This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1912
Page
8
A new $100000 canning factory is planned in Iowa City with capital secured. Tomatoes are listed as the principal product and other vegetables may be canned. Three local men are involved, but their names are withheld until operation begins. No stock will be sold to outsiders.
Maquoketa October 26 12 year old Robert Hammel son of Prof R J Hammel head of the academy of music and Lyric theatre is in precarious condition after a huge rat leaped from his bed biting his lips and throat. The boy fears tetanus as doctors treat him for severe injuries.
Dr Littig of Davenport spoke at the First United Presbyterian Church on tuberculosis prevention. He warned the disease is ancient and deadly, urging sun/heat sterilization, milk inspection, and hygienic habits to protect children and the public.
The Coupe International de Aeronautes competition starts in Stuttgart tomorrow with entrants ready. Prizes total 7500 dollars, with 2000 to the winner and six other prizes from 1700 to 250. The event is under Wuerttemberg Verein with balloons insured and gas provided free. America is represented by Uncle Sam, led by Capt. Hi. BE. Honeywell and Kerman FL Lang of Kansas City. The James Gordon Bennett trophy also goes to the winner.
Dayton Ohio man reports his boy recovered from a cold after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. An Indiana druggist customer also backs the product, noting fifteen years of sales and calling it the best on the market. Sold by Lenman's and Lewman's Pharmacies.
A wry column on how nicknames shape public figures, noting Woodrow Wilson’s reputation and the politics of monikers. It contrasts Wilson with Theodore Roosevelt and others, describing his Virginia birth, multiple college degrees, and 1910 New Jersey governorship as steps toward the presidency.
New York Oct 26 A national drive targets churches urging cooperation in fighting tuberculosis endorsed by Taft and other leaders. Pastors will address fake cures for consumption selling schemes estimated at 15 million dollars with over 500 remedies in use. Three classes of cures are identified including drug devices private cures and home made remedies.
The speaker urges clean living from birth, wholesome food, fresh air, and sanitary homes and schools. He asserts treatment should start early and claims Iowa can cure tuberculosis as well or better than Colorado. He warns against advertised cures as worthless. He concludes with the importance of sunshine.
Cedar Rapids October 26 The trraid Chapter 6 Ky 8 voted to sell the Boone East ern Star home site and buy a new site not exceeding five acres in Boone The fireproof home will cost about 45000 Grand Chapter has 48000 for the new home and site owns 50 acres near Boone worth 250 per acre and has 27000 cash in a home fund No other city offered a location
An advertisement urges that a bad stomach causes headaches and recommends taking Chamberlain's Tablets. It notes the product is for sale at Lemmon's Pharmacy and credits ww Advi.
A Life magazine aphorism warns that any excess learning can be perilous to society, sparking renewed discussion about education, responsibility, and safety in public discourse.
Sioux City reports state highway engineer Thos. Hi. McDonald says the automobile tax, totaling over half a million dollars in two years, should be spent on good roads. He notes the fund’s results disappointed motorists and suggests building 10 000 to 15 000 miles of new roads to connect trading points across the state.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. The ad claims internal action affecting blood and mucous surfaces, offers $100 if it fails, and urges sending for testimonials. Product also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Jane Stacy Estate Farm of 120 acres in Walnut Township Jefferson County Iowa sells at public auction. Located near Brighton and Germanville Merrimac Road the property includes a two story house barn and outbuildings with wells wind mill and cistern. Possession March 1 1913 with title abstract and usual farm sale contract. Locust posts also offered.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.