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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
7
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr King New Life Pills as a safe remedy for colds headaches constipation malaria claiming they cleanse the system. The notice includes local sellers and a closing customer appreciation from G W Black James Redd and F L Burkett dated 23 26.
James Yadkin Joyner elected president of the National Education Association over Benjamin Blewitt and J H Phillips. Supporters see the win as a stand against text book price reductions and the group also backs spurred reforms including opposition to high school fraternities and a study of simplified spelling. San Francisco chosen for next meeting. Terry McGovern committed to Kings County Hospital ward after arrest amid concerns over his mental state.
The article reports Chicago market results for July and September wheat corn oats and fats with prices and shifts. It also lists South Omaha and Chicago cash prices for cattle hogs sheep with receipts and ranges. A note on Max Muller describes his Hibbert lecture remark about a halfpenny talisman and belief in survivals of fetichism.
A wry widow declares a woman is always waiting for a husband. The spinster asks for reasoning and the widow explains that whether unmarried she waits to get one, and if already married she waits for him to return home.
An independent Penn Oil & Supply Co ad explains crude oil grades and gasoline gravity, arguing their product from 24-26 is superior to Kansas and other crude oils. It notes better burning properties, longer lasting gas, and invites customers to pay a small premium for higher quality.
Local items note fruit jars at The Fair and party orders from Vienna bakery. Various residents, including Dr. D Arthaud, Joe Morehead, Ray Stryker, Agnes Coffeit, Lorenz, Mrs. Schreckengast, J Simon, Mert King, and Josephine Babcock, are listed with day trips, visits, or arrivals. City council members returned from St Louis after inspecting paving.
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