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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1912

Page

7

Finger Print System Adopted by New York Banks

New York banks rapidly adopt the fingerprint system for depositor identification. The North Side bank recently implemented it, with official claims that it enhances security and emergency verification. The system uses three right-hand fingertips rather than the Bertillon method, and patrons sign and provide finger prints for files.

New York North Side Bank Arthur Ekirseh P. A. Flack Singapore India

Boy Lives After Bullet Wound In Brain Near Eye

William Eichoff a 12 year old from Mason City Iowa is recovering from a rifle accident. The bullet entered under the chin pierced the tongue cut an optic nerve and lodged between brain and skull near the left center. Doctors plan possible operation if strength returns. The left eye is blind.

Mason City William Eichoff

Co operative Store in Sioux City Faces Bankruptcy

Eight creditors with claims totaling 673 dollars filed a petition in the United States district court seeking bankruptcy for the Sioux City Co operative and Industrial association. The concern was placed in receivership by state court three weeks ago.

Sioux City United States District Court

Hoboes Escape Locked Box Ride Into Boone

Two Denver men rode hidden in a tool box beneath a Pullman sleeper, locked in at Denver and freed at Boone. They exited shaken, believing they had reached Omaha, and walked off down the street.

Boone Denver Omaha

Wife of Walter Page Dies After Grief Stricken

Clinton May 10 Mrs Walter Page wife of a man held on a wife desertion charge died after grief over her husband's jail status. The report notes her death occurred while awaiting action on the case.

Zemo Claims Astonishing Eczema Cures

An advertisement touts Zemo and Zemo Soap as universal remedies for eczema and other skin eruptions. It asserts three reasons for endorsement, including they act beyond surface results and destroy germ life, with sales through McElhinney Drug Co in Washington.

Zemo America Washington McElhinney Drug Co

Chicago & Northwestern conductor dies after heartbreak

A Chicago and Northwestern conductor died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at her cousin Mrs Henry Tuening's home after her husband deserted her. Neighbors say she died of a broken heart following chronic grief. She was 52. The husband was released from jail that evening as authorities closed the case.

Chicago & Northwestern Henry Tuening

Rock Island Plans Revolutionary Des Moines to Denver Rail Shortcut

Des Moines May 10 A Rock Island proposal could cut Des Moines to Lincoln distance by over fifty miles enabling a direct Chicago to Denver air line. Executives and Chicago officials are surveying the ground to fast track a transcontinental shortcut that would redefine western railroad competition.

Des Moines Western Railroad Rock Island Towa Lincoln Denver Chicago

Grace Hill Moravian Church Services and Meetings

Grace Hill Moravian Church in Iowa lists Sunday school and morning service at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 45 p.m. Trustees meet after the morning service and a men’s meeting occurs in the pastor’s study after the evening service. Pastor Rev A deG Vogler invites all to attend.

Grace Hill Iowa A Deg. Vogler

Old North German timbered brick architecture noted

The article describes distinctive old North German building style with exposed timber frames and brick infill, noting its durability on marshy soils and continued use in country areas. It also includes a testimonial from J A Adleman of West Plains Missouri praising Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and rheumatism after a friend recommended them. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

J. A. Adleman West Plains Foley Lemmon

Remarkable Strength of Bone Measured at 21000 Psi

The strength of bone is reported as 21 000 pounds per square inch, noticeably higher than a comparable hard wood sample which tested at about half that strength.

Merital Hair Tonic advert promises scalp health

An advertisement promotes Merital Hair Tonic as an easy preventive for baldness dandruff and scalp diseases. It claims regular use keeps the scalp clear of dandruff germs seen as the cause of most dandruff and baldness and states a guarantee is authorized.

Lemmon

Tennyson Quote on Mastery of Passions

A paraphrase of Tennyson asserts that true happiness lies not in removing passions but in mastering them, highlighting self control as the key to inner joy.

Merital Rheumatism Powders Marketed by Lemmon’s Pharmacy

The American Drug & Press Association promotes Merital Rheumatism Powders as a satisfactory twentieth century treatment for rheumatism. The formula was adopted after medical experts deemed it meritorious, with Lemmon’s Pharmacy as exclusive agents offering trials and guarantees.

American Drug & Press Association Lemmon

Potato Considered European In South American Cultivation

A note on potato culture meets renewed interest in South America where the potato is viewed as a European vegetable grown by seasoned old world growers. A separate line describes a stubborn cough and cites Earl Fair of Waukesha Wisconsin praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from Lemmon's Pharmacy as effective after two bottles.

South America Earl Fair Waukesha Wis Foley Lemmon

Johnny’s Firm Stand In A Schoolboy Composition

A child insists on meatless sausages while noting a horse’s usefulness. The piece mentions neglecting a cold can lead to contagious illness and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe anti cough remedy for children.

Johnny

Ainsworth Woman Dies After Long Illness

Nettice Welle Jeffrey of Ainsworth died at 4 AM after a two to three year illness from cancer. Funeral at United Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 2 30 PM conducted by Rev J A Glendenning. Survived by her father and two brothers John of Ainsworth and H A Jeffrey of Crawfordsville. mother predeceased. Senator Kenyon visited, addressing a crowd on Front street after arriving by train. Mrs W T Trotter and son L J Trotter departed for Keota.

Ainsworth Methodist Church John Jeffrey H. A. Jeffrey Crawfordsville Senator Kenyon Washington Front Street W. T. Trotter L. J. Trotter Keota

Meritol Eczema Remedy Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy

Our Best Seller. We are selling more of Meritol than all others combined due to its unusual merit. This preparation is made expressly to cure eczema in its various forms. If you are afflicted, do not delay using Meritol Eczema Remedy. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Local man credits Foley Kidney Pills for relief

W H Wheatley of 4836 Wabash Ave Ottumwa Iowa suffered kidney trouble that became rheumatism and intense pain. He used Foley Kidney Pills and improved promptly claiming he is now cured with no rheumatism. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries the remedy.

W. H. Wheatley Wabash Ave Ottumwa Iowa Foley Lemmon

Merital Pile Remedy Promises Piles Cure

A new scientific preparation for internal and external use claims to treat piles in any form without equal. Lemmon's Pharmacy invites customers to inquire about this remedy and its many advantages.

Lemmon

Scientists clash over Eve beauty and Adam’s motive

A scientist claims proof that Eve was not a beauty and suggests the next scientist will test whether Adam married her for money. The exchange hints at ongoing theories about origins and motives with no final conclusions.

Eve Adam

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