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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1909

Page

3

National governing women's club forms at Waldorf Astoria

A New York gathering at the Waldorf Astoria launches a women’s club claiming to rival national governance. Officers include Mrs Belle de Rivera and Mrs Adelaide Grimshaw. members will be naturalized and attend as if in government, with plans to duplicate federal operations in meetings.

New York Waldorf-Astoria Hotel United States Belle de Rivera Adelaide Wallerstein Harry Hastings Treasury L. Ashwell Navy Helenas. Tonjes Army W. G. Demarest Jeanette Baird Arthur Supreme Court Court of Records

Government forms explored in countrywide study

The speaker discusses budgeting and the cost of running government and hints at examining other forms of government next, starting with England and expanding worldwide.

England

Special election in Sixth District to fill Lorimer vacancy

Chicago reports a district wide race to fill the Sixth Congressional seat after William Lorimer's resignation. Republican William J. Moxley faces Democrat Frank & Ryan with independent Republican Carl L. Barnes also running. Democrats claim Cannonism and the Aldrich tariff will beat Republicans. Union labor backs interest in the outcome.

Chicago William Lorimer William J. Moxley Frank & Ryan Carl L. Barnes Middle West

Continuous School Plan Sparks Kansas Debate

In Topeka Kansas teachers and students oppose Prof E A Ross of Wisconsin who argues for twelve month schooling at Kansas University. Ross says vacations are relics of pioneer days and children should attend year round with lighter summer work.

Topeka Kan Kansas E. A. Ross University of Wisconsin University of Kansas Ross

Second Avenue Baptist Church Celebrates Centennial

New York observes the centennial of the Second Avenue Baptist church near Tenth street. The Rev Dr Robert F Y Pierce has elevated its profile with his world pulpit on the church steps drawing thousands in summer Sundays. The church traces to 1809 from Mulberry Street Baptist and has since led the denomination with a cosmopolitan, mission oriented program for Italians Hungarians Magyars Chinese Greeks Slovaks and Poles and offers extensive Bible classes education and youth work.

New York Second Avenue Baptist Church Tenth Street Robert F. Y. Pierce Archibald Maclay Mulberry Street Baptist Church Mulberry Street Tabernacle Baptist Church Second Avenue Second Avenue Metropolitan

Rexall Mucu-Tone Promises Health Boost in Catarrh Cure

An advertorial touts Rexall Mucu-Tone as a general system treatment to combat catarrh and related fatigue, irritability, and depression. The Rexall Store at Cook & Sherman offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a full money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Washington Rexall Cook & Sherman S. W. Cor. Square

Southern producers seek twenty percent duty on gum rosin

Washington reports Southern producers demand a 20 percent duty on gum rosin, which had been duty free. The Treasury Department will test the plan amid opposition from soap manufacturers. Southern rosin interests argue a misclassified import has harmed local trade while manufacturers seek free admission.

Washington Treasury Department

President Eliot to Speak at Civil Service Reform Meet

New York announces the twenty ninth meeting of the National Civil Service Reform league will be held December 9 and 10. On December 9 President Charles W. Eliot will deliver his annual address discussing civil pensions consular reform and merit system applications to higher municipal offices.

New York National Civil Service Reform League Charles W. Eliot

Michigan Railroads Bar Trains Backward Cars Ahead Rule

Detroit Nov. 23 The Michigan Railroad Commission issues an order prohibiting trains from running backward with cars in front of an engine and the rule takes effect today.

Detroit Michigan Railroad Commission

Pittsburg Birthday Toasts Planned By Board Of Trade

Pittsburg marks its birthday with a Father Pitt banquet at the Rittenhouse tonight. Several prominent men from Pittsburg and other cities will respond to toasts.

Pittsburg Board of Trade Father Pitt Rittenhouse

Baseball Magnates Meet in Chicago Conference

Magnates of the baseball world gather in Chicago on November 23 to discuss league affairs and future plans for the sport. Delegates from major clubs, owners, and executives convene to map strategy and address key issues facing the game.

Conference on Redistricting of Eyes League and FIA

A joint conference was held today by the Eyes baseball league and the final association to discuss the redistricting of both organizations. The meeting aimed to align boundaries and governance for upcoming seasons.

Eyes Baseball League Fifal Association

Federation of Churches Opens in Brookline

Clergymen and laymen from numerous Protestant denominations attend a Brookline opening session today as the Massachusetts Federation of Churches begins its program.

Federation OF Churches Boston Brookline Massachusetts Federation of Churches

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises 100 Dollar Reward

One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonial from Walding Kinnan & Marvin Toledo druggists. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, 75 cents per bottle, testimonials sent free. Also Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.

Hall J. Cheney & CO Toledo Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Mall

Marriage of Edha Dunmore and Lincoln Davis in Spokane

Mrs. Edha Dunmore nee Pedicord from Muscatine Iowa and Lin coln Davis formerly Tacoma police chief and Pierce county state senator married November 16 in Spokane. They will live in Tacoma. Davis known as Link Davis in the Pacific Northwest. The bride is daughter of Susan M Keene and Thomas J Pedicord hotel owner.

Spokane Wash Eddha Dunmore Pedicord Iowa Muscatine Lincoln Davis Tacoma Pierce County S. Willis McFadden Pacific North Davis Susan M. Keene Thomas J. Pedicord

Croup Cured and a Child’s Life Saved

Mrs. A. Coy, Jr. of San Antonio testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved her three year old Andrew from a severe croup attack. The remedy, long used, is claimed to never fail and is stocked by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Andrew F. L. Stolte and Lemmon’s

Rev D J Coon Delivers Two Sermons at Baptist Church

The Baptist church Sunday featured Rev D J Coon of Waverly Iowa preaching two strong sermons. The morning topic was The Umchangeableness of Christ and the evening topic The Power of Unconscious Influence. Audience turnout was large and sermons praised for practicality.

The Baptist Church D. J. Coon Waverly Iowa Christ Coon

Papes Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief

The advertisement claims Pape's Diuretic clears blocked kidneys and bladder pain after a few doses. It asserts relief from back ache, nervousness, headaches, and urinary issues, touts a fifty-cent treatment, and urges selecting the Pape Thompson & Pape brand from any drug store.

Pape Pape, Thompson & Pape Cincinnati

ZEMO Treatment Promises Instant Relief for Eczema

The McElhinney Drug Co advertises ZEMO as a superior external liquid that stops itching instantly and claims it permanently cures eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases. They urge readers to request a sample and view displays and photos of many cures.

Zemo McElhinney Drug Co

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