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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1925

Page

5

Law 2450 Used Against Bootleggers in Tacoma

June 13 report notes the use of section 2450 of the revised federal statutes to seize vehicles used for transporting untaxed liquor. United States authorities have repeatedly obtained forfeiture of automobiles or trucks libeled under this provision, with auctions held by the U.S. marshal. Wallace Mount, assistant U.S. district attorney, says all such confiscations in the district have been secured.

Tacoma United States Wallace Mount U.S

Rheumatism cure Allenrhu guaranteed by druggists

An advertisement touts Allenrhu as a sure conqueror of rheumatism promising a full refund if it fails to stop pain reduce swollen joints and end rheumatic agony within a day. James H. Allen of Rochester NY claims decades of testing and offers free particulars via J. and Lemmon as local agent.

Deen Uhe Neild James H. Allen Forbes St Rochester N. Y Allenrho Allenrhu J. &. Lemmon

Auto Migrant Seen by Social Workers at National Conference

Denver report on social work division discusses migrant families traveling west. Adaline Buffington denounces migrants packing belongings and children into worn cars with little money and no clear plan. Walter Burr and J L Gillin urge realistic community engagement and remedies to aid rural progress.

Denver Colo National Conference of Social Work Adaline Buffington Salt Lake City West Mississippi River Walter Burr Kansas State Agricultural College Ig Net J. L. Gillin University of Wisconsin Gillin

Dave’s Mentha-Pepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Advertisement touts Dave’s Mentha-Pepsin as fast relief for gas distension heartburn and indigestion with a money back guarantee. Claims dramatic results within minutes and notes high past sales in New Jersey. Lemmon’s Pharmacy is listed as a retailer.

Dare’s J. E. Lemmon Dave New Jersey Lemmon’s

Electric Industry Honors 22 for Heroic Actions

San Francisco reports 22 electric light and power workers awarded the Samuel Ingsall life saving medal for rescuing colleagues using the prone pressure method after electric shock, drowning or asphyxiation. The insurance of records and public information efforts are also noted. Also announced is Miss Maria Idman named as music instructor at Vassar College for next year.

San Francisco Electric Light and Power National Electric Light Association Samuel Ingsall Charles G. Gaertner Los Angeles Calif E. Forrest Gary Ind Joseph Sweeney Sioux Falla Oscar Reid W. H. Taylor Dayton Ohio Jesse Palmer New Philadelphia OL Wiley Little Vassar Iowa City Maria Idman Monte Vista Col University of Iowa Vascar College Poughkeepsie N. Y

Flooding devastates thousands of acres in Maquoketa region

Maquoketa Iowa reports thousands of corn acres flooded as rising waters from the Maquoketa River surge. Lakehurst area sees two foot three inch rise in six hours, Edgewater up one and three tenths feet in thirty minutes, and Bridgeport area records five feet rise in six hours. Primary road No. 20 flooded at several points. river choked with dead fish likely from oil contamination at Manchester Iowa.

Maquoketa Lake Hurst Edgewater Bridgeport Maquaketa Manchester

British Isles Girls Welcome to Jest Canada Arrive in Winnipeg

British girls arrived in Winnipeg under Salvation Army auspices easing the domestic servant problem. Most remain in the city while some move on to western points as western Canada gains over 6 000 newcomers in May.

Winnipeg Man Canada Salvation Army

Don Dare Devil at Fox Theatre Friday

Jack Hoxie stars in a wild South American banditry adventure set abroad with hard riding ranch riders. The film features thrilling fight scenes, Spanish fiesta, scenic backdrops, and a strong cast led by Cathleen Calhoun with Duke R. Lee and others in supporting roles.

Fox Theatre Jack Hoxie South America Jack Hoxie Don Dare Devil Cathleen Calhoun Duke R. Lee William Welsh Thomas Lingham Evelyn Sherman William A. Steele Cesare Gravina Cliff Smith

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