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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1911
Page
4
A Cleveland man allegedly hosts a swarm of trained bees in his leg. Officers were stung in attempting to arrest him, and he remains housed with the insects treated as guards. The bees have lived in his wooden leg since August 1907, and he claims to have produced over a hundred pounds of honey in four years.
It Grows Hair Lemon's Pharmacy offers Parisian Sage claiming to eradicate dandruff stop hair loss and itching scalp renew hair luster. A customer testimonial from Mrs J J Fulton of Lynchburg Va dated June 6 1910 endorses the product as the best hair grower and beautifier.
Andre Jagerschmidt, star correspondent for the Paris Daily Maxetsier, plans a dash around the world in forty two days. He left Paris July 17 via the northern express to Moscow then the Trans-Siberian route, arriving Vladivostok July 20 and Yokohoma July 31 before sailing for America. If on schedule he may reach Montreal for a trans Atlantic crossing or head to New York to gain time.
The Duke of Sutherland leads Magnish dignitaries aboard the Olympie departing for New York to chart western Canada. Sir Wilfrid Laurier aids Dominion promotion during coronation visits. The group will travel by river canal and lake to Fort William and explore Brooks Alberta before reaching Vancouver and returning to London.
The passage mentions Lewis Harcourt and Voiy ion Chur chil planning a Canadian visit toward the end of October and making Toronto their quarters. It also references Foley Kidney Pilla as a figure who will check progress of kidney or bladder trouble, and a brief phrase about trying someone or something sold.
A string of period tone snippets shows patent medicine pitches for bowel complaints and cholera remedies. Advertisements promise quick cures and urge readers to buy from Lemmon’s Pharmacy while a New York will item notes a servant’s reward for faithful service.
The French steamer Fmir floundered today in the straits of Gibraltar after an incident involving a collision with another vessel. No further details were provided on casualties or cause.
Clinton Me resident Chamberlain accuses Bucklen's Arnica Salve of stealing the sling from burns sores boils and piles. He claims the remedy robs cuts corns bruises sprains and injuries of their terror. Lemmon's Pharmacy is the sole seller.
Advertises coal buying now to avoid shortages and bad weather. Claims market prices are at a low point and urges immediate purchase to ensure supply.
An advertisement asserts dandruff is caused by a germ and promises a complete cure using Zemo and Zemo Soap. It claims greasy salves fail and guarantees refund if not satisfied from the first bottle and cake, stating one bottle and one soap cake suffice for a permanent cure. Local mention: Warrington dealer McElhinney Drug.
Call 650 track and leave orders with Frank Rovers who will promptly attend to them. Provide street and number for delivery.
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