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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
3
A reader asks how to study for musical comedy and Geo M. Cohan suggests joining the army for discipline and timing. He adds that few performers already on stage can mark time, and reveals his favorite line is All sold out.
Corroboration that Standard Oil gave 100000 to the 1904 campaign fund is reported as Montana Senator Dixon charges bias in the Clapp committee inquiry. Sheldon recalls 1904 contributions from Morgan Frick Gould while Dixon calls for full scope, naming Taft Underwood Harmon managers.
Salem Mass October 3 adjournment until October 14 of the trials of Joseph J Ettor Arturo Giovannitti and Joseph Caruso is sought as a venire of 350 talesmen is exhausted without forming a jury. Defense counsel asked Judge Quinn to postpone when a jury seems unlikely from the current panel.
Complaint by a Sing Sing convict that $1300 he had stolen disappeared when turned to police was examined at the John Boe inquiry before Judge Goff.
Louis Speller of Chicago collapsed and died while walking the deck of the steamship Haverford on an eastbound voyage from Liverpool, as the ship arrived in Philadelphia. A companion witnessed the death on the vessel Sunday.
A poem contrasts a content two dollar worker with a worrier who laments labor strikes. It contrasts humble home life and gratitude with claims of grafters and grievances against Wall Street and government.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages, describing internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces. The promoters offer one hundred dollars for any failure and urge sending testimonials, with sales through druggists at 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Male fall yearling and early spring pigs sows and gifts offered by J C Lemley not related to previous stock. Call for details. Location near Town, three miles south east of town.
Notice records amendments to the articles of incorporation filed in Washington County Iowa dated September 1912. J T Snouffer president and Harry L Ward secretary signed on September 4 1912 and filed September 8 1912 with the Iowa Secretary of State and county recorder.
A local want ad in the Journa l advertises quick results for readers seeking services and items for sale. The notice highlights easy placement and broad reach, urging residents to respond to specific contact details for prompt responses.
J P Morgan testified before a Senate committee he gave 150000 dollars to the Republican campaign fund in 1904. He denied having any letter or telephone communication with Roosevelt. The dispatches also report a deadly tenement fire in New York and a Bosphorus bombardment, with a large fire loss in Kankakee.
A farm wagon driven by Dewey Jones skidded on a muddy road and rolled over twice about five miles from Columbus Junction. In the rear seat three Jones children, Edna, Helen, and Riddell, were seriously hurt with suspected back injuries and a broken ankle.
A humorous piece on tobacco myths and habits. It mocks pretensions of tobacco origins and expose quirks of pipe, cigar, and cigarette use, noting absurd prices and exotic impresions while lampooning enthusiasts and inventions. The tone blends satire with imaginary anecdotes about Raleigh and mosquitoes.
An adjourned district court session runs today and tomorrow with completion expected by Monday. Judge Willcockson presides and dismisses the J C Evans vs Tyndall Palmer et al case at plaintiff’s cost, giving until January 2 to settle. Probate entries and a Burnham divorce appear on tomorrow’s docket.
Cohan and Harris present the farce Officer 666 at the Graham beginning October 24. A young millionaire returns to find his home occupied by a burglar who fools a society girl and keeps the millionaire’s paintings. The plot unfolds with disguises, a cop masquerade, and a comic chase across three acts.
J BE Kunath Burlington Route ticket agent promotes one way Colonist tickets to California and the Northwest. The ad emphasizes through cars tourist sleeping berths excursion parties and personalized trip planning from the agent’s office. Offers maps and assistance and urges readers to contact before October 10 by mail or in person.
The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co offers confidential correspondence with women to discuss private illnesses. Letters are read and answered by women, with strict privacy and written consent for any testimonials. They claim wide experience and invite requests for a free 80 page Text Book by mail.
An advertisement extols the High Oven age and a fashion stove with an efst iron orange likeness. The text claims Cole's Oven Range offers level baking with no lifting or stepping and reduces steam odors, touting efficiency and coal burning suitability.
Mrs. P. H. Brogan of Son, Pennsylvania asserts from experience that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is superior to all others for groups. The product is available at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
425 head of young selected breeding ewes and 8 head extra good Shropshire rams offered for sale or to let on shares. Contact Taylor Malin Street for details at Phage GG.
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