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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
4
Cedar Falls plans a community demonstration with a large bonfire in front of the Commercial club to burn mail order catalogs brought by residents. The event includes a Cedar Falls band procession and a funeral dirge as catalogs are consumed, part of district conferences supporting President Taft.
Miss Marritt C. Mason of Waterloo wed Mr George M. Sunday son of Evangelist William A Sunday in Indianapolis. They are visiting at the Sunday home in Winona Lake with Mrs Mason joining them. The bride grew up in Waterloo and attended Cedar Falls and Grencastle colleges. Mr Sunday has visited Waterloo frequently since 1910 revivals.
In Ottumwa Iowa January 26 a conference of seventy five Republicans from all six counties adopted unanimously resolutions pledging the district to support President Taft for re nomination. The meeting was held at the Balingal hotel parlors and featured strong Taft speeches from prominent local men.
Washington Jan. 26 Senator Kenyon of Iowa said he would support his colleague Senator Cummins for the presidential nomination. He said he would back Taft if Cummins cannot be nominated and denounced Perkins and other trust men. He praised Cummins as a leader and urged Iowa Republicans to unite behind him.
A historical notice touts Merital Pile Remedy as easily and rapidly overcoming the disease whether acute or chronic. It claims positive and permanent relief where other treatments fail and is recommended by Lemmon's Pharmacy to sufferers.
Daddy recalls Bicycling Billy to Jack and Evelyn. Billy loves the bicycle for errands but slows with friends, breaks rule to be home before dark, and chases a mysterious tall front wheel rider. A foggy race ends with Billy waking in bed beside Dr. Smith and a tale of racing on clouds.
Berlin dispatch reports an announced engagement of Emperor Wilhelm II’s daughter Princess Victoria Louise to Grand Duke Adolph of Mecklenburg Strelitz. The match, a political alliance amid German social unrest, replaces earlier suitors including the Prince of Wales and Londerburg Gluckburg. The article notes Adolph’s simple nature and political weight in imperial unity.
Martin V. Smith files for divorce in Washington County District Court alleging desertion for over two years and remarriage to a man named Davis. The petition claims adultery with Davis and other unknown men and notes the plaintiff has resided in the county for over a year.
Auction to be held on the Thomas Brennan farm near Washington Riverside Ainsworth site with 7 horses 48 cattle 65 hogs 2000 bushels corn 35 tons hay and farm machinery. Terms include 12 months credit with 7 percent interest and cash under $10 lunch provided by Charles Casper auctioneers G C McGraw D F Macon.
Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises Merital Hair Tonic claiming to maintain a healthy scalp, prevent hair loss, restore natural color, and keep hair soft and fluffy when used regularly.
Charles Durham of Lovington NL says Foley Kidney Pills cured his boy of bed wetting after two days of use and two thirds of a bottle, with no episodes in six weeks. For sale by all druggists.
An 1890s style ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. Druggists refund if it fails. The label shows KE and GROVE'S signature on each box priced at 25e.
In last evening’s Commercial club bowling match the single men swept all three games against the married men. The high single-game score was by A. W. McCulley with 206. Remaining game scores are listed.
A sensational twentieth century remedy promised as a boon to rheumatism sufferers. Publicizing claims that Merital Rheumatism Powders treat rheumatic conditions in all forms. Advertising note urging readers to consult Lemmon's Pharmacy for endorsement.
Lemmon's Pharmacy announces its affiliation with the American Drug and Press Association and offers Meritol preparations sold through members. The ad touts guaranteed quality and exclusivity to Washington residents, urging customers to ask to see Meritol goods.
Do not let kidney and bladder trouble worsen. Take Foley Kidney Pills for quick results and to stop irregularities with surprising promptness. For sale by all druggists.
An advertisement declares Rexall 93 Hair Tonic can regrow hair in most bald heads with a three bottle trial. If unsatisfied, customers receive a full refund. Sherman Brothers promotes the offer from The Rexall Store at 8S. W. Corner Square in Washington.
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