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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
5
Local and personal items note visits by John Bear, Aura Hopkinson, and Mrs. J. D. Smith. Frisco sale notices and sales by The Fair appear with shopping, travel, and family updates across Havre and nearby towns. Mentions include Keota and Andrew clergy, Druggists, and store ads for wallpaper, tin ware, and aluminum ware.
A bedtime story follows Mr Prouty as he fishes alone by a rock ledge in the woods. He hears a grunt and discovers Benny the bear near his lunch basket. The bear, a cub kept by a landlady’s son, roams free after escaping his rope. The bear is friendly and later walks in with the story’s punchline.
Prof Albrecht Kessels of Heidelberg, Nobel Prize winner in 1914 for medical discoveries, begins three American lectures at Johns Hopkins. He speaks of atoms in cells and their possible links to cancer and cellular diseases while noting the journey toward new treatments. Cloyce Dougherty travels toward Hot Springs and James Hawthorne with Ralph Linston attend the Foster sale in Letts, about fifteen tickets sold.
Potatoes offered at 75 cents per bushel at the Milwaukee freight depot. Contact 9712 for details.
Claim asserts Miss Priscilla Wakefield established England’s first savings bank in 1699 in the parish of Tottenham Middlesex. Wakefield, a notable figure of the era, reportedly founded the institution as part of early efforts to promote thrift and accessible banking for the poor.
Mrs. W. W. Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing long standing stomach and kidney troubles. She urges others to try the tonic describing it as the best liver and kidney remedy and a fine general tonic. 50c at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A concise reflection contrasts seeing good in all, in many places, and finding good somewhere. It notes optimism is simple, pessimism is easy, sobriety in spotting good requires discipline.
The passage warns that people often ignore current blessings while chasing distant gains. It argues attentiveness to immediate prospects prevents neglect of attainable good and urges living in the present.
The McElhinney Drug Co promotes ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as instant remedies for irritated inflamed tender skin and scalp conditions. One warm bath with ZEMO and one application promises swift relief and a cure in sight. Sold by leading druggists nationwide and in Washington by McElhinney Drug Co.
Len Haley an Illinois Central striker was shot and killed this morning after a night of rioting. The incident occurred during a clash linked to the unrest on a train from Kansas City to Oklahoma.
About forty relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Foster of Has kins enjoyed a pleasant day at their home for their twenty fifth anniversary. The couple received many presents and a noon dinner was served to guests including Elmer Thoma Maggie Foster I Scott Frank Butsler Will Taylor G W Thoma Fred Moore Earnest Badham and J W Angel.
Dr. William M. Terry announces illness prompts temporary suspension of practice and permanent half interest transfer to Dr. EB Perry. Perry will run the office, continuing the same procedures and care. Terry endorses Perry to patients and thanks friends for past patronage.
Advertisement proclaims Meritol Snow White Liniment as a universal pain killer and healer. Lenmon’s Pharmacy is listed as exclusive agents claiming unmatched quality at any price.
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold a meeting Friday afternoon after the sermon by Mrs. Caleb Wagensen at the church’s chapel audience.
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