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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
5
Local notes show Rothschilds promoting a big clean up sale with discounts on cal- oric cookers dresses parasols sweaters coats and white dresses. Many residents travel or visit relatives while ads urge readers to read pages five and eight for machinery and washers promotions.
The article surveys road building and motor trends, noting Maine vehicle licenses, tax distribution for roads, and a push by the National Good Roads board to improve and maintain roads. It cites experiments with binders, tar and asphalt, air concrete, and the rise of light motor vehicles for commercial use. It also mentions royal gardener Grace Conner, Mrs Roe and son James Coby visiting Omaha, and other motoring anecdotes.
A fragmented reading tells of rats guiding cotton threads, a strange story about seeds and cotton mills, and children discussing a sinking ship. The dialogue touches on problem solving with rodents and a playful, moral undertone about cooperation and cleverness.
A historical plea arc details a fourteen year old boy named Pomeroy who murdered two children in a savage spree. Despite a brutal record, petitions from women nationwide and mercy appeals influence a governor to spare him from death and grant limited freedom under careful surveillance.
The fragmentary OCR item mentions Wool Bili and underwood in Wisconsin New York regions with unclear context. No clear event or outcome is readable, but appears to be a brief notice or clipping about local names.
A Chicago hotel unveils a complexion room to flatter every woman diner regardless of hat or makeup. The president says careful colorings and decor will offset varied complexions and enhance beauty for all patrons.
Mrs Sarah Gabbett known as the Trish peeress dies at seventy seven in Atlanta Georgia. She was born Sarah Tebardson of Savannah before marriage. Her husband Henry Gabbett was said to be an Irish gentleman. She kept many dogs in her mansion and wore costly attire with display of jewels. When a dog died she mourned deeply.
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