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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1911
Page
2
Health and Strength ad proclaims Meritol Panic Digestive as a tonic to strengthen the run down system, restore body organs to natal condition, and aid nourishment and red blood. Lermon's Pharmacy, authorized by the American Drug & Press Association, guarantees the product.
In Dallas on May 8 the Lone Star State fair writers editors and reporters gather as the Texas Women's Press association holds its annual convention.
A Elizabeths batch of social news from Washington details visits and gatherings. Residents including Mrs Ella Thompson and Misses Mary Ivah Wallace Edith Peterson Ruth Simpson Florence Porter, plus families like the Walkers and Browns, are noted for visits, gatherings, and a funeral attendance for Virgil Peryusen.
A Havre item notes a funeral service led by Rev J Currié of United Presbyterian Church for Jane McFadden who died yesterday afternoon. Des Moines relatives arrived. Mrs Guet Johnson and Mildred Johnson with Axel Johnson family returned to Chillicothe Mo. A telegrm from Paton says James Busby was killed by burglars. Rev Rice leaves for Paton. The ad touts Schmidts Music House sale with seven pianos left at bargain prices by next Saturday.
Jed S. Shoemaker died at 4:90 this morning at his home after a long illness from heart trouble and complications. He was a marble cutter by trade, worked for Hiebner and Neiswanger, and had lived in Iowa since 1892. Survived by wife Mattie A. Thompson and seven children with five living, plus two grandchildren. funeral at 2:20 Wednesday at the residence.
Prof A V Storm from the Agri Cultural Department of the College at Ames spoke to about twenty five city and county teachers on corn. He requested interviews with county teachers for a Saturday session at the courthouse to discuss teaching corn raising in schools. Prof A C Muller will lead agriculture instruction at the June teachers institute as an invited event.
A county Sunday school convention is scheduled in West Chester on Thursday and Friday May 11 and 12. The event will feature talks and activities for local churches and families.
Chicago markets report estimated receipts around 44 000 today with shipments yesterday at 19 40 and past totals. cattle and sheep prospects listed as steady to higher with mixed packers and heavy shipping grades quoted. Prices show bulk ranges for beef cattle and sheep, with wheat corn and oats futures noted and local Washington City market prices included for comparison.
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