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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1913
Page
5
W H Chapman of Winnebago Nebraska reports his two children suffered a severe cough. He used Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and the cough cleared after the bottle. He claims he saved the cost of a doctor with the 25 cent bottle and notes no opiates in the product.
City bus line advertises a call up service with phone number 589 and invites orders to be attended promptly by Frank Rogers. Readers are asked to give street and number when calling.
The Washington and Columbus Junction high schools produced a crowded gym and a hard fought basketball doubleheader. Columbus Junction won the boys game 34 to 5 while Washington edged Columbus Junction 8 to 5 for the girls. Ida Carris starred for Washington with six field goals and four free throws.
A farmer announces a public sale on Tuesday January 28 1913 starting at 10 am from his residence 3 miles southwest of Crawfordsville and 4 miles northeast of Noble. Items include 7 horses and mules 23 head of cattle farm equipment and household goods. Land sale of 80 acres known as the Peter Miller pasture to be offered by Joseph Nebel with terms revealed day of sale.
An auction announced for Wednesday January 29 starting at 10 am at one mile east of the square features 10 horses and 11 cattle with weights and ages noted, 6 hogs, 150 bushels yellow corn, and assorted farm machinery. Terms require cash for sums under $10 and 7 percent interest on larger balances, with the listed auctioneers and clerk.
Drugstore ad promises PAZO OINTMENT will cure piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Claims include relief from itching bleeding and discomfort with refund guaranteed. Advertisement copy emphasizes fast results and product efficacy.
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound prevents colds with prompt use. It says the remedy contains no opiates, soothes inflamed air passages, stops coughing, and may save a doctor's bill. Yellow package advertisement.
The National Child Labor Committee designates tomorrow as Child Labor Day urging funds for ongoing work. Last year about 6,000 clergymen spoke on the issue. organizers hope to reach 12,000 this year. Felix Adier chairs the committee with trustees including Florence Kelley Jane Addams and Lillian Wald.
W. R. Fox of Noblesville Indiana testifies that Fol ey Kidney Pills improved his long lasting kidney trouble and that other family members had similar results. He urges taking the pills at the first sign of kidney trouble.
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