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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1911
Page
3
A reader guide to the general delivery window describes its challenges and the varied patrons who use it. It emphasizes courteous behavior, clear identification, and careful spelling of names to reduce misdelivery and confusion during mail time.
Howard L. Rann lampoons county officials as easy marks who finance tangles with small pay, while offering dull but practical tips on local bureaucracy from mail handling to stamp purchases. The piece lampoons officials and postal clerks in a humorous, regional tone.
Advertises Meritol Rheumatism Powders as the highest medical achievement promising permanent relief from rheumatism. Claims guaranteed results and urges sufferers to try the remedy. Local exclusive agents named as Lowman's Plartency.
A Saturday meeting in the auditor's office, with President Wilson and General Manager Brookhart, laid out ad plans and ticket sale commissions. The group discussed advertising, county canvassing, a big spelling contest, and two additional evening entertainments at the Graham Opera House, plus a premium list for the corn show and domestic science exhibit to be prepared soon.
The Wisconsin Zinc company's separating plant in Platteville suffered a devastating fire destroying the largest such facility in the state. Loss estimated at about 100000 dollars.
From Saloniki on October 23 reports say serious fighting occurred on the frontier lasting three hours with heavy losses on both Turkish and Bulgarian sides.
An explosion at a Trabonella mine in Palermo Sicily on Oct 23 reportedly killed about 100 workers. Officials from the area describe a large disaster with many missing and rescue operations ongoing.
An advertisement urges men to use a 50 cent MI ONA box, take two after meals for three days, then one with each meal until strong again. It claims to disinfect the stomach, restore elasticity, improve digestion, boost nutrition, and aid nerve exhaustion, sleep issues, and night sweats, with Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists selling them nationwide.
Washington ICH stays undefeated with a 29 to 5 win over Morning Sun, led by Clapper and Knauss with four goals and three touchdowns. Sigourney defeats Muscatine 6 to 0, signaling a top matchup next Saturday as Washington eyes another win.
An observing friend notes a curious fact after a wedding crowd departs. From the bride’s view the groom is the best man in the world except at the wedding itself.
Amusements note the Toymaker's Dream, a tuneful musical comedy at Graham Wednesday night. Plot centers on an old toy maker his son and a milliner as a doll comes to life via Mephisto in a bid to unite lovers. Curtain at 8 15 with tickets 25 35 50 and 75 cents. box office refunds if unsatisfied. The piece is staged with elaborate sets and ends as a playful ad for medicines and soaps.
Mary J Holmes novel Mildred is adapted for stage with Ida Weston Rae in the title role. Audiences anticipate a blend of romance and comedy. The Graham theatre hosts a one night only performance on October 27 drawing regulars and curious patrons alike.
Bright new rugs made from old carpet pieces of all kinds and sizes. Save money on rugs with guaranteed work. Free freight and drayage. Also buys old woolen ingrain carpet. Write or phone 325 Black. Agent for Fairfield Rug Works.
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