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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1911
Page
3
County Treasurer J A McCoy and Miss Mame Shearer report September tax receipts totaling 94807 59 up from 89892 48 the previous year. March receipts were 147450 04 vs 140750 88 in 1910, with most payments in March and September. Future rises expected due to higher valuations and hospital tax adding one mill.
Due to ill health Dr W M Terry suspends practice and names Dr EB Perry as half partner. Perry will operate the office from now on, continuing the same services and standards. Terry commends Perry, a longtime professional and former college instructor, to patients and friends.
New York Democrats consider replacing Winfield A. Huppuch, chair man of the state committee, after his indictment in Cleveland on Sherman anti trust conspiracy charges involving wallpaper manufacturers. Huppuch had asked that his February resignation as committee chair be accepted promptly to ease embarrassment for Charles F. Murphy and allies.
A newspaper advertisement promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a solution for dyspepsia and indigestion. It features a fictional millionaire offering one million dollars for a new stomach and urges readers to try the Rexall remedy, with a money back guarantee and three sizes priced at 25 cents, 50 cents, and $1.00. The Rexall Store at Cook & Sherman is listed as the local retailer.
Mills Seed company boosts staffing with about twenty five girls this summer at the seed house, now twenty one employees. They sort mailing lists, remove duplicates and dead heads as they prepare to send a trillion catalogs next year. Last year was the best since opening in the city, and the coming year is expected to be even better.
Daughters of the American Revolution have secured an old log cabin donated by Mr. Young. They plan to move it from the James Young farm to the west slope of Sunset park for historical education. Repairs like a new roof and chimney will be made and the cabin furnished in colonial style to enhance the park's appearance.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as supreme for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and piles. It claims unrivaled relief and offers a 25 cent price at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
The First M. E. church will convene in the ladies parlor at 7 30 this evening. U S Smith announces that many important matters will be addressed and invites members to attend and participate.
A police sector confronts Officer Malcoon suspected of harassing servant girls on his beat. Chalker the milkman suggests charging him with impersonating an officer to curb his conduct.
A brief exchange questions why the Israelites built a golden calf. The teacher asks for the motive and the scholar offers a quip about gold scarcity.
The article notes that Chinese people favor pork over beef, consuming vast quantities. It contrasts native Chinese pork as an excellent grade sold at prices lower than production costs in the country, claiming American pork could not compete even without considering transport.
The article argues ponies often seem more intelligent but a horse’s intelligence grows with handling and human companionship. With equal privileges and proper management, horses can show the same level of intelligence as ponies.
A blind inventor, Joseph Gannon, presents a novel harp design with strings on a single board at the Reading Room and Library exhibition. The instrument features linen attached and aims to simplify traditional harp construction.
Lemmon's Pharmacy warns customers about imitations of Parisian Sage sold on ties and cartons. The genuine product costs 50 cents a bottle and is guaranteed to treat dandruff, falling hair, and scalp pitch. It is promoted as an invigorating hair dressing that can stimulate growth if roots remain alive.
The Oratory of Gallerus on the Dingle promontory in Kerry is likely the oldest Christian worship site in the United Kingdom. Built without mortar, it features a ground level arch formed by stone placement, a single window in the east gable, and a small doorway to the west, and it has been restored to perfect condition as a national monument of Ireland.
Noble of Oaklands notches a $15,000 value as son of Lady Viola, herself sold for $700 at the Iowa dairy show Waterloo Oct 0-14. Owned by J B Haggin, he resides on the Elmendorf farm 7000 acres in Lexington Kentucky. Haggin aims to build the finest Jersey herd in the world.
The Milwaukee with other western rail projects trims expenses. A hundred man steel gang that had been laying new rail for weeks quit Saturday night after changing joints to align with rail centers to ease ride and reduce wear.
Saturday results list several games with large margins and odd scores. Keokuk routed Quincy 86 to 0, North Des Moines blanked, Newton defeated Montezuma 77, and Oskaloosa edged Sigourney 5 to 0. Other noted results include Burlington 11 over Aledo Clinton 87 and Iowa City 3 to 0 against Rock Island.
The text promotes avoiding procrastination by finishing tasks now. It urges immediate repair of clothes and returning items to their places to prevent loss and mess. A mother’s guideline compares delaying chores to piling up duties and poor results.
Public notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive remedy for catarrh, claiming internal use targets blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers $1000 for any case it fails to cure and invites requests for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co, with druggists carrying the product nationwide. It also includes a detailed perpetual public sale notice for 30 horses at the Pehler farm in Ainsworth Iowa on October 17 1911, listing numerous mares stallions and offspring, their ages colors and weights, with comments on breeding and potential value for buyers.
Bright new rugs made from old car pets of all sizes and colors. I offer savings on rugs with guaranteed work. We pay freight and drayage. I also buy old woolen ingrain carpet. Roy Minick, 325 Black, Agent for Fairfield Rug Works.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound after exposure or when a call comes on, claiming it checks and relieves symptoms. It emphasizes the genuine yellow package and to buy from all druggists with no substitute.
In Washington County district court 1912 petition by W R Funston seeks partition of undivided five eighths of the southeast quarter of section 36 township 74 north range 9 west with a $12000 mortgage. He claims heirs include Parmelia Dixon Frank Funston Anna Dutton Carrie Hadley Arthur Funston Grace Vanerus Everett Hallock Robert Halleck and Helen Halleck, all grandchildren or children of Robert Funston. The action seeks partition and sale by referee since in kind division cannot reasonably preserve value. The case notes intestate death of David F Funston and lists multiple heirs and fractional interests. The court is urged to order sale and division of proceeds per law with default judgment if defendants fail to appear.
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