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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
8
An advertisement urging readers in Washington to try Merital Tonic Di ative as a general tonic. Claims it revives energy, tones digestion, and strengthens the system. Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy and attributed to chemists of wide renown.
William Burgess, a Yorkshire man, finally swam the English channel from Dover to Cape Grisnez, landing at Cape Grisnez at 10 30 in the morning after about twenty four hours. He had long tried to match Captain Webb’s 1875 feat and faced fierce tides near Goodwin Sands. Starting from South Foreland, Burgess pressed through a strong tide, reaching six miles in four hours, and was last heard from before completing the crossing amid anxious reports of his fate.
A new preparation named Merital Pile Remedy debuts as a world beater at Lemmon's Pharmacy. The ad promotes its effectiveness for piles and calls attention to its availability at the drugstore.
A local shop advertises barbers shears and corrugated razors sharpened with quick service. It lists ground and honed items including knives, scissors, German silver key checks, doe tags, umbrella plates, grip checks, and new handles with a satisfaction guarantee.
Vienna hosts the International Philatelic Exhibition with patrons including postmaster general Ritter Wagner von Jouregg and King George V. Americans like Henry Crocker display rare stamps such as a Hawaiian two cent 1851 piece. insurance and guards protect glass cases as collectors vie for valued treasures.
Prosecuting Attorney Turner and Attorney General Horan met to discuss Rodney J. Diegle, former Ohio Senate sergeant at arms, who was convicted of bribery aiding. They stated the confession lacks full truth about graft in the legislature and clemency likely unavailable. Turner said Diegle must reveal the remainder of the truth to receive any consideration.
Preaching services will be held at the Walnut school house near Verdi next Sabbath afternoon at 3 o clock. Sermon by the Rev. W. R. Sawhill. All are cordially invited.
Mrs Lapeting recalls Seymour as a famed whip who enjoyed driving his ballyhoo coach across the country and bringing entertainment to audiences.
Ad promotes PARISIAN SAGE as a dandruff killer and hair restorer. Claims dandruff germs choke hair nourishment and that one week of use yields noticeable improvement. Lemmons Pharmacy guarantees the product at 50 cents a bottle.
The Wolf by Eugene Walter was staged by a fine Graham company last night set in Canadian woods. It follows an old Secoteh trader and daughter Hilda as a French Canadian wooer and an American railroad builder complicate matters. strong performances by Guy Canfman as Jules Beaubien and Constance Caufman as Hilda stood out.
A misread advertisement promotes Merital Show White Liniment claiming it will take away pain. The text references Leminon's shar macy in a unclear line, reflecting an OCR artifact from a historic page.
The Fair offers a one stop venue for students and parents to shop school supplies. Vendors showcase notebooks backpacks and writing instruments while teachers and organizers provide guidance on lists and budgeting. Community groups participate with tips and discounts.
Private lessons specialize in one hour daily for six weeks with no home study. Diplomas awarded and good positions guaranteed. Miss Dorothy Wisdom, teacher. Also noting Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
When illness makes you feel weak and unable to work you can recover with Electric Bitters. The ad promises tone strength and vigor from the first dose and guarantees satisfaction. Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Old Black and leave orders will be promptly attended to by Frank Rovers. Give street and number when calling.
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