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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1909
Page
6
A letter from F G Fritts of Oneonta New York praises Foley's Orino Laxative for his child and for general constipation and stomach issues. The ad claims the product is mild pleasant and effective and suitable as a spring medicine for women and children. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co endorse the remedy.
Aesop Down to Date satirizes lawmakers led by Hooserosus as they pass laws including a costly cow shed and a hospital for consumptives. It contrasts lavish spending with real need for tuberculosis hospitals, urging public support over legislative fixing and noting state figures on sanatorium costs. The piece cites Ohio and Iowa examples and calls for personal contributions.
In West Liberty Iowa on April 6 itinerant ham merchants were arrested for short weight. Ke y pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace Jones and were fined 20 and costs each. They sold hams at 8 to 18 cents a pound and shoulders for hams, including a ham weighed short at Bert Douglas home. They used the names John Doe and Henry Cox and departed town after paying fines.
Profiles of notable figures including Congressman W. W. Cocks of Long Island and Champ Clark of Kentucky. Mentions Drexel planning a Pacific cruise, Captain Keft's large maritime family, and Daniel Davis celebrating his 100th birthday. Folk and Bryan hit lecture $17,500 and $100,000 respectively. Treves cautions on radium hype while Amundsen secures $18,000 for a polar voyage aboard the Fram.
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