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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1911

Page

4

Earl Dewhirst Died in Texas

A message announced the death of Earl Dewhirst a seventeen year old grandson of Mrs G W Leh of city in San Antonio Texas after an appendectomy He was born March 12 1894 in this city and lived here five years He had recent Army service in Baltimore and died soon after joining his regiment The family expects his mother Mrs Josephine Delden of Baltimore to arrive this afternoon two brothers and a sister Wil James and Helen Dewhirst survive The loss is described as a providential sorrow and a test of youth in the community

Earl Dewhirst G. W.leh City Sannio Tex San Antonio Josephine del den Baltimore Mroo Altimore Lis Wil James Helen Dewhirst

Moonlit Moments and a Debate on Gambling in Chicago

A fragmentary scene shows a child asking a father about questions and a mother’s absence. Dr Paul Burnmatter discusses gambling as detrimental, while Minimaster defends speculative activity as beneficial to the community. A waiter reports a literal mishap with a button in soup during a blizzard.

Paul Burnmatter Chicago Minimaster Stice

Labor troubles and social scenes in a New York dinner

The piece recounts Andrew Carnegie's remark on labor troubles and observes manners at a New York dinner. It features Mrs Smith Jones instructing a deacon butler on truthfulness and obedience, and notes a couple debating prudent spending as Mr Raifuss is chided for extravagance.

Andrew Carnegie New York Mreo Smith-Jones

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements

One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and other Toledo wholesalers affirm Cheney's honesty. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials and price per bottle available. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo C. We FP. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Contest Coupons Sought

An instruction requests Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to drop all coupons in the Wayne contest for Alcey Clark at A N Alberson grocery or the New York shore by Committer.

Odd Fellows Rebekahs Alcey Clark A. N. Alberson Grocery New York Shore

New York Opens School for Motor Boat Study

New York establishes a specialized school devoted exclusively to motor boat studies. The program aims to advance technical knowledge, naval engineering, and practical seamanship for mariners and enthusiasts.

New York

Funeral set for Mrs DeMarce in Washington tomorrow

The funeral for Mrs DeMarce, aged about seventy, will be held tomorrow at 2 oclock at the Tandy home 602 Earthy in Washington. Interment will be in the floor Cemetery. Survived by four children and four siblings, with ties to Eldon Muscatine and Fairfield.

Jesse DeMarce Tandy Tloor DeMarce Dhal Satara Peter Mitel DeMaree Midal PeMares Olio Toledo Mornante Wiarnees Katherine Boyer Pairfield Jesse DeMares Ne Marce Peter Melutt Mias Lavina “DeMarce cHits Cco Mae DeMarce Eldon Ada Suter Muscatine Neiarce Iowa Fair Fletal Washington Mes DeMaree

Peoria Man’s Trial Amid Devastation Described

Fragmentary report outlines a Peoria man accused in a wife killing amid a disaster that destroyed a general store, the Wertter Livers, von Kins stable, a Strombech boil store, and the Andersen cater, with or after a fatal incident causing multiple casualties in Michigan.

Wertter Lvers von Kins Strombech Boil i Andersen

New Paxton Toilet Co Peroxide Alternative Promises Savings

The Paxton Toilet Co promotes a peroxide based toilet germicide powder to dissolve in water for bathroom use. It claims teeth cleansing tartar removal breath purification and disinfecting mouth and gums with benefits for artificial teeth and sore throat. Available in 25 and 50 cent boxes with mail postpaid.

Bree Paxton Toilet CO Goston Mass

Fanciful bridal lore on traditions and vows through history

A survey of wedding myths and customs from old times notes rings with heart veins, the blue garter, something old something borrowed, and the veil’s disputed origin. It cites sayings about Lent marriages, wedding day superstitions, and the fortune of the couple linked to daily taboos and luck.

Tron Alender Uched Ross Mary Tudor James of Scotland Europe

King Baby's Whim and a Bevy of Bright Tales

A light mix of anecdotes features a flirtatious moment sparked by a telephone and a blush, a Wyoming mission visit disrupted by a beekeeper’s work, and a furniture dealer recounting a mahogany table scratched by a toothy baby.

Gratitude Exchange in The Woman's Home Companion

A woman asks Miss Passay how to repay a young man who saved her life. He replies by inviting her to come and be a cook for them, as reported by The Woman's Home Companion.

Miss Passay

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