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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
7
Tomorrow is the last story hour of the season at the library. Miss Gertrude Smith will tell tales, as she leaves for Minneapolis next year. A final turnout is hoped after 81 children attended two weeks ago.
Miss Bandy describes Dickens characters Smike Jo Joe Oliver Twist and David Copperfield with art by Don Chilcote, praising Dickens for humane writing and social reform themes. Hazel Stewart compares Dickens to Thackeray while Superintendent Fuller congratulates the 1912 class, awarding diplomas and ending with the class song and yells.
Advertising copy targets worn-out women claiming Favorite Prescription rebuilds strength, regulates female functions, eases pain, and revitalizes the entire system. The tone suggests medicinal efficacy and broad benefits for overworked individuals.
London’s water mains total about 6000 miles in length, claimed to be twice the width of the Atlantic Ocean, illustrating vast underground infrastructure and urban utilities.
An advertisement for ZEMO scalp tonic claims it removes germ life from the scalp, cures dandruff and itching, and fully clears the scalp after a single application of ZEMO shampoo and tonic, endorsed by the MecElhinney Drug Co.
Merital EKe coma Remedy outsells all competitors due to its unusual merit as a preparation for curing eczema in its various forms. If you suffer from this loathsome disease, do not delay using Meritol Kezema Remedy at Lem von's Pharmacy.
Auction at the T F E Johnson farm six miles northeast of Brighton on June 6 starts at 1 PM. Trotting horses cattle brood mares farm machinery and 220 acre farm to be sold with cash terms and on site lunches provided.
London Punch notes a red chequer homing pigeon wearing a blue enamel ring marked 1911 L.8945 found at Ewell Surrey and remarks on the spread of jewelry love across classes illustrated by the incident.
A new scientific preparation for internal and external use treats piles in any form. Ack ne to show you this remedy and explain its many advantages at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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