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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1911
Page
4
A Michigan businessman explains his newspaper advertising strategy. He stresses pride in his goods and store, targets educated readers, and cites newspapers as the fastest, most cost effective way to reach distant customers. He values attractive ads and wide, home newspaper readership.
Explorers drilling for two new coal pits at Old Cumnock Scotland uncovered fossils at 50 and 78 fathoms. The finds include fossils of tree branches ferns flowers seeds and seedpods plus well defined shellfish at depth. Notably a near complete seal or sea lion like specimen and a splendid turtle like fossil were found indicating a marine period.
The piece argues that being musical can exist without singing or playing. It notes a musical ear and taste justify the label, while a love of music alone is insufficient unless complemented by some study or skill.
The Journal spotlights popular music from Broadway with featured airs rising in popularity. It highlights the appeal of songs like When You Drink to the Girl You Love and discusses the appeal of performers true to the girl of his.
Private lessons as specialty with one hour daily or nightly sessions over six weeks no home study required Diplomas issued and good positions guaranteed Miss Dorothy Wisdom, Teacher.
The post office department approved a recommendation by a visiting inspector to add one more mail carrier next Monday. Captain Pollok Wallace will secure the permanent post, yielding two daily mail deliveries in the city and easier handling of mail for residents.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and other Toledo druggists. Internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills for constipation promoted.
Prof J A Fleming states all carbon forms convert to graphite if heated sufficiently. He notes electric arc carbon marks paper after use in a lamp. He points to the Acheson furnace turning anthracite into graphite, with 2000 tons annually at Niagara.
Classified brief notes indicate items and services for sale, jobs, and notices. The readable text implies people search the Journal want ads for opportunities and listings.
Albert Small of Broadway Florist faces S H Jewett a wealthy summer visitor in Sea Gate in a high prize julep contest worth 2000 dollars. Rudolph Waldner of Waldorf Cigar backs the event with 1000 dollars as judges are named from Kentucky figures. Both contestants boast peak condition and claim superior julep skill.
Hugh Henderson of Pittsburgh and Julius Dor Yo of Chicago begin a fifty game match for a $1125 purse. Lannin of New York and Crumb of Boston sponsor the event, a challenger series for the American championship and a focal point for checker fans.
A traditional want ad in the Journal is advertised as a reliable method to reach buyers and sellers. The notice emphasizes fast responses and broad reach within the community.
In Brighton an aviator named Earl Neal built an airship that sent two cats about 30 feet into the air before it collapsed and fell. Both cats landed on their feet and scampered away unharmed. A replacement airship is planned. A cat’s nine lives are noted as an advantage in such flights.
A brief beauty tip instructs men to lather the afflicted facial areas with soap and water, then shave clean with a sharp razor to reveal smoother skin. The advice emphasizes a snow white lather and liberal application before scraping away with precision.
For coughs colds croup whooping cough bronchitis and throat chest and lung ailments it is an ever ready remedy. Protect your children and yourself by prompt use of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and note its decisive results. For sale by All Druggists.
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