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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1911

Page

3

Famine in China and Curfew Law Boosts in Elmira

Letters from Mrs. Fidelia M. Stotts describe famine in Anhies and Anbilei Provinces with bodies left for dogs, widespread starvation, and children sold or abandoned. In Elmira the curfew law reduces juvenile arrests by up to fifty percent, with officials in multiple cities praising its social benefits.

Fidelia M. Stotts Germany China Rev Stotts Anhilei Mr. Stotts China Anhies Elmira On Elmira Citeivens Steele Library Geneva N.Y Col. Hogland St. Louis Kansas City Lincoln Omaha St. Joseph Indianapolis Denver J. S. Ostrander Richmond Ind the Police Board

Curfew Law Advocates Cite Broad Support and Results

The piece surveys authorities backing curfew laws, noting 29 states adopted the measure and a Denver sheriffs convention urged prompt enactment. It traces origins to 1894 and the Boys and Girls National Home Employment association, with Indianapolis observations of strict enforcement after eight.

Gladstone Boys National Home Employment Association Sheriffs of United States Denver Indianapolis Ind

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements

An old newspaper advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal medicine. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and others claim the firm's reliability and recommend the cure. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and price per bottle.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo O. We F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Resolution of Respect for Areh Munro of West Chester lodge

West Chester lodge No. 893 K of P notes the death of brother Areh Munro on May 6 1911. The resolution extends sympathy to his widow and her fatherless child and directs the resolutions be entered in the lodge record sent to the family and forwarded to the Journal for publication.

West Chester Iowa Areh Munro Lodge

Bucklen Arnica Salve Proven Best for Burns and Sores

Startled the world with astonishing claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve has proven its value over forty years as a top salve for burns boils cuts sores bruises sprains swellings chapped hands fever sores and piles. Only 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Bucklen Lemmon’s

Foley Kidney Pills Claim Kidney Health Benefits

A drug ad claims Foley Kidney Pills relieve backache dull headache nervousness impaired eyesight and other ills from kidney and bladder issues, urging purchase by all druggists.

Sunday School Institute Leads Presbyterian Talks

Dr Co Hamble and colleagues from West Liberty led the Presbyterian church Sunday school institute in Cedar Rapids. Capt A R O'Brien and Rev S R Ferguson spoke on applied psychology and preventing youth drift, with sessions detailing life stage guidance and dangers of derelict youth.

Presbyterian Church Prestyterian Church Presbyterian Board of Publication West Liberty Muscatine SR. Ferguson Cedar Rapids Iowa Missouri Kaneas Christopher Humble Chicago A. R. O'Brien Eidht Ot Lock WV Comin Humble A. RO O'rien Capt O'Brien S. R. Ferguson God C. B. Dougherty Presbyterian Sunday School 8. R. Ferguson Capt. O'Brien

Royal Meat Market Ad Boasts Low Prices and Freshness

An advertisement proclaims honest weights and fresh meats from Royal, promising overnight freshness and guaranteed quality. It touts Pot Roast and Boiling Meat at 8 cents, Pork 10 and 12 percent, with Hams and Bacon cheaper than any in the city and urges customers not to be undersold.

Chamberlain Remedies Endorsement From Greensburg Pharmacist

J. M. Howell of Greensburg Kentucky praises Chamberlain products noting personal use and household reliability. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Chamberlain's Liniment are advertised as effective for rheumatism with Lemmon's Pharmacy as the supplier.

J. M. Howell Greensburg, Ky Lemmon Chamberlain Lemmon's

Bank Cashier Promotes Dyspepsia Cure Miller’s Tablets

A bank cashier Mr R S Cunnen of Morris shares his relief from years of dyspepsia after using Miller’s Dyspepsia Tablets. He reports wide appetite and pain relief, urges others to try the tablets, and notes free samples at druggists with three sizes 25c 50c and 1.

First National Bank of Morris R. S. Cunnen

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