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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1911

Page

2

Eastern Iowa Exposition Announces Record Vaudeville Lineup

Cedar Rapids hosts October 2 to 7 with free afternoon and evening vaudeville on dual stages. Acts include Ramza and Arno, The Six Abdallahs, The Zaretsky Troupe, Alber's polar bears, Royal Amata Troupe, Grisse Trio, and many others. Statewide claim of unmatched scale and value.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Grand Stand Ramza Arno Alber Royal Amata Grisse State Fair Association

Community Notes and Local Visits Across Wellman and Brighton

In Wellman and Brighton communities, residents share visits and updates. Miss Maxine Snavely marked sixth birthday with friends. many locals travel to see relatives or attend events, including a farewell for Rev. Baumgarten in Williamsburg and trips to Keota, Sigourney, and Batavia for hospital treatment, funerals, and family affairs.

Local Notes From Kalona And Surrounding Towns

Kalona reports the M. W. A. picnic underway and a crowd gathering to hear the Keota ladies band. Visitors include Geo Lewis and wife from Washington, John A. Yoder heading to Komo Indiana to sell farms, and Ebglin real estate sales set for Sept 30. Uncertain details noted for several locals and relatives visiting or traveling.

Geo. Lewis Washington Irvy Coffey Indiana Kalont Keota Ladies Mary Horek Iowa City Perry Dawson South English Vankirk Bank Dave Flexner Cedar Rapids W. W. Miller Nebraska Roy Gardner Denison Eva Barger Wellman John A. Yoder Kokomo Ind Eglin Frank Pieper

Oskaloosa Wins From Hiteman In Season Ender

Oskaloosa defeated Hiteman 5 to 2 in Oskaloosa Iowa to close the season. Beach pitched for the locals holding the visitors to six scattered hits. The line score shows Hiteman 0 9 0 0 0 0 6 0 2 and OsKaloosa 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 4 9. Batteries Marinell and Bagnell Beach and Pearson.

Oskaloosa Iowa Hiteman Yeasterday Beach Central Association R.H.E. Hiteman Marinell and Bagnell Beach and Pearson

Baseball Field National League Standings and Scores

National League games include Brooklyn at Chicago and St Louis hosting Boston. Notable line scores show Chicago defeating Brooklyn 4 to 2 in one game and Philadelphia edging Cincinnati 7 to 4 in another, with various pitchers and line details listed.

St. Louis R. H. BE Boston Brown Kling Woodburn Reig Geier Harmon Bliss A. Hi-Z Pogicirs Og Cachanars Tyler Raridan Laudermilk Wingo Archer Needham Cinccinnati R. A Philadelphia Cincinnati Alexander Madden Boyd Severoid Rh. UW. B Chalmers Cotter Suggs McLean

Bowel Remedy Ad Promotes Chamberlain's Cure

An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with eastor oil for children. It claims a certain cure and pleasant taste when reduced with water and sugar, urging purchase through Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon Pharmaty

Wright Brothers Demonstrate Airplanes at Eastern Iowa Exposition

The Wright brothers, American aviation pioneers, once residents of Cedar Rapids, are praised as unmatched inventors of modern aeroplanes with flexible wings. They have refined their machines and will return to Iowa in October for daily exhibitions at the Eastern Iowa Exposition, promising the finest sight for Iowans.

Wright Brothers Cedar Rapids America France Wrights Iowa

Market Report from Chicago on Sept 18 1911

Chicago market report shows estimated receipts of 25 060 with 2 609 carried over. Prospects steady across light mixed and heavy shipping grades with price ranges 6 65 to 7 95. Cattie 23 000 and sheep 40 000 with steady prospects and a 10 higher note.

Chicago

Second Report from Chicago Market Receipts and Prices

The Chicago market report for September 18, 1911 lists estimated receipts today at 20000 with yesterday’s official receipts 8723 and shipments 1733. Last week receipts 91766 and shipments 11817. leftovers yesterday 2609. tomorrow’s receipts estimated at 12000.

Chicago Als

Market Report Cattle and Sheep Prices Chicago Sept 18 1971

Estimated receipts show cattle and sheep markets vary by category with steady to higher cattle bids and mixed sheep demand. Beef totals range with steers and stockers under pressure while western cattle and native sheep see firmer quotes. packing demand remains active for heavy shipping grades and mixed packers.

Wheat and corn futures list from Chicago grain market

Market wire shows prices for close wheat oats and corn futures at various months and contracts. Sept and Dec figures, plus May estimates, reflect bid and ask ranges with percentage changes across oats and corn during the day.

S.o

Baseball Standings Snapshot From Early Season Columns

A compact glimpse shows American League and National League teams with win loss records, percentages, and games behind for teams like Philadelphia Chicago Detroit and Cleveland, reflecting standings and reach across major clubs.

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Still Tops Cough Remedy

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound remains the best household remedy for coughs and colds for children and adults. It helps prevent serious results from a cold. Use the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and avoid substitutes. For sale by all druggists.

Foley

Baseball scores from the American Association games

In Minneapolis and Milwaukee venues teams split doubleheaders with tight finishes. Scores show Minnesota and Columbus leading in one game while Milwaukee and Indianapolis split, and St Paul defeating Louisville in another. The Kansas City and Toledo matchup ended after twelve innings.

Minneapolis Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Louisvile Kansas City Toledo

Meritel Tonic Digestive touted in Washington ad

Washington readers are urged to try Meritel Tonic Digestive as a strong general tonic. The ad claims it tones nerves digestion and the whole system, made by renowned chemists and without an equal. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses it.

Washington Lemmon

Sound Philosophy From Portland Times Reader

A Portland Massachusetts Times correspondent asserts that men are like bugles with more rags allowing farther reach while women resemble tulips whose modesty increases affection. The remark is presented as an opinion with partial agreement.

Portland, Mass Times

Meritol Pile Remedy Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy

An ad touts Meritol Pile Remedy from the American Drug and Press Association as an effective treatment for internal and external use. Lemmon's Pharmacy features the product as a leading item in relief of pile suffering.

American Drug and Press Association Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Freshen Gas Mantle With Common Salt Burn

Carbon deposits that blacken a gas mantle can be removed by burning a little common salt on the burner to clean the mantle and restore brightness.

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