyburn announced plans to delay further tariff bill votes until he is assured of defeating them. The statement signals a strategic push in Washington as June 17 reports note opposition stance and potential procedural delays by the senator.

Heyburn Washington Attem

Meritol Pile Remedy Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy

To the People of Washington, Lemmon's Pharmacy proclaims itself sole agent in the city for Meritol Pile Remedy. The notice claims success beyond expectations and guarantees every package of Meritol Pile Remedy.

Washington Lemmon

Woman Credits Fo ley Kidney Pills For Relief

Mrs J E Henry of Akron Michigan says kidney trouble left her with constant discomfort and frequent trips to the toilet. After trying a sample of Foley Kidney Pills she bought a bottle and believes they saved her a large doctor's bill. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

J. E. Henry Akron, Mich Foley

When Buying Buy Only the Best Cough Remedy Endorsed

H. L. Blomquist of Esdaile Wisconsin says his wife finds Foley's Honey and Tar Compound the best cough cure on the market. She has tried various kinds but Foley's gives the best result, per Lemmon's Pharmacy.

H. L. Blomquist Esdaile Wis Foley

Delegates Named in Illinois for Democratic Seat Contests

Baltimore June 17 The Democratic national committee weighed a contested seating for two delegates and two alternates from Illinois Twentieth District. Contestants M F Dunlap and W H Crow as delegates, T W McNeeley and H W T Rainey as alternates. Neutrality weighs with the committee of arrangements as Chicago convention uncertainty looms. National committee officials note seven Democrats under consideration for the chairmanship.

Baltimore Ure Wooedson Af. T. Rainey Haineis Illinois Rainer M. F. Dunlap W. H. Crow T. W. McNeeley HW. T Rainey National Committee Chicago

Foley Kidney Pills Help West Plains Man Back On Feet

J A Adleman of West Plains Missouri recounts kidney trouble and rheumatism until Foley Kidney Pills. He says they helped from the start, he left his bed in days and in 15 days discarded his cane, and he strongly recommends the pills.

Foley

Sutherland Delivers Practical Talk On Neighbors At Meeting

W M Sutherland spoke at a well attended Eagles hall meeting on the parable of the Good Samaritan under the theme Who Is My Neigh bor. He urged helping those in need and cited Christ as a model.

Eagles’ Hall W. M. Sutherland Sutherland Christ Suthland Carl Hedges Washneton

Letter Lost in Transit Post Office Reward Offered

Letter lost the 15th bout post office. Finder give to postiste r and receive reward. In alue. Several hundred miles traveled. J. B. Eekerman.

Bout Inalue J. B. Eekerman

A Good Investment in Meri ot White Liniment

An advertisement touts Meritot White Liniment as a superior general pain killer and remedy for muscular pains swellings lameness and soreness. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product as a sound purchase and investment with a fifty cent bottle offer.

Meriot Meritot Lemmon's Pharmacy

Chicago specialist to visit Washington for one day only

Dr Shallenberger, the regular and reliable Chicago physician, will visit Washington for one day only and return every twenty eight days. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Chicago Washington

Eminent Specialist Advertises Cure All Chronic Diseases

A medical advert claims Dr. Sallenberger permanently cures incurable cases and treats a wide range of conditions from catarrh to paralysis. It touts hospital experience, success with difficult ailments, and guarantees, including eye and ear diseases, with surgical attention and guaranteed glasses.

Sallenberger Keight

Nervous Debility Advised Cure for Private Ailments

Describes a health ad claiming to cure nervous weakness, memory loss, and sexual disorders tied to vice. Promises relief from anxiety, energy loss, and urinary issues with treatments for syphilis, gonorrhea, and other ailments.

Wonderful Cures and Free Confidential Consultation

Advertisement offers cures for neglected or unsatisfied cases with promising results. Claims no undervalued cures and invites readers to consult for free and confidential advice at an address.

Bank Office Hours Notice at Lake Avenue Chicago

Drexel State Bank posts hours from 8 AM to 6 PM at 880 Lake Avenue Chicago. Reference indicates location and operating times for customers seeking banking services.

Lake Avenue Chicago Tll Drexel State Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Evening Journal Orville Elder East Main Street Washington, No. 6 Mutual Iowa Geo Wheeler Jon Washington Squad IoWsa J. A. Cunningham East Havre Cunningham M. McCleery D. Rittenhouse & Son R. R Arnold Twiggs Inquire of Journal Express Companies New York Tribune John Shields St. Louis Bright Lemmon’s T. J. Allen RED Cross Conference Gor Loinson Californi Corny Jia Siamondp George VW Deakins Dues Lemaoer George W. Perkins Johnson California John Hays Hammond Penrose Col. Roosevelt Hiram W. Johnson William E. Glasscock West Virginia Walter R. Stubbs Kansas Robert S&s. Vessey South Dakota Chase Osborn Michigan Borden D. Whiting New Jersey Robert R. McCormick Milnois A. L. Garford Edward C. Carrington Maryland Marion Butler North Carolina William Flinn Pennsylvania Dwight B. Heard Arizona S. McNinch Filellingis Gontes Rainey Democratic National Committee J. A. Adleman West Plains, Mo NM. Sutherland Mey THE Eagles Shallenberger Washington, Colenso Hotel W. E. Shallenberger
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