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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1931
Page
7
A vintage weight loss ad promotes Kruschen Salts as a simple morning plan for fat reduction and increased energy. It claims customers will see pounds melt after three weeks, with clearer skin and a youthful feel. An 85 cent bottle is offered from Lemmon's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee if not convinced.
Advert describes Radox as a modern painless foot bath to remove corns and roots after 3 to 4 nights, replacing plasters and acids. It claims to soften hard skin on heels and toes, leaving feet in good condition for walking, running, and dancing, with Lemmon's Pharmacy as a retailer.
Mrs R M Johnston and son Lyle travelled to Iowa City and returned yesterday as Lyle prepares for a tonsil operation today. John Krantz and Elmer visited Mt Pleasant Monday. Threshing resumed Tuesday after rain delay. Mrs Anton Johnson hosted Oliver Lundquist and uncles Axel and John Lundquist from Omaha Aurora and Moline.
Ainsworth R2 reports visiting relatives and neighbors from Illinois to Washington, D C including Kenneth and Miss Schroeder. Local threshing and timothy cutting progress with yields noted, plus Bridge club gathering hosted by Orie O Connor and social calls among residents in the Wallace and Beenblossom families.
Washington R4 B parental visitors and neighbors share local news. Rodney and Ed Simmering households host relatives. Charles Simmering visits from July 1 to 15. various sisters brothers and friends travel between Washington Rock Island Sylvis Muscatine and Gary Indiana. Local threshing scenes, remodeling work and a timely rainfall conclude the village update.
Marguerite Hering of Red Brick died July 21. The notice lists the age and survivor details, and mentions funeral arrangements to be announced by the Red Brick funeral home.
A promotion invites a girl who brings the most shoes for repair before the festival’s last day to win a free doll. Shoes repaired earn dollars and cents, with credit given as soon as items are called and settled. Bargain prices apply on repair work and a doll will be displayed in the Family Shoe Store window.
An advertisement for Moone's Emerald Oil, sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy, touts a powerful antiseptic oil claiming to heal eczema and skin diseases. It emphasizes deep penetration, non staining formula, and a money back guarantee after short use.
Directory notices for L. Brookhart law abstracts faculty and multiple medical and plumbing services. Chiropractor Chas Brown lists office near Court House and residence phone 102. Preston Etter D C offers rectal disease care. Beam and Carson Plumbing advertises Duro pumps and water softeners at 119 North Jow Ave with phone 263. Prompt service.
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