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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1911

Page

2

Reciprocity hearings begin as industry groups seek voice

Washington May 9. Senate finance committee opens reciprocity hearings with Detroit paper makers and the American Pulp and Paper association among early applicants. Buffalo Rochester Detroit Toledo and Cleveland chambers will send delegations. Michigan farmers and Minnesota participants may appear. Hearings expected to close by Saturday.

Washington Senate Capitol Committee On Finance Detroit Vicinity American Pulp and Paper Associa Reservations Chambers of Commerce of Buffalo Rochester Toledo Cleveland Michigan Minnesota

Wall paper linked to disease in Bayonne health bid

The Bayonne New Jersey health board warns against wallpaper as a breeding ground for germs and announces plans to prevent pasting over old wallpaper. The notice promises a reward for any catarrh cure claims and cites Cheney Co. Toledo and Walding Kinnan Marvin as suppliers in the public notice.

Bayonne N. J Board of Health Cheney & CO Toledo Fo Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin O Halls Consti Pation

Hard Time Social Planned in Piastins T Hardware Building

The Ladies Aid Society in Haskins, Iowa announces a Hard Time Social in the T Hardware Building in Piastins next Friday evening May 12. Attendees are urged to come in their best hard time garments.

T Hardware Piastins Cote

New cemetery road project planned from South Iowa Ave to Kim Grove Cemetery

A 1821 foot permanent highway will connect the end of the pavement on South Iowa Avenue to Kim Grove Cemetery, about five blocks distant. The 50 foot wide road will have a 9 foot concrete center track with 9 foot dirt lanes each side, using concrete for cost efficiency. Estimated $4000 cost, with work to start once specifications are completed, and plans aim to test a countywide road improvement model.

Iowa Avenue Unnite Kim Grove Board of Supervisors Councdl

Civil Service Exams Seek Topographic Draftsmen

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for topographic draftsmen and copyists to be held May 24 and 25 in various state cities. Salaries range from 900 to 1500 dollars a year. Applications may be filed in advance with the Commission in Washington or the secretary of the Eighth Civil Service District in St Paul Minnesota. TI Who is Who asks the Theatre Man.

United States Civil Service Commission Commission Washington Eighth Civil Service District Post Office St. Paul, Minn

Serious Oversight and the Carriers of Tales

A terse rumination questions who bears the load of scandalous stories and who answers as the insurance man to the public's curiosities. The piece implies watchdog roles and hidden figures in moral accountability.

Blethban & Grittit Mercantile Agency Relocates Offices

The Blethban and Grittit Mercantile Agency announces moved operations to Craily on the second floor with updated facilities to handle increased business. Telephone 12s. 6th.

Blethban & Grittit Mercantile Agency Over Craily

Citizens Band Concerts Aim to Raise Funds for Summer Series

Mercps of the Citizen's band plan a series of Central Park concerts this summer led by Chifley Langenberg. Lou Jugenhetner sought yesterday to raise 500 dollars for expenses. about half is in hand. Citizens subscribe to the fund as hopes rise for music in the air on Saturdays.

Mercps Lou

Who Is Who Revealed by the Butcher Grocer Clerk

A fragmented note hints at a network of knowledge linking individuals who know the right people. The text references a figure named the Butcher Grocer and a person described as an archi who is tied to a question of recognition. The source text remains unclear on exact roles or outcomes.

Cartso the Great Tenor Expects Voice to be Restored

Cartso the famed tenor anticipates full vocal recovery after recent illness and plans comeback performances this season. Doctors say progress is steady and no setbacks are reported as he resumes training with his longtime coach.

Caruso Confident Miracle Will Heal His Voice

Enrico Caruso the tenor, confident that a miracle will restore his voice today, believes St Januarius intercession will cure his throat. He plans to donate a silver bust to the saint's shrine if the miracle occurs, and the bust is being prepared by Neapolitan sculptor Ciffariello who faced a murder trial.

New York Enrico Caruso St. Januarius Naples Buila New York State Caruso Ciffariello

Quiet wedding links Mary Letts and Warl Crown in Kinmittsburg

A brief Friday ceremony at the bride's mother's home in Kinmitsburg with the Episcopal service by Dr. Williams of Iowa City united Miss Mary Hielen Letts and Warl Crown. The couple will reside in Kinmitsburg where Crown works in a bank. Out of town guests included G Remley Helen Seerley Frank Springer Ben Butler A B Clark Christie and others.

Columbus Junction Mary Hielen Letts Warl Crown Episcopal Church Dr. Williams Iowa City Miss Letts H. M. Letts The State University At Yale College Kinmitsburg Iowa G. Remley Helen Seerley Cedar Falls Frank Springer Burlington Ben Butler Muscatine A. B. Clark Cedar Rapids Mrs. Christie Ottumwa

Fortnightly and Commercial clubs meet this evening

Fortnightly club events include a current events session with Miss Conner and full attendance urged. Commercial club holds its regular monthly meeting this evening at 7 o'clock with board of directors at 7 30. An old health notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar for measles and coughs with warnings against substitutes.

Conner Commercial Club

Civil service exams named for lab apprenticeships

Civil service examinations will be held in several cities to fill laboratory apprentice positions in the department of commerce and labor. These jobs are open to men only and pay from $480 to $1,040 per year.

Washington Department of Ecommerce and Labor

Warning to Railroad Men About Kidney Pills

I S Bacon of 11 East St Bath Maine warns railroad workers Foley Kidney Pills can relieve chronic kidney inflammation and restore strength. He reports improvement after starting the pills and recommends them. Sold by all druggists.

O. B. Palmer Little Rock Ark Foley I. S. Bacon East St Bath

Chicago Livestock Market Report May 9 1941

Estimated receipts 13000 cattle and 1500 to 30000 tomorrow. Market with cattle steady to 5 higher, sheep strong, and bulk prices around 5.95 to 6.10 for larger lots. Officials note mixed packers and heavy shipping grades in play with varied ranges. Beach-Wickham Grain Company supplies markets with price lists from Washington City market.

Chicago, Illl

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