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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
7
A young baggage boy named Pokes defies a angry conductor and risks a blizzard night to wire funds for his mother’s hospital care. His quick signal saves a siding collision with a Cleveland special, while passengers’ contributions cover the hospital bill.
Automobile drivers warn residents to avoid discarding glass on pavements or highways. The prose notes glass damages tires and harms horses' feet, urging people to carry glass to dumps or bury it deeply to prevent harm to objects or animals.
Residents report excessive auto speeds on Mast Washington Street with dust damaging homes and contents. They measured two blocks and plan to file information against violators of city speed ordinances. Drivers should slow within city limits to prevent danger.
My residence just north of the Commercial club building on Fast Washington street is for sale as are also my household goods. We will be at the residence so that all who are interested may call and see the home and the goods offered. The household goods include a large number of the usual necessary articles for housekeeping and all are in fine shape. They will be sold at private sale. If any additional information is wanted telephone 710, 1126 Mrs. R. T. McCalij.
An advertisement promoting Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion and keep bowels regular for middle aged and older people. It notes the tablets are mild and suitable for seniors and are sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A Galveston News note remarks on a girl unable to swim entering marriage without a lifeboat, reflecting on unconventional divorce themes and social commentary.
Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment as enough to relieve rheumatism pain with free application and massage. Claims rapid relief and recommends Lemmon's Pharmacy for sale.
Washington hosts two Ottumwa Red Sox exhibitions on July Fourth at 10 30 a m and 3 p m with a strong semi pro lineup. Centerville and Ellert visit tomorrow as Washington aims for a fifth win in five meetings, while Dorsch departs for Kearney and Parks from Cedar Rapids joins as a new infield option.
Dialogue shows a distressed tramp pleading poverty and inability to buy a railroad ticket. The good man confronts him with a sharp reply highlighting the tramp’s excuses and misery.
A brief want ad in the journal signals a reunion request or announcement. The exact details are unclear but the notice suggests reconnecting with someone or a group through the newspaper.
League by league results show team records and winning percentages for American League National League American Association Western Central leagues with clubs such as Boston Cleveland Chicago Detroit Washington New York Philadelphia St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis St Paul Louisville Kansas City Sioux City Omaha Denver Topeka Zanesville Canton Fort Wayne Youngstown Akron Wheeling Terre Haute Muncie Racine Appleton Rockford Madison and others with varied win loss tallies and percentages.
National League results include New York 11 Philadelphia 0 and Chicago 0 Cincinnati 1. American Association scores show Toledo 6 Louisville 7, Indianapolis 3 Columbus 13 in 13 innings, Milwaukee 7 St. Paul 1, and other daily games across numerous cities. Central Association action lists Monmouth 2 Burlington 0 and Keokuk 3 Hannibal 6 with Ottumwa Mescatine no game scheduled.
A sprained ankle may be cured in three to four days by applying Chamberlain's Liniment and following directions. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
An advertisement urges readers that Chamberlain's Tablets ease constipation with an agreeable bowel movement and no unpleasant effects. Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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