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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1910

Page

3

National Conference of Charities and Corrections Opens

St Louis hosts the thirty seventh annual session with leaders like Miss Jane Addams and Judge Ben B Lindsay attending. The seven day meeting covers tuberculosis care insane asylums delinquent children and paupers and features topics on probation education health and sanitation.

National Conference of Charities and Corrections Jane Addams Hull House Chicago Ben B. Lindsay Denver Colo William H. Lacy Washington, D. C Willis Brown H. H. Baker F. H. Nibecker Ansley Wilcox Alexander Johnson Edward Boyle National Conference On National Federation of Remedial Loan Association National Conference of Jewish Charities United States National Probation Officers’ Association William H. de Lacey Chas. P. Emerson Clifton Springs N. Y South Middle West Gifforth

Baseball Scores Across Leagues Highlight Close Games

National League results show Pittsburg and Brooklyn winning tight games as Chicago and Cincinnati split. Relayed box scores list R H E, pitching duels featuring Mathewson, Meyers, and other notable names. American Association notes rain postponements in Boston Detroit and midwest matchups with varied outcomes.

Pittsburg R. J. Boston Curtiss Graham Brown Camnitz Gibson Chicago R. H. E. Brooklyn Barger Erwin Pfeister Archer Cincinnati R. HE New York Mathewson Meyers Sages McLean St. Louis Philadelphia Moren Moran Backman Phelps and Salee

Bettendorf Underframe, Boggs Stopper, Clawson Nut Lock

Washington patent reports this week grant of patents to Iowa citizens. Bettendorf of Davenport receives underframe for cars. Boggs of Fort Dodge granted stopper retainer. Clawson of Mount Pleasant awarded nut lock. Corrington of Hartley granted grip. Glenn of Mount Vernon awarded voting machine.

Washington, D. C Messrs. Davis & Davis Washington William P. Bettendorf Davenport Alvin C. Boggs, Jr Fort Dodge Charles F. Clawson Mount Pleasant Alden R. Corrington Hartley William Glenn Mount Vernon

Iowa inventors listed with tools and devices

Henry W Harrison of Clinton cites a broom holding device. Leonard Heisel of Tremont designs an anti freezing tank. Ewald Killing of Davenport develops a moulding machine. Frederic D Wilson and A D Wilson of Ottumwa introduce a corn harvester.

Henry W. Harrison Clinton Leonard Heisel Tremont Ewald Killing Davenport Frederic D. Wilson A. D. Wilston Ottumwa Corn Harvester

Borrowed Smiles and Quick Wits Across Fables

A humor collage traces everyday moments from a puzzled child asking where an airship traveler would land to a newsroom rookie facing a blazing fire. Jokes about engagement rings, worries, and a sharp teacher’s question close with a punchline about happiness found in what we lack.

Irma Father

High School Play Promises Full House Tomorrow

The High School seniors present a play tomorrow night starting at 8 15. Tickets saved but unclaimed by 7 30 will be sold at the door. Advance sales have been strong and a full house is expected.

Entirely Different and the Stenographer’s Fate Hint

A Richmond Virgin editorial quip notes no man is a hero to his stenographer yet may marry her, reflecting humorous view on romance and workplace roles in the Charleston News and Journer.

Richmond Charleston Jourter

Nursery Signaling Whistle Teaches Children Quick Response

A whistle is praised as an effective signal to summon children for meals or other needs. The method trains children to come swiftly no matter their location, reducing parental worry.

Foley's Honey and Tar Stamford ad promotes safe formula

For more than three decades Foley's Honey and Tar has been a favorite for throat chest and lung ailments. It is advertised as safe for infants and children containing no opiates or harmful drugs. Lem mion's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Qa are listed suppliers.

Foley Lemmion McElhinney

Not Snake Holes and Field Pests Explain Animal Burrows

The article clarifies that holes in fields are made by field mice shrews and moles or large insects rather than snakes. It notes snakes rarely use such refuges and that most snakes dig only in soft ground while subterranean species live in yielding soil.

St. Nicholas

Regular Tom Boy Susie Climbs Trees Nerves Scratches

A lively youth Susie earns many scrapes from climbing fences and ditches until her mother applies Bucklen’s Arnica Salve which swiftly heals cuts bruises and burns. The ad claims the salve treats ulcers eczema old sores corns and piles and sells for 25 cents at J E Lemmen’s Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

Susie Bucklen J. E. Lemmen's Lemmon's

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