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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
2
Our photos carry the distinguishing marks of quality and are arranged as a holiday special based on Styles and Quality rather than giveaway schemes. Time is short, visit now to arrange your sittings.
A summary of New Haven and Pleasant Hill local events including visits from A J Robertson and Mrs Bert Smith, church activities, Christmas practices, and school vacations. Residents report illnesses and recoveries, farm moves, the Booth sale, and shopping trips to Washington. New arrivals include a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Ward Essley.
In Crawfordsville on December 22 1911 a large group of residents plus travelers head to Washington for the day. Visitors include Misses Alice Williams and Elizabeth Peters and many local couples and families. Mrs Shaffer arrives from Wayland to visit her mother Mrs Hough. James Anderson from McLouth Kansas visits at Joe Andersons home. Captain J W Harper visits Hedrick. Homer Menafee and wife of Wapello visit relatives. Church services are scheduled at all three churches Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm.
Dec 21 1911 West Chester directors hire Miss Winters for the upper room teaching. Several hog shipments to Chicago and local buyers purchase hogs. Residents travel to Washington and Boston, with multiple cases of shopping, visiting, and Christmas plans.
Families in Seventy six township plan holiday gatherings with Nora Corette arriving from Chicago and the Phillips, Brown, and Lips families visiting relatives in Ft. Dodge and Pella. Rev. C E Hamilton announces Prairie Flower church meetings starting December 26. Clinton Griggs family travels to Richmond Kentucky for a holiday visit. yesterday's storm disrupted telephone lines.
An advert promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds with claims of quick recovery and pneumonia prevention. It states the product contains no opium and can be given to babies and adults. Sold by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
An old advertisement advises applying Chamberlain's Liniment to the seat of pain with a damp flannel for relief. It notes the product is available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A writer condemns two great evils in Morocco corrupt Moorish officials and degraded Moorish women. Officials face constant threat of replacement and imprisonment, leading to preying on subordinates. The piece argues short tenure and power corrupt officials who squeeze the poor peasant.
George H. Paul came back from Pueblo where he reviewed his orchard property. He is rapidly preparing the orchard for market and has issued premium advertising. His four color prospectus is praised as a souvenir like booklet. Mr. and Mrs. Caughey Southwell adapt to life in the west and Pueblo prospers as a growing city.
An old advertisement promises PAZO OINTMENT cures for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. If not cured the druggist will refund the purchase money.
A brief meditation on how a simple smile embodies virtue and spiritual resonance, suggesting that cheerfulness reflects inner faith and communal harmony. The note links sociable demeanor to moral uplift and religious sentiment.
John May and John Green delivered hogs in Washington on Monday. Earl Simpson and Frank Harvey were business visitors on the route Thursday. Mr and Mrs F B Weesly will entertain the Cullumber connection Friday.
Chicago markets report mixed hog and cattle values with steady to strong tone. Estimated receipts 20 000 hogs 2 000 cattle 8 000 sheep and 21 000 today with prices ranging light to heavy grades and meats outlined across hogs cattle and sheep sectors.
Patrick Danahan of 414 N 8th St Council Bluffs Iowa credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing his kidney trouble and rheumatism after a year of suffering. He reports pain relief and full recovery and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
A Canton New York parent praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as essential for croup and hoarseness. The ad notes the product is sold by all druggists and emphasizes keeping a bottle at home for children.
The advertisement claims eczema is a skin disease and curable through skin treatment. Merital Eczema Remedy is applied directly to the affected area with “marvelous” effects and permanent results, urging readers to try it at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Every family has need of a good reliable liniment for sprains bruises soreness of the muscles and rheumatic pains. Chamberlain's is sold by Lemmon's and recommended for general use.
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