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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
6
Buck len s Arnica Salve was praised by Mrs. Maria Taylor of Nebo Kentucky after her grandson Buck len survived a severe scald. The ad claims cures for burns cuts wounds sores boils and skin eruptions and touts 25 cents at J and Lemmons.
Pazo Ointment guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or money back. Price is 50 cents.
A new patent fastener for wool bales replaces twine in Australia. It is claimed to prevent vegetable fiber from the outer covering from adhering to the fleece, improving handling and quality.
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina describes a kidney illness lasting eight days with severe pain and abnormal urine. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain eased and urine returned to normal. He endorses the remedy and cites Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug Co. as sources.
News from Willemstad Curacao confirms John Jacob Astor s yacht Nourmahal was safe in San Juan Puerto Rico on November 15. The report followed alarms about a derelict north of Cuba possibly being the vessel. Trustees notified Mrs Astor who sailed for Europe aboard the Lusitania after a divorce decree. Authorities had dispatched revenue cutters to search two weeks without word from Colonel Astor and his son Vincent.
Frederick Townsend Martin of the American Embassy Association executive committee and E Clar ence Jones with other members left New York for a two week campaign tour. They will visit Chicago St Louis Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville Memphis Cleveland and Cincinnati for meetings before trade boards.
In Peking on November 22 ceremonies marking the interment of China's late dowager empress concluded as the sacrificial tablet was brought from the tombs and installed in the dynastic temple within the Forbidden City.
Mrs. Kate Waters of Lenoir North Carolina reports she feels stronger and healthier after two weeks of using Cardui the women’s tonic. She claims it rebuilt her strength and praises the advice received from Chattanooga Medicine Co. for women’s home treatment guidance.
The viceroy of Chili and two senior officers were punished for negligence related to the funeral proceedings. In contrast thousands who participated in the ceremonies were rewarded for their roles.
Governor Charles N. Haskell and five co defendants from Muskogee appeared before Federal Judge Marshall and entered formal not guilty pleas in conspiracy cases.
Bullish news boosted the wheat market with gains on final quotations. Corn rose due to wet weather, oats closed steady, and provisions held firm. Closing prices: Wheat Dec 1.0914 May 1.06. Corn Dec 60c May 615/4c. Oats Dec 38 3/4c May 41/4c. Pork Jan 20.82 May 29.00. Lard Jan 11.92 May 11.42. Ribs Jan 10.62 May 10.45. cash: No. 2 hard wheat 1.10–1.12, No. 2 corn 68–64c, No. 2 white oats 41 1/4c
Cattle receipts 6500 steady to 10 cents lower with natives 4.50 to 8.00. cows and heifers 3.25 to 5.00. western steers 3.50 to 6.25. stockers 3.00 to 5.00. calves 3.50 to 7.00. bulls 2.75 to 4.60. Hogs receipts 4500 10 cents lower. heavy 7.90 to 7.95. mixed 7.85 to 7.90. light 7.80 to 7.90. pigs 6.50 to 7.50. Sheep receipts 9100 slow to 10 cents lower. yearlings 5.25 to 6.25. wellers 4.25 to 5.25. ewes 4.00 to 4.75. lambs 6.75 to 7.50.
Chicago reports 40,000 cattle receipts with prices from 2.00 to 9.00 for cows, calves up to 8.50, and Western steers to 7.25. Hogs count 40,000 with sales to 8.15 and most at 7.99 to 8.10. Sheep and lambs see 4,000 head, lambs to 7.50, sheep around 4.50 as wool moisture hurts sales.
Oberammergau Bavaria prepares for the Passion Play running May to mid September next year. Improvements include widened streets a new plaza fire station and photographer studio. A temporary hospital staff dressmakers and a 25000 costume fund are in place with key roles and impersonators named for Prologue Christ Pilate and Magdalene.
A Chicago challenge by Art Coffman to wrestle Fred Sampson includes Sampson accepting a three falls in an hour option or a forfeit. The card also notes Thanksgiving day events featuring Sigourney vs Washington football, Sampson vs Kid Young in a Grinnell bout, plus a Washington vs Sigourney basketball game at the Commercial club gym.
Windows display a sash revival with all ages adopting the trend. Children wear blue and pink ribbons, while young girls and matrons favor velvet or silk sashes, signaling a broad fashion surge.
Mrs M E Maxfield of Avoca New York reports severe stomach trouble from August 1908 to December 1908. After four weeks of doctor prescribed treatment she found no relief. A December 2 1908 trial of Mi o na tablets brought complete relief with continued good sleep and no stomach pain. The testimonial notes a five box course and guarantees permanent cure or money back. Mi o na sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy Washington 50 cents per box with free test samples from Booth's Mio na Buffalo New York.
An old advertisement urges a clear complexion by using Foley's Urine Laxative to relieve constipation and liver trouble. It claims the product will stimulate organs and thoroughly cleanse the system, promoting overall health. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. distribute it.
Notice directs callers to call 589 Black for bus line orders and to leave street and number for prompt attention to Frank Rogers.
NORAD CORETTE principal reminds all prospective entrants that the winter term begins November 29 with registration on that day to start regular work on Tuesday. Registration hours run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuition and board information will be provided.
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