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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
2
A blast device was located near a bridge just before a presidential train arrived. An advertisement promotes Fox & Dewey footwear offering high top and high cut boots for children men and women with a call for orders.
Kingston Jamaica Oct 18 Sir Sydney Olivier governor of Jamaica plans a visit to the canal zone next month to assess the likely impact of the Panama Canal on the British West Indies He will gather data and report to the Secretary of State for the Colonies in London The move is seen as home government endorsement of his Jamaica policies Olivier is popular but faces political enemies for his anti pomp and ceremonial stance.
Advertises Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for stomach disorders indigestion and dyspepsia with a refund if not satisfied after reasonable use. States three sizes 25c 50c and 1.90 per box and lists Cook & Sherman Rexall Store Washington location.
Mrs. T. J. Adams of Columbus Kansas says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured her children's coughs and colds after years of illness. She recommends keeping it in the house and warns to refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
Public sale of stock to be held at the Gil Vincent place seven miles southwest of Washington on the Washington Brighton road. Items include horses cattle hogs and young stock with terms a ten month bank note at six percent interest. Auctioneers Austin Sutherland T Reynolds clerk. 18-20.
Egypt October 17 reports the Ant Shalla, Joseph Lasek and Edw Shalla families visiting A Malichky home. The Jordan couple’s youngest child is ill. Mrs Joe Beranek broke her leg. Grandma Shalla visited Richmond with sister Mrs Escher. Edward Shalla laid a barn foundation last week. Miss Millie Vacha spent Sunday at home.
Pleasant Hill notes list visits and family gatherings. Mrs John Caldwell and Mildred Caldwell and Mrs Rachel Ganon visited A J Corbins. Harrison Allman from Illinois arrived for a visit at A B Carrs. Several families attended services and shared meals at local homes and farms across the area.
Havre report notes John Hillhouse's house and barn being painted by Mr Beenblosson of Washington. John Putman Jr and wife visited Eli Jackson over the weekend. Jim Shafer and wife from Falls City Nebraska are guests of Will Stafford.
The author rails against congress and its scandals, mocking eager reformers and the pension bureau. They compare politicians to horses and note poor grammar in debates. The piece lampoons the public image of lawmakers and calls for sharper scrutiny through muckraking journalism.
Mrs John Caldwell and Mrs Gamon visited at Andy Corbins Monday. Deem Cherryholmes shipped hogs Tuesday. Lloyd Easter paints for John Cunningham near Crawfords ville this week. Mr and Mrs Will Stafford and others visited Rena Dawsons Tuesday. Mr McCoy of Crawfordsville bought cattle from Will Foster Monday. George Benson moved into a house bought from J B Eckerman. Many attended the Wiegman sale Monday. Mrs Deila Hillhouse visiting John Hillhouse this week. Ethel Hanlen sewing for Mrs Harry Pettit. Milo Patterson barn shingled and worked on home place. Opal and Fern Tearney visiting Robert Amlong. Blaine Holmes and wife visited in Keota. Gardner family and Chas Faulkner entertained at Orville Cullumbers. Will Schulty family spent Sunday with Frank Wilson. Milo Patterson Washington caller Monday. Mrs Floyd Timmons on sick list. Chas Olds and family moving to Ainsworth at month end. Harve Hightshoe painting for Floyd Timmons. Don Brindle visiting Bruce Gardner Sunday.
Henry Wells is gravely ill from typhoid fever after a severe attack. Dr. Littig of Iowa City joined the case for consultation. Mrs. Cordelle Oldaker and Mrs. Helen Nichols spent Thursday in Washington. The Epworth League plans a social at Dr. Miller’s home Tuesday to discuss new member recruitment. Sylvia Dorrance's pre-nuptial shower for her upcoming marriage to George Geyer is noted. Mrs. Shetler visits from Ottumwa with daughter Mrs. Skinner. Helen Downing hosts a sixth birthday party. Ellery Foster of S. U. S. visits his parents.
West Chester news notes a sale of potted plants by United Presbyterian ladies at McFarlane store on Saturday October 21 with all invited. Local updates mention Iowa City visits by Mrs. Dodds and by J L Coffey and wife to see a sick grandson and porch work for Roy Wells. Tickets for upcoming lecture course cost 1.25 for season, with some buyers yet to collect them at McFarlane Co or R C Ferguson store.
A reception at the Presbyterian church honored Rev. and Mrs. Edwin J. Rice after their marriage in Ottumwa. About 75 to 140 guests attended with a luncheon, guests from Paton and Washington, and local church leaders offering best wishes. The event followed a prior wedding catering at Maxwell Tripp.
Keota chapter CM of PFE met with Mrs Naomi Stewart for King Lear lessons and plans a session with Mrs Josephine Welscher to read acts III IV and V. Several residents travel or plan winter stays, with social meetings noted and a Cornell prize for Miss Edith Dayton's football song showing local school pride.
Merit ol Rheumatism Powders claimed as the greatest medical achievement of modern science and guaranteed to provide permanent relief from rheumatism. Consumers urged to try the remedy with Lemmon's Pharmacy listed as exclusive local agents.
A compact reflection on facing big challenges. The quote from Theodore Roosevelt suggests personal choice in approaching societal tests and duties with resolve and composure.
A Cure for Eezema promises rapid relief for all forms and strains of the condition. Lemmon's Pharmacy is listed as exclusive agents for Meritol Eezema Remedy.
A satirical note from Punch mocks a gendered request for gentler reading. A male reader dismisses a book assigned by a female author as unsuitable for his daughters, prompting a quip about old fashioned prejudices and cleverness.
Foley Kidney Pills claim to build up strengthen and restore natural kidney and bladder function. They are pitched for back ache headache nervousness rheumatism and various kidney bladder and urinary irregularities and offered for sale by all druggists.
Valencia signs a concession contract to farm out vehicle tax collection for a fixed annual sum. The contractor may collect about $34.50 per automobile and an extra about $4.06 for each seat in the car. Most machines are maintained solely for city and park driving.
Hon Ark J Freeman says a severe kidney trouble left him unable to work until Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him after one large bottle. He reports no further bother and urges others to try it. Sold by All Druggists.
The Lyman Twins Patti Rosa and Emma Abbott headline the Graham's mammoth production The Speculators with a strong chorus and company. Curtain 8 15 PM. Prices 25 50 75 and 1 00 and boxes 1 50. Also ad for Chamberlains Cough Remedy at Lemmons Pharmacy.
In a dialogue between a young doctor praised for encouragement and an older physician, the old doctor remarks that many wealthy patients feel ill when they are not, adding that he always encourages them.
Biliousness is described as a stomach disorder and Chamberlains Tablets are pitched as a stomach medicine to cleanse strengthen tone and invigorate the stomach regulate the liver and banish biliousness. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells them.
A guest at a mountain hotel recalls the peaks of Look-Out Mountain as he and his wife take in the view. The Boston Transcript notes the line about pulling down window curtains to frame the scene.
Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment as relief for muscular rheumatism with Lemmon's Pharmacy as the sales point.
Reports claim Thorshaven, capital of the Faroe Islands, is completely treeless due to soil or other conditions. The assertion notes that trees do not grow there and cites unidentified reasons for the barren landscape.
Meritol White Liniment marketed as a universal pain killer and healer available through Lemmon’s Pharmacy as exclusive agents. The ad claims unmatched effectiveness and value for relief needs.
An accident insurance notice in several New York office elevators warns that the car is limited to fourteen persons and that anyone exceeding this limit rides at their own risk. The alert, quoted from the New York Sun, highlights safety and liability concerns for riders and property managers.
Chicago on October 18 1911 reports estimated receipts of 26900 with official yesterday totals and 20000 tomorrow. Cattle and sheep prospects vary with beves cows and western cattle steady to firm while hogs and lambs show mixed demand and price ranges across bulk light heavy and mixed packer categories.
Readable fragments show prices for hay straw and feed items. Mentions include hay priced around 15.00 per bale and straw per load, plus corn meal and various staples with unclear units.
Lemmon's Pharmacy announces the Meritol Hair Tonic discovery compounded by the American Drug and Press Association. The store invites customers to try the product and guarantees it through the association.
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