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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1911

Page

4

Steel Trust Probe Is Resumed Today

The United States Steel Corporation inquiry by a House committee resumes after a recess. Prominent witnesses Morgan and Carnegie are eyed, with Carnegie ready to testify. Key topics include control of transportation facilities and steel trust relations with International Harvester.

Steel Trust Washington United States Steel Corporation House of Representatives J. Pierpont Morgan Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Morgan Tennessee Coal and Iron Company Stanley Steel Corporation International Harvester Company

Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for cold cures

A historical notice extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for adults and children with no harmful drug content. It highlights its reputation, extensive sales, and reliability for treating colds. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon

Meritol Hair Tonic Offered By Lemmon's Pharmacy

Lemmon's Pharmacy announces Meritol Hair Tonic, a new hair treatment developed by the American Drug and Press Association. The store invites customers to try the tonic and offers an association-backed guarantee.

American Drug and Press Association Lemmon's Pharmacy

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promises Free Trial Offer

A local Rexall ad invites all indigestion sufferers to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets at three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and promises a full refund if customers are not satisfied. The ad emphasizes a mild action boosting bowel function and directs readers to Cook and Sherman at S W Cor Square.

Rexall Cook & Sherman S. W. Cor Square

Chinese Education by Heart Memorization and Rigorous Exams

A New York Sun excerpt describes Chinese pupils memorizing texts before any explanation arrives. Young learners recite classics and the Thousand Character Classic in austere rural homes, then receive interpretive lessons. Exams at prefectural, provincial, and Peking levels determine fate, with bribery and fraud risk, cell-based trials, and high honors for success.

National Review Confucius Mencius Peking

Patti Rosa Supports The Speculators By Lyman Twins

Patti Rosa daughter of the late Pat ti Rosa joins the Lyman Twins in their musical play The Speculators at the Graham on October 18 Curtain at 8 15 Tickets on sale Emma Abbott joins as a principal in the cast bringing a refined vocal delivery and operatic background to the show which has drawn praise for its stylish staging and engaging story

Patti Rosa Lyman Twins Lyman Twin Brothers the Graham Emma Abbott Lyman Brothers

Hume on Fire Governance and Fortune

A concise reflection notes that human control over fire is limited and largely shaped by fortune rather than reason, suggesting randomness governs dangerous outcomes more than deliberate planning.

Hume

Matter of Shape Corset Hoax Signals Trust Issues

A cryptic exchange hints the corset trust is in trouble. The caller notes a hoax theme, then suggests things will improve after a period. The dialogue implies concern about the trust's stability and future actions.

A Bachelor's Honeymoon at Graham Theatre

Gibson Bradfield's company opens October 20 at the Graham theatre presenting A Bachelor's Honeymoon a light delightful farce with noted success in New York. The show promises candid humor and a refreshing contrast to heavier past seasons.

Graham Theatre Gibson & Bradfield Madison Square Theatre New Teddy

A Bachelor's Honeymoon Sparkles With Witty Flair

The brief lines charm with bright wit and playful wording. Readers glimpse humorous romantic mood in a breezy, lighthearted tone that celebrates single life and imagined travels. The piece reads like a cheeky travelogue of love and independence.

Girl Seeks Good Home To Work And Learn

Thirteen year old girl strong and healthy seeks placement in a good home to work for board and attend school. She knows housework well and can provide strong references. Report at Journal office before Tuesday noon.

Not for Her Joke Sparks Husband Size Clash

A small businessman at a dinner table joked about marrying a very large woman. The woman laughed off the notion saying she wants a partner not so small that she would have to shake the bed clothes to find him each morning.

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