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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1908
Page
6
A Chicago stenographer creates a unique ad to stand out in the Situation Wanted columns. Her bold approach proves effective as letters flood in, illustrating how originality in advertising can quickly reach the public and help job seekers capture managers’ attention.
New York today opened the tuberculosis show of the international congress with public ceremonies. Governor Hughes and Mayor McClellan spoke on prevention and cure methods, amid about 450 exhibitors from the United States and abroad including South America Europe and Japan.
Farmer Thomas Deller awaits bids on a mastodon head dragged from his field. The artifact measures four and a half feet from forehead to nose and over two feet across the skull. Tusks holes span seven inches, the jaw chewing surface is twenty inches, and tusk teeth are three inches wide.
Peter S. Petterson will present to a scientific museum a remarkably preserved molar from a giant prehistoric creature found in a Pontiac ditch. The tooth weighs nearly five pounds with a 20% inch circumference, and measures 8 inches long and 4 inches wide.
Cracksmen wrecked the Husband and Russell store in Ava and stole $1000, including $500 in postoffice funds. They also took valuable papers and have escaped arrest so far.
The eastern portion of Colorado saw one of the heaviest snowfalls on record with several areas reporting new local records. Denver experienced heavy snow as the storm moved through the region on November 30.
Mrs. Michael Bloom of Lewister Pennsylvania, age 80, says Vinci cod liver preparation rebuilt her strength after long weakness and lung troubles. She reports rapid improvement after three bottles and can walk a quarter mile. Cook & Sherman, druggists, offer money back if not satisfied.
Hawkeye club of Spokane plans to invite Lafayette Young editor of The Capital Des Moines to address the National Apple show December 7 to 12. The event will bring growers from 37 states and several countries with prizes totaling 35000 dollars and over 8000,000 apples on display.
Lincoln J. Carters great est play The Flaming Arrow will give three grand prizes to those guessing nearest the riddle answer. Mail replies to J E Lemmon manager. Winners published in The Evening Journal December 4 with prizes including a box four seats and other seat options.
Local items report menu sales at the Methodist ladies bazaar and a parade of visitors and travelers in the city. Miss Alpha Wabnitz resumed school duties in Muscatine while Miss Ora Henderson aids Blair's dry goods during the busy season. Travel and visits include Louis Hecklinger from Waterloo and Mrs. J. W. Dunham from Ainsworth.
Lemley Mize of Junction spent an over Sunday in the city as a guest of friends, enjoying a casual visit and local hospitality.
An advertisement explains kidney disease causes and symptoms including backache altered urine and abdominal pain. It touts DeBell's Kidney Pills as the direct remedy to strengthen kidneys, purify blood, and cure kidney bladder and urinary troubles with claims of rapid, thorough treatment.
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