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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1911
Page
2
An old ad touts a product labeled Sage and Sulphur Hair Dye promising to restore natural color to beards and hair. It claims the preparation is sold for fifty cents a bottle and offers refunds if not as represented, with distribution by a special agent of Mcklbinney Drug Co and druggists carrying the item.
Mr and Mrs Chas Lambert spent Sunday at Fairfield visiting Mrs Lambert s parents. Mr and Mrs Max Keller visited relatives at Washington Sunday. B E D Kidd was a business visitor at Washington yesterday. The annual commencement of the
The Kalona High School class of 1911 details a Friday June 2 graduation at the Kalona Opera House with program items including an oration Education of Girls and a valedictory. The baccalaureate was held the prior evening at the M B church and the class will present diplomas at the opera house next Friday night.
Keota society notes include Mr and Mrs R L Richardson attending the undertakers convention in Des Moines and Mr and Mrs A A Hulse traveling to Cedar Rapids for conventions they stay with John Ramecy. Mrs Elmer Hess visits from Oskaloosa and the McCartys from Richland visit for a ill relative. Dewey Hess suffers a serious foot injury after jumping from a freight location and receives medical care while classmates and teacher mark his recovery with support.
An old advertisement touts MI-O-NA stomach tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and related ailments. It claims to strengthen the stomach, improve blood, and boost vitality, with a money back guarantee if no benefit, pricing a fifty cent box.
One hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case. J Cheney & Co of Toledo promote Hall's Catarrh Cure as internal medicine that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Walding Kinnan Marvin, wholesale druggists, testify to Cheney's integrity. Also advertises Hall's Emily Pills for constipation with broad distribution claim.
J O Canfield proprietor of the Star theater offered extra value with a Yale trio concert They are E M Buckner Walter Lewis and Albert Slave three young colored musicians from Kansas City The group traveled from Newton to Oskaloosa and featured mandolin guitar clarinet vocal solos plus three reels of dramatic western and comedy films.
The Wad 13 Who Is Who awards will be announced tomorrow evening instead of today. Many responses require thorough checking, so organizers will review tonight and issue results tomorrow. A $10 cash prize is on display in the Sol Rich & Company show window for several entrants.
On Wednesday May 24 at Burke South Dakota the marriage of attorney Frank Frame to Flo Purvis of this city will take place Purvis who has served as county superintendent of schools is from this city and Frame has connected legal work in Burke The couple will reside in Burke for the present and well wishes are extended by their community.
Lodges and friends holding coupons for the A. U. W. piano contest are asked to return them to their lodge secretary or to Mr. Harry McCall. S313 Committee.
May 3 Spirit Lake Iowa reports early warm weather and lack of chilly winds bringing the first documented dip from the Orleans hotel dock by a woman. Bathing has become daily, with four toboggans prepared for winter sport sliding and deep water spring boards provided for the season.
Market is slow after yesterday's average with estimated receipts around 17 000. Light classes quoted 5 70 to 6 12 percent. Mixed packers 5 70 to 6 95. Heavy shipping grades 5 50 to 5 65. Rough stock 5 00 to 5 65. Cattle 1 000 head prospects steady. Sheep 15 000 head prospects stronger at yesterday's close.
Chicago market notes show mixed movements with beef and sheep prices wavering and bulk purchases softening. Cattle and hogs display uneven demand with weak openings and some steadiness in certain classes.
Poland China male pigs offered for sale weighing 150 to 200 pounds with good length and extra strong bone. Seller J C Lemley R R 8 Be Washington explains availability and readiness to sell pigs not kin to any previously sold.
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