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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
6
Modern homes in Des Moines hear of a new cooking utensil the paper bag. It is air proof dust proof and leakless and can replace pans and kettles. A chicken or pumpkin pie cooked in a bag reportedly stays tender juicy and evenly browned with no liquid needed.
Washington astronomers predict Venus will reach its greatest brilliancy over the next three days and may perform striking "daylight stunts" seen across the United States last July. The planet will appear highly bright from fifty three degrees above the southern horizon, weather permitting, with observers in clear skies likely to see its vivid glow. Reports from Durango and St Louis described a moon sized fire body and a moving light show, later explained as Venus through thin clouds and atmospheric effects.
James Wilson, secretary of agriculture, rejects prohibitionist criticism and says the U S government cannot run on their theories. He arrives early in Chicago to speak at the brewers congress where he serves as honorary president.
Thomas Wildes, founder of the Order of Odd Fellows in the United States, dies in Baltimore. In the Mississippi River clash, Confederate gunboat Florida battles northern gunboat Massachusetts for forty five minutes before Florida retreats seriously damaged.
New York October 19 The United States circuit court may order a complete dissolution of the American Tobacco company and appoint a receiver. Charlies R Carruth counsel for R P Richardson Jr Co said the court will be asked to take this action. Felix Levy and Louis D Brandeis counsel for the independents filed a petition to intervene.
In Belvidere Illinois a tenant cleaning the cellar of a house owned by the late John Brown found 1300 in gold and bills. He turned the money over to Brown s son who shared it with his siblings. Logan Brown of Peoria is named among the brothers. The father died suddenly trying to speak about the money.
Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Parisian Sage as the genuine dandruff and scalp treatment at 50 cents a bottle. The ad warns of imitations and asserts the product invigorates hair, reduces dandruff, and can stimulate growth if the hair root is alive.
Farm equipment sale offered as new stock by chance given at auction in Keota Iowa. Items include lumber wagons gang plows manure spreaders drills seeders corn planters windmills belts and more. Terms cash under ten dollars and six months on approved notes at seven percent. all lots sold to highest bidder.
The White Sox defeated the Cubs 7 to 2 to clinch the Chicago championship in four straight games. A huge crowd filled the grandstand bleachers and boxes an hour before the first pitch, with a strong turnout on the field.
Ge and RR I G White Post No 108 meets on the first and third Tuesday each month in their Post rooms within the Temple building. J W Scott serves as Commander and J J Kellogg as Adjutant.
Valley Forge Camp No. 868 meets every Thursday evening in the hall on North Side Square. All neighbors are welcome. G Moriarty, Clerk.
Washington Lodge No 26 regular meeting first Friday monthly led by J E Kunath and J W Morton. Cyrus Chapter No 18 regular meeting second Friday monthly led by James D Glasgow. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 regular meeting third Friday monthly led by Wyatt B Marbourg and J W Morton. Washington Chapter No 98 regular meeting second Thursday monthly led by Mrs J B Kunath and Mrs Myrtle Bragg. Visiting fraternities welcome.
Local notice directs readers to call 589 for inquiries or to leave orders with Frank Rogers at the lye street address.
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