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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1911

Page

8

Flood Experiences Near Rio Grande Del Norte in Colorado

A letter from Mr. and Mrs. W. R. MechLean of Alasiosa Colorado describes the Rio Grande Del Norte flood impact. They recount levee patching, sandbagging, and hot coffee for workers, the levee breach, and water five feet deep rushing through. Mrs. McClean improves and they express appreciation for local journalism and Colorado’s climate.

Rio Grande del Norte Colorado Bert Wilson McClean

The Typewriter Its Vital Role in Business and Knowledge

The typewriter ranks as a key invention of the past fifty years, boosting business and the spread of intelligence. Alongside the telephone sewing machine and automobile its loss would slow the world’s progress and communication.

HYOMEI Inhalant Promises Quick Relief and Comfort

Advertisement touts HYOMEI inhalant as a pleasant cure for chest tightness and nasal irritation. It claims rapid relief after vapor inhalation using hot water and a towel, priced at 50 cents with extra bottles at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon’s

Mosquitoes and Tobacco Idea Sparks Skepticism

A woman argues that chewing tobacco could help mosquitoes, while another doubts the possibility of mosquitoes being induced to chew tobacco. The exchange highlights a humorous but scientifically dubious notion.

Portage Faces Flood Threat as Levee Works Continue

Portage Wisconsin daily warns residents a twelve foot high flood wall could surge through if levees fail as the Wisconsin River nears record levels. The city fights a rising danger after Portage’s edge nearing thirteen feet forced round the clock labor. The new Milwaukee Twin City line faces delays from washouts between Necedah and the Wisconsin river, jeopardizing a $15 million project.

LaCrosse Wis State Wisconsin River Black River Falls Wiceconsin Vortage Weather Bureau Pollinghbaxsen Levee Commission Portage Northwestern Milwaukee-Twin City Necedah

Seeing Europe in Two Months Tour Ends in New York

A large American tourist party mostly women completed a rapid two month European itinerary. The trip covered London Paris Brussels The Hague Amsterdam Cologne Vienna Innsbruck Lucerne Zermatt Milan Venice Rome Naples Florence Genoa Monte Carlo Nice Marseilles Paris and return sailing from Europe to New York with October 14 arrival. The London Lancet noted the endurance of American women.

London Paris France Brussels Antwerp the Hague Amsterdam Isle of Marken Cologne Rhine Mayenece Wiesbaden Heidelberg Munich Danube Vienna Innsbruck Lucerne Lake Rhine Glacier Zermatt Simplon Pass Milan Venice Rome Naples Pompeii Sorrento Capri Florence Pisa Genoa Monte Carlo Nice Marseilles America New York

Sports Headlines Highlight Openings In Polo And Auto Races

Frank Sullivan leaves Missouri Aquatic Club to coach Princeton swimmers starting Monday. Santa Monica road race and a 500 mile light car event are set to test speed on the Pacific coast. Glidden trophy entrants depart New York for a 1,369 mile tour through ten states. Beverwyck stable at Pimlico sale includes Sir John Johnson and others. Upcoming football scores include Harvard 21 Williams 0 and Lafayette 21 Gettysburg 0. Boxing match Sam Langford vs Joe Jeanette slated for Los Angeles next month. College girls increasingly take up baseball, Radcliffe calling for candidates with 35 applicants.

Sam Langford Joe Jeanette Los Angeles Madison Square Garden New York Johnsing

Young women seek spots on Radcliffe nine team

Daily practice will continue until cold weather, then resume in spring. Miss Katherine Wallace coaches the Radcliffe nine, praised as knowledgeable in the national game. Mention of Zinzinnati's pennant chances, Garry Herrman building a new plant, and notes about stadiums. End with a brief quote about Omaha Mayor James C. Dahlman and Foley Kidney Pills.

Katherine Wallace Radcliffe Nine Mr. Spalding Zinzinnati Clarence Ohio Garry Herrman Brush Stadium Shibe Park Forbes Field Polo Grounds P. S St. Louis Browns Jas. C. Dahlman Omaha Dawes Co Neb Chadron Nat'l Nebraska Foley & Co Chicago Foley James C. Dahlman

Cardinal Gibbons Honored With Jubilee Ceremonies

Baltimore officials report a solemn Pontifical Mass at 11 tomorrow at the cathedral to mark Cardinal Gibbons gold and silver jubilees. Archbishops and bishops from the U S Canada and Mexico attend with Dr Glennon of St Louis delivering the sermon. The week includes a parade Monday and a children’s day program Thursday.

Baltimore United States Canada Mexico Glennon St. Louis St. Mary’s Seminary

Journal Want Ad Offers Sale Service

A newspaper want ad announces a service to handle and publish sale items for readers. It promotes ease of use and broad reach for selling personal goods locally.

For Sale Shropshire Breeding Stock And Ponies

For sale 46 young native Shropshire breeding ewes on reasonable terms or rent to suitable parties for three or more years on shared wool. Also 20 yearling Shropshire Rams 0 to 125 lbs. One 200 lb 3-year-old Cotswold Ram. Black 2-year-old Shetland pony and 6-month-old black Shetland pony, both gentle. Cash or bankable note terms.

Shropshire

J F H Taylor at 627 East Main Street

J F H Taylor lists 627 East Main Street as a business address with phone number 603 in a local directory snippet.

J. F. H. Taylor East Main St Black

Take Your Common Colds Seriously

Common colds may lead to chronic nose and throat issues and even bronchi tis pneumonia and consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound helps for all coughs and colds in children and adults. For sale by All Druggists.

Washington Branch Train Time Table Summary

Train arrivals and departures listed for Nos 12 22 46 50 2 30 88 1 49 21 11 36 29 89 60 430 82 81 429 49 50 with local passenger and freight services. Indicates daily operation except Sundays for several local trains and notes agent H W Russel.

Lim Washington Branch H. W. Russel

Train Timetable Fragments for C B Q and Accommodations

An OCR fragment outlines train numbers C B Q No 3 and No 91 with corresponding passenger and accommodation services. Notes show daily operations except Sundays and listed times for departures and arrivals as read from the timetable.

Passenger train timetable notes and times

A fragmented timetable lists westbound and eastbound train numbers with corresponding local and passenger limits and scattered times. Several entries are incomplete or garbled but show patterns for Chicago and Milwaukee routes with morning and evening departures.

Lo’west Lim Chicago Moise Milwaukee Moise Pagenger

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