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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1911

Page

3

Odd Fellows Conclave Draws Global Delegates in Indianapolis

Delegates from 20,000 lodges gather in Indianapolis for the Sovereign Grand Lodge conclave with an anticipated attendance near 70,000. Leaders include Grand Sire John B. Cockrum as ceremonies open with welcomes from Gov. Marshall and Fairbanks. A two mile parade and pageant set the week’s festivities amid flag bedecked streets.

England France Sweden Australia Isles Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Hoosier Rebekahs John B. Cockrum Atlanta Winnipeg Man Thomas R. Marshall Charles W. Fairbanks John

Confidence in Chamberlains Cough Remedy Claim

Mrs M J Basford of Poolesville Maryland endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy with perfect success. Lemmons Pharmacy offers it for sale in the area.

M. J. Basford Poolesville

Miss Mary Allen Dies in Lenox at 81

Miss Mary Allen of Lenox Iowa died Saturday night at her home. The body will come for burial arriving this evening. Funeral at 10 50 tomorrow morning at First United Presbyterian church conducted by Rev W C Fisher. She was 81 and died of old age. Survived by sister Mrs Jacob Limerman of West Chester and by brother Joe Allen of Mc Cook Nebraska. She was known in Brighton where she formerly lived.

Mary Allen Lenox Iowa First United Presbyterian Church W. C. Fisher Allen Jacob Limerman West Chester Brighton Joe Allen McCook, Nebr

Meritol Snow White Liniment Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy

Advertisement urging all Washington residents to try Meritol Snow White Liniment for pain relief including rheumatism and sprains. Claims unmatched efficacy and recommends the product from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Washington Meritol Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Hartman Nephew Dies in South Arkansas

Floyd Hartman died in Siloam Springs Arkansas after long tubercular illness. He was the son of P A Hartman and lived north of Jackson township before moving to Arkansas with his family about three years ago. Survived by father and brothers Roy and Carl. The body to arrive this evening with funeral at ten tomorrow at D K Hartman home on South Avenue.

Kleese Hartoran W. M Hartman Floyd Hartman Siloam Springs Arkansas P. A. Hartman Jackson Township

The Poor Lady chapter opens in October Woman's Home Companion

The October Woman's Home Companion presents the first chapter of a new serial The Poor Lady by Mary Wilkins Freeman. It also features financial advice for women investors with real life examples, plus articles on experiments in spending and women painters of America.

October Woman's Home Companion Mary Wilkins Freeman Oller Madame Schumann-Heink Moving Picture Show America

New Cuff Link Promises Unbreakable Design Display Window

An in store window shows a cuff link advertised as guaranteed not to lose or break. The note signs GW. HOBSON.

Dr Cook to Lecture at Graham Theatre on Thursday

Dr Frederick A Cook, famed explorer, will lecture at the Graham theatre Thursday night on Amusements by Word and Picture. The talk promises evidence and defenses amid claims of conspiracies and attacks from rivals as he addresses his many followers.

Graham Theatre Dr. Cook Frederick A. Cook Explorer William Jehnings Bryan Middle West Charles S. Medbury Bryan Mr.Medbury Cook

Weary Willie Walker Appears at Graham Saturday Night

The vaudeville program at the Graham features Weary Willie Walker in a furiously funny routines with music and comedians. Curtain rises at 8 15 PM as audiences expected a classy show with special scenery and vaudeville attractions.

Whary Willie Walker Graham

Yearling Thoroughbreds to Go Under the Hammer in Lexington

In Lexington Kentucky on September 18 a major sale opens with nearly all country yearlings on the market. Breeding farm output has fallen sharply as demand rises, signaling a widespread auction of top thoroughbreds.

Lexington S. S S.S.S S.S 5.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

End of Racing Across States Cited and New Yearling Shortage

The article notes racing ending in New York Oliide Missouri Tontesses Louisiana Arkansas California and Florida and remarks that the current US yearling thoroughbred count is about one tenth of past levels. It mentions still adequate quality and expectations that this week’s colt shows will perform well.

New York Oliide Missouri Louisiana Arkansas California Florida United States

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