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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
7
Paris dispatch reports Italy sent an ultimatum to Turkey demanding acceptance of Italian occupation of Tripoli. If Turkey does not reply by tomorrow, Italy will proceed with the threatened occupation.
About thirty five friends hosted a surprise party at Mr and Mrs W W Wilsons home one mile south of the city. The couple plan to move to town in two weeks and the gathering served as a small farewell with games and refreshments. Invitations had been issued for the marriage of Mae McCaleb to Bert Smith on Wednesday October 11 at 6 o clock.
The ladies of the St James Sewing Circle are to be entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs W S Butterfield. The A A Regular meet tomorrow evening at 8 in A C U W hall with all members urged to attend. The WM S second division of the First United Presbyterian church will hold a business meeting Friday afternoon at the church after the Tabernacle gathering.
Berlin dispatch reports German Foreign Minister Herr von Erollen Warchér met with French Ambassador M. Carbon at the foreign office and stated Germany accepts the latest French proposal on Morocco.
Lincoln Beachy performed a dramatic stunt in Muscatine Iowa after noon. He flew into a flock of black birds, captured two, routed the rest and then dropped 5 000 feet in a daring spiral before a crowd of about fifteen thousand spectators.
Miss Tess Davidson daughter of Sioux City merchant Ben Davidson will wed Signor Alde De Zuilain of Venice an Italian noble. The wedding date has not been announced.
Freeville New York resident Tr J Barnum reports a dreadful fever-sore finally healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He notes it left scarcely a scar after tried remedies failed. The ad claims quick relief for burns boils eczema cuts bruises swellings corns and piles. Available for 25 cents at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
The twentieth biennial session of the P E O secret women's organization began in St Louis Missouri with Mrs Winona Evans of Keokuk Iowa as national president among 185 delegates representing 12 000 members. The meeting runs through Friday with other officers arriving.
Hanover N H Sept 27 Football commences at Dartmouth with Norwich in the opener. The Hanoverians meet Princeton November 11 and Harvard November 18. Princeton defeated Dartmouth 6 to 0 last year and Harvard won 18 to 0.
Cal Stewart stars as Bob Granger in a four act comedy drama set in Grangerville Illinois. The show features new staging bright scenery and a dramatic lobby scene with election returns. Eli and Jane with Harry Green lead a strong company in a lively rural political satire presented October 3.
A child recounts a sermon line about pride and destruction with a misquoted Bible reference attributed to Judea. The phrase blends a known proverb style with a misattributed source, noting a warning about arrogance and downfall.
Des Moines reports Iowa officials and a large delegation on the official Taft reception tour. Governor Carroll, Adjt. Gen. Logan, and sixteen staffers depart for Council Bluffs, with Taft arriving Thursday morning and a reception at the Elks club.
A noted old author states there are two things not worth worry about. What you can’t help is futile to fret over, while what you can help requires action without anxiety.
A summary of prudent hair care from a medical perspective. Avoid over washing and harsh tonics. Wash with warm water and castile soap no more than weekly. Avoid tight hats and excessive sun or wind exposure. For women, cut split ends and limit frequent trimming. Balanced approaches discussed with mixed arguments.
Indiana and southern parts remain unsettled and warmer today with windy fair conditions in the north. Tonight, Wisconsin experiences showers followed by clearing with fair weather likely tomorrow and moderate southwest to west winds.
An advertisement touts Meritol Pile Remedy from the American Drug and Press Association as effective for internal and external use, described as a boon to sufferers. Lemmon's Pharmacy is listed as a source.
There are no conditions attached to this offer. A free bottle of ZEMO for hives prickly heat insect bites or other skin afflictions is available from McKihinney Drug Co. A sample bottle is provided to demonstrate its healing soothing effects. Call today for a sample.
Notice lists cider production on September 26 October 3 and October 6 at 3 cents per gallon. No grinding on other days. Location miles southwest of City at Earle F Libe.
A local ad urges Washington readers to try Meritol Snow White Liniment for pains rheumatism and sprains. The message asserts high recommendation and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as the supplier.
Meritol Snow White Liniment touted to take the pain away advertised by Lemmon's Pharmacy in a concise note.
Frank S. Winters a War of 61 veteran from Los Angeles credits Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets with ending years of stomach trouble. He reported rapid relief and urged others to use the tablets available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores.
Pure bred Poland China hogs of March and April farrow and fall yearling males offered. Sired by Janction Chief 152591 Black Giant 167427 and Longfellow 151663. Three exceptional males over six feet long with nine inch bone. All guaranteed breeders. Keota Iowa five miles west of West Chester.
I G White Post No 108 meets on the first and third Tuesday each month in their post rooms in the Temple building levee. J W Scott serves as Commander and J J Kellogg as Adjutant.
Mason ic Fraternities Washington Lodge No 26 regular meeting 1st Friday. Cyrus Chapter No 18 regular meeting 2nd Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 regular meeting 3rd Friday. Washington Chapter No 98 regular meeting 2nd Thursday. Visiting fraters welcome with officers listed for each group.
Meritol Pile Rewedy earns a new ovation as a world beater in pharmacy headlines.
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