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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1911
Page
7
Indianapolis health officers admit uncertainty over when the diphtheria epidemic will end. Lab cultures from schools show continued spread and authorities order parents to keep children under sixteen at home. Theaters picture shows and other amusements for youths are closed to limit exposure.
Local brief reports that John A. Walsh died shortly after being paroled from a federal penitentiary. Details on date and circumstances are limited in the readable text.
A mine explosion at Owara coal mine No.9 in Harrishire leaves nine dead ten seriously injured and fifteen trapped underground as rescue efforts continue.
The world series game between New York and Philadelphia is postponed again due to wet grounds in Philadelphia. If weather allows, another game will be played tomorrow at the Philadelphia grounds. Booklets available at 1212 Fox & Dewey's Shoe Store.
Specially prepared formula to strengthen and restore natural kidney and bladder function. Aimed at back ache headaches nervous tension rheumatism and urinary irregularities. For sale by all druggists.
In Nashville Indiana on October 23 Joshua D. Fox aged seventy six and Lucin da Kreebs aged twenty seven both of Van Buren township were married by Squire Duard Calvin in the clerk's office.
Clarence S Darrow, chief counsel for the defense in the McNamara murder trial, predicted a jury by January 1, 1912. He cited progress and three talesmen in the box but stressed the opposition to death penalty on circumstantial evidence.
Mrs Booth Tarkington wife of the novelist filed for divorce in Indianapolis in the superior court. She charges cruelty and asks for custody of their five year old child. She was born Laurel Fletcher daughter of Stoughton Fletcher a banker and capitalist who left her a large fortune. She writes verse and has contributed to magazines as Louise Fletcher Tarkington.
Yarrington promises his friends a box for two days at the auto races. He loses $40 after brokers offer to buy back the tickets. He ends up sending the office boy to sell Friday tickets for a dollar apiece, while Saturday tickets vanish as the scheme unravels.
A dialog shows a drummer apologizing for a ten dollar loan and a judge replying that they may meet on the road someday to settle the matter. The exchange implies a future chance to even debts between the two.
A father tells of Laura a lame girl in a poor house who sits by a window and cheers neighbors with cheer and song. A doctor vows to cure her back so she can go into the world as sunshine for many people. She is described as a sunbeam in difficult times.
The Current Events Departmentwill meet with Mrs W A Gibson on Tuesday October 24 at 730 pm at 1212 Masonic Fraternity A special Washington lodge No 26 AF and AM meeting is set for Monday October 23 at 730 pm to work the third degree The Pythian Circle will be entertained at Mrs John Swisher’s home on Wednesday The Fortnightly club’s evening literary section meets with Miss Mide Lewis tonight The joint Ladies Missionary and Ladies Benevolent societies of the Presbyterian church meet tomorrow afternoon at the church A social follows with Mrs Swallen of Korea and Miss Bertha Johnson a former missionary from India The Royal Neighbors host a masquerade October 31 1911 at 8 pm in the Modern Woodman hall Neighbors urged to attend for a good time
The Mrs W F Bailey residence, half a block north of Mills seed house, suffered extensive damage from a morning fire. Discovered around ten, the blaze swept the east roof before firefighters confined it to the attic with water damage to lower floors. Contents largely saved. house insured and loss deemed fully covered. Origin believed from a defective chimney.
Don’t trifle with a cold warns a local ad urging prudent families to use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children. It is advertised as safe and reliable and sold by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Eczema remedy Meritol claims quick relief for acute or chronic cases and recommends it after other methods fail. Lemmon's Pharmacy is listed as exclusive agents for the product.
Hon. Ark J. E. Freeman reports a severe kidney trouble ruining work until a single large bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him completely. He states he has never been bothered since and now always recommends it. For sale by All
Notes on camping cars and tenting gear prompting manufacturers to design specialty autos. Pennsylvania plans branch offices for road work. British post office starts a car mail service between Stafford and Rochester. Chicago hosts auto shows and engineers tour Europe. Estimated 1910 rims weight 100–200 lb, steel use 15 000 tons, rims cost about 2.5 million dollars. District judge Grosscup resigns from U S circuit court.
A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if it does not cure itching burning bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days. The advertisement claims quick relief and full refund.
The dialogue notes that Cleopatra enjoyed pranks on Anthony and hints at her later fate. The exchange implies a shared humor even as it foreshadows calamity when she dies by a serpent bite and murmurs in reflection.
In a brief exchange, observers describe Gupperton as a very quiet person who would not even laugh out loud in a smoking car, highlighting his restrained demeanor.
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