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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1911

Page

6

Tripoli Contention in Italian War Stretch

The article explains why Italy seeks Tripoli from the Ottoman Empire, noting the desert province's barren land, strategic caravan routes, and limited agricultural value. It discusses population groups, trade, and the potential payoff from colonial expansion versus a costly invasion, with Tripoli as a focal point of conflict.

Italy Tripoli Africa Sahara Desert Mediterranean Central Africa Sahara Desort Central Africs Tman Beast Aks Tunisia

Eclipse of Sun Tonight Across World and Venus Brightens

An annular sun eclipse will be visible to observers in Australia and parts of Asia while unseen in the United States as sunset prevents viewing. Venus reaches peak brightness tomorrow before sunrise. the year has few North American eclipses but 1912 will offer four eclipses, two solar and two lunar.

Vipoli Tripolite Knights of Italy Iribe Ministry of Agriculture Tripoli Noman North Africa Washington United States South Sea Islands Australia Philippines Japan China Venus

Convicts Favor Fiction Classics in Prison Library Picks

Columbus Ohio Oct. 21 Convicts prefer classic fiction by Dickens Scott and Thackeray over modern novels according to a report by the Ohio state prison librarian religious works follow in popularity while adventure travel and science rank next.

Columbus Dickens Scott and Thackeray Liebrarian Ohio State Prison

Heiress’s Marriage Sparks Debate in Houston Post

In a Houston Post commentary, a reader mocks an heiress’s wedding to a “struggling young man” questioning motive and class boundaries. The exchange frames wealth and romance as a social clash.

Houston Post

Japan Schools Train Ambidextrous Children

Report notes Japanese children are trained to use both hands equally well. Ambidexterity is emphasized in activities and schooling, with instruction aimed at developing balanced hand use in daily tasks and education.

Japan

Novel method aids parsonage fund in colored preacher’s plan

A colored preacher in distress over the sinking fund for his parsonage devises a sensational scheme. He lowers a dove through a ceiling hole with a string attached to its foot and vows that two sisters will lead a collection while promising the Holy Ghost will appear through the ceiling to bless contributors.

Love Holy Ghost Darky Warret Paraon

War Declared on Catarrh Germs with HYOMEPI Inhaler

A bold ad promotes HYOMEPI as an antiseptic inhalation treatment to end catarrh asthma bronchitis coughs colds and croup. Lemmon's Pharmacy guarantees results or money back. A HYOMET pocket inhaler and HYOMES bottles are offered at low cost.

Lemmon

Golden Medical Discovery Cures Weak Stomachs and Coughs

Dr. Pierce claims Golden Medical Discovery builds body tissue and strengthens digestion to cure weak stomachs wasted bodies and lingering coughs. It purports to purify blood nourish nerves and restore general health, with promotional details for orders and a medical adviser offer.

Pierce Nature

I G White Post 108 Meetings Schedule

I G White Post number 108 meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month in their Post rooms located in the Temple building. J W Scott serves as Commander and J J Kellogg as Adjutant.

I. G. White Post Temple Bulding

Valley Forge Camp No 868 Meeting Notice

The Valley Forge Camp No 868 meets every Thursday evening in the hall on North Side Square. All neighbors are welcome.

Valley Forge Camp Hall North Side Square

Masonic Lodges Schedule Regular Meetings

Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday night monthly. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M meets on the second Friday night each month. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets on the third Friday night monthly. Washington Chapter No 98 C E S meets on the second Thursday night monthly. Visiting brethren are welcome.

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

Chey Bus Line Phone Order Placement

Call up Phone No. 589 Black and leave orders attended to by Frank Rogers at Chye Street.

Chey Bus Line Frank Rogers Chye St Cet Nadber

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