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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
6
New York importers called a meeting to counter higher coffee costs as reports say Brazil may raise quotations further. The Brazil backed trust reportedly raises prices, hurting roasters and retailers while U.S. consumption declines.
Advertisement extolls Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a dependable cure for colds suitable for both adults and children. It claims safety for young children and contains no harmful drug, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Milwaukee detective Hi W Wood testified that Robert Shields telegraphed from Washington claiming unlimited money to block three Democratic members from voting. Wood said M J Regan reported a wire from Shields and that Shields planned to travel to Madison to persuade three Democrats to stay away, aiding Senator Stephenson’s majority. Shields denied involvement.
A group of Clinton youths discovering the skeleton of a full grown man in brush near Camanche prompted the coroner to investigate. The head was brought to Clinton and Coroner Kellogg, who will travel to Camanche for the inquiry. It is believed the remains may be those of a person lost many years ago.
The Chautauqua community names officers for the court house in a decisive meeting. Local officials and residents attended as the new slate was announced and sworn in.
Advertising copy touts Foley Kidney Pills as providing ingredients to build up strengthen and restore natural kidney and bladder function. Claims aid for back ache headache nervousness rheumatism and urinary irregularities and notes availability from all druggists.
In Iowa City on October 25 Miss Lulu White a University of Iowa co officer and her escort A H Moen fell forty feet from the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City river bridge to the river bank. Miss White suffered concussion of the head and other injuries not specified.
The Washington County Chautauqua association board met in the courthouse to acknowledge George H. Paul’s free will gift that wiped out about $300 in indebtedness. Officers elected include W. O. Fisher as president, Ss. B. Dewey as vice president, A. R. Miller secretary, and Leigh H. Wallace treasurer. The group notes strong advance ticket sales and plans ongoing programs for next year.
Henry Gripe aged 17 was instantly killed on an island north of Burlington while rabbit hunting. He fired at a rabbit, missed, tried to club it with the pump gun, and the weapon exploded a few inches from his chest sending shot through his heart.
Train conductors deny that Miss White was hit by a passing car at the scene of the accident.
Mrs. W. W. Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing years of stomach and kidney trouble. She urges others to try the tonic promising it improves health and liver and kidney function. Available for 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Pure bred pigs of both sexes from March and April farrow and some fall yearlings. Sired by Junction Chief Black Giant and Longfellow. Three males exceptional, over six feet in length with nine inch bone. Big smooth type and guaranteed breeders. G B Van Kleek Keota Iowa 5 miles west of West Chester. A Journal Want Ad will sell it for you.
Ames October 25 College day marked Iowa State College anniversary with a morning assembly. Governor Carroll and Lieutenant Governor Clarke spoke praising the institution and urging students to strive in life. Cadets in uniform greeted the governor as the event drew the largest attendance of the year.
Muscatine publishes a new school journal titled the Muscatine County Teacher. County Superintendent M. F. Cronin serves as editor. The county board of education funds part of the monthly publication to serve teachers in county schools.
After exposure, and when you feel a cold coming on, take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It checks and relieves. Use no substitute. The genuine in a yellow package always. For sale by All Druggists.
A Washington Star note extols a notable man whose fishing tales are treated with deference. It then promotes the best plaster and Chamberlain's Liniment as a superior, cheaper treatment, available from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A quip on male folly in romance noting that love letters reveal excess sentiment and scant sense as men attempt poetry. The author suggests in love men overestimate eloquence while undercutting practical meaning.
Poland China hogs of both sexes from fall and spring litters, good size and bone, sired by Inspiration Prince Big Sunshine Joe's Pert Sunshine and dams Peggy Jumbo Pert Lucile Iva Mack. All registered swine. J C Lemley located 1 mile east and 2 miles south of town Route 8. Sale ads end in two weeks.
The post schedules its regular gathering on the eighth and the eight Tuesday of each month in the Temple building rooms with J. W. Scott as Commander and J. J. Kellogg as Adjutant.
M. WW. Ae Valley Forge Camp No. 868 holds Thursday evening meetings in the hall on North Side Square. All neighbors are welcome. J. G. Moriarty, Clerk.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meets first Friday each month led by W M J E Kunath with secretary J W Morton. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M meets second Friday, James D Glasgow H P with secretary J W Morton. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets third Friday, Wyatt B Marbourg E C with secretary J W Morton. Washington Chapter No 98 C E S meets second Thursday, Mrs J E Kunath W M with secretary Mrs Myrtle Bragg. Visiting fraters welcome.
Call up phone number 589 to place orders for the city bus line. Leave street and number for prompt service by Frank Rogers.
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