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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1911

Page

8

Musical program delights at the American Theatre

A home talent orchestra performed with Henry Steck on flute Man tn Heebner on violin James Cunningham on piano and Albert Goff on trap drums last night. The advertised musical feature drew a full Washington crowd who stayed through three showings enjoying popular selections.

American Theatre Henry Steck Mantn Heebner Janes Cunningham Albert Goff The American Washington

Electric Hitters praised by Mrs Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire

Mrs Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire credits Electric Hitters with restoring her health after years of stomach and kidney trouble. She recommends the tonic for women and urges others to try it, noting it as the best liver and kidney remedy. Also promote Foley’s Honey and Tar for colds and Lemmon's Pharmacy for availability.

W. W. Gould Pittsfield N. H Lemmon's Chamberllain

George Duke Buys The Thomas Farm

The big Thomas stock and farm sale totaled near 40 000 with the farm selling for 19 dollars an acre to George Duke. The 3223 acre estate, long occupied by J P Thomas, is a fine stock farm well suited for shipping and located for easy access. Stock and related items brought 4900 dollars. the sale closed in two and a half hours with Austin Sutherland noting the event.

George Duke Austin Sutherland

Fragmentary quarrel reveals motive and ruin

A heated exchange shows Hewitt acknowledging ruin while Jewett questions whether his wife knows the cause of the misfortune. Hewitt admits the wife is unaware of what she has done, implying a motive or consequence behind the dispute.

Hewitt Jewett

Nature Cure for Chronic Ulcers Promoted by Blood Purifiers

An advertorial claim asserts internal treatment cures chronic ulcers by purifying blood. It champions S.S.S. as a universal blood purifier that removes impurities, nourishes flesh, and claims complete healing as the ulcer fills with healthy tissue. Free book and medical advice offered. U.S.S. sold at drug stores.

S.S.S U.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Palmer at Burlington campfire honors mothers and soldiers

Col. D. J. Palmer, of Burlington, speaks at a Twenty fifth Iowa reunion campfire. He praises mothers wives and sisters for support, recalls bold acts of Civil War soldiers, and urges continued loyalty and patriotism among youths and communities.

Burlington Guayvette DP. J. Palmer Burlington

Fortification work shifted to laborers in Washington era

Twenty five years ago today the War Department abandoned assigning soldiers to fortifications and ordered laborers to take over such work. Intercession for Robert Sproule in the United States failed and Sproule was banned at Victoria British Columbia on the 26th for the murder of Thomas Slatmell Wheating.

David Free War Department Washington United States Robert &. Sproule Sproule Victoria B.C Thomas Slatmell Wheating

MI-DNA Stomach Tablets Ad Promotes Doctor Prescriptions

An advertisement touts MI-DNA stomach tablets made from a famed doctor's prescription claiming superior stomach medicine knowledge. It urges readers to buy a large box for 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy, warns against ineffective remedies, and also endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children, sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

America Lemmon

A Bachelor s Honeymoon at the Graham Tonight

The Great Hoyt Theatre Comedy succeeds at the Graham tonight in Gilson Bradfield production A Bachelor s Honeymoon. Lavish sets and a strong cast promise lively, witty humor and robust audiences. Curtain 8 15, prices 25 25 50 Tic, seating from five minutes before.

Hoyt Theatre Graham Tonight Gilson & Bradfield

The Crisis Play Adaptation At Graham Theater

The drama The Crisis based on Winston Churchill's book will be staged at the Graham Theater in late November. Readers can purchase the book at Darbyshire Droeg Store at a popular price to read ahead of the performance.

Graham Darbyshire Droeg Winston Churchill

Oil advertisement touts premium automotive lubrication

The copy markets specially prepared oil for automobilists claiming it resists carbonizing and provides perfect lubrication. It promotes gear case compounds that never harden or run and lists oil cans and funnels as accompanying items.

Take Your Common Colds Seriously

Urges treating frequent colds as warning signs of chronic nose and throat disease and possible bronchitis pneumonia or consumption. Advises using Voley's Honey and Tar Compound promptly for coughs and colds in children and adults. Sold by All Druggets.

Foley Voley

Time Table Snippet for Local Passenger and Freight

Train schedule lists Local Passenger Nos. 60 430 82 with arrival times 9 55 am 6 0b pm 5 00 pm and departures No 429 49 81 with times 9 25 am 6 05 pm 6 30 am. Freights Nos 81 82 88 89 and Local Pass Nos 49 40 run daily except Sundays. agent H W Russell notes details.

H. W. Russel Lim Washington

Train Schedule Fragments Indicate Daily Runs

A clipped railway timetable lists multiple train numbers with varied departure times. Entries show No. 3 Passenger at 9:27 a m No. 91 Accommodation at 10:16 a m No. 6 00 p m and No. 10 Passenger with a $2 accommodation. A note mentions Daily trains except Sunday and a travel agent reference.

J. RB. Kuna

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