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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1911

Page

8

Encampment Plans Boost for Iowa Grand Army Assembly

Muscatine Iowa May 28 efforts mount for the annual state meeting of the Iowa department of the Grand Army of the Republic with encampment events in June. Committees outline programs for Woman's Relief Corps Ladies of the G A R and Sons of Veterans while speakers including Major John Lacey Col C Horton Gen J E Weaver and Congressman Pepper are lined up. The Columbia steamer will host excursions as thousands are expected to attend the veterans gathering.

Muscatine Iowa Iowa Department of the Go Ala Grand Army Go Ajr Sons of Veterans Ie Cme John Lacey Oskaloosa C. Horton Marshalltown James EB. Weaver Colfaxtion Los. Pepper David Palmer Washington Jesse Cole Soldiers’ Home Keeler Chicago Peter Hepburn Washington, D. C

Kidney Pills Helped Man Recover After Kidney Inflammation

K S Bacon of 11 East Street Bath Maine reports that a railroad conductor’s kidney inflammation improved after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says strength returned, inflammation cleared, and dizziness ended after starting the remedy. Sold by all druggists.

Bacon East St Bath Foley

Foley Kidney Pills Claim Quick Kidney Relief

An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as remedies for backache headache nervousness impaired vision and other kidney and bladder ailments and urges readers to buy the product. The copy emphasizes the pills’ claimed healing action and lists general symptoms they address.

June Woman's Home Companion features safe and sane Fourth of July ideas

The June issue highlights many Fourth of July celebrations from last year with practical tips to keep children safe and entertained. It also includes articles on wedding etiquette and infant mortality, plus fiction by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and other notable writers.

Suienth Viere Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Norhlye Marion Hill CC. MN A. M. Willianou Zona Gale Fannie Heastlglea Woman Grace M. Gould Margaret B. Sangster Fannie Merritt Palmer Evelyn Parsons Kate Vo Saint-Maur

Stock juggling man recalls 34 year scheme in court

In Newark the Chancery Court heard a 34 year old case of stock manipulation. Elbert Filbert now 63, claimed to recover personal shares misused to inflate capital for Central Fire Insurance and Pennsylvania Railroad certificates. He testified others were indicted for forgery. he avoided prison by becoming a witness.

Chancery Court Jo Sidoloon Mibert Ban Frateheed Central Railroad of New Jersey Cording Filbert Central Railroad Company of New Jersey Jim Mark M Edward Shaw Elbert Rune Hen Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pennsylvania Central Kire Insurance Company Central San Francisco Central Railroad

Sale of Dead Men's Chests at Treasury Auction

The Treasury Department to sell at public auction a collection termed dead men's chests. These items, gathered from American citizens abroad whose estates were unclaimed, include pen knives revolvers rings jewelry and in some cases valuable papers. After two years of locating heirs with no result the property passes to the United States.

Washington Treasury Department United States

Temperance Centennial Observed in Atlantic City

Atlantic City marks the centennial of the Presbyterian church’s formal pledge to the temperance movement with special exercises and addresses by the General Assembly. A public temperance meeting is to be addressed by W. J. [surname not provided].

Atlantic City N. J Presbyterian Church General Assembly W. J

Mother's Friend Promises Ease for Expectant Mothers

An 1890s style advertisement extols Mother's Friend as an external emulsion aiding pregnancy comfort and postnatal recovery. It claims to prepare the system for birth and relieve suffering, inviting mothers to purchase at drug stores and request a free informational book from Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta.

Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta

Temperance resolution at Presbyterian Assembly

During the May Presbyterian General Assembly a resolution was adopted to appoint a committee of ministers to devise measures. The aim is to influence and curb the widespread mischief caused by excessive spirituous liquor use nationwide.

Presbyterian General Assembly

National Good Roads Congress Opens in Birmingham

Governors, agricultural commissioners and officials from nearly every state attend the fourth National Good Roads Congress in Birmingham. For five days they hear lectures on highway improvement and see expert demonstrations. The event, hosted by local chambers and civic groups, promises momentum for better roads nationwide, especially in the South.

Birmingham Ala South Birmingham Chamber of Commerce The Business Men's League Board of Trade Alabama and Jefferson County Good Roads Associations Congress

Bryan Guest of Albany Governor's Mansion Visit

William Jennings Bryan visits Albany as a personal guest of Gov Dix at the executive mansion to deliver a lecture for the National Civic League. He will then travel to Atlantic City to address the Presbyterian General Assembly on temperance Friday evening.

Albany N. Y William Jennings Bryan Gov Dix Executive Mansion National Civic League Byran Atlantic City Presbyterian General Assembly

Protection Against Fire in New York Meeting Opening

Reports from committees on fire protection and city ordinances show fire losses in the country gradually reduced. The fifteenth annual meeting of the National Fire Protection Association opens in New York with a banquet hosted by the Insurance Society of New York tonight.

New York National Fire Protection Association The Insurance Society of New York

French Chamber Reconvenes After Budget Passage

Paris May 23 The French Chamber of Deputies reconvened today after adjourning on April 16 following approval of the entire budget.

Paris Chamber of Deputies

Texas Retail Merchants Convention Opens in Wichita Falls

Delegates from across Texas report good business and strong prospects for a prosperous year at the eleventh annual Retail Merchants Association of Texas convention in Wichita Falls. The meeting opened this morning and runs through Thursday evening.

Wichita Falls Tex Retail Merchants’ Association of Texas

Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promotion in Old Advertisement

An old classified style notice offers Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for back ache headaches nervousness and kidney and bladder ailments. It promises prompt attention by Prank Rogers and urges purchase from all druggists with street and number details.

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