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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1910

Page

3

Biggest Salmon Run Sparks Hope For Record Year

Spokane officials report the May 1 opening of salmon season on the Columbia Willamette and Clackamas rivers forecasts the largest pack in 20 years. Ten thousand workers, $4.5 million in gear, and a border of coast commerce lift prospects as authorities enforce weekend fishing bans and river protections.

Spokane Wash Columbia Willamette Chackamas Washington Oregon McAllister Clackamas

Hilda the Helper and Civic Ball in Train Dispatchers Meet

A tale titled Hilda the Helper ends with a moral urging women to uplift their town. The June event excerpt notes the Train Dispatchers of America convention June 21 to 23 with Mayor Nelson S. Pratt to award keys and host a banquet. Delegates will tour nearby sites as discussions focus on proposed Standard Rules amendments governing North American railroads. F. A. Blackwell and Inland Empire Electric Railway offer courtesy to visitors.

America Nelson S. Pratt Golden Keys North America American Railway Association Pratt

Roll of Honor Kindergarten and Grades List

A long unidentified roll of honor lists students by grade from kindergarten through grade eight with names such as James Boileau Carl Kunath Far Cooley Dorothy Griffith John Lemmon and many others. The compilation includes repeats and multiple entries across grades three four five six seven and eight with numerous family and local names.

Mi-o-na advert promises cure for indigestion

An advertiser cites a testimonial from C C Cook of Herkimer New York claiming Mi o na stomach tablets cured severe indigestion after two boxes. The ad lists a wide range of stomach related symptoms and urges purchase at 50 cents a box with refunds and mentions Booths Pills for constipation at 25 cents.

Lemmon’s Booth

Letting Johnnies Down Easy And A Chorus Ladies Demand

An old line notes reaction after a show with a humorous boycott of lobster and wine. The scene includes a request for cold breakfast food and cereal coffee. An ad copy promotes Electric Bitter as a remedy for female complaints with a guarantee from J B Lemmon Lewmons Pharmacy.

Johnnies Willie Puck

Unclear Names Across Multiple Girade and Cadre Entries

A sequence lists numerous individuals across several groups including Arlington Daniels Virginia Cunningham Alice Cunningham Thelma Page Helen Long Ivy Sage Clyde Page Ralph Jones Rosa Farrier Dorothy Latta Mary Maxwell Lee Ritchey Flossie Schrader Alice Gibson Ruby Macon Maude Miller Paul French Nial Nicholson Corinne Rothschild Vere Wenger Dorothea Wickham Ora Wolf Irwin Blankenhorn Charlotte Carson Walter Conner Esther Cook Abbie Shrader Eva Todd.

Rosa Farrier Dorothy Latta Mary Maxwell Lee Ritchey Flossie Schrader Paul French Nial Nicholson Corinne Rothschild Vere Wenger Dorothea Wickham Ora Wolf

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Ad Claims Cures

An advertorial claims biliousness torpid liver and dyspepsia can be permanently cured by Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery. It touts liver invigoration stomach toning and nerve strengthening while denying patent status and listing ingredients on the bottle wrapper. World’s Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo is cited as the sponsor.

Pierce World's Dispensary Medical Association Props Buffalo

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Tonic Promoted

An ad notes an old time sage and sulphur hair tonic now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur. It claims darkening of hair and growth benefits and contrasts home brewing with modern lab prepared formula. Available at drugstores for 50 cents or 1 dollar or sent by Wyeth Chemical Co. with price. Mc Hihinney Drug Co. lists it for sale.

Wyeth Wyeth Chemical Company Cortlandt St New York City McHihinney Drug Co

In a New Light

A quirky exchange unfolds with an actor playwright accusing a dealer of a fake Carot while a Daily Whirl critic is cited. The dealer questions the critic’s authority, and the playwright challenges the credibility of dramatic reviews in a witty Smart Set moment.

The Daily Whirl

Firmness and Resolve in a Domestic Exchange

A dialogue between Mr Meekton and Washbington discusses a wife’s decisiveness. Mr Meekton notes that once his wife decides there is little chance of argument, while his companion remarks that women often change their minds, especially Henrietta who is firm when she intends to alter her view.

Mr. Meekton Henrietta Washbington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank L. Wilson & Co Weyson Standard Oil Company (Incorporated Washington County Savings Bank Washington National Bank Hnforce Northwest Senate House United A. W. Doland Interstate Commerce Committee Spokane Chamber of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Percy P. Powell Spokane Merchants’ Association Washington D. C Reno Salt Lake Denver Canada Dougal McAllister Okanogan County Great Northern Railroad Edward Whitson Oroville Pateros Whitson United States Mexico Chamber of Commerce Hilda Helper Brown Philander James Boileau Carl Kunath Far Cooley Dorothy Griffith John Lemmon Centennial Homer Griffith Nathan Ross Paul Langenberg Lucile Springman Leland Carris Sam Hall Mary Stiles Homer Vincent Florence Springman Katie Cooley Starold Bickford Mildred Griffith Hazel Jones Jeannette Smith Wayne Simerman Marion Rownd Cecil Shockley Clarence Stiles Bertha Woods Eva Auten Viola Auten Eva Dodd Fred Downing Everett Patterson Harold Ross George Stewart Ruth Vincent Heights Johnny Little Grace Maud Lelia Blankenhorn Ruth Brown Jessie Dodd Henry Berdo Gee Kinney Helen Risk Thos Berdo Helen Harvey Walter Meek Wallace Margaret Brookhart Everett Kracaw Cleo Howell Donald Applegate Clark Pelton Maude Hays Ruby McCleary Jean Hay Merle Elwell Kathryn Row Raymond Cox Mildred Rice Victor Freding Ned Brookhart Dale Eckerman ‘Bertha Hay Neil Kracaw Ruth McCleary Frank Rice Mauree Applegate Mabel Dankwardt Margaret Row Allen Rice Charley Barrett Cleo Morrett J. BE. Lemmon Lewmons Phanwacy Lincoln Rade Arlington Daniels Virginia Cunningham Girade Alice Cunningham Thelma Page Helen Long Girade Ivy Sage Clyde Page Ralph Jones Alice Gibson Ruby Macon Maude Miller Cirade South Side J. A. Harwood Bes Iowa Gas and Electric Collis P. Huntington Radler Charles Edward Russell Mr. Russell California May Hampton Peary Rheta Childe Dort Benj. B. Hampton Guggenheims Alaska James B. Connolly Harris Merton Lyon Owen Oliver Luther
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