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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1912
Page
6
Poughkeepsie New York woman hurt by factory work after back pain nervousness and female troubles found relief with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She gained five pounds and praises the medicine urging others to seek its advice.
delegates from across the United States gather in Indianapolis for the Socialist party national convention opening tomorrow. Debs is expected to be renominated for president with Victor Berger as a noted delegate, while others mentioned include Charles Edward Russell Job Harriman and Emil Seidel. a potential clash looms between the political Socialists led by Debs and the direct-section Socialists led by Haywood.
Pat could neither read nor write and kept records on potatoes by marks. A pig wandered in and ate the precious potato records, ruining accounts kept for certain persons and amounts.
Readers argue that the public seeks relief rather than true cure, preferring shortcuts over the patience, perseverance, and self-control needed for lasting health. The note reflects on how many are unwilling to pay the toll of time and effort.
A humorous survey of rain varieties from dew to cloudburst, noting their whimsical effects on life and culture. It jests at weather folk and the absurdity of predicting rain while linking meteorology to daily woes and rural humor.
President Taft and Chief Justice White attended the inaugural of Dr. John G Hibben as president of Princeton University at Nassau Hall. The ceremony featured a musical program, a prayer by Henry Vandyke, and the oath of office by Justice Matton Pilney.
Fifty years ago today the Confederate ram Merrimac was destroyed by its crew near Norfolk Virginia to save it from capture. The New York Federal club hosted a dinner for Theodore Roosevelt with Chauncey M Depew Henry Cabot Lodge and Frank Hiscock delivering toasts. Elihu Root was listed but missed the train. Josef Hofmann makes his Paris debut as a child pianist at age nine.
Schedule details list trains by route Ry R L and P Fasthound with multiple numbers and codes for local passenger and freight services. Times show arrivals and departures including 9 55 am 6 05 pm and 6 30 am with notes on daily operation except Sundays and agent H W Russel.
A fragmented schedule lists trains No 6 No 3 No 91 local and No 12 westbound times including 12 44 am 8 20 am 9 07 am and 1 31 am with passenger and local service to Chicago Milwaukee and Milwaukee lines. Agent F L Broadgate noted.
An old time cure using Sage tea is revived in Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The ad claims the product darkens hair, prevents dandruff and itching, and stops falling hair with quick results. It offers a 50 cent bottle from druggists with a money back guarantee. Special Agent McKinney Drug Co promotes city delivery by Frank Rogers.
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