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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1909
Page
3
Washington reports reveal immigrants forced into usurious mortgage-like tickets by steamship agents. Assistant Commissioner Larned cites Greek concerns as the case reaches the state department. Critics question liberal department practices while advocates urge immigrant appeal rights and national representation on inquiry boards.
Winifred Bailey remains unconscious after being struck by the Firefly engine a few days ago. Her pulse improves toward normal but brain injury looms. she does not recall the accident and speaks of schoolwork while noting ink on a wounded hand.
Washington reports a major labor tribute for President Samuel Gompers of the AFL. A mammoth parade will honor his return with 30,000 laboring men and an evening reception at Convention Hall. Gompers arrives at 6 15 p m and will be met by five escorts before the 7 o'clock parade.
London dispatch reports American missionaries in Turkey sending a note to Oscar Straus demanding higher indemnity for the Adana murders. They urge the United States to press Turkey to punish those responsible.
In New York City Mrs Sophia Lichtenwela who earns from washing assisted at the Christian Missionary Alliance annual convention. Under Rev A B Simpson the Gospel Tabernacle crowd raised a missionary offering totaling 46772 to support church work.
St Charles Missouri marks the city’s centennial with an elaborate program of entertainment. The event, highlighting its status as the first capital, begins with the state legislature to be called to order in the historic old capitol building as parades and ceremonies unfold.
A preacher questions a man about a talk with a well known divorce lawyer. The sexton recalls the attorney offering $10 to share his business cards with grooms about to wed this month.
Jack and Orme banter about his dancing with light distress and playful requests to vary the routine. Orme suggests stepping on her left foot to mix up the routine.
Oneonta resident Mr F G Frits reports his daughter benefited from Foley's Orino Laxative which he calls the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble. The product is described as mild pleasant and effective by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drugs Co.
The United States trade with its noncontiguous territory in fiscal year 1909 surpassed all prior years and was more than three times as large as a decade earlier, indicating a substantial growth in overseas commerce.
A flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Liniment bound to the affected area offers quick relief for lame back chest pains and rheumatic pains. Sold by I. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Ontario public school children will receive cheaper textbooks under a five year contract with the provincial government starting August 1, 1909. The program aims to reduce costs for families and ensure access to standard texts across the province.
A testimonial from J A Karmon of Sizemore West Virginia praises the pills for boosting health and energy. The ad claims the product vitalizes every organ and strengthens brain and body. It directs readers to buy at J E Lemmon's.
Lady Sage and Sele, aged 84, died at Hereford. The late Lord Sage and Sele served as a canon residentiary of Hereford Cathedral and famously christened the woman who later became his wife.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar clears air passages soothes throat irritation and stops coughs. It urges avoiding counterfeit yellow package versions and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKlinney Drug Co as suppliers.
The coal fields of Colombia are well placed to take advantage of markets opening with the Panama Canal.
In a lighthearted account Mrs Parrot recalls a disastrous honeymoon start for the De Monks. Mrs Pelican confirms the wedding train was derailed and Old Jumbo allegedly tossed an old shoe to see them off.
Exchange scene shows Bang asking for two items for a week, Wang offers only a dollar, Bang agrees to take the dollar for two weeks. This brief exchange centers on loan terms and personal bargaining.
Louis Boon of Norway Michigan claims three bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar cured his boy's severe cough and a neighbor's son, once given up by doctors, was cured by the same remedy. Lemmons Pharmacy and McKlinney Drug Co. promote the product.
A writer notes that most Turkish women cannot read or write in their own language while a few from the upper class know some English or French. He argues the secluded life and lack of education for both sexes hinder literacy, predicting continued reliance on public letter writers.
An old advertisement warns against mercury in remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges purchasers to ensure authenticity with testimonials free. Sold by druggists at 75 cents.
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