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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
8
A fragmented advertisement lists basement sale items including silks at 25 cents, combs and belt pins at 5.00, women's skirts and dresses, and wool goods priced from 50 cents to 2.00. readable fragments mention Comfort Charlie and Ne Ni with small price references.
James G. Vincent of Aberdeen Brown County died after ingesting water from a mortar containing cyanide of potassium at a local drug store. Coroner and jury ruled the poisoning accidental with no blame on Lacey & Co. or staff. Vincent, 67, Civil War veteran, leaves six children and was a longtime resident noted for his church and community service. Funeral at Riverside Cemetery under G A R auspices.
Four years ago only a few houses stood in Dalhart now it has about 3500 residents and modern utilities. The town sits at the junction of the Chicago Rock Island and Ft. Worth Denver City railways and the Rock Island has set up shops making it a division point. Local land buyers claim land within three miles of Dalhart and promote Washington Land Co and managers J C McCartney and J W Patton.
Miss Lillian Hartman and Miss Louise Groves, after a short visit with relatives in the city, returned this morning to their home in Keota.
The French senate discussed a suspected Anglo French naval accord. Gil Blas claimed Clemenceau praised Delcasse for pledging British help should Germany attack France. AP says reports of a treaty are false though close ties exist and quick support could be arranged in crises.
Friends of Albert T. Patrick the lawyer convicted of the murder of William Marsh Rice have decided to desist in their efforts to bring the case before the US Supreme Court They believe he may obtain a commutation of sentence from Governor Higgins The move saves court proceedings with less than a month before Higgins retirement.
The forecast reports increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions with probable rain or snow across Illinois and Indiana. Lower Michigan will be partly cloudy, while Wisconsin trends toward unsettled conditions with more clouds.
The Chicago market reports receipts for frogs cattle and sheep with price ranges for prime shipping variants and calves. East Buffalo through Dunning Stevens lists cattle hogs and sheep prices with steady, strong, and slow demand notes and best lambs and yearling values.
An advertisement endorses Mrs Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice on female illnesses. It emphasizes experience, free guidance, and that no money is required, inviting all women to consult a knowledgeable, discreet advisor.
A historical snippet touts Foley’s Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, claiming it can cure any case beyond medical reach. The text emphasizes memory of the claim and presents no verifiable evidence.
By request of the Ladies of Wasal MME Celeste, famed palmist clairvoyant and astro teller, offers guidance on marriage, business, and personal fortunes. She names sought persons and promises satisfaction for a short stay daily and Sunday at 300 South Marion.
Announcement of reduced passenger fares effective November 1st on the Nickel Plate Road from Chicago to major points including Buffalo Erie Cleveland Bellevue Fostoria Findlay Fort Wayne and others with corresponding reductions to intermediate points via connecting lines. City ticket offices listed at 107 Street Auditorium Annex LaSalle Street Englewood and Grand stations.
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