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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
6
Lloyd Latta of Racine will move to New York City to take the secretaryship of the Maxwell Automobile company. The post is the third from the top in an organization doing 25 million dollars in annual business, and Latta is praised for his business ability and proven responsibilities.
Seared Into Sound Health notes Mr B F Kelley of Springfield Illinois reports kidney and bladder trouble worsened to alarming levels with dull headaches. After taking Foley Kidney Pills for a few weeks his headaches ceased and bladder function returned to normal, ending distress. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
A report examines the rise of new religious movements, their beliefs and practices, and the impact on communities. Observers discuss recruitment methods and the social dynamics surrounding these groups.
Bernard Temple describes Bahaism as a growing religious movement with over two million followers, including significant Persian and Turkish support. He notes its spread in Europe and America, its anti clerical stance, and its aim to reform Islam through a spiritual Esperanto.
The article notes words reportedly left by Dr. Frederick A. Cook in Utah, with Captain Bartlett dismissing the need to locate Cook’s records saying they likely won’t bother to search for them.
The board of supervisors passes a resolution stating no bounty payments on ground hogs after July 2. The measure ends the local program effective immediately.
The year's record in Washington ward schools shows 136 pupils named on the honor roll for the past year with perfect attendance and punctuality. The list includes students from the high school Centennial Lehi Heights Wallace Lincoln and Kindergarten schools. The honor roll reflects the best attendance and behavior across the school system.
Advertisement notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as prompt healer for wounds burns boils sores skin eruptions eczema chapped hands piles and blood poisoning. Claims quickest, surest cure with price 25 cents at J. K. Lemmon’s Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
A Chicago clinic of leading physicians met to combat pellegra, the disease spreading from black mold on corn. Dr William S Waugh described pellegra as blind staggers in men, likening it to the horse ailment and warned the epidemic could surpass southern hookworm harms as it affects poorer class corn. Edward Lacey of Marion county Illinois was shown as a victim.
A rousing meeting of the Republican Club of Oneida county in Ithaca sparked a Roosevelt for governor boom for New York. State party leaders are believed to back the move and Oneida county was chosen for its large membership. Vice President Sherman is a club member.
The steamship Boothic, chartered by Harry Whitney and Paul J. Rainey, sailed from South Boston carrying trinkets and gum drops for Igloo dwellers. Capt. Robert Bartlett commands the Boothic on the Arctic hunting expedition, with Dr. M. J. Johnson and Hugh M. Inman aboard. Peary previously traveled with Bartlett.
A collection of short jokes and quips from various publications. A Kindly Old Gent, tough little boys smoking stubs on a bridge, a trumpet tongued orator, a drowned joke, a barber shop gag, and family foibles are presented in a dated humorous tone with quick punchlines.
A Paris advertisement extols Parisian Sage hair tonic. It claims baldness stems from microbes and promises dandruff, thinning hair, and itchy scalp cure in two weeks or money back. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the 50 cent bottle, with the Auburn haired model on every package.
The list shows resident names grouped under Room Tt and Room Ht. Individuals include Dorothy Griffith Earl Cooley Nathan Ross Paul Langenberg Lucile Springman June Conger Arnold Hall Elsie Bratten Theodore White Howard Brown Leland Carris Samuel Hall Mary Stiles Florence Springman Homer Vincent Harold Bickford Katie Cooley Mildred Griffith Hazel Jones Jeannette Smith Wayne Limerman Eva Dodd Fred Downing Everett Patterson Harold Ross George Stewart Ruth Vincent Marion Rownd Cecil Shockley Clarence Stiles Bertha Woods Ena Auten Viola Auten.
The document lists students associated with rooms at Heights School including Lelia Blankenhorn Johnny Little Ruth Brown Jessie Dodd Helen Risk Armorelle McCreedy Virginia Deane Gladys Lohrer Lawrence Lemley Helen Harvey Walter Meek Henry Berdo Thomas Berdo and George Kinney.
Readable text lists individuals by rooms labeled Room It Room IL and Room II followed by many names including Margaret Brookhart Everett Kracaw Cleo Howell Donald Applegate Clarke Pelton Ruby McCleary Jean Hay Kathryn Rowe Merle Elwell Raymond Cox Victor Freding Mildred Rice Ned Brookhart Dale Kekerman Bertha Hay Neil Kracaw Ruth McCleary Frank Rice Mauree Applegate Allen Rice Charles Barrett Cleo Morrett and others.
A readable roster shows residents and relations in multiple rooms. Names include Virginia Cunningham Thelma Page Alice Cunningham Ralph Jones Helen Long Clyde Page Ivy Sage Alice Gibson Ruby Macon Maude Miller Rosa Farrier Dorothy Latta Mary Maxwell Flossie Shrader Lee Ritchey Paul French Nial Nicholson Vere Wenger Dorothea Wickham Ora Wolf Irwin Blankenhorn Walter Conner kether Cook Abbie Shrader iva Todd among others.
The Journal endorses Attorney Marsh W. Bailey for district judge, praising his fitness, ability, and dignity. It notes his respected reputation in Washington and urges recognition of his claims for the bench in the district. The piece expresses collective support from the county.
Dixon and B. F. Dixon and Company announce an enlarged garage stocked to meet public demand for fine automobiles. The new display highlights a broadened inventory and readiness to serve customers seeking quality vehicles.
A local dealer invites attention to a large stock of Duieksa autos with deliveries on short notice. The line includes 2 Model 19 Buicks, Toy Tonneau 22% hp 1910, surrey with detachable tonneau, Model Fr passenger car at $800, Chalmers-Detroit 40 hp from $1500 to $2750, and Hudson latest design at $1150. Visit to inspect the cars.
A historical quote attributed to Emerson stressing closure of daily efforts and forgetting errors. It emphasizes completing tasks, reflecting on what was done, and releasing blunders to proceed. The line encourages disciplined endings and steady progress.
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