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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
7
An uncluttered fragment from the Washington Iowa Evening Journal, listing office details and pricing lines for circulation or notices, including publisher and address information and a small display of rates for local items.
The Lake Mohonk Conference on International Arbitration began its eighteenth annual session at Lake Mohonk New York on May 15 with distinguished peace leaders from across the United States and Canada in attendance.
Town readers warned that a minor cold can develop into contagious illnesses like diphtheria bronchitis or pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended to stop coughs and cure colds. It contains no opiates and is safe for children at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The four story Farmers and Merchants bank and office building on the square drew all bids yesterday but none met expectations. Some were too high while others within the architect’s estimates lacked definiteness. Directors will hold another meeting soon as contractors may revise bids.
Eastern railroad line general managers convene in New York to discuss engineer and fireman demands as arbitration appears likely. The meeting signals ongoing labor dispute talks with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and related issues.
The Washington Journal apologizes to about 500 local schoolboys for mispromising an air ship today. A Chicago telegram later explained a May aero event with three score bird men from across the country and Europe touring Iowa Illinois Indiana as part of a public aviation promotion. Washington awaits further plans and hopes to see the aircraft.
The Burlington passenger added an extra coach to carry Washington county Democrats to the state convention in Burlington starting tomorrow morning. The train left at 10 19 after a delay to connect with a Rock Island train from the west carrying Keota ladies en route to Burlington.
Washington was set as large as had been anticipated. The following board ed the train here for Burlington to attend the convention: A. N. Alderson, Ed Harmeier, J. C. Purvis, C. A. Knupp, John Davidson, BE. G. Wilson, W. W. McFarland, FE. J. Foes, Charles Foster, Joe Sallaby, J. H. Pearson, J. G. Burham, Edwin Koupp, EB. L. Bre tenbach, Mrs. W. W. McFarland, Mrs. W. P. Wells and Mrs. J. H. Pearson. Others went on earlier trains or will go down this evening or tomorrow morning.
Iowa National Guard units including Company D appear set to deploy to the Mexican border. Des Moines reports secret preparations show Iowa may send four full regiments on short notice, with sixty wagons and harness for four mule teams stored near Des Moines rifle range ready to mobilize.
The American Drug and Press Association promotes Merital Rheumatism Powders using a formula backed by experts. The product is marketed as a trusted remedy with a guaranteed claim and Lemmon's Pharmacy as exclusive agents.
The ballet master scolds dancers during a Walpurgis scene rehearsal for Faust in London. J A Adleman of West Plains Missouri, bedridden by kidney trouble and rheumatism, credits Foley Kidney Pills with quick recovery and relief, saying he was out of bed in days and discarded his cane in two weeks. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the remedy.
Our Best Seller. Merital Eczema Remedy leads in sales, praised for unusual merit as a cure for eczema in its various forms. If afflicted, do not delay using Meritol Eczema Remedy advertised by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The school board elected C. D. Loose as High school principal at Ida Grove and added several new teachers to city schools. Dorothy Miller will teach Latin and history at the High school, May Winter joins McKee grammar, Emma L. Green becomes music instructor, Opal Rickey assists in kindergarten, and Margaret Wallingford joins the primary department. Dorothy Miller previously taught in Middlesborough Kentucky.
Professor Thomas Alyea of the manual training department plans a three day exhibit at the McKee school showing student work from the year. The event will open to the public with possible daytime hours and evening access. A parallel display by Miss Picatus Burgess will showcase sewing drawing and writing class work.
An army transport will sail from Manila today carrying the Second cavalry and the Nineteenth Infantry. The withdrawal schedule changes, with the Sixth and Ninth Infantry set to depart Manila a month from now, advancing the completion date to next month.
In Waukesha Wisconsin Karl Fair reports a stubborn lingering cough that resisted ordinary treatment. He says two bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from Lemmon's Pharmacy effected a complete cure.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes the paradox of success from humble toil to wealth, and warns that a path ending in investigation can cap a career. The piece contrasts early labor with later scrutiny affecting public perception and outcomes.
A medical note describes dandrupe and paching scalp yielding to a Zemo treatment. The text questions continued experiments with salves greasy lotions and fancy hair dressings to rid scalp issues.
An advertisement claims ZEMO scalp tonic removes germ life causing dandruff and itch. It asserts one rinse with ZEMO antiseptic soap and a single application will clear the scalp, with endorsement by McElhinney Drug Co.
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