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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1911
Page
3
An English hunter recalls a dangerous Indian tiger encounter during pig sticking. After a wounded tiger charges, the hunter narrowly escapes as a coolie is killed and the tiger and man fall dead. the narrator preserves the famed skin as a prize.
Dr Franz Mueller in Vienna fell to bubonic plague during early bacteriological study in 1897. He locked himself in isolation and warned others not to send a doctor. He died alone after predicting four to five days, leaving a farewell letter for his parents. His young colleagues offered help but he refused.
Col. Ged. Adams of Council Bluffs won the bid for the Atlantic Northern and Southern road at a receiver’s sale in Atlantic Iowa securing 402 050 dollars. The auction drew more than 1 000 farmers and business leaders from four counties with President J A McWaid of Atlantic National Bank initiating bids to protect mortgage bondholders.
Dr. John A. Earl announces a $26,000 gift to Des Moines college from Mrs. Eleanor Dix Childs of Waterloo, securing a women’s dormitory. The donation is praised by faculty and students.
How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. IF J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo O. We the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out obligations by his firm Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as prompt effective and pleasant to take. It notes availability at Lemmon's Pharmacy and urges preparedness for diarrhoea in September.
A spoof list from the Ripon Wisconsin weekly presses spoof rules for motorists. It satirically lists absurd penalties and antics such as painting cars to blend with scenery, blasting bombs, firing revolvers, and chasing autos on Sundays, highlighting prewar humor about road travel dangers and public sentiment.
A fragmented note describes an automobile approaching a dusty road causing the driver to slow to a crawl and spray dust from a hand sprinkler mounted on the dashboard, aiming it toward the area in front of a house.
A witty exchange features a new husband claiming his baby is the prodigy while the wife questions the claim. The joke pivots on whose behavior justifies the title of prodigy, with punchlines about silence and perception.
A Steuben ville man J A Maple praises Foley Kidney Pills for curing weak kidneys and severe bladder trouble. He states his backache disappeared and his kidneys functioned normally aiding his work as an expressman. He endorses the product and notes its availability at all druggists.
A Chicago woman attempted to loosen a hard knot in her dress by burning it and succeeded as swiftly as kindling a morning fire with kerosene. The episode prompts reflection on how few people truly learn from foolish missteps.
Des Moines Iowa September case before the supreme court examines legislative intent behind a Moon law that limits saloons. A. Parker argues the law protected existing saloon owners, not closing most businesses, while Senator Sullivan and Moon promote a stricter interpretation. Attorneys general back the strict reading as the court weighs the intent versus the letter.
John Wesley recalls Halifax preaching to a civil, senseless crowd. The tale contrasts a cheerful man who ignores Doctor Sherlock’s Day of Judgment sermon by replying he is not of his parish.
Bernard Goennewich, a young Russian inventor, perished from poisonous fumes during a secret glass staining process intended to earn him millions. The tragedy underscores the deadly risks of experimental industrial methods.
Readers are urged to try HYOMEL for catarrh with a no risk offer. Lemmon's Pharmacy guarantees a money back return if not satisfied and notes the HYOMBI outfit costs one dollar with extra bottles at fifty cents. The copy emphasizes simplicity and lack of narcotics.
Albumen from cured blood at packing houses sets colors for new fabric ties. Hickory ashes and cob ashes used in meat cooking are repurposed as fertilizer. Ground hard waste and bone powder harden steel in heat treatment. Hoofs and sinews provide glue.
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