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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
7
Mr and Mrs Bert Conklin were found guilty of recanting stolen goods after a two day trial in Squire Rileys court. The jury reached a verdict at about 2 30 pm less than half an hour after deliberations began. Prosecutor Deweys opening speech lasted a few minutes and defense counsel Hanley spoke from 10 15 am to 2 pm.
Daniel J McGillicuddy a Maine Democrat known for a surprise win in the Second Maine district rises in state politics. He served in the legislature beginning 1884 and became Lewiston mayor elected thrice, expanding waterworks and lighting. A Bowdoin College educated lawyer, he trained with William P Frye’s firm and is praised as a strong stump speaker.
Caleb Powers of Kentucky, a three time convicted figure tied to the Goebel murder case, has been nominated for congress by Republicans in Kentucky's Eleventh district. Powers, a former secretary of state, faced multiple trials and varying sentences, including life terms and a death penalty, before a pardon in 18.
The piece condemns proprietary medicines sold under Latin names at high markups while praising honest doctors who openly prescribe standard remedies such as Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It argues against reliance on advertised quack preparations.
In Iowa City at the State University of Iowa an examination is under way to select four candidates for the Rhodes scholarship to Oxford. The hopefuls are Howard Anderson of the State University of Iowa Arthur H DeBra of Cornell R J Clampitt of Grinnell and Edwin J Stephenson of Parsons.
Mr and Mrs Charles Leiberthal hosted guests in honor of Pr Ludwig Simon of Chicago. Prizes for the evening went to Mr and Mrs K Needham. A luncheon followed and all enjoyed the time. Miss Helen Stewart entertained a small party at West Main Street with Will Smith of Quincy as a guest. Miss Maude Maines hosts candy party for Ridg es Millinery staff this evening. Mrs John Rittenhouse to entertain ladies at dinner Saturday north of the city. Elliot Grayson to host skating party at the rink for a large group tonight.
A malt man visits Dennis Brown on his birthday delivering about 10 post cards from the Apelia community. Cards recall the Louisa county courthouse, a building he helped brick with oxen and where he ate his last supper before marching to war. He left farming and a young wife as soldiers headed to Pittsburg Landing in the first battle of the war.
Mr Brown thanked his comrades Abe Hunsucker Guthrie John McQueen and a young man named Tompkins for thoughtful cards and memories that warmed his heart, noting how nice it is to be remembered by friends and neighbors.
A humorous local vignette recalls Tran caring for his baby in town. The infant cries for its mother, prompting lighthearted family antics and a reminder of parental patience in everyday scenes.
A Chicago firm advertises ready made suits with guaranteed measurements and options to tailor. The note implies a service to purchase hand me downs through Huysmans the Ladies Tailor.
A fragment from a diary notes two travelers growing very close while on a trip. The writer describes becoming particularly fond, with one person indicating stronger feelings than the other as they spent days together and shared travels.
A collection of brief jokes and vignettes shows humor in everyday scenes. A fish seller on a streetcar, a witty exchange about a venueman, a child’s honesty about tarts, an Irish man and a Bible misunderstanding, a cow milk quip, hair dye misadventures, a lawyer titling joke, and a heiress quip.
The article describes the largest burglar-proof safe built to resist gas cutting burners, a method common to criminals, and it features a rotating mechanism that activates when closed by an electric motor.
The sky pilot of the Great Lakes under Rev W H Law guides a parish 1800 miles long and 300 wide. He travels by 22 foot gasoline boat visiting 300 lighthouses fifteen lightships and sixty life saving stations. He preaches to sailors in transit and is popular among lighthouse crews.
A whimsical note from the New York Tribune recounts that cats once joined Wellman in a dream of flight. The piece suggests oceanic travel is perilous for felines without mice, while a returning cat proves the voyage possible, fueling a playful legend.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package as a safe effective cough remedy with no opiates. It urges customers to avoid substitutes and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co as suppliers.
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