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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
3
In Minneapolis on October 11 Hugh K. Robinson will start from Lake Calhoun to fly 1917 miles to New Orleans aboard a hydro aeroplane. The attempt aims to set a new world cross country record. A $20,000 purse funds the Trans-Mississippi River Flight Association with staged stops at major river cities.
Fresco paintings from Crete circa 2000 B C reveal women pinched waists, flounced skirts, and accordion pleats. They wear elaborate head coiffures, high heel shoes, and hats possibly from a Paris shop, with at least one figure described as wearing a jupe culotte.
A teeth old adv from The Swift Specific Co promotes S S S as a blood purifier that expels uric acid causing rheumatism. It urges strict dosing and diet, avoiding damp weather, claiming many thousands cured and offering a free book and medical advice.
San Francisco reports that the State Realty Federation declares dishonest brokers and promoters driven from California. The convention continues three days with excursions and a banquet while Los Angeles sends a large delegation to the event.
A north county area sought transfer of about 320 acres from Lime Creek’s Eagleville district to the Eagleville district. The county superintendent, Miss Conner, heard the appeal yesterday with attorneys S W Livingston for appellants and T L Brookhart for the school board. Decison expected later this week under a new state law permitting cross county district transfers. The affected districts lie across the Washington Iowa county line, residents favoring Washington county’s district.
A reflective note argues against always seeking the best truth through moderation. It contrasts the Spanish Inquisition era where even the just middle opinion could demand punishment, suggesting the danger of extreme judgments and the tension between fairness and severity.
Mrs J G Johnson of Scottville Michigan writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash kept her from breakdown despite farm work and caring for thirteen children. She credits the remedies with relief from backache and pains and says her daughters use the products for painful periods.
Dr W M Terry announces temporary suspension of a practice due to ill health and permanent sale of half interest to Dr B J Perry. Perry will run the office from now on while continuing the same service. Terry commends Perry as a trusted former instructor and thanks patients for past patronage.
Omaha Neb Oct 11 at the Grain Dealers National Association session reports were blocked by the publication committee. Officers for the coming year will be elected and the convention adjourns. Arbitration rules strengthen trade settlement and have saved vast sums by avoiding civil court action.
A crude comment claims Russians are ignorant while noting language intelligence, stirring reactions about stereotype and linguistic skill in a tense cultural debate.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It promises internal use to reach blood and mucous surfaces, pledges a $100 reward for any uncured case, and urges readers to send testimonials. The copy mentions D. H. G. and Co. and claims wide drugstore availability.
Witness accounts describe Joe and Tom Smiff recounting a shaving mishap at Beets barber shop. The razor slipped while Tom was being shaved, causing a minor accident without further detail on injuries.
London stands as the world’s top market for tea and ivory said by Mr. J G Broadbank of the Port Authority at the Society of Arts. Each year 120000 tons of tea and goods of 20000 elephants reach London, while forty million sheep fleeces pass through the dock. One warehouse stores 160000000 cigars and another holds 2500000 gallons of rum.
An advertisement extols Buek ien’s Arnica Salve as unrivaled for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and piles available for 25 cents at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Sees for the hair and Meritol H Tonic as guaranteed products through the American Drug Association, inviting customers to purchase and trust the guarantee.
The first report of the year shows attendance at 98.39 percent, a peak not matched except a few times. The High School now has more resident pupils than tuition pupils, with home students surpassing totals from three or four years ago. Centennial leads Ward Schools in banner progress with 9.76 percent, and standout individual records include Maud McCreedy at the Heights and Huxbaum at Wallace with 99.78 percent.
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