Safe and Escaped with Stolen Horse and Buggy
A suspect escaped after stealing a horse and buggy and fled with $400. Police report details are sparse but describe the pursuit and subsequent seizure of the vehicle.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
2
Nursery Supplies Caution in Baby Care and Feeding
Warm weather adds risk in infant care and feeding, urging careful handling and monitoring. Authorities emphasize proper nutrition, hygiene, and safety practices to protect infants during hotter seasons.
Wellman and Iowa City visitors amid county fair week
A Long list shows residents and guests visiting Des Moines for the state fair with many returning home. Notable deaths include Doris Romesier of Wellman with funeral in Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie and
Elma McClelland
Iowa City
Riverside
Hilda Manatt
Wm. Deuker
Chas. Shachner
Wm. Fillmiller
Des Moines
Newt Turnipseed
Keswick
Ira Adams
Cloyd Adams
B. R. Steninger
Ed Henn
Dan Steiner
Emma
John Shettler
Ed Ash
Doris Romesier
Keota
Burge
Gus Wetrich
Ralph Bull
Rogers
Ottumwa
Selah McDonald
Ames
C. C. Gardner
Si Miller
Webb Yoder
Claude Squires
F. D. Snavely
Ed Kelso
Lone Tree
Norm Moothart
al Chapman
Grandma Messenger
Anna King
Cedar Rapids
Wellman
Anna Doran
Nichols
Bradford
Iena Carter
Yankee Lane
Prairie Center Social and Family Updates
Aug 28 notes from Prairie Center record visits and travels. Opal Edwards visits the Charley Hazen home near Haskins. A I Armstrong and son Harry travel to Milton Iowa to buy a 160 acre farm and plan to move in February. Frank Schneider and Arthur Ruebsam families attend the state fair after a Skunk River fishing trip and Illinois relatives return home following a wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Center
Opal Edwards
Haskins
Charley Hazen
A. I. Armstrong
Harry
Milton
Frank Schneider
Arthur Ruebsam
Skunk River
Theodore Ottman
John Tolling
Illinois
Carl Zieglowsky
Ida
Carl
Local residents return from visits across the region
Crawfordsville reports Milton and Mrs Milton Davis back from a two week stay with the Milton White family in Mesita Colorado. Robert Kennedy returns from a two week visit with the J T Maxwell household. Will McCall of West Chester visits relatives and friends. John Wooley leaves for Iowa Falls to serve as principal for the upcoming school year. Lena Shaffer resumes as telephone operator in town. Thressa Chihak of Ainsworth noted in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Milton Davis
Milton White
Mesita
Colo
Robert Kennedy
J. T. Maxwell
Will McCall
West Chester
John Wooley
Iowa Falls
Lena Shaffer
Thressa Chihak
Ainsworth
Merito Pile Remedy Featured by Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Merito Pile Remedy as a new prep aration described as a world beater. The brief cites the product name and the retailer showcasing its value to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Stockings Sell Fast at Ten Cents a Pair
A proprietor asks how much to sell stockings for and a saleslady replies ten cents a pair. The proprietor muses that the stock won’t last long at that price.
Lola Montez Letter From Munich Outbreak Anniversary
The Hamburger Fremdenblatt publishes Lola Montez’s postflight letter written after she fled Munich. She appeals to the king for clothing funds and keepsakes delivered via Baron X and Auguste, warning of threats to her life as she wanders. The letter bears the king’s revoked title conferred on the dancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Montez
Hamburger Fremdenblatt
Adventuress
Munich
Bavaria
Baron
Baron X
Auguste
Lola
Nothing Dumb About It in the Talk of the Sick Tramp
A dialogue centers on a sick tramp claiming illness as a sign of the dumb agve while a lady questions the assertion. The exchange portrays frustration and misunderstanding in a terse social vignette.
Divers Train in British Submarine Helmets
At English naval stations crews of British submarines train in safety helmets for underwater escape. In a darkened drill, 27 divers crowded the decks of two submarines as they raced to fit helmets and reach the deck. the winning crew accomplished the task in three minutes and five seconds.
Farm Notes Not Written for Farmers
A humorous riff critiques home comforts and urban tastes with satirical takes on rolling window curtains feather beds and crude farm equipment. It pokes fun at modern society and the absurdity of cheap mass produced road drags while imagining better devices.
Regular and club meetings in Washington area lodges
Notices list Masonic Lodge Washington No 26 meeting September 1 1911 at 730 PM petitions to be acted on Fortnightly club meets Saturday at 3 PM at Mrs Dr C W Stewart Woodman hall Friday evening Masons and church groups host meetings with invites and admission details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Fraternity
Washington Lodge
A. B
A. M
J E. Kunath
Mystic Workers of the World
Woodman Hall
C. W. Stewart
Kalona
Pilotburg Church
Meritol Pile Remedy Promoted by American Drug and Press
One of the best products of the chemists of the American Drug and Press Association is Meritol Pile Remedy for internal and external use, noted as effective and beneficial to those suffering. Lemon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Drug and Press Association
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Vase Recreated as New Bow From Shattered Pieces
A vase broke into many pieces and was gathered for repair. Pieces were placed in putty on a pudding dish to form a new bowl for Chinese lilies, with a quarter inch depth, admired as much as the original.
Meritol Snow White Liniment Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy
Lemmon's Pharmacy urges Washington readers to try Meritol Snow White Liniment claiming relief for rheumatism sprains and various pains. The ad emphasizes strong endorsement and widespread usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meritol
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Spelling Debate Cited by Pittsburg Sun Critical Card
The Pittsburg Sun quotes a critic arguing that Brander the university professor and critic favors simple spelling despite its flaws. The piece notes risks of inaccuracy and misleading impression from permissive spelling and laments the lack of pride in standard orthography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brander Mathuze
Critik
Locksharer
Ecksentrick
Brander
Pittsburg
Markets Report From Chicago Slated Prices and Totals
Estimated receipts show 11 000 with 2 241 left over from yesterday. Market prospects are steady to higher than yesterday. Light cattle sold 7 10 to 7 65, mixed packers 6 95 to 7 05, heavy shipping grades 6 80 to 7 60, rough 6 80 to 7 00. Cattle prospects slow and weak. Sheep 14 000 with prospects steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ils
Chicago Market Report September 1 1911
Market notes show mixed activity with higher tone in some futures and steady to weak cash prices. Cattle and hog prices range with beef and pork sectors adjusting. grain quotes list wheat corn and oats with front contracts and futures near unchanged. Data covers receipts shipments and lagging stock levels for Chicago and Illinois markets.
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Frey
Washington, Iowa
Oriez &Speer
Highwood
the Evening Journal
Mar
the County News
Walter Keiper
Cleo Datin
Cecil Walker
Kansas
D. N. Anwyl
P. L. Huber
J. B. Crooks
Henry Crooks
J. H. McKee
Wilson Welleiver
Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
Methodist
Harper's Bazar
Lemmon
GS Hool
Rothschild’s
Selle
Methodist Church
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
H.T. Reynolds
Lexington M. EK
Maud Campbell
Mls
Texas
Ill
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Reister & Son
Reese
John A. Babcock Commission
U. S. Yards
Illinos
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