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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
8
The ad promises quick lasting relief for dyspepsia and related symptoms. It advertises free trial boxes of Miller’s Dyspepsia Tablets at local drug stores, claiming immediate improvement and better eating, rest, and work once the stomach is “okay.”
An 19th century style ad touts Buck Ten Amnica Salve as the fastest remedy for wounds from knives, guns, nails, fireworks and burns. It claims prevention of blood poisoning and gangrene and lists skin ailments treated, selling for 25 cents at Lenimon's.
A weather warning promotes hail insurance with the Farmers State Mutual Hail Association. It urges readers to act now by contacting agent John M Taylor at Ride of Square Washington for coverage.
The Ottumwa show featured 28 French aviators led by Rene Barrier, Rene Simon, and Capt Frisble. Monoplane prowess impressed spectators as they soared above despite strong winds. Vedrine’s Paris Madrid speed estimate of 155 mph is noted, while local plans to bar drinkable liquids after July 1st spark concern.
The regular annual Decoration Day service will be held next Sunday at 2 30 PM. All brothers urged to attend and be in the hall promptly at 2 30 for a 3 o'clock start to the cemeteries. Each brother should bring a bouquet of showers. Charles Thomas, C C.
Burlington United Presbyterian Church plans a June 21 United Presbyterian Day modeled after Rock Point yearly event. The group will charter the steamer Columbia for an all day excursion from Burlington to Keokuk, with special trains from Washington Monmouth and other towns. About two hundred travelers are expected on each special, to view the Keokuk dam under construction.
A vintage sales blurb touts Electric Bitters as a cure for health issues that affect charm and complexion. It claims the tonic regulates the stomach liver and kidneys purifies blood strengthens nerves improves eyes breath and skin and enhances overall health. Available for 50c at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A short anecdote from the Indianapolis Journal records a gentle exchange where a boy explains his own pain to a kind elder who asks if he feels pain. The simple moral centers on inner hurt.
A wealthy English owner travels across America with a cat wearing a diamond collar and a monocled, jeweled companion. The entourage includes two women, likely his mother and wife, as they move from New York to Chicago and on to San Francisco.
Farmers State Mutual Tall Association ad styled as a broad public notice. Agent Joan M Taylor listed at North Side of Square Washington Iowa. Reads like a commercial sheet anchor for the poor man and safeguard for the rich with dense branding.
Ohio era Michigan Governor Chase S. Osborn publicly backs Mrs. Mary D McKee in a state wide effort to ban obscene post cards. He authorizes action to stop making and circulating immoral cards in a proclamation dated May 16 and released through Mrs. McKee.
Z W 40776 standard bred trotting stallion seven years old will stand for the 1911 season at the Smouse barn one mile north of the northwest corner of the square. Care will be taken but no liability for accidents. Also a fine jack will stand at the same place. B C Deane marks 97 th&s tf.
In Orono Maine Miss Christine Shaw a high school teacher was shot in the head after a dance at the town hall A mob chased T B Linn a Chinese government student at the University of Maine and now held for the shooting Linn allegedly loved Miss Shaw and was despondent over a rejected suit.
All members are asked to gather at the hall Sunday afternoon June 10 at 2 30 to march to the cemeteries and decorate our deceased brothers graves. A good attendance is desired. 9712 COMMITTEE.
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