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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1911

Page

5

Local and Personal Notices From The Fair Area

Local items note Jean Huyswans and Mrs. Humphrey Richards visiting relatives in Des Moines and Cotter respectively. Amanda Ferguson and Mrs. John Johnson visited Havre, while J A Ferguson and family saw relatives in Havre. Mrs. J M McCall shopped in the city and returned home near Wyman. Miss Lena Shaffer and Miss Susie Williams were in town en route home from Crawfordsville.

Amanda Ferguson Ft. Madison John Johnson Mt. Pleasant J. A. Ferguson Havre Oole Merguson J. M. McCall Mary McCall Wyman Lena Shaffer Crawfordsville West Chester Susie Williams City

Georgia Troubadours at the Graham in lively musical comedy

The McCabe Georgia Troubadours perform a clean lively musical comedy at the Graham on Thursday night with music dance and comedy. Miss Carrie Hamilton vocal instructor promotes the show and post cards. Also advertised are Boys Knee Pants and large clothing sales at C M F Clothing Co and The Fair.

McCabe Georgia Troubadours Graham Georgia the McCabe

Knee Pants Suit Sale At C M F Clothing Co

Multiple shoppers take advantage of a knee pants suit sale advertised by C M F Clothing Co successors to Sol Rich & Co. Various city residents are noted visiting shops, attending events, or traveling, with references to sales on glassware, china, and film supplies, plus local social mentions.

C.M.& F. Clothing CO Sol Rich & Co C. M. & F. Clothing CO

Daddy's Bedtime Story When the Birds Take Their Vacation

A father's bedtime tale imagines robins and bluebirds preparing for winter migration. Children Jack Evelen and others listen as Grandpa birds plan a southern sojourn, describe marching in bird companies, and promise return with spring.

Daddy Jack Evelen Jack Frost Robbie Redbreast Birdie Bine Southland Jack R Evelyn

State Fair Tickets Sell Ahead of Opening Day

Agent H W Russel of Rock Island reports forty tickets sold to Des Moines for the state fair this morning, with one hundred fifty one yesterday. In total about three hundred fifty tickets have been sold from this station in recent days as the last special train runs tomorrow. Old Soldier's Day drew many veterans led by Col D J Palmer, who spoke on the Rochester encampment. Washington county farmers join attendees for the short course, with winter dates to be announced at the fair grounds.

H. W. Russel Rock Island Des Moines Col D. J. Palmer Rochester Washington County

Sophomores and Juniors Asked to Register Tomorrow

School superintendent A C Fuller urges sophomores and juniors to register tomorrow. Students are asked to come in the forenoon if possible.

A. C. Fuller

Des Moines Pharmacy Advertises Chamberlain Remedy

A Des Moines pharmacy promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with cure claims for a bowel complaint after a two day illness. It notes a single dose can cure ordinary diarrhoea and claims no superior remedy exists. Lemmon's Pharmacy supplies the product.

Des Moines Chamberlain Lemmon Lemmon’s Pharmacy

So Very Straight Normalcy Questioned in Social Essay

A brief reflection challenges the idea that being "normal" equates to moral or social superiority. The piece flags the gap between self described normalcy and true behavior, suggesting critics that wield normalcy as a badge may hide irregularities.

Chamberlain’s Liniment Claim for Faster Healing

It promotes healing of cuts and bruises in about one third the usual time and is antiseptic. It relieves muscle soreness and rheumatic pains. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon's Pharmacy

New Stomach Relief Reported By Lake View Editor

H. M. Young Peters of The Sun Lake View Ohio suffered intensely after meals with no help from remedies. He credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with rapid relief after the first doses and full recovery after a second bottle. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

H. M. Young Peters the Sun Lake View Ohio Chamberlain Lemmon

The Divided Inheritance in Colonial Maryland

The Archard family Bible and two brothers split an estate after their father’s will. Robert and James chose portions while the widow Martha Archard and her son Carrol receive the Bible and a substantial legacy. The dispute ends with a contended but approved division and Carrol’s later prominence in Congress.

Archards Maryland England Robert Archard Carrol Archard Carrol Martha Curtis Monmouth Archard Robert James Martha Little Carrol Martha Archard James Archerd

Olds home social notes lead into multiple community events

A series of Aug events at the Olds home near Lexington features Lavina Ruth Lins engagement to George William Manassier with a Sept 6 wedding set in East Washington. Nearby socials include Rose club at Miss Lucy Wiles home, J. W. Maxwell family reunion, Charles Corette farm picnic with Miss Carrie Hamilton and Miss Edith Corette performances, Prairie Flower Baptist church gathering at the McGuire home, and a veterans' evening at R L McGugin residence with songs and reflections.

Conrad Lins Lavina Ruth George William Manassier Lins East Washington Lucy “Wiles Charles Corette Corette Carrie Hamilton Nora Corette Edith Corette Chicago Florence Porter Sue Campsey Pittsburgh Arey Prairie Flower Baptist Church Andy McGuire Miss Maude Will Phillips Hamilton Alex Marbourg Newton Noecker T. B. Thrasher Roy J. Teets Karl Smith Una W. S. Rickey Lulu Duvall Clifford Reeves Orva Scott Martha T. Eyestone McGuire Prairie Flower

Baptist Picnic Planned By Sunset Church Groups

The Baptist church and Bible class announce their annual picnic on Thursday in Sunset Park with baskets of food, a noon dinner, and ball game features. Superintendent C. W. Long and E. Coon will arrange transportation. If weather fails, the event moves to Friday.

Baptist Church Bible Che C. W. Long Asto’ Coon

Kidney Remedy Claims Growing Use and Quick Relief

More people, men and women, suffer from kidney trouble than ever before, and another year sees many turning to Jey's Kidney Remedy for relief and lasting benefit. The product is advertised as one of the most effective kidney and der ailments cures devised by medical science and is sold by all druggists.

Jey

Announce New Harness Store on North Iowa Avenue

We purchased the stock and will open C. C. Starr harness store on North Iowa avenue. A large stock of all kinds of harness goods will be on hand with plans to expand. The firm invites customers in need of harness supplies, repairs, or oiling services and promises a clean shop and guaranteed goods. Contact Gotg HYINK and HOEFPLIN for details.

C. C. Starr Angi Iowa Avenue Iit Gotg Hyink & Hoefplin

Accused of Stealing F salve controversy in Clinton

The fragment reports a man from Clinton named Chamberlain alleging theft connected to a salve advertised as a universal heal-all. He claims the product harms various injuries and suffers, while Lemmon's Pharmacy is cited as the only supplier.

KE. Chamberlain Clinton Lemmon

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Jean Huyswans St. Clair Lewis KB. Runyou Humphrey Richards Cotter W. Roberts W. F. Levert Mabel Levellen Wayland the Fair McCabe East Main St May Francis Sam H. White Fairbank Iowa Joe Maxwell Journal Office John Rittenhouse China A. B. Endicott Brighton Carol Forgey Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers’ College George Henderson Keller and Phillips Grocery Willis Trotter Ainsworth Luther O'Loughlin Kalona Don Hampsher West Side Drug Store Burlington C. O. Baxter St. Louis J. T Sam Anderson Anna Wells Ansco Films Frey Eva Young Baynville, Kas M. G. Campbell Haskins Ansco Carl Robert Vermont M. J. Roberts Miss Ida Mr. Baraclow Stuttgart, Ark O. K H. A. Luithly Hanna Rubio A. C. Thrapp Lizzie Mace Riverside Lexington Will Wallace Edith Rownd Albion Albion High School Frank Ropers Emma Witthoft Chris Witthoft Lincoln John Simpson Iowa City John Story STECK Steck’s Jewelry Store Frank Rogers Royal Sign Royal Market The R. Stuart & Son Mutual Olds Home Cyrag Timmons C. ©. Gardner Florence Kirkendall Cora Alice Goodspeed Clare Sargeant J. W. Maxwell Maxwell East Main Street Bila Proudfit J. G. Maxwell Lena G. M. Jacob Bryan Seattle Wash A. G. Douthitt Clyde Maxwell John Springer Reno Nev Hi, McLaughlin Orene Vie Southweltington Miga Adeline Gibson Chitagol Miss Kendall Baird Gibron R. L. McGugin Gugin America Virginia Gettysburg South W. J. Bryan Bunker Hill Custer Jeon Robert J. Gersol Sam Gardner Samuel M. Jogan J. Woton William Blair Charles Mason J. W. Scott John( Rapp) O'Loughlin Mason D. Scott Cunningham John Vb Chilcote Sam Nelson Baptist Plonty I Ae
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