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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1912

Page

3

City Bus Six Call Up Phone Number 589

Advertisement requests readers to call 589 to place orders with Frank Rogers at Gilve Street address for prompt service.

City Bus Frank Rogers Gilve Steet

Public sale to dissolve partnership on Timmins farm

Auction will sell 9 miles northwest of Washington and nearby towns on the old Timmins farm. Livestock includes several mares, a road horse, a brown mare, a gentle pony, 39 hogs with 25 good seeds and 10 bred Chester White sows, plus cattle and calves. Farm machinery listed with terms of 12 months, notes at 7 percent, auctioneers Thos Eden Col and D Macon. R. B. Dougherty, clerk.

C. F. Timmins Washington Wellman West Chester Lexington Hayes Sattley Avery Bradley C. F. Timmins & Son Chas. Brown C. E. Myers Serrel Road Chester Surrey

Public Sale on Benson Farm Near Washington and Havre

Public sale on the G. L. Benson farm four miles southeast of Washington and two miles west of Havre begins at 11 o clock Monday February 12. Seven head of horses cattle hogs farm machinery and other property are offered with terms of 12 months and notes at seven percent. Lunch provided by Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid.

G. L. Benson Washington Havre Pleasant Hill Church Black Road Horse Family Road P. C Pleasant Hill

Auction Notice at Brookhart Farm Near Verdi

S will sell on the Brookhart farm 2 mile west of Verdi 8 miles south west of Washington and 4 miles north of Brighton on Friday Feb 9 1912 commencing at 10 30 a m the following property Six Head of Horses Consisting of brood mare 10 studs 1

Brookhart Verdi Washington Brighton

Foley Kidney Pills Advert Says Cures Kidney Ailments

Noting benefits for kidney ailments, the ad claims Foley Kidney Pills dispel backache and rheumatism, strengthen kidneys, restore normal action, and improve health. Mrs. M. I. Spalsbury of Sterling testifies of relief after two bottles, with availability through druggists.

M. I. Spalsbury Sterling

Merital Rheumatism Powders Marketed As Uric Acid Neutralizer

The announcement claims rheumatism is caused by uric acid in the blood and that Merital Rheumatism Powders neutralize and eliminate it. Leiaiman's Pharmacy is listed as exclusive local agent and emphasizes ease of use and effectiveness.

Leiaiman’s Pharmacy

Arizona's long struggle toward statehood and peace

The article traces Arizona's turbulent path to statehood from early territorial fights to battles with Apaches, including Geronimo, federal governance, and a shift from lawless frontier to peacetime under 1907 gambling curbs. It highlights key figures like Miles Crook Lawton and Governor Kibbey, and notes the end of train and stage robberies as the territory stabilized.

Arizona Cochise Geronimo Natchez Nelson A. Miles George Crook San Carlos White Mountain Loco Gila Mexico United States Lawton Florida Fort Sill Okla Kibbey

Peat Worth Millions Predicted for U S Use

Charlies A Davis of the Mine Bureau predicts wide peat use in the United States as a cheaper, safer fuel than coal. He notes peat’s abundance away from coal fields, its potential as paper and fabric material, dye stuffs and fertilizer filler, and estimates peat worth about 40 billion dollars.

Mine Bureau United States Charlies A. Davis Bureau of Mines Mr. Davis Davis

Microbe Theory Replaces Sun as Cause of Spring

Professor Muntz of the French Academy of Sciences argues that spring phenomena arise from violent microbial activity in soil, not solar warmth. The bacteria’s periodicity increases soil nitrogen, promoting seed germination and vegetation growth.

Muntz French Academy of Sciences Munts

Congress in Session Held Through August

Democratic and Republican leaders in the House agree there is little chance of congress adjourning before August. The speakers anticipate continued hearings and legislation as the session proceeds.

Congress House of Representatives Litte Skelihond

Glenwood Veterans Denounce Cummins

Abner Kearney post of Glenwood denounces Senator Cummins at a February meeting in Glenwood Iowa. They condemn the push to spend 125000 by the United States for a Confederate monument at Vicksburg Mississippi. The move follows a Cummins speech defending monument erection for soldiers who believed their cause was right.

Nelson A. Miles Lawton Crook Campaiigning Arizona Bancroft Arid Zone Arida Zone Glenwood Iowa Abner Kearney Cummins United States Senate Vicksburg Miss

Loveliest Sweet Peas Offered By Edgar A Higgins

Advertises seeds from Avoca New York offering eight packets for 25 cents and ten packets for 50 cents of orchid flowered Sweet Peas plus double poppies and asters. A March 1 deadline adds a free Charming Spencer Sweet Pea. Address given as 85 end May 1.

Spencer

Rexall Orderlies Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

A doctor's first question asks about regular bowels as most illness stems from inactive bowels. Rexall Orderlies promise safe relief for constipation and bowel disorders with no purging or side effects. Sold only at Sherman Brothers Rexall Store, 8S, W. Cor. Square in candy-like, pleasant form. Three sizes priced 1c, 25c, and 50c.

Rexall Orderlies Rexall Sherman Brothers W. Cor. Square

Zemo Treatment Pledges Dandruff Cure

An advertisement promotes Zemo as a proven remedy for dandruff and itching scalp. It claims Zemo penetrates to the scalp to destroy germ life, with a matching Zemo antiseptic soap and one application to rid the scalp of dandruff and scarf. Sold by McRichins drug Co.

McRichins Ney Prug Co

Masonic Lodges Notice for Regular Meetings

Washington Lodge No 26 A F and AM holds regular meetings on the first Friday night each month. Cyrus Chapter No 138 BR AM meets on the second Friday night. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets on the third Friday night. Washington Chapter No 98 CE meets on the fourth Thursday night. Visiting fraters are welcome.

Washington Lodge A. F J. W. Morton Washington J. R. Kupash W. M C. Bragg

Kidney Pills Promised Relief From Cold Kidney Strain

An old health ad warns that cold exposure burdens the kidneys and may cause serious trouble including Brights disease. It urges timely use of Kidney Pills to strengthen and relieve pain, noting broad availability through druggists.

Bright Nove All Devapiet

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