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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

7

Missionary lecture on Crow life at Baptist church

Rev. W. A. Petzoldt spoke at the Baptist church on his Crow Indian mission at Lodge Grass Montana. Lantern slides from his photographs illustrated Crow life customs and the Custer battlefield on the reservation. He described earlier hardships, mission growth, and efforts to curb immorality while noting Indian resilience and humor.

Baptist Church W. A. Petzoldt Montana Crow Reservation General Custer Mrs. Petzoldt Mr. Petzoldt United States Custer Curly Petzoldt

Digestit promises quick relief for stomach upset

Brown's Digestit claims fast relief for all stomach upsets with small harmless tablets. The ad promises instant digestion aid after meals and offers a money back guarantee if it fails, with Lemmon's Pharmacy selling the product.

Doc. Lemmon's Pharmacy

Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Advert

An ad promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming it darkens gray or faded hair quickly and safely. It pledges restored natural color after several applications and promises dandruff relief, scalp cleansing, and hair growth. A fifty cent bottle is urged to be bought from druggists with a money back guarantee. Special Agent McKininney Drug Co.

Wyeth

Oilcloth Cleaning Tip: Use Flannel Cloth and Sal Soda

Very little water should be used in washing oilcloth as it will soak through and stain the cloth beneath. Wipe with a well wrung flannel cloth until clean. Sal soda aids cleaning, and ammonia can remove white spots from hot liquid spills with a few drops applied.

New York hotel men on tips and a Dooley quote

A Boston Globe quotation notes New York hotel managers cannot stop guests from tipping. One manager cites Mr Dooley saying a man famed for millions can stroll away from a table without tipping the waiter.

New York Mr. Dooley

Three League Opens Its Season In Illinois Iowa Indiana

The Illinois Iowa Indiana league known as the Threes begins its 1912 pennant race in Peoria Illinois with Springfield and Bloomington returning to the circuit. Bloomington joins the lineup with Danville Quincy and Decatur plus Davenport Dubuque and Peoria and Rock Island Waterloo last year dropped. The league battled to keep its franchise stability and Peoria repeats after winning 1911 pennant.

Peoria Ill Springfield Illinois Bugs Bloomington Rock Island Waterloo Decatur Danville Quincy Davenport Dubuque Iowa

Carpet Cleaning Service Ad by Roy Minick

Spring cleaning ready. We clean carpets and rugs to like new, remove moths and germs, and ensure sanitary work. Prompt attention, satisfaction guaranteed. Rug resizing offered. Also agent for Fairfield Rug Co and buy old woolen ingrain carpet. Phone 325 Black.

Roy Minick Carpet Cleaning Works Fairfield Rug Co

Humorous Sunday Misadventures and Snippets

A collection of quips and small anecdotes from newspapers. A south side churchgoer hides boxing plans from family and minister as a boy asks about his father. Jokes span dogs ears to restaurant signs and lodging notices, with light political chatter opening the Kicker's Diary.

South Side Virginia Avenue

Thaw Sanity Trial Featured In Buffalo Express

The Buffalo Express notes Harry Thaw seeks to prove his wife sane again, marking a major focus amid a week of varied reports. The item highlights the ongoing insanity defense and the courtroom proceedings surrounding Thaw.

Harry Thaw Buffalo Express

Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days Refund Offer

Advertisement notes PAZO ointment promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee offered by a druggist.

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets Offer Refund Promise

A vintage drug label promises a money refund if the product fails to cure. The box carries the Druggists to refund claim and the signature of W. Grove on each box. The short note notes the remedy in an emergency room context.

W. Grove

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