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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
5
Baseball icon Des Moines Babe Ruth will visit Des Moines today and Knoxville Iowa where he plans to tour the United States veterans home and meet patients. The stop marks a promotional appearance by the famed home run king during his travel itinerary.
F Marion Snider died October 21 at his Kalona home after months of declining health. Survived by wife and three daughters Mrs Sommers of South Dakota Mrs Fry of Lamont Iowa and Mrs Bush near Washington. Funeral October 28 at the Methodist church with burial in Sharon Hill cemetery. Additional local notices include visits, relocations, sales and community events across Kalona and surrounding areas.
Advertises McCoys Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets for rapid weight gain. Claims sugar coated tablets help skinny men and women add five pounds in 30 days with a money back guarantee from druggists. Cites a case of a woman gaining 15 pounds in six weeks. Mentions price and brand then urges to insist on McCoys.
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