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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1911
Page
7
The project begun eight years ago yields the world’s largest drydock measuring 886 feet by 100 feet, now finished at Nelfast. The completion marks a milestone for the shipyard and local industry.
Claims Chamberlains liniment is best for sprains bruises muscle soreness and rheumatic pains and notes Lemmon's sells it.
The piece warns that privilege alone does not guarantee success and urges the privileged child to wake up and work hard or risk falling behind the poorer peers. It emphasizes merit over social standing and personal effort as the key to advancement.
Merital Hair Tonic is advertised to keep the scalp healthy prevent hair loss restore natural color and, with regular use, leave hair soft and fluffy. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product to customers.
The annual inspection of Company D equipment will occur December 20 led by Capt. John A. Stewart of the Fifty sixth regiment. Unserviceable gear will be condemned and reported to the adjutant general. A later inspection is planned around February 1. Sergeant John Hays will drill the company January 23 to 29 with Captain Robert McCleave directing. Cash prizes will be offered for best drilled men and squad. A school of instruction for Fifty fourth regiment officers will be held at Burlington January 3 and 4 led by Captain McCleave.
The advertisement proclaims Rexall Orderlies as a mild effective laxative praised for pleasant taste and no gagging. It offers a money back guarantee if customers are not entirely satisfied and notes they are suitable for children and the elderly. Cook & Sherman, Rexall Store at the southwest corner of the square, sells three package sizes at 10, 25, and 50 cents.
Children with unexplained headaches may be overstraining their eyes. An oculist can examine them and prescribing glasses helps in many cases. Even very young children can adapt to wearing glasses with proper guidance.
An advertised tonic claims quick relief for kidney or bladder disorders not beyond medicine’s reach and is sold by all druggists.
A reflection on shaping life by aligning desires with reality. The quote urges embracing what happens, rather than forcing outcomes, to achieve lasting prosperity and inner steadiness.
Thos. E. Williams of Middleboro Kentucky says two packages of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured two years of constipation after trying many physicians in Bristol Tennessee. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Druggists refund money if the product fails to cure. The box bears W Grove’s signature and costs 25e.
When feet are wet and body chilled, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and bathe feet in hot water before bed to ward off a severe cold. Advertised for sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The Charles Winter farm adjoining Washington was sold Saturday afternoon to Ruth Winter Fannie Winter and Mrs Boyd Berdo for 269 99 an acre and 45 898 30 total for 170 acres. The sale price was not publicized at the event and bidders were unsure of the outcome. The sisters planned to accept the bid if no higher offers emerged.
Castles in Spain line interrupted by a health ad urging Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and pneumonia prevention. Claims no opium and safe for babies, sold by Leammon's Pharmacy.
An advertisement asserts Merital Pile Remedy quickly overcomes either acute or chronic disease and provides positive permanent relief when other treatments fail. It is strongly recommended to sufferers by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Ed Koser, referee, will sell 390 acre Jefferson township farm in Johnson County Iowa at public auction to settle the James B Strang estate. Sale December 1 1911 at 1 pm, two tracts or whole, includes 14 room house barns and outbuildings, running water year round, inspection by arrangement. Conveyances meet interurban cars Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. bring bank references. terms reasonable.
Rainfall Saturday night measured .78 of an inch. A strong southeast wind, almost hurricane like, struck during church time but caused only minor damage with a few trees losing branches. Hats and caps blew away as people headed to services before calmer conditions returned in the afternoon. The wind was the hardest in years.
The Mystic Workers announce a red hot social at Woodman hall next Wednesday evening with wood music. All are invited to attend for a good time.
An old advertisement touts Adlerika as a German appendicitis remedy for Washington readers. It claims a single dose of buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients antiseptically cleanses the digestive tract and draws out impurities, with Cook & Sherman, druggists.
Pura bred Poland China hogs for sale in March and April farrow and some fall yearlings. Sired by Junction Chief 152591 Black Giant 167427 and Longfellow 151668. Three exceptional males over six feet long with over nine inch bone. Guaranteed breeders. Located 5 miles west of West Chester Iowa through G B K Van Kleek Krota.
The Commercial Club bowling team led by Captain Er. G. Gardner challenges the club’s single men to a five game series at the Commercial Club alleys. The winner must take three games and the majority of pins. If the singles decline they forfeit the championship and are dubbed four flushers. Signed December 11, 1911.
A brief retail notice touts Merital Rheumatism Powders claiming quick relief for rheumatic symptoms. The terse callout invites readers to try the product and mentions its supposed effectiveness.
Our studio advertises top quality portraits with a holiday special that highlights style and quality rather than price cuts. Time is short, so visit soon to secure your photo sittings and enjoy unique work not found at other studios.
The piece warns that small, neglected repairs can grow into serious breaks under strain. It urges owners to overhaul or service before travel to reduce the chance of a breakdown and the embarrassment of hearing a roadside cry to “Get a Horse.”
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