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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1911
Page
7
A brief note highlights gains from tips in New York, detailing how hospitality staff accumulate income beyond wages. The item notes variability by venue and season, illustrating the uneven distribution of tip money among workers.
At Madison Square Garden the Domestic Science and Pure Food Exposition opens with the largest bottle ever built, standing thirty-six feet high and twenty feet square, allowing visitors to walk through it. The event, led by the national association of Domestic Science clubs, runs until October 4 with a pure food congress featuring industry experts discussing milk beverages domestic labor and household economics.
An expert denounces the common Canadian practice of laying out cities like a rectangular bookcase. He argues this utilitarian system allows easy expansion by adding new sections without incongruity, critiquing the regular grid layout as limiting.
A traveler asks why glass cases with an ax hammer and crowbar are on railroad cars. A facetious worker replies they are for anyone who wants a window open.
It states that strength comes from digestion and that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver to perform their functions naturally. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Public notice lists raking cider on Sept 26 Oct 3 and 6 at 3 cents per gallon. Location Miles S W of City shows Earle F Libe contact. Also advices Chamberlain's Liniment for sprained ankles with three to four weeks typical recovery, suggests Lemmon's Pharmacy as seller.
G White Post No 18 held on the first and third Tuesday each month in their rooms at the Temple. J W Scott serves as Commander and J J Kellogg as Adjutant.
Valley Forge Camp No 868 holds weekly Thursday gatherings in the hall on North Side Square. Neighbors are welcome to attend and participate.
Washington Lodge No 26 Regular meeting on the first Friday monthly. Cyrus Chapter No 18 meets on the second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No KT holds the third Friday meeting. Washington Chapter meets on the second Thursday monthly. Fraters welcome to attend.
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