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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1911

Page

6

Washington Strikes Deep to Blank Kalona in Key Victory

Washington high school football team defeated Kalona 24 to 0 on Saturday. Knauss returned a kickoff 60 yards for a TD, Shenefelt added two scoring runs, and Clapper Buckley combined on blocks and kicks. Washington dominated with strong line play and held Kalona to few threats, as they prepare for Morning Sun next week.

Washington High School Kalona Scofield Columbus Junction Ainsworth Washington Clapper Knauss Shenefelt Buckley H Kalona Morning Sun Sigourney

Old Remedy for Blood Poison Promises Cure for 40 Years

S S S Proclaims safety for contagious blood poison cures in all forms and stages. The advertisement touts roots herbs and barks as pure medicine with no mineral drugs, claiming permanent removal of the inward cause and a system building effect. Free home treatment book offered by Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.

S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad

Osler Rich notes youthfulness in business, urges prompt action on graying hair. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Darkens hair, treats dandruff, promotes growth, money-back guarantee. Sold by druggists at fifty cents per bottle via Wyeth Drug Co agent.

Osler Wryeith Wreth Wyeth Nney Drug Co

Enthusiasm Drives Great Moves Through History

A reflection on how every significant achievement stems from strong enthusiasm and committed effort, noting that no notable advancement was reached without it. The passage emphasizes the power of motivated action in shaping world events and achievements.

Emerson

Daily Thought quotation by Basile on memory and reason

A daily thought describes memory as the cabinet of imagination the treasury of reason the registry of conscience and the council chamber of thought attributed to Basile.

Cabinet of Imagination Treasury of Reason The Registry of Conscience Council Chamber of Thought Basile

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claimed As Universal Remedy

Readers are assured Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional treatment. The ad states it works through the blood and mucous surfaces, offers a one hundred dollar promise if it fails, and directs readers to send for testimonials from F J Cheney and Co in Toledo. Includes a promotion for Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Death by Falling Across Airship Helium Fearful Contemplations

A German psychologist argues deaths from falls such as airship wrecks may be less painful, with victims often in indifferent or near conscious states. Examples include a German airship crash and various alpine falls where pain was minimal and memories faded.

Fritz Kahn New York Evening West Heim Steim Whymper Metm

Radium Rays and Celestial Speeds Exceed Earth’s Motion

A Youth's Companion summary explains earth and sun speeds in orbit, stars with vast velocities, and radium radiation. It notes alpha rays at about 12,000 miles per second and beta rays faster, with light traveling 186,000 miles per second as the ultimate motion.

Arcturus

The Thunderer nickname given to the London Times

A Times leader blamed a Duke of Cumberland for muddying ladies near Kew with a horse. The rider was found not to be the duke, and the paper apologized saying We thundered out. The public then dubbed the Times The Thunderer.

London Times Kew Times Duke of Cumberland

Women Break into Most Occupations Slashing Gap

Women now engage in all but two of the 303 gainful occupations held by men in the country, signaling an expanding role in the workforce and shifting labor dynamics.

Cobb Stealing Aces Umpires Tale Of Great Base Run

Umpire John Egan recounts Ty Cobb stealing bases in key moments. He describes Cobb’s first inning challenge against Frank Baker of the Athletics with Crawford’s hit, a dust cloud, and a slide into third. Cobb then scores on a dust mishap while Baker hesitates and misses the tag. In Detroit against Cleveland he again showcases speed and aggressive base running including a stolen base spree and a decisive plate slide.

Cobb Frank Baker Athletics John Egan Crawford Murphy Baker Onekins Ira Thoreas Cleveford Detroit Olson Lajoie Blanding Ball Cobh Easterly Bim

Teamwork Over Record Scores Named by Om a Mayor and Managers

The article argues players should prioritize team welfare over personal records, citing John McGraw and the Cubs Athletics as examples. It highlights that valuable teammates need not be top scorers or leaders, just committed to the team's success, with a later note on James C. Dahlman the Omaha mayor and his public endorsements.

John McGraw Cubs Athletics

The best plaster for ailments advertised

A dampened piece of flannel bound on the affected parts is claimed to be superior to plaster and cost only a tenth as much. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Lemmon

Foley's Kidney Pills Cure Backache and Urinary ills

Foley's Kidney Pills claim to cure backache and correct urinary irregularities. They aim to strengthen kidneys, build worn tissues, and eliminate excess uric acid causing rheumatism. They advertise preventing Bright's Disease and Diabetes and restoring health. Sold by all druggists.

Bright

LODGES Alpine Aerie Welcomes Visiting Members

Alpine Aerie No. 1943 meets the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. In good standing members are welcome to visit. Ik G. Fox W P.R C DuBois Secretary.

Alpine Aerie No. 1943 Ik. G. Fox W. P.R. C, Dubois Secy

I G White Post No 108 Monthly Meeting Notice

I G White Post No 108 holds meetings on the first and third Tuesday each month in their Post rooms within the Temple building. Commander J W Scott presides and Adjutant J J Kellogg coordinates the post activities.

I. G. White Post Temple Bulding

Valley Forge Camp No 868 Meets Thursdays in North Side Hall

MI WA A Valley Forge Camp No 868 meets every Thursday evening in the hall on North Side Square all neighbors are welcome J G Moriarty Clerk

Valley Forge Camp Hall North Side Square

Fraternal Lodges Post Regular Meetings

Mason ic Fraternities Washington Lodge No 26 meets the first Friday each month. Cyrus Chapter No 13 RA M meets the second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets the third Friday. Washington Chapter No 98 C ES meets the second Thursday. Visiting fratres welcome and listed officers.

Washington Lodge A. F A. M J. EH. Kunath W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus Chapter James D. Glasgow H. P Bethlehem Commandery K. T Wyatt B. Marbourg E. C Sec Washington J. E. Kunath Myrtle Bragg

City Bus Line Call Up Service

City residents are urged to call phone number 589 to place orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to requests and provide street and number details as needed.

Frank Rogers

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Graham Opera House Gilson & Bradfield Hoyt Theatre Fred Clement Mary Bigelow Shenefelt and Knauss Staroin Ting Eldridge Katona Kalona Washington Young C Barrows Stutzman Minick Eldridge Moore RT Kurtz Kiskaup Swartzendruber Palmeren Wees Russell Keppler Mace Ash Buckley Miller Shenefelt Green Clapper Randall Brown Mills Women In Business Egan Comn Jas Dahlman Omaha Dawes Co Neb Chadron Nebraska Foley & Co Chicago Foley James C. Dahlman J. Wilson Co. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Iowa Charles A. Dewey Notary Public Office Washington County Savings Bank Washington, Iowa Eicher & Livingston Edmund D. Morrison Morrison J. J. Kellogg South Side Square W. M Keeley LOWA Butterfield & Frame Special Collection Department Crafl’s J. Hanley DR. W. M. Terry West Washington Street the Citizens Savings Bank OF Washington Chas H. Keck Carl M. Keck Prank RK Sage Casey Bros Fenton & Fenton Chiropractors Square Washington Co. Savings Bank Main St Geo. B. Nicholson Keota P.O Towa Ray H. Dean Cook & Sherman's Drug Store Wallace & Wallace Chiropractors Wilt Owen Souake D. F. Macon Edigreed Macon T- Iowa Austin Sutherland Idre J. D. Dayton West Chester and Washington Co J. W. Scott Adjt MI. WA. A J. G. Moriarty Lemmon’'s Pharmacy Farmers & Merchants State Bank Capital S$. A. White Samu'l L. Thompson R. L. Coulter W. A. White Harry H. Ross Willis Todd Res
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