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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
4
Ruth Latta, a Republican with years of deputy experience, seeks the County Recorder post pledging thorough efficiency and full dedication. She asks voters to view her deputy tenure as a recommendation and commits to faithful service if elected.
An advert claims Foley Kid Pills are a tonic to strengthen and regulate kidney action, relieving urinary irregularities backache and nerve symptoms. It promises quick relief, warns against habit forming drugs, and urges trial through Lemmon's pharmacy.
An odd promotional snippet touts engine oil described as specially spared for “puramobiliste” use. It promises non carbonizing lubrication and gear case protection, mentioning oil cans and funnels but lacking clear product names or verifiable details.
U. C. Dunlap explains the east road from the old Bunker Mill bridge. After a land sale left most of a section distant from a road, fifteen landowners petitioned for a public way. Costs were cut by using pilings and riverbank fills, totaling about 2200 dollars, with 865 dollars in damages paid by petitioners.
A Lemmons Pharmacy advertisement quotes L Blomquist of Medale Wis praising Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as the best cough cure for both children and adults. The product contains no opiates and is billed as highly effective after trying other remedies.
Fragmented classifieds list various goods and services including animal traps new dresses coffee and bakery offerings. It mentions buying furs hides and junk at high market prices and a Benz house contact with a telephone number.
Mrs. and A Swagel of Krok Wisconsin, a noted Kewaunee County resident, says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cures her children's coughs and colds and they prefer it. Refuse substitutes, Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Washington youths took to the streets in Halloween spirit with masks, pumpkins, and noisy gear. Mischief targeted the high school yard where debris blocked the main entrance. police reported no major incidents beyond minor mischief and a rolling wheel accident in front of the Congress hotel delaying a traveling party.
The Journal explains political advertising markings under a 1912 U S law. Advertisers pay for notices or endorsements, while the paper marks political ads to avoid appearing editorial. The law aims to prevent newspapers from selling editorial and news space and may be tested in the Supreme Court.
Describes black women suits in sizes 41 43 and 45 priced 7 50 to 15 00 with value 15 00 to 25 00. Mentions wool serge dresses from 650 up at Rothschilds. States sale of Harkaway books for 39 cents this week and Vienna bakery offers fresh home trade opera sticks.
Secretary Wilber Miller of the Democratic county committee announced that the tomorrow evening meeting in Graham was called off. State headquarters said Mr Healy is home tied up in court and cannot travel to Washington. No other speaker could be secured and the gathering was abandoned. Republicans and Democrats will use the Graham for election night returns read from the stage. Public invited to hear returns at the Graham. Vienna bakery advertises shelled nuts of all kinds.
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