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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1909

Page

6

Longtime Washington National Bank cashier resigns after 31 years

Captain Alex Young will retire January 31 1910 after 31 years as cashier of the Washington National Bank. He began as assistant cashier in 1874 and became cashier in 1878, guiding the bank from a struggling institution to prosperity. The board approved continued salary until July 1 1910.

Washington Naional Bank An Alex Young Young New State Oung Leigh Wallace Grangrs Eral Mr. Young

Bean Milk Quoted As Japanese Innovation In Tea And Ice Cream

A milkman states that bean milk from the Soja bean exists and is used in tea coffee and ice cream. The process soaks and boils the bean, then adds sugar and potash. the liquid becomes molasses thick and resembles condensed milk. He notes Japanese workers rely on this bean milk.

Bed Rock of Success Driven by New Life Pills

A testimonial from J. A Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia extols Dr. King s New Life Pills as vitalizing for brain and body. The ad notes the pills cost 25 cents at J E Lemmon s.

Dr. King J. A Harmon Sizemore W. Va J. E. Lemmon’s

The Last Straw Weighs In On Father Time

A humorous dialogue between Tommy Toddles and his father explores why Father Time carries a scythe. The boy learns the scythe symbolizes life’s brevity, while the father guides him toward bedtime.

Tommy Paw

SAYWOR LONG IN PUBLIC EYE JUDGE GAYNOR FOR NY MAYOR

Noted jurist Judge William J. Gaynor a Democratic nominee for New York City mayor has long been a public figure. He helped expose election fraud at Gravesend in 1903 and led a 1906 fight over Coney Island fares, later serving on the supreme court bench. He is an executor of William Ziegler’s estate, receiving substantial income.

New York William J. Gaynor George Duffy Brooklyn Galery Duffy General Bingwin Police Gaynor McNellan Young Duffy Wen Gravesend New York City Wode Supreme Court Whitestown New York State Boston

Seats for Women League Promotes Politeness Pact

St Louis civic effort led by A W Stafford urges men to yield seats to standing women on streetcars. Members wear true blue buttons pledging to seat women first. Stafford aims to normalize courtesy within a week and expands badge distribution after testing in newspapers.

St. Louis A.W. Stafford Stafford New York Chicago

Amusements at Graham Tonight with Hawaiian Islanders

The Alohikea Pup Hawaiian Islanders close their Graham engagement with musical acts and films. Copeland & Coy join Oct 7 and 8 with singing dancing and pictures. The Man on the Box arrives Oct 11. William Macauley appears Oct 12 in The Little Homestead by W. B. Patton, praised as a vivid home drama.

Graham Copeland & Coy William Macauley Washington Little Homestead New England The W. B. Patton

Pension Act for 27000 Boston & Maine Workers

Gov Draper signed a pension act making 27 000 Boston and Maine railroad employees eligible for benefits. The pension committee led by Harry H Wilson petitioned for it. The measure is expected to be widely adopted and seen as a precedent for other railroads and large public service companies.

Boston & Maine Railroad Gov. Draper Harry H. Wilson Pension Committee

The Graham Theatre Schedules Three Attractions in October

Management apologizes for three big attractions booked for Oct 8 1 and 12, chosen as the only times the companies could be secured. Shows will run in booked order and no further attractions are planned until the last week in Oct. Theatergoers may enjoy this run of three good shows before a longer pause.

Graham

Papes Diapepsia Promises Quick Digestive Relief

An advertisement promises rapid relief from indigestion and stomach upset using Pape's Diapepsin. It claims five minute relief, digestion of all food, and a healthy return to eating, with a 50 cent price at local drugstores and urging readers to tell their pharmacist to obtain a cure this time.

Pape

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