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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
8
A county meeting at the Brown & Helwick barn to raise advance pledges for next winter’s short course. Professor Howard Phillips urged two hundred to two hundred fifty tickets. sixty two pledged so far with more to follow through county meetings.
Judge Gifford Robinson of the Iowa board proposes using prisoners on the state, not contract, labor account. He favors farm and road work where possible, opposes armed-guard sites, seeks state-made goods to limit free-labor competition, and suggests paying prisoners modest wages. He envisions land purchases or a single large farm to replace scattered institutions.
A large Washington home talent minstrel troupe plans two performances at Graham theatre on December 31 1912 and January 1 1913. The 40 member group includes a 25 voice chorus plus numerous specialty acts and fresh jokes. Dr J Sehmoeller directs with F L Broadgate and F H Steck aiding. proceeds benefit the baseball association.
An advertisement touts MI O NA tablets for gas heaviness sourness belching and indigestion. It claims one or two tablets stop distress within minutes and urges regular use to build a strong stomach. Lemmon's Pharmacy offers 50 cent price and money back guarantee with free trial from Booth's MI O NA Buffalo New York.
Local store advertises a wide range of holiday merchandise with guests urged to browse the stock for gifts. The notice emphasizes availability and seasonal appeal to attract customers during the shopping period.
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