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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
8
Aug 8 reports from Des Moines state the national hairdressers convention in Chicago urges women to wear more elaborate hair this winter. Styles include rear head extensions, curls, braids, and bands of black or iridescent metal for evening wear, with price tags reflecting the trend.
A testimonial claims Saxo Salve cures eczema and skin ailments including cracks on fingers. Mrs. Ww. Greve of Binghamton New York reports relief after first application and full recovery from a severe hand condition labeled eezetia. The letter urges 고 try Saxo Salve with a money back guarantee from Bherian Bros. of Washington Iowa.
The author recalls a Colorado trip with memories of Fitz Mack and Denver writing days. He details walking from Salida to Canon City, enduring a long heat walk, lemonade cures, and losing toenails, then observes Canon City’s western scenes, a film company, and the Royal Gorge.
An American Press and Press Association authorized notice touts Merital Hair Tonic as a guaranteed, unparalleled remedy. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises a trial will convince readers.
A congressman notes about two hundred works in the Congressional Library on The American Crisis or variations of that title. He says few refer to the same crisis, illustrating a recurring sense of crisis in national affairs.
D C Bybee of 60 Keeling Court Canton Illinois reports kidney trouble relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. He credits the pills with easing back pain headaches and dizziness and ending his trouble with better sleep and renewed strength. Lemmon Pharmacy recommends them.
Newt O Loughlin spotted a spark from a chimney igniting the roof at Mrs John King s North avenue home. The blaze caused a small hole in the roof and water damage but was quickly put out by firefighters with only minor repair costs. A crowd watched as the alarm was telephoned and the fire crew subdued the flames.
Hair is ground to paste with a goll vent and combined with various fibers. The paste passes through an artificial silk spinner and exits as threads sometimes a yard long. Threads are braided or woven like horn hair. Superior hair composition yields high quality wigs and braids.
An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills touts relief for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder issues. It claims healing strength and quick benefits with no harmful drugs and notes packaging in two sizes and sealed bottles from Lemmons Pharmacy.
The article notes dogs pulled wagons in London until 1839 and observes August brings hay fever and asthma suffering for many. It includes a testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from Ww. M. Merethen of Searsport Maine and warns against substitutes from Lemmons Pharmacy.
A promotional note lauds Meritol Yonie Digestive as an unparalleled relief for indigestion dyspepsia constipation biliousness and impure blood crafted by the American Drug and Press Association. A Swiss farm tale claims two linnets form an accord with bees sharing a hive entrance for peaceful coexistence of birds and insects.
Robert W. Herter of Lawrenceville Missouri says years of kidney trouble ended after using Foley Kidney Pills as advised by a neighbor. He took three bottles and reports a permanent cure and endorses them. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Official notice calls sealed proposals to be filed with City Clerk Fred H Steck by noon August 19 1912 for about 4000 square feet of four foot sidewalks 1250 square feet of twelve foot sidewalk and related work in Washington Iowa Bid forms available from the City Clerk with a 10 percent certified check and bond required. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. Dated August 7 1912.
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