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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
2
Athletics Clinch Series With 18 to 4 Win Over Giants
The Athletics clinched their series by winning their fourth game, 18 to 4, behind Chief Meyers at catcher and Bender pitching for Philadelphia. Thomas handled catching duties as umpires Connelly Deneen Klemm presided.
Chinese General Shot by His Troops
Shanghai reports say General Yin Ti Chang, Minister of War and commander of imperial forces, was assassinated by his own troops. Canton has been seized by the revolutionists amid reported bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yin Ti
TIZ Cures Mrs. Crockett’s sore feet in days
Mrs. Crockett of Jeffersonville reports rapid relief from sore feet after second TIZ treatment, able to walk downstairs one foot at a time for the first time in five years. The ad claims TIZ draws out poisonous exudations, cleans pores, and provides quick relief, selling at 25 cents a box through Walter Luther Dodge & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Two Barns Burned In Fire On South Iowa Avenue
Firefighters answered a 4 30 pm alarm to a blaze on South Iowa avenue destroying two barns on adjacent properties. Captain D W Harvey’s barn and a Crawford family barn were a total loss. Harvey’s insured, Crawford also insured. No livestock harmed. hay and feed burned. Harvey children were away with a pony carriage when the fire started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Avenue
W. D. Crawford
Capt
D. W. Harvey
Harvey
Crawford
LaPorte City
Pre nuptial party and home gathering in town
Mr and Mrs R J Fleming of Colorado Springs will host friends at the Patterson home on West Jefferson Friday afternoon and evening. Miss Eather McElwain entertained about fifteen young ladies Tuesday at a pre nuptial party for Miss Elsie Schneider, who is to wed Mr John Jackson tonight. The china shower featured pretty pieces of china and a luncheon with yellow and white chrysanthemums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Fleming
Colorado Springs
Colo
D. J. Patterson
West Jefferson Street
Eather McElwain
Iowa Avenue
Elsie Schneider
John Jackson
Court of Honor Regular Meeting Notice
Local Court of Honor holds a regular meeting Friday evening October 27 with installation and refreshments. All members urged to attend at 1612 location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
Copenhagen mob attacks Dr. Cook in riotous lecture turnout
Dr. Frederick A. Cook faced a hostile crowd in Copenhagen while defending his north pole discovery. About 1500 people gathered. Dr. Nansen denounced him as a swindler. The lecture ended after an alleged north pole image was shown and Cook withdrew escorted by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Cook
Washington
North Pole
Copenhagen
Associated Press
Denmark
Geographical Society
Cook
Dr. Cook
Dr. Nansen
Modesty in the Studio Prompted Gift for Retoucher
A photographer, praised for a photograph, accepts a small present from Mrs. De Plane. The assistant retoucher deflects the gesture, and the photographer confesses the gift is not his due, directing it toward the gentleman who aids with retouching.
Fragmented Scores and Odd Ballads Prompt Curious Reactions
A carnival crowd reacted to a singer with a screeching performance described as fearful. Report notes the vocalist weighed around 200 pounds and elicited risible responses from the audience.
Guilty Verdict Returns in Moffett Case
The State of Iowa versus Charles Moffett yielded a guilty verdict on the charge of seduction after a 50 minute unanimous jury decision. The trial spanned two and a half days with numerous witnesses, and a motion for a new trial is set for Monday afternoon before Judge Willcocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffett
State of
Iowa
Charles Moffett
Willcocks
Local sensational snippets urge law and order in street tales
A series of short tabloid items recount odd incidents. A man is accused of deception, others face petty disputes, a crowd watches as trouble unfolds, and a vigilant guard stands watch over a quiet block. Numerous quirky misdeeds and curious behaviors populate the page.
Baby naming sparks a playful nickname clash
In a light exchange Throgson reveals the baby will be named Maurice Updyke. The couple jokes about the initials M U T and the need to reconsider the name, prompting laughs as Molly suggests restarting the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Throgson
Maurice Updyke
Maurice Updyke Throgson
Molly
PAZO OINTMENT Promise Refund for Piles Cure
A druggist offers a money back guarantee if PAZO OINTMENT does not cure any case of piles within six to fourteen days. The claim targets conditions described as sucking blind bleeding or protruding piles and implies a refund if a cure is not achieved in the stated period.
Library Refuses Request for Joe Miler Test Book
A public library reports that two copies of Joe Miler's test book are currently checked out by two joke writers at a nearby table, leaving no copies available for the applicant seeking the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Miler
When a Husband Teaches, Then Stops Helping
A terse scene recalls a husband who earlier taught his wife to swim and enjoyed watching her progress but now with their marriage he withholds aid and plans to let her learn alone.
Welcoming a New Deal in a Readjusted Enterprise
In a brief exchange Mr Dustin Stax notes the trust must disband. He remains cheerful, stating that the enterprise has never been readjusted without enabling some to secure a comfortable profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dustin Stax
Curious debate over dinosaur names by London Punch
A quote from London Punch questions whether the names Atlantosaurus Ichthyosaurus Iguanodon and similar terms truly reflect the creatures or merely fanciful labels, noting the amusing difficulty of certainty in early paleontological naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London_ Punch
Tophers Tantalize Over Italian Motive
A humorous exchange ponders why a longtime drinker seeks Italian lessons. One quip suggests a rumor that the language is rich in squid-like sounds, prompting speculation about motive and curiosity.
Fairfield Sheriff After Joyriders In Northwest Fairfield
Fairfield authorities search for two men in a large touring car after they frighten a horse belonging to Sanford Zeigler, a local business leader, in New Chicago. The horse died from injuries and Sheriff Shan Campbell pursued but did not catch them as surrounding towns were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Sanford Zeigler
New Chicago
Zeigler
Shan Campbell
Fairfield Automobile Co
Skyscraper Jokes on Altitude Elevator Convenience
A man in business notes skyscrapers offer great convenience. He quips that when a doctor prescribes higher altitude, all you need is the elevator. The light joke plays on urban life and city heights.
Goon Advice for Washington People
Washington readers told to use buckthorn bark glycerine and Adler ika as a German appendix remedy. A single dose allegedly relieves constipation sour stomach and gas instantly by antiseptizing digestive organs and drawing off impurities. Cooke and Sherman druggists advertise the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cooke& Sherman
Markets report on hogs cattle sheep at Chicago Oct 26 1991
The Chicago market notes brisk demand and mixed prices for hogs cattle and sheep with receipts and shipments given. Secondary reports show strong bulk prices for pork and mixed packers and steady to slow trends for cattle and sheep with regional price ranges and daily receipts figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Feshes
Bhp
Hough
Deeline Reeves
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
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Turtle
Fox & Dewey
Walton Bros
West Chester
Igarage
Smith & Gibson Washington
Towa
Cyko
Ansco
Frey
Washington, Iowa
Philadelphia
Evening Journal
the Athletics Cap
Giants
New York
Chief Meyers
Bender
The
Athletics
Thomas
Connelly, Deneen, Klemm
Brennan
Rhe
Shanghai
Pers
Chang
Imperial
Canton
Chichester
Krona
Tamond
Ub Best
Sophocles
Walt
Walt Mason
George Matthews Adams
Anna Dawson
Ray M. Hanchett
Department of Iowa Woman's Relief Corps
Miss Hanchett
Mr. Lot, Abrams
Mt. Pleasant
Maggie Robertson
Okla
Homa City
Relief Corps
the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Griffith Vs. Insurance Co
John FE. Griffith
Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
S. W
J. L. Brockhart
S. HL. Henderson
Everett Emde
Floid Maxwell
PL F. Krueger
Charles Atkinson
Homer McElroy
A. W. Cherry
Elmer Hamilton
J. O. Neff
Frank Bopp
F. R. Pringle
Gilbert Goff
Eevator
Rastus
McElhinney
George’s Corn and Bunion Shields
George
Toper
Joyriders
W. Jefferson ST
Cole Photo Gallery
N.L. Black
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Postal Telegraph
Iinois
Reister & Son
Begs Corp
John A. Babcock Commission
U. S. Yards
Illinos
J. D. Dayton
West Chester and Washington Co
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