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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1912

Page

8

Solid Trainload of Automobiles Heads Through Washington

A Rock Island notice states a solid trainload of Buick automobiles, fifty cars containing 220 autos with tops, valued at 261000, will pass through Washington next week en route from Flint Michigan to the Howard Automobile Company of Los Angeles California. The train travels via Kansas City Pullman Ogden and is expected in Washington Sunday or Monday. Bert Dixon of Washington is connected with the Howard company.

H. W. Russell Rock Hand Buick Washington Flint Mich Howard Automobile Company Los Angeles Calif Kansas City Pullman Colo Ogden Utah Bert Dixon Chicago Denver Rock Island Blue Island Silvis Eldon

Laymen Preach On Yesterday At Presbyterian Church

A yesterday service at the Presbyterian church featured five laymen Spearheading Forward Movement aims they spoke on Bible study boy training community extension evangelism and missions Each speaker had five minutes to present their topics with concise remarks aimed at boosting local religious efforts.

A. C. Fuller Win Smouse

Rexall Orderlies promise relief with money back guarantee

An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies for constipation with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It lists three package sizes and notes safe, mild action suitable for children and the elderly. The store, The Rexall Store Sherman Bros, is in Washington at 8S. W. Cor. Square. Also included is a theatre blurb praising Guy Hickman and his company’s return engagements with fixed low prices.

Rexall Washington Sherman’ Bros W. Cor. Square Guy Hickman Davenport Rock Island Ottumwa Graham Opera House Church Rube Kid Tobe Haxton Guy Hickman Company Hickman Company Lemmon's Drug Store

Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Advertisement

An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets promising a cure for a cold in one day. It claims a refund if it fails and features Druggist’s assurance with BR. WOGROVE’S signature on each box.

BR. Wogrove

Special Meetings Start at M E Church and Local Notices

The Rev U S Smith announced two weeks of special meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church starting Sunday Feb 4 with Dr Smith preaching each evening and James H Sawtell directing music. Rev W O Fisher addressed men on why they are not church members. A teachers training class led by Miss Maria Pingrey begins at the Baptist Sunday school using National Teachers Training Institute texts, the first of its kind in Washington. Second United Presbyterian services paused as Rev W R Sawhill is in Omaha. resumes next Sabbath Jan 28.

Maughan Guy Hickman U.S. Smith Methodist Episcopal Church Dr. Smith James H. Sawtell W. O. Fisher Baptist Sunday School Maria Pingrey National Teachers’ Training Institute Washington Second United Presbyterian Church W. R. Sawhill Omaha Central United Presbyterian Church

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Promotes Stomach Health

An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for constipation and related ailments. It urges regular bowel movements and claims the product prevents disease, noting it is for sale by Lemmoen's Pharmacy.

Lemmoen

White bread considered sufficient with butter milk diet

The article argues white bread supplies most nutrients for adults doing ordinary work and could support long life with daily buttermilk. It challenges the view of bread as a deadly staple and notes whole grain bread remains preferable for nutrition, while toast offers little advantage due to heat damage.

Eureka Literary Society Jan. 26 Programcard

The Eureka Literary Society presents a January 26 program with music by Jim Benda and Alfred Miranda recitations by Eddie Buntenbach Maude Ferguson and others dream segments readings and debates featuring topics on pleasure of pursuit over possession. Maude Ferguson serves as secretary.

Eureka Literary Society Jim Benda Alfred Miranda Eddie Buntenbach Nellie Davidson Maude Ferguson Gratis Cold Coppock Girls Helen Benda Glenn Beenblossom Eva Benson Thornton Beenblossom Maggie Cochran Verle Grinning Clarence Herring William Buntenbach Kate Snider Charlie Nicola Gertrude Wagner Grover Booth Wilbur Beenblossom Sam Petratz Lloyd Baster Secy

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements

A historical ad offers one hundred dollars for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo attest the firm's honor and solvency. The remedy is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free. price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Good Advice for Washington People

Washington residents advised to use buckthorn bark glycerine and Adlerika as a German remedy for constipation sour stomach and gas. A single dose claimed to relieve quickly by antiseptically cleansing digestive organs and drawing off impurities. Cook Sherman druggists advertise this preparation.

Washington Adlerika Cook & Sherman

Reliable Family Medicine For Cold Colds Croup

For sale by all druggists. A traditional patent remedy claimed to check and cure coughs colds and croup while preventing bronchitis and pneumonia. Suitable for adults and children to take at onset of a cold.

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STECK Stech’s Jewelry Store Buicks Ington LN 1857 The Citizens Savings Bank of Washington Creapitest Caner Music Co Lewins Machines South Side Square Presbyterian Church Messrs W. H. Hughes H. A. Pauls A. M. Cowden Hughes Hr. A. Pauls Cowden Walt Wien Walt Mason George Matthews Adama M. E. Church REV U.S Foley’s Allen Pood Frey Iowa Washington National Bank Washington, Iowa McEthinney’s North Side Square
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