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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
8
New York fashion column notes winter gowns in plush and heavy wool fabrics extend silhouette with gathers and flighty skirts. Discusses color schemes in black plush with white satin trim and warns that different weather demands varied wardrobes for smart street wear and afternoon use.
A playful, satirical piece contrasts a pestilent rat with household pests and fashion notes. It skewers extermination methods, rat behavior, and domestic life while segueing into dress trends featuring black satin frocks and Spanish bolero jackets with fur trims and matching muffs.
Describes jackets made from skin displays a mix of pony, leopard or caracal as elegant outerwear. Notes such outfits convey distinction and pair well with velvet silk charmeuse or voile frocks for midwinter wear.
Des Moines date Jan 16 W S Weston of Webster City former secretary for W S Kenyon will be in Des Moines next Tuesday as the Iowa Legislature ballots on United States Senator Kenyon plans a speaking date in Minneapolis and will spend an extra day in the legislature.
Washington readers are urged to trust Doan’s Kidney Pills after Mrs. J. Hunt of Fairfield Iowa reports they relieved her rheumatic pains and kidney symptoms. She permits use of her name as a reference and says she still takes Doan’s with good results. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents United States. Remember the name Dean’s and take no other.
The Iowa state board of education plans to ask the legislature for over 875000 in state school funding this winter. Key asks include 483000 in increased annual appropriations and 862200 in special appropriations, with Ames agricultural college receiving the largest share. The board cites needs for university and Cedar Falls upgrades, new hospital wing at the university, building enlargements, and century-old facilities, with final millage unaffected. The board will meet at the state library building at nine.
A poem urges timely bill payments with a cheerful grin as a civic virtue. It extols paying debts promptly to earn trust, respect, and social favor, warning that slow payers lose status and admiration across towns. The speaker jokes about the benefits of prompt payments in business and social life.
Harold Bell Wright with Elsberg W Reynolds dramatizes The Shepherd of the Hills. First production in this city at Graham on Monday January 20. Wright aims to uplift audiences with themes of faith truth beauty and hopeful outcomes.
A new Ovarks production brings vivid real people into a luminous landscape. The play moves with a steady current and engaging plot, avoiding stilted drama and delivering a hopeful, moving ending. Curtain 8:15. Prices 25 50 75 and 1.00.
Des Moines reports George W. Clarke of Adel won the Iowa governorship over Edward G. Dunn by 1,699 votes after official canvass of the November 5 general election. Lieutenant governor W. L. Harding secured a 10,937 plurality.
Advertisement promises PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and piles in six to fourteen days with money-back guarantee from the druggist. Claims relief for itching burning and discomfort and notes refund if not cured within the stated period.
A patent cold remedy promises a quick cure with laxative bromide quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Includes W Grove’s signature on each box. 25 cents. City Bus Line advertises ordering by calling 589 and leaving street and number for prompt service by Frank Rogers.
Keokuk January 16 The streets and alleys committee of the Industrial association chaired by T R Board plans a resident vote on oiling unpaved streets to reduce summer dust and preserve surfaces. data from other cities backs the method and a spring application could keep streets clear all summer. concerns cite tire harm and shoe tracking, but are considered minor with proper application.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh cure that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot achieve. It states testimonial support from National Bank of Commerce and endorses F J Cheney & Co of Toledo. Internal cure claimed to work on blood and mucous surfaces. Samples and price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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