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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1912
Page
4
Earl W. Corbin, long time head clerk at Frank L. Wilson & Company Shoe Store, was admitted to partnership yesterday becoming the junior member. He began on the ground floor selling strings and rubbers, rising through departments through diligence and ambition.
Trustees of the New York Store will auction the stock of merchandise and fixtures, shares in two companies, and promissory notes at the West Side Public Square, Washington Iowa, on January 10 1912 at 3 PM. Viewing starts January 6 with accounts inspectable January 9. cash settlement due at sale.
New York reports that railroads mining and industrial firms distributed millions in January dividends and bond interest. Early announcements suggest total payments will far surpass January figures from the previous year.
J. T. Shelnut of Bre men Ga reports high satisfaction with Foley Kidney Pills saying they provide more relief than any other kidney medicine after trying almost all kinds. He recommends them to all kidney and bladder sufferers. For Sale by All Draggings.
Yesterday at the Commercial club the single men led the bowling games while married men plotted future triumphs. Players argued marriage boosts focus and effort, with one captain noting household thoughts sharpen strikes. The score of yesterday's game followed.
Night clerk recalls a man in evening clothes entering as Ferguson claiming the key to Room 44, only to vanish toward the upper floor. Moments later a disheveled figure with one shoe in hand presented as Ferguson asking for the key to another room, then reportedly fell from a window leaving the original key behind.
Fraternal groups Alpine Aerie No. 1943 and White Post No. 108 announce meeting schedules. Alpine Aerie meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month. White Post meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday in their Temple Spalding rooms.
Valley Forge Camp No 868 holds Thursday gatherings in the hall on North Side Square. All neighbors are welcome to attend and participate.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday night of each month with W M J W Morton and J E Kunata listed. Cyrus Chapter No. 18 RE A M meets on the second Friday night monthly with H P James D Glasgrow noted.
W Morton secretary notes Bethlehem Commandery No 45 K T holds regular meetings on the third Friday each month Wyatt B Marbourg and J E Kunath listed with officers of Washington Chapter No 8 C F also meeting on the second Thursday Myrtle Bragg is secretary Visiting fraternities are welcome.
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