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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
4
Advertises a topical antiseptic deodorant from MEDICINE CO. Davenport Iowa claiming immediate relief from putrefaction controlling bleeding preventing infection and scourges while being painless and suitable for chronic sores. Describes purchase for 25 cents at druggists or by mail order.
Washington reports a legal skirmish in Richmond as the United States Circuit Court of Appeals hears the bathtub trust case. The prosecution seeks to compel bathtub manufacturers to obey the Sherman antitrust act, alleging violations by the alleged bathtub cartel operating in Virginia.
A copy of Foxs Book of Martyrs once owned by John Bunyan during imprisonment was offered at a London book auction today. The Bedford Literary Institute presented the volume as British patriotic societies plan to bid to preserve it, while agents of wealthy Americans are already in the field seeking to buy the rare volume.
Over 2,000 singers including a 60 member festival chorus and a 1500 voice children's chorus will perform at Evanston as part of the Chicago North Shore Music Festival. Handel's Judas Maccabeus and Elgar's Caractacus are on the program.
Louisville Ky May 20 After one of the most successful meetings in its history the fifty first session of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church of the United States will adjourn tomorrow. Practically all important business completed.
During the session officials reviewed key topics including divorce and marriage and the elect infant clause of the Westminster Confession of Faith. The governance meeting signaled plans to wind up important business tonight.
Under the schedule mapped out by the Navy department the second division of the fleet should reach Copenhagen Denmark today. The vessels remain there until June 3 departing thence for Stockholm Sweden to stay one week Kiel Germany andov el Russia are other European ports to be visited.
A proclamation by Gov Vesey establishes Mellette County on May 25 from part of the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Officials will be chosen at a special election today as the county prepares for the summer land opening.
Fort Worth voters go to the polls in a city ordered special election to decide whether moving pictures may operate on Sunday. The issue is heated with defenders and opponents of cinema blockbusters claiming victory or defeat.
Ottumwa Iowa May 25 headquarters set at Ballingall Hotel for the eighth annual meeting of the Iowa State Association of Stationary Engineers. The three day event will feature addresses from C A Pierse of Denver president and W F P Rabon of Chicago secretary of the national organization. An exhibition from leading manufacturers highlights the gathering.
Contractor Lo Ro Davis began excavation on the Wells park tract for a new county hospital, with several crews at work. The cellar is expected to be ready in ten days given good weather and available labor. City engineer Wallace Trefelder surveyed the ground, marking streets and staking the site near Fourth Street. The building will be centered on the eleven acre park donated by W. P. Wells, and the hospital is slated for completion by January 1912.
Cole Younger, famed Younger brother, will lecture at the Reham Opera House Saturday evening February 27 on What Life Has Taught Me. He will recount his life from boyhood to the present day in a truthful narrative.
Admission is 29 35 and 50 cents for a historical moral program described as interactive and engaging for an audience. The piece emphasizes a notable address and anticipated audience interest.
The Cawi association in Minter reports its first year of testing with 302 cows entered. Butter fat averaged 236.1 pounds, exceeding state averages. the top cows produced over 200 pounds of fat each. Costs for some cows exceeded returns, with one loss noted at 6.17 dollars.
An advertisement claims a one hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements of F. J. Cheney & Co from Toledo and notes internal action, price 75 cents per bottle, with claimed testimonials and additional Hall's Family Pills.
A brief note advises selecting fabric patterns that help lines align when covering a quilt. It emphasizes choosing designs that naturally guide the eye toward straightness, easing the crafting process.
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