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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1912

Page

3

Free medical adviser offer from Dr Pierce circulated

An advertisement promotes the People's Common Sense Medical Adviser by Dr. R V Pierce offering free 1008 page book with 21 one cent stamps or 31 stamps for French cloth, noting 689000 cloth copies sold at 1 50 and 1.5 million given away, plus a revised edition. Also promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non alcohol, non habit forming women’s remedy with no secrets.

People’s Common Sense R. V. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo Worth

National Board of Trade Opens Three Day Convention

Washington January 16. The National Board of Trade opens its three day annual convention with delegates from commercial bodies across the nation. Key topics include currency reform corporation regulation and the Panama canal with a push for toll free use for American ships. A permanent tariff commission and a full day on trusts and corporate regulation are also on the agenda.

Washington National Board of Trade National Board Panama Canal United States Congress Great Britain Atlantic Pacific Taft Trusts and Corporation Monetary Commission

Mother's Friend touted as aid for expectant mothers

An advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mother's Friend to prepare the body for childbirth. It claims the remedy lubricates muscles and nerves, relieves tenderness, aids skin expansion, and supports safe motherhood, with endorsements from thousands of users. Sold at drug stores with a free information booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga.

Bradfield Regulator Atlanta

Italians Shell Town in Arabian Coast Action

A delayed Aden dispatch reports Italian cruisers Calabria Puglia and Piemonte shelling Loheia near Kunfida after capturing the Turkish fleet on January 7.

London Aden Arabia Calabria Puglia Piemonte Loheia Kunfida

McCutcheon in Rochester Faces Possible Operation

George Barr McCutcheon of Chicago, author and playwright, visiting Rochester, fending off a threatened appendicitis attack and may require a New York operation.

G. Barr McCutcheon Rochester N. Y George Barr McCutcheon Chicago New York

Cheese Kills Baby of Two in Calumet

In Calumet Michigan on January 16 Leslie Marshall two year old son of John Marshall died from ptomaine poisoning traced to limburger cheese. A second son Raymond four years old remained in a serious condition.

Calumet, Mich Leslie Marshall John Marshall Raymond

Governor Harmon to Speak at Tri-State Grain Dealers Meet

Fargo North Dakota January 16 Governor Harmon of Ohio will headline the Tri State Grain Dealers association convention. Delegates from North Dakota Minnesota and South Dakota attend as North Dakota prepares for the first presidential preference primary. The speech will avoid politics but address taxation reform and Harmon’s Ohio program.

Harmon Ohio Tri-State North South Dakota Minnesota North Dakota Buckeye Wilson Bryan

Burlington to host Democratic state convention

Des Moines reports that Burlington is likely to host the Democratic state convention, probably the week of April, a view held by a few committee members as the state central committee prepares to meet.

Des Moines Burlington Democratic State Central Committee

January 29 Convention Plans Pick City and Chair

The report notes a convention set for a chosen city on January 29 with a temporary chairman named to preside.

Fishermen Drown After Ice Floe Breaks Near Gan Jusceiau

A stiff Caspian gale broke an ice floe near Gan jusceiau forcing 109 fishermen to sea. All rescue attempts failed and authorities fear the men were drowned.

Astrakhan Russia Caspian Sea Ganjusceiau

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Recalls Strong Woman’s Cure

A Hooper Nebraska woman Susim Tem Pleton recounts severe female trouble for two years. After seven bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound her health returned and she could perform heavy work. The letter promotes the medicine as a proven aid for women.

Hooper Nebraska Lydia E. Pinkham Susim Templeton Pinkham Lydia E Corapound

Alpine Masonic Lodge notices meet biweekly

Alpine Aerie No. 1943 Meeta invites visiting members to the second and fourth Wednesdays monthly. Officers include W G and W P R C Du Bots, with secretary noted. Standing welcomes all travelers and members.

Alpine Aerie No G. Pox W. P.R. C. du Bots Seey

Veterans groups meet on regular Tuesdays and Thursdays

American Legion post 108 and Valley Forge Camp 868 hold meetings in Temple building and North Side Square hall respectively. Commander J W Scott and Adjutant J J Kellogg preside. Moriarty serves as clerk. Neighbors invited.

Valley Forge Camp Mede Hall North Side Square

Masonic Fraternities Meet Regularly Across Lodges

Washington Lodge No. 26 A A M holds regular meetings on the first night each month. Chapter No. 18 R A convenes the second Friday and every month. Bethlehem Commandery No. 5 T meets the third Friday monthly. Washington Chapter No. 98 meets the second Thursday night monthly. Ingretary welcomes all members and guests.

Washington Lodge J. W. Morton Sec. Cares R. A James D. Glasgow Sec Bethlehem Commandery Wyatt B. Marbourg Washington Myrtle Bragg

Meritol White Liniment Ad Appeals to Householders

A vintage advertisement touts Meritol White Liniment as essential for every home applying to cuts sprains and wounds. The copy emphasizes unmatched healing qualities and widens its appeal to general household use.

Lief Lenmen

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