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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
7
The piece argues for monodiet principles favoring limited food variety to ease digestion and possibly prevent disease. It cites Dr. R S Ingersonsoll and historic farming diets, noting active living and simple meals as beneficial, with recent findings linking diet variety to cancer risk.
Washington Senators win 5 to 1 over Cedar Rapids Independents in a fast one hour fifteen minute game. Wheeler pitched effectively with three hits allowed and two big plays drive in two Washington runs in the sixth and seventh innings. Thompson, Tyree and Houser contributed key hits and Wheeler scored on a bunt and a single.
In the American League Philadelphia swept Washington 5 0 and 8 1 in two games while New York beat Boston 15 8 Detroit topped Cleveland 7 2 and in the National League Cincinnati split with Pittsburg 6 4 and 5 8 St Louis edged Chicago 4 3 Boston defeated New York 12 21 Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 6 2 The American Association saw Toledo take two from Columbus 4 0 and 6 5 Milwaukee swept Minneapolis 6 2 and 6 5 while Kansas City beat St Paul 3 So far Louisville beat Indianapolis 11 7 and in the Western League Lincoln split with Wichita 2 0 and 2 7 Sioux City beat St Joe 8 Des Moines edged Omaha So Topeka 3 Denver 2 In the Three I League Springfield routed Bloomington 11 1 then Bloomington won 6 0 Decatur beat Danville 12 3 and Dubuque tied Peoria 6 6 Central League Akron beat South Bend 9 8 Fort Wayne 3 Erie 8 Youngstown 5 Grand Rapids tied Springfield 1 Canton 6 Dayton 4 Zanesville 1 Terre Haute 1 Wheeling 2 in 13 innings Central Association Keokuk 12 7 Muscatine Hannibal 11 4 Ottumwa 4 Other games postponed by rain
Charles Sable of 30 Cook Street Rochester New York recommends Foley Kidney Pills for prompt relief from long standing kidney trouble. His endorsement, conveyed through Lemmon's Pharmacy, underscores the product as a proven remedy.
In Des Moines on June 21 Clifford Thorne is expected to become chairman of the railroad commission next year following the rotation. Current chair Ketchum and last year’s Palmer set the pattern for a smooth succession, suggesting no exception for Thorne.
New London discusses the Harvard and Yale rowing regatta with crowds arriving by train, automobile, and yacht. The freshman race opens the program followed by the varsity four and the major eight oared race starting at 5 PM downstream from the railroad bridge to Red Top. Harvard favored in the varsity. Yale viewed as a stronger threat than in recent years.
The Washington Socialist local schedules a meeting in the Eagles hall next Tuesday evening June 25 at 8 oclock. The speaker is Miss Esther Edelson described as the bravest girl orator on the Socialist platform. She tells the working class story with heroine style to inspire toilers toward emancipation.
A vintage ad touts Meritol White Liniment as the best investment for pains and aches. It claims quick relief for muscular rheumatic pains swellings lameness and soreness and positions Meritol as a general pain killer of notable merit from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The Milwaukee physicians association plans a bill for the next legislature to stop kissing and stamp it as a blot on civilization and a menace to health. A meeting with over a dozen papers read on the topic led to a substitute of rubbing noses or foreheads, deemed more decent.
Lemmon's Pharmacy guarantees Merital Hair Tonic to prevent dandruff and baldness by keeping the scalp free of dandruff germs when used regularly.
A massive pearl weighing about 18 grains was discovered by Otis Davis while fishing below the dam at Coralville. Local jewelers estimate its value at just over $500, and the stone was found in sand among clam shells.
Townsfolk urged to treat colds promptly to prevent serious illness. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as a safe, non opiate remedy for children, offered by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The article recounts Civil War actions near Richmond and Charleston in 1862. Stuart leads a raid around the Army of the Potomac, while Union forces at Secessionville on James Island attack Battery Lamar. Federal losses exceed 680 with heavy Confederate resistance, and General Benham is removed for disobedience after plans at Port Royal.
A detailed account of General Jeb Stuart's early raid after Lee took command defending Richmond on June 2, 1862. Stuart selects 1,200 cavalry including Fitzhugh Lee and Jack Mosby to strike near McClellan's line, scattering Federal troops in a bold road ambush and dueling with Royall’s force before driving them from the field.
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