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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1911

Page

2

Closing Out Sale of Farm Implements and Livestock

Auction notice for Cline Brothers in Austin Sutherland Auctioneers listing a public sale scheduled Thursday December 28 1911 at 11 am. The sale includes 25 horses 66 cattle 140 hogs 12 tons hay 1500 bushels corn and seed corn, farm implements and household goods. Terms 10 percent cash or note day of sale, 40 percent day of transfer, 50 percent on farm for five years at 6 percent. Sale held on farm seven miles southwest of Washington and near Titus and Brighton with lunch by Ladies Aid.

Washington Titus Brighton Hampshire Ladies’ Aid Society Cline Brothers Austin Sutherland H. T. Reynolds

Remedy Promises Quick Cure for Skin and Scalp Ailments

An advertisement from The McElhinney Drug Co promotes ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as instant remedies for irritated, inflamed, and itching skin and scalp. The ad promises swift relief after a warm bath with ZEMO soap and one application, claiming proven results sold by a leading druggist in every city.

McElhinney Drug Co America Washington Mcklhinney Drug Co

City Bus Line Call or Phone No 589 Black

Advertises a city bus line with contact phone 589 Black and prompt service by Frank Rogers. Provides street and number instruction to leave orders for processing.

Frank Rogers Steet

Norway considers domestic reform law on marriage

The Norwegian Parliament reconvened with a bill requiring male suitors to present a clean health bill and prove ability to provide for a wife and family. It also mandates women to demonstrate domestic skills such as cooking sewing and child care, applying to all social classes.

Christiania Norway

King George Lays All-India Memorial Cornerstone

Delhi reports King George laid the cornerstone of the All-India King Edward Memorial before a vast crowd. Funds for the monument were raised entirely in India, mostly in small amounts. The King met prominent Indian princesses and plans to visit again tomorrow in the king’s camp.

Delhi India George

Prairie Grove Army Anniversary Celebrated By Veterans

Survivors of the frontier army and their wives marked the fifty ninth anniversary of the Battle of Prairie Grove with a gathering at J W Mortons office and dinner at Dempseys cafe followed by an evening at the home of Mr and Mrs R L McGugin East Main street. The group recalled the 1862 campaign marching from Crane Creek to Cassville Fayettsville and Prairie Grove.

Nena Wilson East Main Street James B. Crail West Washington Street Crail Cora Smylie Will Carden Winfield J. E. Lemmon Marion Stewart Fannie Harwood Army of the Frontier Prairie Grove Ark J. W. Morton Dempsey R. L. McGugin Wilson Creek Crane Creek Cassville Pea Ridge Fayettsville

Germans Import U. S. Sauerkraut

New York dispatch notes Germany faces a sauerkraut shortage as production in Germany lapses below demand. Germany has issued an urgent call to New York dealers to supply imported sauerkraut to meet expected needs.

New York France Germany United States Bermuda China Newcastle

Knights and Ladies Dance at Eagle Hall Tuesday

Announcement notes the Knights and Ladies dance at Eagle Hall on Tuesday evening December 12. Invitations issued for prior dances. attendees invited to this event. Also recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy. claims non narcotic and safe for babies and adults.

Knights

Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days Claim

Advertises PAZO OINTMENT promising cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money refund if not. Mentions using Chamberlain's Liniment for chest or side pain and directs sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Lemmon

Keller Sells Seven Room Residence at Auction

I will sell at auction on Saturday December 16 at 2 30 p m on the premises my seven room residence on East Main Street 444 blocks from Square. Good barn well cistern out buildings and cement walks. Favorable terms announced on day of sale by R Keller.

East Main Street R. Keller

Merital Rheumatism Powders Peddled at Lemmon's Pharmacy

Ad claims Merital Rheumatism Powders are effective for all who try them and promotes availability at Lemmon's Pharmacy, presenting a general sales pitch with no verifiable endorsement.

Lemmon

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound praised as cure

R J Howell of Tracy Ohio endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for his wife noting a severe lung illness. He claims her cough and hoarseness disappeared after using three bottles and calls the remedy best on earth. For sale by all druggists.

R. J. Howell Tracy, O Foley

Two Bristol Patient Credits Chamberlains Tablets Cure

Thos. RE. Williams of Middleboro says two packages of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets cured his two year constipation after trying Bristol Tenn doctors. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Bristol Tenn Thos RE. Williams Middleboro Chamberlain Lemmon

Cure Cold With Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Claim

When feet are wet and cold and the body chilled, a big dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a hot foot bath before bed are said to ward off a severe cold. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain's Lemmon’s Pharmacy Lemmon

Patent remedy ad claims cures in one day

An herbal medicinal ad promotes a laxative bromosine quinine tablet as a guaranteed cold cure. It promises a refund if the remedy fails and bears E. W. Grove’s signature on each box with a price of 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Markets Show Steady to Higher Tones Across Livestock

Chicago markets on December 8 1911 show steady cattle and sheep demand with receipts around 20000 cattle and 12000 sheep while hogs and western cattle show steady to strong legs. Bulk prices range from 6 60 to 6 25 for cattle and hogs around 6 00 to 6 25 with stronger notes for western cattle and lambs across the session.

Chicago

Are You Afflicted with Piles Merital Pile Remedy Ad

A historical ad promotes Merital Pile Remedy claiming rapid relief for both acute and chronic piles. The copy asserts positive, permanent relief and strongly recommends the product to sufferers.

Lemmon

With the Coming of Middle Age Kidney Pills Advised

The notice promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a regulative and strengthening remedy for middle age urinary issues. Sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain's Liniment Promoted for Sprains and Pains

An advertiser touts Chamberlain's liniment as a reliable remedy for sprains bruises muscle soreness and rheumatic pains sold by Lemmon's in the local shop.

Chamberlain's Lemmon’s

Merital Hair Tonic Promises Health for Scalp and Hair

Merital Hair Tonic claims to maintain a healthy scalp, prevent hair loss, restore natural color, and keep hair soft and fluffy with regular use. The advertisement emphasizes ongoing use for best results.

Lemmon’s

Foley Kidney Pills Tonic in Action

Foley Kidney Pills claim quick relief and cure for kidney and bladder disorders. Advertises sale by all druggists with bold assurance of medical efficacy.

Foley

Meritol Eczema Remedy Offered as Skin Cure

The article promotes Meritol Eczema Remedy as a direct skin treatment for eczema, claiming the disease is only skin deep and curable through topical application. It urges readers to try the product at Lemmon's Pharmacy and asserts permanent results.

Lemmon’s

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