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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
2
Phrase hints a promotional drive urging readiness with a display of Fox & Dewey shoes in various finishes. Stocks include Tans, Gun Metal and Patents in high toe styles, prices described as Bravl, with urging shoppers to hurry.
Oct 27 report notes panic on Wall Street with a 7 point drop in the steel issue and sharp losses across the market. It lists three judges to hear the government case against the Steel corporation including Georg Gray, William M. Lanning and Joseph Buffington.
Chicago market bulletin outlines morning receipts and prospects for cattle sheep and hogs with estimates for today and tomorrow. Prices vary by grade with weak cattle and steady to strong sheep and pigs. grain futures listed with opening and closing figures.
The jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the case of John E F Griffith versus Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association. They found the mare valued at 275 dollars died by other causes, not lightning. Burglary case against Dave Jacobson is set for separate hearings. Kalona burglars sentenced Oct 30 after postponement.
A humorous exchange recalls a man reflecting on bachelor days. He now finds himself hustling not only for his wife but also for her mother and two aunts, highlighting comedic in law duties and social expectations.
An advertisement extols Buck sen's Arnica Salve as the perfect healer for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and piles. It notes a price of 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The Bureau of Statistics report compares current import prices with those of earlier years, showing many items such as coffee, india rubber, wool, tin, and olive oil higher in August 1911 than August 1901 and August 1910, while nitrate of soda and guano decline. Some products like copper and pig iron show mixed movements.
Reports show strikes disrupt milk wagon deliveries in Los Angeles and orderly conduct on Harriman lines. The San Francisco Labor Council aids Montana workers in compiling national cost of living data while Hungary enforces compulsory sickness insurance for low earners.
The piece notes that many items are highly ornamental and when sold in sets, cost more than the shoes themselves, highlighting the premium on decorative assortments this year.
After exposure and at the start of a cold, Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended with a claim of relief and authenticity. A separate note promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for muscular rheumatism with several applications providing relief. Both products are advertised as available at local druggists and pharmacies.
All registered Poland China hogs of both sexes from fall year and early spring litters. Good size, extra bone, length and quality. Sired by Inspiration Prince Big Sunshine Jo es Perf Sunshine and dams Peggy Jumbo Perf Lucile Iva Mack. Located 1 mile east and 2 miles south of town Route 8 Deh 7 x.
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