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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
8
The article cautions sellers that scrap iron metals hides and gunny sacks fetch high prices but may fall. It argues against waiting for higher prices, urging immediate sale to avoid a possible market decline.
A dealer lists numerous classic auto makes and models including Buick Chalmers Moline Overland Studebaker and Velie with specific model numbers and prices. The notice asks to write a description and give a price for each, noting serviceable casings and wind tubes on hand and some extra items like auto seats and fall leather.
An advertisement promotes B. A. Thomaus Poultry Remedy to help hens moult and shed feathers sooner so they’ll be ready to lay during peak winter egg production. If it fails, refunds promised by Sherman Lros.
McNamara announces a clearance sale to make room for fall barge stock. Beginning Saturday morning August 17, porch furniture hammocks porch shades and refrigerators will be sold at reduced prices.
A sale offer promises special prices on Florence Automatic Wickless Stores for a limited period. The note mentions 24 automatics on contract from a prior price and indicates cancellation is possible but the seller prefers passing savings to customers at the old price.
Government control of railroads creates demand for workers across firemen brakemen switchmen and car repairers. A Q depot visit on Aug 18 at 5:38 a.m. will explain training pay expenses and job details from Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway officials.
Public notices and personal items are listed with advertisements and schedules. The page mentions Rothschilds August clean-up sale with bargain foods, a Ford Stewart Speedometer sale, and local residents visiting Chicago and Ohio. Family moves and government service assignments are noted, along with magazine offers and local property transfers.
Local ads note Crall's rugs and Rothschild's skirt sale with big August clean-up discounts. J F Duffy Ford Station offers speedometers and thief locks, while Mrs Teeter visits Keota and L Hellam provides chiropractic help. Sanol kidney bladder remedy advertised with 24 hour relief and Lemmon's Pharmacy selling 50c and $1 bottles.
Circular from War Industries Board dated August 9 1918 informs spinners of hand knitting yarns that no woolen or worsted yarns may be manufactured until further notice. Producers must report on hand stock raw wool contracts and refrain from shipments until instructed. James Lees & Sons notes Minerva yarns stock while stocks last and urges fall buyers to purchase soon as color matching may be limited.
New fall suits silk or wool dresses and winter coats are open for inspection at Rothbehilds. Everyone is invited to worship at the Second U P church Sabbath morning at 11 a m. Sermon by the pastor. Miss Hazel Smith of Muscatine and Miss Katheryn Pulton of Pairfield visit Miss Eleanor Ailey at the chautauqua grounds.
Camp Pike Arkansas faces declining congestion as Iowa selectives depart for eastern camps or to France. New August drafts include 7000 from Oklahoma Missouri Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee replacing Iowa troops. British officers arrive to train the remaining men led by Capt. R H Scott and Capt. Ashley V C Keik el.
A short local want ad in the Journal promises quick sale of a listed item. The notice emphasizes simplicity and speed, urging readers to place a brief description and price to attract buyers.
Tire maintenance guidance stresses proper inflation and regular testing. It warns against neglect and rough driving, notes each inch of tire diameter needs 20 pounds, and urges rotating tires to keep wear even.
The agent of the Journal of 59 Red accepts renewals and subscriptions to various magazines. Additional clubs are kept active with service continuing through October 1st.
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Morrill Maine writes that Foley Kidney Pills helped her and her husband who was lame and in pain. She reports relief from a sore back stiff joints rheumatic aches and pains after using the pills from Lemmons Pharmacy.
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