Baseball Jane and Bertha's Field Dilemma
Bertha Wratt sneers at baseball while her brother Bob defends the sport. A stray ball from the High Hill field injures Bertha, but a young man Stratton helps and offers a ride home. Bertha remains skeptical, though the passerby Jim promises a replacement ball and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Wratt
Bob
Bertha
High Hill Field
Kertha
High Hill
Ponto
Stratton
Dicky
Jim
Hertha
Hilary Stratton
S. H. Stratton
Mrs. Brooke
Anna Brooke
OUR FIFTY LEADING MANUFACTURING CITIES
A census bureau note ranks cities by value of manufactured products, wage earners, and value added by manufacture. It highlights that rank differs from population in many cases and lists include New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Boston, and Baltimore as leaders in product value and employment. It also notes exceptions like Kansas City and textile hubs with differing standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Durand
Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce and Labor
Boston
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Kan
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Milwanukee
Newark
Cincinnati
South Omaha
Youngstown
Bayonne
Perth Amboy
Lawrence
Fall River
Lowell
New Bedford
Paterson
Yonkers
Akron
Seattle
Camden
Indianapolis
Lynn
Ravonne
Syracuse
Waterbury
Omaha
Bridgeport
Senator Nelson denounces campaign dog song as Swedish imitation
Senator Knute Nelson labels Champ Clark's campaign anthem The Houn' boung of the Ozarks a non Democratic tune and a copy of an old Swedish Viking song. He notes his father sang it to victory and refers requests to Representative Lobeck of Nebraska who is a Swede and can sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Bertha
Hilary Stratton
Pomeroy
Jertha
Stratton
Hilary
Ertha
Bertha Wyatt
Tom Brooke
Tom Jocosely
Mr. Stratton
Bob
Cupid
Knute Nelson
Champ Clark
The
Ozarks
Bes
Lobeck
Nebraska
Senate assigns jobs on key committees
Senator Lea of Tennessee is assigned to the military and post roads committees formerly held by the late Senator Taylor. He retires from naval affairs as Senator Watson of West Virginia joins that panel. Senator Ashurst of Arizona joins several panels including public buildings and grounds pensions Indian affairs industrial expositions conservation of national resources and game protection. Senator Smith of Arizona sits on public lands District of Columbia irrigation geological survey and railroads committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Tennessee
Senate
Taylor
Watson
West Virginia
Ashurst
Arizona
Smith
Gees
District of Columbia
Army bands to study training and effectiveness
A board to enhance army band efficacy and study establishing a training school for bandmasters is formed. Col Stephen Mills, IG, heads the panel with Capt John F Madden and Charles H Ivine of the 29th Infantry, consulting Frank Damrosch and other prominent musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen ©. Mills
John F. Madden
Charles H. Ivine
Twenty Ninth Intentry
Frank Damrosch
Old Farmers and Merchants Bank Building Demolished
The northeast corner bank building, erected in 1857, is being torn down to make way for a new four story bank and offices. The work may finish ahead of May 20, with only ruins remaining. The site has been a Washington landmark with ownership passing from Martin and Black to Cunningham and finally Patterson before sale to the bank directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Bank and Office
Simpson
Washington
Robert Martin
Jonathan Black
Co Nicola
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Black
Margaret Axtell
Historic frame building hosts multiple businesses over years
The building has endured years of rents and rats, with part of the second story unused. The lower floor houses an implement store a hotel office a meat market and various other uses.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward
A historical advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. It claims a reward for an uncured catarrh case and lists F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo as the supplier with testimonials and price details. The notice asserts the cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces and cites a national bank endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Wall
Hall
Alpine Lodge Announces Regular Meetings Schedule
The lodge notes meeting times on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Visiting members in good standing are welcome. I G Fox serves as Worshipful President, DuBots as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Fox
W. P.R, C, Dubots
Secy
Valley Forge Camp S68 Meeting Notice
NI WW AL Valley Forge Camp No. S68 convenes each Thursday evening in the hall on North Side Square. All neighbors are welcome. J G Moriarty, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge Camp
Hall
North Side Square
Mason Fraternal Lodge and Chapter Meeting Notices
Local fraternal orders announce regular meetings for Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and M on the first Friday, Cyrus Chapter No. 1 R A M on the second Friday, Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 K J on the third Friday, and Washington Chapter No. 8 with meetings on the second Thursday. Members urged to attend. visitors welcome.
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Washington Lodge
C. A. Dewey
W. M
J. W. Morton
Sec
Cyrus
R.A. M
Hu. C. Hull
TL. PB
W. Morton
Sea
Bethlehem Commandery
K. J
Wyatt B. Marbourg
Washington
C. EB
J. BE. Kunath
Myrtle Bragg
Fraters
Zemo and Zemo Soap Promoted for Skin Ailments
An advertisement from The MeckShinney Drug Co. touts ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as quick cures for pimples eczema dandruff bites and itching. It claims one bottle and one cake can cure minor cases and promises swift relief through widespread availability via leading druggists nationwide including Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MeckShinney Drug Co. S&yi
Zemo
America
Washington
McFibinney Drug Ca
Merital Pile Remedy Promises Painless Relief
An advertisement touts Merital Pile Remedy as a groundbreaking preparation for internal and external use. It claims equal effectiveness and invites readers to learn more at Lemmon's Pharmacy, promising explanations of its many uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
P!. Macy
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the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
East Main Street
Washington, No
Mutual
Washington, D. CC
Iowa
Well Drill
Call
Green
Will McClean
W. A. Stewart
Sale—Sound
Royal Market
Upper
Mississippi
Davenport, Iowa
Rock Island, Ill
Saint Paul
Stillwater, Minn
Morning Star
Davenport
P.m
W. H. Lamont
Volok
Census Bureau
Clark
Ozark
NI. WW. AL
J. G. Moriarty
Pedy Teem
Raba
Europe
Land of the Midnight Sun
Russia
Greece
Rhine
Capitals
Raymond & Whitcomb Coo
Washington Street
Fifth Avenue
John
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Saskatchewan
ST. Paul
Great Northern Railway
Minnesota
Luse Land & Development CO. Ltd
Southwell & McCulley
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