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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
8
Advertorial note touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for coughs and colds. A Georgia mother and Lemmon's Pharmacy endorse its use for five children, claiming it stops coughing and prevents croup. Estimates claim $80 million in wages lost annually to colds.
Washington county residents are drawn for grand and petit juries in the Southern District of Iowa Davenport division. The list includes A Anderson and J Westphal among others, with jurors to report October 1 before Judge Smith McPherson.
Open bids will be received for the properties of the late Mrs Margaret Mack. Highest adequate bidder at 2 o clock p m on Saturday September 28 1912. Abstracts show title free of liens. Referee Jo W Teeter and administrator Chas A Dewey supervise.
The defending solicitor argued the deficiency was caused by Heaven as cows fed on wet grass the night before and heavy rain fell while Ball transported milk with a leaky churn. The magistrates dismissed the summons.
A Highland New York woman reports relief from eczema after using Saxo Salve. She says the first application worked and scales disappeared within a week, with skin now healed. The ad claims broad success for crusted eruptions and offers a money back guarantee through Sherman Bros, Washington Iowa.
Census experts report that immigrants arriving after 1901 increasingly fail to settle in the United States. About 60.6 percent of post 1901 arrivals were counted in 1910, with New York and New Jersey home to large shares, while California shows notable Pacific coast immigration.
A four year old boy run over by a cart died weeks later after sudden collapse. Autopsy revealed the stomach had migrated into the chest through a diaphragm hole, greatly enlarged and pressing the heart and left lung, with death blamed on syncope. The boy had shown no prior pain and resumed play after hospitalization.
Slides at Culebra bend have displaced about 16.5 million cubic yards of earth and rock since excavation began. The force of slides equals at least 20 percent of total material removed and roughly half a year of labor. Terracing banks is the adopted countermeasure. August excavation reached 2,443,353 cubic yards, 190,074 less than July, aided by higher rainfall. concrete laid in August totaled 89,879 cubic yards, above July’s 87,485.
The London Daily Mail quotes an original verse written by General Nogi in 1911 on a photograph he signed for a correspondent. The English rendition speaks of vast journeys and seasons, a year of battle, and a steadfast spirit, with thoughts of home banished as country and emperor take precedence.
The Decatur Illinois community commemorates Christian Riebsame Bloomington Sr the last survivor of the first G A R post and recalls the founders and early rituals. The piece details his Civil War service with the One Hundred Sixteenth Illinois Infantry battles and the post’s birthplace in Decatur where rituals were set.
Posey County writer George Ade, famed for his free eating house and paper work, is described as a larger than life figure. The piece traces his rise from printer s devil to Chicago columnist, noting his rapid wit, habit of coining new words, and past near governorship ambitions.
Dr. de Quervain leads a Swiss Central Meteorological Institute party across Greenland from Jacobshavn to the east coast near Angmagssalik. After three months of trekking they reach the coast on Aug 2, report 2,500 meters as inland ice height and note new peaks on Christian IX Land. Results include valuable scientific data and material for comparison with a forthcoming Danish crossing in 1915.
The bureau of public works warns that automobiles spread dust that fills homes and is linked to high tuberculosis deaths among Filipinos. The Philippine government plans experiments with native oil on roads to reduce dust.
An English journalist notes the revival of the naps style in clothing, saying the former fashion has been out of vogue so long that many will be surprised to learn it is now in high demand and manufacturers struggle to keep up with orders.
British sailors push for increased wages after a half century with only one raise. They argue their service warrants better pay and expanded privileges as unrest grows among Untis sailors.
John C Thompson will sell at his residence on the Rowe farm south of Havre and north of Noble and Washington on Thursday October 10 1912 at 10 a.m. 22 cattle 110 hogs 50 sheep 30 tons timothy hay tools and more. Terms: installments over $10 with bankable note at 7 percent. under $10 cash. Lunch by Pleasant Hill Church ladies. Auctioneer M DeLong. Clerk.
Mary asserts she can win in a walk, while her mother warns about appearances. The exchange hints at social scrutiny and Mary's confidence in pursuing a relationship with a young man.
One hundred dollar reward offer for incurable catarrh with Wall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio. Endorsements from National Bank of Commerce Toledo attest Cheney's honor and ability to meet obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as an internal remedy with testimonials. Also promotes Wall's Family Pills for constipation.
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