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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1911

Page

6

Partland May Be League Umpire Prospect

Francis McPartland son of James McPartland a Davenport railroad conductor seeks a minor league umpire position. He has officiated in Cedar Rapids for two years and has strong endorsements from league presidents. McPartland attends Notre Dame and spends time in Davenport and Cedar Rapids where he has drawn fan support.

Davenport Town Francis MecPartland James McPartland Rock Island Cedar Rapids J. T. Hayes McPartland Moll Cline I-M Justice Central Association Tearney Notre Dame University Washington

Don’ts To Prevent Christmas Fire Disasters

Fire protection groups and state fire chiefs issue a list of Christmas safety warnings to reduce yearly losses. Do not place candles on trees or cotton near flame. Avoid Santa with inflammable adornments and smoking near decorations. Don’t ignite large fires without inspecting the open hearth. Do not give children steam toys that could explode. Check wiring before lighting electric decorations.

Santa Claus

New York Store Inventory Transferred for Liquidation Sale

The entire stock of Dry Goods Notions Underwear Hosiery Furs Cloaks Ladies Suits and more from The New York Store Washington Iowa has been transferred to G W Yates Trustee to be sold off quickly for whatever price is obtained.

New York Washington Iowa G. W. Yates

Compulsion Drives Bank Stock Sale Amid Court Pressure

The bank and creditors demand full payment prompting a sale of all stock and fixtures. Prices aim to outpace legal costs, with drastic discounts to move the entire inventory quickly before liquidation.

New York Store Liquidation Sale in WaLowa Big Event

Stop Look Listen announces Friday morning December 15 1911 opening at eight o clock for Yates New York Store liquidation sale. Entire stock without limit to be thrown on the market as a sensational money saving event attracting buyers from sixty miles away. Sale lasts only a few days and promises unprecedented bargains as Yates encourages customers to pick out items.

Yates New York Walowa

Distinctive Quality Marks Startling Photos

A claim that their images display distinguishing quality marks that set them apart from all others. The statement emphasizes exceptional standard and unique class of the photos.

Trustee G W Yates Notice in Washington Iowa

Terms demand immediate payment to the undersigned at the store. G W Yates trustee of Washington Iowa dated December 14 1911 requests payment from all indebted parties.

Austin Sutherland R. G Washington Iowa

Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh

Public health warning warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury due to irreversible damage to smell and the nervous system. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo taken internally. Mentions price 75 cents per bottle and availability via druggists, with testimonials free.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Get a Horse No More with Full Auto Overhaul

A reader warns small auto repairs can become major failures under strain. The ad urges vehicle overhauls before trips to avoid breakdowns and the embarrassing cry of Get a Horse.

German Appendicitis remedy claim in ad copy

An advertisement promotes Adler-ika as a simple buckthorn bark glycerine mixture claimed to relieve constipation sour stomach or gas quickly. The remedy is said to antisepticize the digestive organs and draw out impurities and is credited to Cook & Sherman, Druggists.

Washington Cook & Sherman

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