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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1912

Page

3

Payers Settle Early on 1912 Taxes in County

Tax payments begin as 1912 due Friday with crowded treasurer’s office. Many taxpayers arrive to pay and receive receipts while the week promises steady activity. Higher taxes reflect a 15 percent rise in farm property valuation plus one mill for a county hospital fund and one for a new road grant, aimed at recognized improvements.

Primary Notice for Third Ward Republicans in Washington

The Republicans of the Third Ward in Washington Iowa hold a primary at the Iowa Gas and Electric office on Sunday in March 1912. Polls run 3 to 7 pm to choose eight delegates for the Republican County convention on March 16 1912. J Lemmon Committeeman for Third Ward Regular post meeting tomorrow night. A good attendance is desired. Post meets at 7 30 o'clock. J H Stewart P

Washington Iowa Iowa Gas & Electric Company Post J. H Washington County

This Month's Roll of Honor at Centennial School

The list features pupils from Centennial School with names across rooms and grades. Absent for tardiness is noted for Veit, while students Alfred Knecht Mildred Woodburn Edta Morrow Kenneth Ross Clarence Sprin Miranda Blick Hervey Knecht Dames Work Keith Molesworth Frank Skipten Guian Howard Woods Hazel Askea Raymond Knecht are listed for Room One and Room Two across Kindergarten to Grade H1.

Centennial School Alfred Knecht Mildred Woodburn Edta Morrow Kenneth Ross Clarence Sprin Miranda Blick Hervey Knecht Collins Oy Fuller

Washington public schools grade listings and names

A long list of student names organized by grade levels from kindergarten through grade VIII with rooms and class headings. The text reads like a school roster for Lincoln, Iowa area schools listing teachers and students alphabetically by grade.

Old Remedies Still Trusted Across Generations

The article notes that ancestral roots herbs and barks formed medicine long before modern science and many traditional recipes evolved into renowned proprietary remedies such as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, highlighting enduring reliance on these herbal preparations in women's health.

Lydia EF. Pinkham

Trials of the Motorist satire blunts health and appetite

A brief satirical exchange notes how owning an automobile improves health appetite yet laments the cost of meals. The joke implies autos bring better appetite but strain finances.

Jones Brown

Fortune Teller Fails to Warn of Rival’s Rise

A local tale recounts a fortune teller predicting trouble for a young woman who faces a bluffing rival. The anecdote contrasts fate with confidence as the subject dismisses the ominous reading and presses on.

Bouncing Twins Born to Society Leader

Society circles report the birth of twins to a prominent local leader, highlighting a high society moment amid broader community coverage. The note appears amid sensational headlines and quippy captions.

Sunday Afternoon Meeting Becomes Weekly Washington Event

The Washington Federation of Christian Men held a Sunday afternoon meeting in the Eagles hall, led by W. J. Brooks with music by A. C. Fuller. Brooks urged faith in Christ as the only path to heaven and described being lost in a storm to illustrate the journey.

W. J. Brooks A. C. Fuller Heaven Mr. Brooks Christ H. Kk. Case Charles W. Long J. T. Matthews Washington Federation Eagles Fairfield Louden

Best Stomachs in the World Best Stomachs in the World

People who depend upon MI-O-NA to keep them free from stomach mis ery always have clean stomachs free from fermentation. MI-O-NA stomach tablets will drive out gas, sourness and stomach distress in five minutes. Lemmon's pharmacy guarantees them. They will absolutely put an end to indigestion and make the stomach sturdy and strong if used as directed. For all stomach ailments and for nervousness, loss of appetite, night ware, dizziness, overeating, drinking, and for all diseases caused by upset stomach, MI ONA is guaranteed. A large box 50 cents. ar BrERCgT Pharmacy and druggists verywhere,

Brercgt Pharmacy and Druggists Verywhere

Masonic Lodges Schedule Regular Meetings This Month

Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meets first Friday each month led by W M C A Dewey and secretary J W Morton. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A meets second Friday. J W Morton, secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 I T meets third Friday. J W Morton secretary. Washington Chapter No 98 C B E meets second Thursday. Mrs J B Kunath W M and Mrs Myrtle Bragg secretary. Visiting fraters welcome.

Washington Lodge A. F A. M C. A. Dewey W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus R. A H. C Bethlehem Commandery I T Wyatt B. Marbourg Washington C. BE J. B. Kunath Myrtle Bragg Sec

Pole Kidney Pills Ad Condemns Cold Kidney Harm

An old advertisement warns that cold affects the kidneys and urges use of Pole Kidney Pills sold by all druggists. It claims cold congests the kidneys, causes sickness, and promises to strengthen them and alleviate pain with timely use.

Bright

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Frank L. Wilson & CO TAK Payers J. Lemmon Third Ward G. Alr Stewart,p Amping Lake Houghton Lake District Carrot River Melfort District Ilinois Consid Ering Illinois Canada United States China Japan Saskatchewan Kansas Minnesota North South Dakota Nebraska Lase Land & Development Co Germania Life Building ST. Paul Minn Southwell & McCulley Southeastern Iowa Keith Molesworth Frank Skipten Guian Howard Woods Hazel Askea Raymond Knecht Room Washington Public Schools Merle Arthur Herbert Askea Naomi Bidwell Lloyd Grecian Floyd Grecian Libbie Hosking Leroy Jugenheiimer Burrell Keck Myrtle Morrow Margaret McFarland Margaret Peck Tietje Brewer Mabhel Morton Warren McAvoy Arthur Morrow Hazel Smith Rena Simons Florence Springman Marguerite Springman Theodorecus Ralph Woods Blanche Woodburn Arthur Wiegman Homer Vincent Clifford Shoemaker Heights Norwood Jones Harrel Miranda Genevive Miranda Omer Norton Victor Mason Thelma Page Wanda Neiswanger David Warfel Beatrice Wallace Maurice Hauser Mertle Waenoer Wallace Senoor Earl Cooley Edward Custer Florence Hall Raymond Hall Dalton Morrow Nathan Ross Beulah Roberts Blanche Sutherland Mary Louise Sawhill Wilhelmina Wejuin William Cook Rollie Hoselton Arnold Hall Dale, Long Lucile Springman Henry Sutherland Harry Boileau Smith Brookhart, Jr Effie Chance Faith Donovan Gladys Heckethorn Roland Havens Clyde Hyink Kathryn Kracaw Charles Lytle Hannah Welch Live Wilcox James Boileau Willie Chance Ruth George Lynn Haney Rolla Jurging Gladys Mace Auritla Mayhew Vera Palmer Scott Wilcox Dorothy Adams Samuel Brookhart Margaret Brookhart Edith Chance Delia Goodwin Mona Havens Everette Kracaw Jesse Rice Gladys Styler Esther Welch Leslie Pauls Florence Boileau Dora Cox Marion George Hioward Mundt Albert McCleary Harold Turner Mildred Pierce Mildred Paul Mary Kerr Irene Busby Alonzo Allen Walter Manatt Pearl Custer Margaret Brown Robert Shields Pauline McClellan Francis Barnoske Alton Custer Glen Eldridge Ruth Fuller Harold Gray Dwight Paul Herbert Ross Bernice Shields Paul Breck Russell Knott Donald McClellan Leonard McClellan Jesse Kerr Hilda Richardson Kermit Payne May Blanche Eldridge Kkdna Johnnie Little Donald Paul Oakley Payne Boyd Pickens Fred James Alberta Fuller William Reister Frank Miller Ruth Shellabarger Ruth Brown Evelyn Eldridge Martha Chalmers Helen Risk Samuel Richardson Keith Jones Robert McClellan McEe Edward Bandy George Bickford Cora Boileau Gladys Barnoske Fred Brock Raymond Cox Pearl Cecile Dale Denison Leland Carris Warren Fields Freda Denison Villa Gibson Victor Freding Marie Grecian Mabelle Griffith Dorothy Harvey Evaleen Kunath Kiburz Gladys Lobrer Dorothy Latta Georgia Johnson Amorelle McCreedy Maurine McLaughlin Mary Maxwell Martha Maxwell Everette Peck Ireta Pauls Helen Paul Loretta Palmer Donald Ross Fred Randle Minnie Woolm Virginia Wallace Frances Stewart Ray Ramsey Ray Kaga George Guy Irene Palmer Doris Wilcox Alta Munson Lincoln Kildergarten Ada Todd Charles Miller Elizabeth Sherman Lewis Lady Room One Harry Macon William Boice Albert Stewart Arlene Gardner Gwendolen Long Valentine Pratt Harry Stuart Clark Smith William Tillotson Gerald Anderson Donald Applegate Virginia Cunningham Lester Carson Kenton Jacobs Helen Looney Helen Long Hanna Jones Lois Macon Ivy Sage Edward Lindsay Leona Thomas Merle Welch Elinor Bailey Neil Caner Alice Cunningham Beatrice Daniels Angelo Huysmans Ralph Jones Isabelle Lemmon Lester Macon Clyde Page Lora Stewart Kathryn Turner Frieda Vanerus Nate Burris Doris Boileau Avi Pauline Beal Helen Cunningham Florence Cunningham Claire Eckerman James Fulton Edna Goodwin Jean Hay Rollie Hecklethorn Maude Hays Oneita Palmer Mabel Starr Ruth Biggs Edna Chance Dorothy Donaldson Mildred Griffith Harry Jenkins Norene Kracaw Marie McCaulley Sare You Valentine Sender Chicano Tribune Eagless Eagles’ Hall The Washington Federa Lemmon's Pharmacy J. A. Harwood & Son South Side Dayton West Chester, Iowa Fr. O. Re Alpine Aerie No St A B. G. Fox Dubots Seey Valley Forge Camp Hall of North Side Square J. G. Moriarty
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