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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
7
Ed Schroeder and William Lawign disappeared after a river trip on the Mississippi near Davenport. The overturned canoe was found the next day wedged against an island, confirming a double drowning on Labor Day.
Registrar F. C. Ensign reports larger than last year registration at the State University of Iowa. New students include two Filipinos from the University of the Pacific and Kwei Tan from Shanghai pursuing engineering and an A. B. in education. He notes heavier enrollments across all departments and many students arriving before opening day.
A promotional letter heavy feature praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the key remedy during the Change of Life. Women report relief from nervousness sleeplessness and fibroid issues after using the product. The ad asserts decades of success and invites readers to write for advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Henry Claussen died at St Luke's hospital after being struck on the head with a billiard cue in a pool room quarrel last Friday. Charles Wegner faces murder trial after the incident. Claussen had been unconscious since the blow and suffered a fractured skull.
W H Rhine of near Prescott is in custody on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He opened an account at the First National Bank of Prescott and overdrew it. At Corning he passed checks on the Prescott bank for 49 dollars that were returned as No funds.
Iowa City celebrates George D. Barth a grocer who once beat Frank Gotch in youth matches. Barth, who grew up near Humboldt County, recalls long contests where he often defeated Gotch. He traveled to Chicago to watch the latest match and root for his old friend.
Mrs Harry Miller living near the Burlington station suffered severe burns to her right arm when a gasoline stove exploded in her kitchen yesterday afternoon. The fire was put out quickly and the burns, though deep, caused only pain and no further damage.
A brief note observes a youth scattering wild dots despite unfriendly conditions, illustrating impulsive action over prudent planning and implying a carefree, defiant impulse.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Washington County Chautauqua Association convened Tuesday evening at the Commercial Club gymnasium. Attendance was modest as cottage prayer meetings that evening attracted participants, with plans for next year and a record advance sale of tickets noted.
Attendance showed strong interest in the Chautauqua movement at the gathering led by A N Alberson. Five directors were chosen for three-year terms: J McKenry, David McLaughlin, Frank Stewart, Joe Wright, and S B Dewey. The treasurer reported 1935 receipts of 3655.00 with expenses 5720.92, a 65.40 shortage partly due to lower advance ticket sales and tent revenue. Despite costs, the program remained strong with all-day events and enhanced youth and Bible work. Next year’s advance ticket sales already total around 900, about 500 more than the previous year, signaling improved revenue and tent bookings. A full financial statement will appear in local papers soon.
Alpine Aerie No. 1948 meets the first and third Wednesday evenings each month. White Post No. 108 meets the first and second Tuesday in their Post rooms. Valley Forge Camp No. 868 meets every Thursday evening on North Side Square. All neighbors are welcome.
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