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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1911
Page
3
Work on the Tabernacle will start Monday morning with all churches contributing labor. Every helper is needed as willingness to work and nail driving are the only requirements. Tot2 CHAS. H. KECK, Building Committee member notes. A sprained ankle can be healed in two to four days with Chamberlain's Liniment, available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
An ad offering sharpening services for knives, scissors, razors, and tools by PRAZERR in FAIRFIELD IOWA. Prices listed for barbers shears, razors, knives, umbrella plates, grip checks, and razor handles with a claim of satisfaction guaranteed and umbrella repair services offered while the ad runs.
Fall fashion advance models showcase new fall outfits for girls and others. The designs feature narrow hems, sash effects, bias panels, and folded frills. cloaks and gowns receive frills, fichu draperies, and long sash ends. Fabrics include brocaded silks, satin, and plaids with velvet or satin trims, in raven blue, grays, gunmetal, black, and bronze browns.
Fifty years ago on Sept. 9 two hundred clerks in Washington worked nights to clip treasury notes. Demand for both demand and 7 3-10 percent notes exceeded supply, with many officers preferring 7 3-10 notes for sending home. Signs of a general insurrection against the Mexican government suggested a serious outbreak.
Natural gas was discovered near Ellenville New York twenty five years ago Sunday. An explosion at Dean colliery near Bristol killed ten workers. The Irish land bill of Parnell was read for the first time in the house of commons and sparked extensive debate.
Dr. A. B. Miller testified in police court that he could not earn a living due to many doctors in Pittsburg. He admitted taking and selling a horse and buggy to raise funds to return to Ithaca. He said he graduated from the University of Chicago in 1910. The piece also includes an advertisement for Buckley’s Amiga Salve claiming to heal fever sores and other ailments.
The article describes a white voile gown with gathered skirt, three five inch ruffles, a silk coat bodice with a wide ruffled collar, and a chemisette of dotted net. It notes beaded fringe fashion, silk coat influences, and color contrasts in linings, plus a black crepe meteor dress with hip drapery and wide knee folds. It highlights pink bead accents and bead tassels as popular adornments.
Inspector General bh. A Garlington and General W. W. Wotherspoon join Capt. Matthew K. E. Hanna and Maj. Lassiter as U S representatives at German maneuvers in Pomerania beginning tomorrow. Visiting officers from many nations are Emperor William's guests. Diarrhoea is common in September. Chamberlain's Caste Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is promoted as prompt and effective, available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A monument funded by public subscription will be unveiled in Webster City to honor Mrs. Henry Lott, the first white woman to die in this Iowa region. Her death in 1849 followed an Indian raid that killed her children.
A medicine of proven value for kidney and Windder ailments, especially recommended for elderly people for its tonic and reconstructive qualities. It promises permanent relief and comfort. For sale by All Druggists.
A public sale at the late R C Thompson residence four miles west of Crawfordsville nine miles southeast of Washington and three miles south of Havre offers a diverse lot. Horses cattle hogs oats corn hay wood posts lumber wagon implements and household items. Terms include 10 month credit on larger sums with cash discounts for cash and a local auction team led by D F Macon with Arthur Therion as clerk. Sale date is Tuesday September 12 starting at 10 a m.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound remains a leading household remedy for coughs and colds for children and adults. It helps prevent serious cold complications. Buy only the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from All Druggists.
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