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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1912
Page
4
New York October 2 1912 fashion note contrasts Paris imports with American adaptations. It discusses designers drawing on French models while pursuing distinctly American styles, praising rhinestone embroidery and high collars, and noting use of varied fabrics and contrasting materials in fall openings.
Fashion notes describe extremely contracted skirts with open hems contrasting long lower widths. The piece highlights figure hugging lines, front closures, braiding, rhinestones, and a strong fur emphasis on coats hats gowns and accessories. It notes the lure of white fur yet warns about soil issues and cost, urging practical style choices.
Ethel compliments the engagement ring Jack gave, and Maud confirms its beauty in a brief exchange.
Mrs Paul Webling of 316 Smith St Peoria describes kidney and bladder trouble with backache and hip pain. She says nervousness headaches and dizziness worsened until Foley's Kidney Pills provided relief and she now recommends them. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the product.
Des Moines dispatch reports the prison board urges a Louisiana study tour to observe convict farm work. Officials say the program has been a great success in Louisiana, with farm labor as a form of punishment and rehabilitation.
Frantic appeals describe Saxo Salve as a mild skin remedy that stops itching fast and visibly improves skin after days. The ad guarantees a refund if final results do not satisfy, and urges use for itching, burning rashes, humor, or chronic skin troubles.
Secretary Ralph M. Smith and others from the Washington County Good Roads Club marked the Keokuk-Waterloo belt line route in Johnson County and beyond. The two foot yellow pole marks intersect many east west roads as planners prepare for the Little Glidden Tour events.
J. G. Criswold of 540 North Mulberry Street Hagerstown Maryland reports kidney trouble with severe back pain and difficulty rising. After using Foley Kidney Pills he says the pain disappeared improved mobility and regular bladder action, recommended by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
In Gower Missouri John F Heath and his wife discussed divorcing then remarrying as a joke while playing cards. Heath and Mrs Heath were divorced at Plattsburg and he married Mrs Montgomery in Maryville. Montgomery and Mrs Heath wed in Gower days later. Both wives cited extravagance and all three parties say they remain friends.
The county auditor reports 468 hunting licenses issued since July first with more daily. Officials expect a record year surpassing last fiscal year’s 3000 licenses. Non residents pay ten dollars. residents pay one. The article notes the auditor Howard Benn did not renew his own license.
A. A. Willits urges readers to seek the silver lining in every cloud and persist in looking for hope beyond the gloom, a discipline to help navigate tough times with optimism.
Auction at residence one mile east of Crawfordsville on Tuesday October 8 1912 at 10 oclock a m. sale includes mares horses cattle hogs grain hay machinery teams harness and farm gear with terms 12 months on notes over 10 cash under 10 J B and J H Crooks auctioneers clerk D Long.
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