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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1911
Page
2
In a dim social ritual, Fuzzy fails to recall the proper greetings as a refined lady guides him through a formal exchange. Outside, Black Riley maintains guard while the household plans a discreet exit and transport for the guest.
Patrick Danahan of 414 N 8th St tells fellow townsmen how kidney trouble and rheumatism vanished after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says his back pain and rheumatism disappeared and he feels entirely cured. Sold by all druggists.
A Manton New York parent, H. W. Casselman, says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is worth its weight in gold for children with croup and coughs. The ad notes the product is available at all druggists.
CAM Druggists advertise Foley Kidney Pitts Tonic claiming rapid, effective relief for kidney issues and general cures, urging purchase with promotional sale language.
Washington reports President Taft has served notice on Russia that the 1882 treaty is abrogated and will seek Senate confirmation. At the White House attempts to verify the action have stalled. Odessa Minnesota notes a collision on the M S P railroad with twelve killed and ten seriously injured when the second section of No 18 collided with the stopped first section.
Hunters are reminded that quail and prairie chicken seasons are closed and any shooting is illegal and prosecutable. Local reports note increased chicken numbers due to drought driving them south, with emphasis on protecting the birds to restore prairie chicken stocks.
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church hosts a Christmas pie social at Pleasant Hill church on Saturday evening December 23. Each attendee brings a pie and a fishing pond will provide the evening’s entertainment. The notice also includes an ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Lemmon's Pharmacy selling it.
Col Roosevelt emerged from a Labor Temple speech in New York City to a large throng shouting There s Teddy There are a good many people shouting for Fox and Dewey if you are not Be up to date and get in the band wagon We have what you want in Christmas footwear Hurry up.
Company D and all guard units will host winter indoor rifle meets. Each company splits into four teams A B C D with January contests in armories and February through April rounds at night under artificial lights. Scores are sent to Col. Brookhart and the adjutant general. four trophies will honor top marksman from sponsors including Colonel Fox and the state rifle association.
Merital Hair Tonic claims to keep the scalp healthy, prevent hair loss, restore natural color, and maintain soft fluffy hair with regular use. Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
In Pueblo Colorado last Thursday a banquet at the Vail hotel honored George H. Paul and stockholders of the George H. Paul Orchard company. Guests from Iowa Kansas and Missouri toured Canon City orchards and heard plans to add thousands of acres to Pueblo county's producing orchard area. An irrigation project on Turkey creek was surveyed and preparatory work continues with colonization set for the New Year.
Notice announces city shops will open their doors each Wednesday evening until 8 o clock through the Christmas season. An unrelated remedy advertisement offers Chamberlain's Liniment for pains in the side or chest with a damp flannel dressings and binds on the seat of pain. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the remedy.
A man laments that a proposed humorous aside cannot be woven into the dialogue as planned. The idea to slip in a funny story fades as the conversation moves away from his intended moment.
The Fortnightly club evening section meets Miss Mary Hunter Monday at 7 30 at 5912 k of P. Orion Lodge No 75 holds a regular meeting Monday Dec 18 at 8. What I Can society gathers Tuesday Dec 19 with Mrs Frank Creath. Fortnightly Current Events meets at Miss Edith Chilcotes 314 East Second Street tomorrow at 7 30.
Chicago markets show mixed receipts and softer prices across cattle and sheep. Prospects voice declines of 10 to 15 for cattle and 5 to 10 for sheep with bulk ranges noted for light and heavy packing grades and various stockers and Western cattle.
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