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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1912
Page
7
New York material fashion advances this season feature rich satins silks chiffons and marquisettes with chrysanthemum and leaf embroidery. Damasks bodice brocade and voile velour provide ornate options for gowns while fur cloths astrakhan and chinchilla offer warm jacket choices.
In every city and town an elite class selects and wields influence over visible displays and grand projects. Their choices shape aesthetics, policy priorities, and the public sphere through carefully staged events and prominent endorsements.
Iowa official Claus Thorne leads a Washington appeal against Western Classification No. 51 raises, citing proposed 50 to 100 percent advances on items like candy and paper pads. Affidavit claims Western increase could boost railroad revenue by about 79 million dollars annually. nine hundred roads affected.
An advertisement urges readers to use Milo-Na Stomach Tablets to end indigestion and stomach misery. It claims regular use strengthens digestion and offers a refund through Lemmon's Pharmacy if dissatisfied. Price listed as 59 cents.
An unlikely proposal notes the gustard a China bird could be domesticated in the United States. It weighs 14 to 18 pounds and its flesh is said to be well flavored. The piece also includes a testimonial about Foley's Kidney Pills from Mrs. Paul Wehling of Peoria Illinois praising relief from kidney and back pain.
Mrs. Peter Holan of Cleveland praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for her boy's whooping cough, saying it helped quickly despite his blue episodes. Ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy notes the product contains no harmful drugs.
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