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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
3
A public display Friday showcases manual training across city schools in the McKee building. Students from sixth to high school level reveal pencil sharpeners, coat hangers, book racks, piano benches, and upholstered chairs. Teachers Alyea and Johnston supervise, with sales of some items and a sewing display by girls.
The article promotes selection of proper wood finishing materials. It emphasizes knowledge of materials over skill and invites readers to learn how to use fillers shellacs oils varnishes and finishes. It stresses quality products and right prices for interior and exterior work.
Mrs Laura Ann Underwood Doran aged 40 years 5 months 22 days died Monday May 29 1911 at 1 20 p m at her home south of the city after a lingering illness. She leaves a husband four children and her aged father. Born in Washington County Iowa December 7 1870 she was married in 1890 to Samuel Doran and six children were born with Edith 12 Charley 11 Etta May 9 and Olive 8 living. She was a United Brethren member and later joined the Christian church. Funeral 2 30 this afternoon at Pleasant Hill church conducted by Rev W B Pettit of Albia Iowa.
In a 1910 letter from Holyoke Massachusetts Mrs R M Wor endorses Parisian Sage as the best hair dressing she used It claims to cure dandruff stop hair loss and itching within two weeks and to promote growth Lemmon s Pharmacy offers a large 50 cent bottle with the auburn haired girl image on the package
The Supreme Court affirms the government’s broad decree against the American Tobacco Company and affiliated firms. It enables criminal action against 29 named individuals and orders the tobacco trust to reorganize within six months or face injunction or receivership. Justice Harlan dissents, criticizing the majority’s approach as USURPATION of the judiciary.
New York May 1 Mrs Edward Harriman widow of the rail magnate plans a major university in the west to memorialize her husband. She will fund a school rivaling Harvard Yale in curriculum and endowment with millions from the Harriman estate and investments. Location favors Southern California or the Pacific coast with California central to her interests.
At a Metropolitan Club meeting in New York on May 30, officials from United States Steel and large independents argued current steel prices were too high. A proposed fair reduction was agreed to, with Judge E F H W Gary stating the new price levels should be generally followed. Leaders of Republic Iron and Steel and John W. Gates interests did not attend.
A testimonial from Mrs. Dema Bernium of Sikeston Missouri details seven years of illness with backache nervous weakness and fatigue. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health enabling daily tasks and social activity after other treatments failed. The ad claims widespread success curing displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and digestive issues.
Saturday June 3 at 2 30 p m N corner Square features household and many useful articles for farmers and city folks F MACON auctioneer conducts the sale.
An old want ad item notes remedies for burns scalds and wounds from animals or insects and other accidents with a quick healing claim. It reads as a generic efficiency cure from a vintage advertisement. The language reflects early 20th century medical patent style.
Advertised antiseptic deodorant stops putrefaction and bleeding, prevents blood poisoning and proud flesh, heals quickly without pain or scarring. Suitable for chronic sores and ulcers. Priced 25 cents at druggists or by mail from 10-10 Medicine Co. Davenport, Iowa.
An ad touts Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets as a fast acting remedy for indigestion. It claims quick relief from gas belching sour taste and stomach discomfort, with a 25 cent box said to end most dyspepsia cases and restore a healthy stomach.
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