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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1912
Page
4
An ad from Washington, Iowa promotes a large linen sale with Irish German and Scotch linens priced from 50 cents to $2 per yard. It highlights Pure Irish Art Linen 56 inches at 50 60 cents, Damask table linens up to $2, and 2 yard long linen sets priced 10.50 to 15.00. The store claims 45 years of experience and offers returns with a full refund if unsatisfied.
The Rev H V Comin of the local church and the Rev R D Hughes hosted a pulpit exchange with Hughes preaching in the morning. He preached on 1 Corinthians 1 18 the cross as the emblem of sacrifice and reward through faithful cross bearing. Miss Elizabeth Albert of Baltimore sang a solo at the Smeltzer home prior to the sermon.
W. W. Cleland of Philadelphia, field secretary for the foreign mission board of the United Presbyterian church, will speak at 7 30 this evening in the basement of First United Presbyterian church in Weekington. His talk previews a mission conference at Tarkio Missouri this month for members of the churchs young peoples societies.
An advertisement touts Meritol White Liniment as the greatest pain killer and most effective for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and other deep seated muscular pains with Lemmon's Pharmacy named as sole agents.
Mrs Amelia J Morrow Bowman died Saturday night after weeks of illness at her daughter's home on South Iowa Avenue. Short service led by Rev W O Fisher. Body taken to Altoona Pa for interment beside husband. Survived by John M Bowman and daughters H N Shaw S A Wilder and W H Graham.
President Taft returns from Beverly and will review his papers with Secretary Hilles before meeting the Republican National Committee to plan the campaign. He expresses confidence about re election next November and signals Hilles may direct the effort amid strong business backing. Party leaders foresee no third party threat.
George L. Higbie of Manton Michigan reports Foley Kidney Pills effectively aid his kidney and bladder trouble. He praises the pill as safe and reliable with no harmful drugs, Distributed by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
W H Allen of Chelsea Wisconsin says the remedy quickly cures coughs and colds and wards off a cold if taken in time. The note highlights its lack of opiates and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy as a source.
John A Augustine prominent Dutch Creek resident died Saturday at 3 30 pm after six years ill with diabetes He was ired bedfast a week and had amputated leg two years earlier He never married and taught fourteen terms before returning to farming The funeral was held at his home today conducted by Rev Thomas Rowe He was born August 9 1849 on the family farm and was survived by his mother and siblings in Dutch Creek Valley Washington Academy years ago and was the eldest of eight children
A survey of labor topics notes Germany's large agricultural base and beef demand abroad. Britain’s 1911 living-cost index rose 9.3 pence from 1910, pension plans draw attention as locomotive engineers consider $40 to $60 monthly benefits, and California to Wisconsin push occupational disease reporting. Dutch housewifery schools aim to keep daughters at home, while Hungarian law favors domestic manufacture for state needs. The Saturday half holiday gains traction in the United States, signaling progress in modern labor standards.
Lemmon's Pharmacy markets Merital Hair Tonic alleging it keeps hair healthy grows faster cleans and brightens while preserving a wavy appearance. Sole agents are Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A note directs customers to call 589 Black to place orders, with Frank Rogers promising prompt attention and supplying steel and number details.
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