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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1912

Page

3

Fire Prevention Conference and Exposition Opens in Madison Square Garden

In New York City the Fire Prevention Conference runs with a related exposition at Madison Square Garden. European experts and leading American authorities gather to compare fire prevention and extinguishing methods. The piece notes 1911 fire losses in Canada and the United States totaling $234,337,250 and that U S per capita loss outstrips that of several European nations.

New York Madison Square Garden Europe United States Canada England France Germany Ireland

Impressions After 16 Years in Egypt by Missionary Reed

Rev W H Reed spoke at First United Presbyterian church sharing sixteen years in Egypt. He described home life wretchedness, gospel transforming power, and hope for Egypt amid vast Muslim majority and ignorance. He praised Assiut college and Nile boat Ibis for outreach and urged youths to consider mission work in Egypt.

Egypt W. H. Reed United Presbyterian Church First Church Paul Reed Valley of The Nile Mr. Reed Assiut College

One bad cough keeps family awake at night

A Sherman area ad reports a bad cough keeping the family awake. Phil Disorn of Shaffer Michigan says he slept poorly until using Foley and Tar Compound, which ended the cough and let him sleep through the night. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the remedy.

Phil. Disorneau Shaffer Mich Lemmon's Pharmacy Advt

Cold remedies urged by Dr Sadler in Foley advertisement

Dr William Sadler promoting Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable household medicine for coughs and colds. He cautions that common colds should be taken seriously especially when they hang on, claiming it can avert serious results and cure quickly for both children and adults. Lennon’s Pharmacy advert.

Wm. Sadler

Kidney Pills Promise Health with Urinary and Kidney Claims

An advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy touts Kidney Pills as curing backache and strengthening kidneys, correcting urinary irregularities, rebuilding worn tissues, and eliminating excess uric acid to prevent Bright's Disease and Diabetes.

Bright Lemmon's Pharmacy

Car care tips for longer life and strong repairs

Advice on prolonging a machine life through regular thorough inspections and repairs. The piece notes whether used heavily or parked idle, maintenance is needed and promises competent service to handle repairs.

Washington Branch Time Table Details

Eastbound and westbound schedules listed for No 50 and local trains. Includes arrival and departure times at Washington Branch, Nos 49 81 82 88 freight and passenger services, with daily exceptions noted and agent H W Russell listed.

H. W. Russel Lo West Lim Coseee Sdi OD ALO Chicago Milwaukee Ps Eastbou

Train schedule fragment with passenger cars and times

A partial timetable lists multiple passenger and accommodation cars with times such as 9:37 3B No. 91 and 10:15 8a m No. 9. The legible portion mentions KNATH, Asse and various car designations. The text is incomplete and resembles a historical rail schedule snippet.

Paesengerm Ualus Dally Eteept Kunath

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