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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1911

Page

7

Evening Journal Ad Listing Explains Low Price Range

Classified ad from The Evening Journal lists a price sequence with 1 cent to 4 dollars values. The fragment shows a numeric display likely for promotions or subscriptions.

Alfonso the sixteenth birthday amid threats and illness

Madrid reports on Alfonso XIII the King of Spain as he marks his twenty fifth birthday amid threats from anarchists and clericals and a serious tuberculosis illness. Mentally defiant sons and calls for exile in Switzerland color the perilous royal scene. European rulers send messages of sympathy while physicians plan vigorous treatment.

Switzerland Spain Alfonso III Alfonso Jaime Queen Victoria

Baseball Results in National League and Scores by City

National League standings show teams like Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia and New York with varied W L records. The report lists game results from Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston and St Louis with player names and partial scores reflected in the digest style of the era.

Measles Cough Cured By Foley's Honey and Tar

Mrs. O B Palmer of Little Rock Arkansas reports her son recovered from measles cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The ad emphasizes croup whooping cough and measles cough respond to the product. The genuine yellow package is urged. substitutes are refused. Sold by all druggists.

O. B. Palmer Little Rock Ark Foley

How to Start Flower Seed and Propagate Bamboo Care

Practical tips for seed germination soaking warm water for many seeds cotton seed parents like sweet peas and cypress vine. Large hard shelled seeds may need filing. fine greenhouse seeds need surface sowing and constant moisture with glass cover during germination. Drying out or over moist conditions risks seedling loss. fern spores require a water bath on a brick. Cleaning bamboo uses soap warm water with salt and brushing, then drying to restore gloss.

Valley Forge Camp Meets Thursday Evenings in North Side Hall

Valley Forge Camp Ne meets weekly on Thursday evenings in the North Side Square hall. Neighbors are welcome to attend for fellowship and activities.

Valley Forge Camp Hall Oy North Side Square

Community Fraternal Notices and Health Ad Promo

Church and lodge notices list regular meeting nights for Washington Lodge and related bodies with names Kunath WM Morton Cyrus Chapter Bethlehem Commanders and Washington Chapter 68 OF OB plus a church visit and telephonic aid for parishioners. An ad endorses Foley Kidney Remedy with patient testimonial urging purchase.

Washington Lodge Kunath WM J. W. Morton Lex Cyrus James PD. Glagow I. P J W. Morton Bethlehem Wyatt Marbourg Og. W. Morton Washington

Baseball Scores and Pairings from Detroit to Chicago

In this brief sports note the American League results show Detroit and Cleveland scoring. St Louis and Philadelphia appear in regional matchups. pitchers and batters such as Morgan Thoums Lapp Bland and Smith are listed with line scores and partner teams. The Chicago versus New York game is noted with rain.

Clevelant R. HE Philadelphia Cleveland Morgan, Thoums Lapp Blandfog Smith St Louis Hosinn Bedni Moonen Go Creette Nanamaker Powell

Died Saving Father in Missouri Duel News

Effie Butler, 19, died at Bixby Missouri after rushing between her father James Butler and rival Drew Pitts during a duel. Pitts surrendered in Ironton Missouri claiming no intent to kill the girl. James Butler was shot twice.

Bixby Drew Pitty Effie Butler Pitts James Butler Ironton

America Vespucci Impostor at Washington during Van Buren era

A sensational incident in Washington during Martin Van Buren's administration involved a woman who called herself America Vespucci claiming descent from an early explorer and seeking citizenship rights and a land allotment. An early journal critique praised her while noting she was later exposed as an impostor in Perley's Reminiscences.

Washington Ven Buren Partian von Wine America Adanes Daniel Webster Perley Corltors

Oldest House Chestertown Burned in Virginia

Chesterville home of George Wyth the first American chancellor burned in a blaze at Chesterville on Back River in Elizabeth City county. The house, believed to be the oldest residence in the United States, was destroyed.

Hampton

Campbell Wins Semi Final in Portrush Women’s Golf

Miss Dorothy Campbell, the American and Canadian champion, defeats Mrs. Bourn of Tyneside in the Portrush championship semi final by 2 up and 1 to play.

Miss Campbell Gol London Portrush Dorothy Campbell Mrs. Bourn Tyneside

Man Killed by Lightning in Lockwort

John Frische died when struck by lightning while standing outside his home in Lockwort WL on May 22.

Lockwort John Frische

Canadian inspector seeks harvest hands in Kansas City

May 10 report from Kansas City notes lack of harvest workers in central areas. J G Upterward, a Canadian immigration inspector, travels there to find men but farmers in Saskatchewon receive little help.

Kansas City Cerncda Saskatchewon

Farmier Slims Son in Tragedy at Weenwich

In Wweenwich Connecticut on May 1 Fred Husted a prosperous farmer killed his twelve year old son Lester by forcing him to pull the trigger of a shotgun resulting in the boy's death.

Wweenwich Conn Fred Husted Con Lester

Woman Dies After Apoplexy While Hanging Clothes

Hillsdale Michigan May 22 Mrs Alien Ag hew aged sixty two died after collapsing from apoplexy while hanging out clothes. She never regained consciousness.

Hillsdale Mich Alien Ag Hew

Wealthy Man Kills Self in Central Park

In New York on May 20 Calvel Henry Seixas a high ranking director in major corporations died by suicide in Central Park. The man believed to be about seventy years old left no clear note and authorities investigated the scene as a self inflicted death.

Park New York Calvel Henry Seixas Neide Central Park

Local bowling scores brief

No. 22 Lo. Pass. No. 46. 8. Lim No. 50 Lo. Pass.

Lim Pass Chicago Milwaukee Wasthor

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