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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1912
Page
2
The paper declares it is not a candidate and urges honesty as the guiding policy. It invites readers to visit and inspect four best lines of goods from Fox & Wey Shoes, promising reasonable truth in business and best quality footwear.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple way to stop thin fading hair improve scalp health and restore color. It claims rapid dandruff removal promote hair growth and promises safe use and a fifty cent bottle price via McIlhinney Drug Co.
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for a cold using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. It promises money back if it fails and features BE. W. GROVE’S signature on each box with a 26 cent price.
Jan 1 1912 note about The Pool of Flame in Evening Journal invites subscription. Local items include Mrs Oswalt ill with la grippe Fern Morrow recovering Bert Cook’s travels and plans Marl Coffman resigning from Pauls Lumber Van Gabby named local manager Cliff Morgan sick Milwaukee timetable 1911 Luithly trip to Washington Nordyke Hannah layoff hog shipments Pearl Morgan leaves for Ames temporary courses and social gatherings mention.
Chicago reports a quake felt across northern Illinois including Aurora Ottawa DeKalb Joliet Lockport Yorkville Sandwich Mendota and West Pullman. Residents fled as houses rocked in the early January tremor reported by the Evening Journal.
Herman Luers joins our aid society then eats with United Presbyterian for their New Year dinner. J D Dayton sold J T Walton the McFarlane restaurant building on Monday, renting it for a year. It was one of the best locations in town.
The king of England possesses numerous prerogatives he never exercises including a yearly offering from his treasury of a pair of white doves a pound of cumin seed a pair of scarlet hose and a silver needle.
Esther Woodburn of Washington visits uncle T. D. Woodburn in Ainsworth. Tom Hardin of Lancaster Missouri visits his father J. R. Hardin. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Keiper host W. A. Hamil and family. A dance at Leo Adams home draws a large crowd. Mrs. 8S. S. Wilcox and daughter Mary Olive visit grandparents R. T. Duncan. O W Hopkins of Bentonville Ark dies at 6 30 pm at home. long-time resident of Ainsworth.
Local brief from Kalona reports seven carloads of hogs shipped from the town on Thursday and several residents traveling or visiting nearby places. John Kirkpatrick and John Durst are mentioned with recent travel and entertaining guests. Nita Edmondson visits Burlington sister. A Christmas night opera house show drew a good crowd.
Report from Crawfordsville dated January 2, 1912 notes about 156 people attended the United Presbyterian church dinner and around 80 at the Presbyterian church. Several visitors and locals are listed with brief hometowns and movements, including players, students, and a hospital visit.
In West Chester on January 2 1912 both M B and United Presbyterian churches held well attended dinners to mark the new year. An 8 dinner was served at the Methodist church and the UP church reportedly enjoyed a similar feast. Revival services begin Tuesday night at the M B church led by Rev Thomas Rowe and run most of the month.
Fifty years ago today on January 2 the British gunboat Rinaldo departed Provincetown with Mason and Slidell aboard. Telegraph links between San Francisco and the east resume after an eight day flood disruption, the worst California flood since American occupation.
Family portrait opportunity at Frey’s Studio. Visit to view work and portfolio for group and individual prints. Call for scheduling and pricing. Located at Frey’s Studio of Quality, available professionals, ample sessions for gatherings.
Classified item listings appear on page seven column one offering various goods and services for sale and requests or desires to buy items. No detailed descriptions or prices are provided in the readable text.
A quip contrasts the perpetual gloom of the chronic gloomer with the Mrs Gummidge figure who finds happiness only in misery. The piece mocks relentless pessimism and the dental of cheer for medicine sellers and torn emotions.
A new doll touted as indestructible by its inventor is built from shaped wood blocks connected by spring steel swivels and hinges. The design promises toughness, though tests or endorsements are not noted.
Dust from vacuum cleaners proves a valuable fertilizer and is now sold as a regular business in Parts town, reflecting growing reuse of waste materials and local commerce.
Chicago livestock receipts estimate 26000 with sheep strong and cattle mixed. prices steady to strong across heavy shipping and western cattle. Grain notes show anticipated receipts for tomorrow with corn oats and wheat futures. market opening slow.
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