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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
4
An old advertisement extols a blood purifier called 8. 8. 8. claiming to cleanse the circulation and cure ailments from bad blood. It promises nourishment to the body, strengthens health, and offers a free book from The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Georgia.
The article notes a vast area south of Cape Horn with no human inhabitants and almost no animal or plant life besides a few hardy lichens and mosses, extending over 2,200 miles to the south pole.
The article advises restoring worn handbags by rubbing a very fine grade sandpaper over the surface. It claims this method can revive many leathers including suede and undressed calfskin without damaging the material when done carefully.
Testimonial from Mrs. Arrens of Chicago claims she recovered from severe health issues after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Purifier. The ad touts the product as non narcotic with a long record of cures for female ailments and encourages letters to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice.
In Watseka April, Lucy Sayler described the night of banker John Byrd Sayler’s murder at Crescent City last July. She wept on the stand as she recounted her husband’s attack on Dr. Miller and her own escape before shots rang out. Dr. Miller then gave his account and faced cross examination on events after the shooting.
A man from Atchison shaved and dressed, telling his wife he would help a friend dig a well, as reported by the Kansas City Star.
Lick Observatory astronomers report Halley’s comet will be plainly visible to the naked eye in the next few days. It rises about one hour four minutes before sunrise and sits six to eight degrees north of the eastern horizon, with closest solar approach due April 18.
Ohio schools observe Arbor Day in line with Gov Harmon’s proclamation. Pennsylvania holds two Arbor Days this year, the first today and another on April 22 per Gov Stuart’s proclamation stressing conservation and tree planting as vital to soil and waterways.
A Navy League of the United States meeting opens in Philadelphia at the Bellevue Strattford with remarks by ship line veteran N Baker of Baltimore. Attendees include Secretary of the Navy, Senators Penrose and Oliver, Gov. Stuart, Rear Admiral Sperry, and Mayor Reyburn.
Boise reports the April 8 sale for town lots in Rupert Mindoka project southern Idaho. The new village of 500, on a railroad, benefits from irrigation and a government dam powering lighting and industry contracts approved by the interior secretary. Rupert has an $8000 school, several fraternal groups, five churches and a women’s club.
The new ruler has taken up the throne following Higanele's death. The king has already won popular support and his birthday is being celebrated as a peak of public rejoicing.
Brussels marks the birthday of King Albert with festive displays as the new Belgian monarch turns thirty five. The celebration follows his accession and public events highlight the national mood.
The Spedden Paige vaudeville company closes a week at the Graham with capacity crowds and plans a return next season. Claire Paige and Sam Spedden star in a three act Who's Who and the historical comedy Dubarry with elaborate costumes and scenery. Open with The Man Who Wins. free admission for ladies on opening night, prices 10 20 30, Saturday matinee at 2 30.
The Atlantic wave heights have been carefully determined by officers of the Hydrographic Office. In calm seas waves average about 10 feet, but in rough weather they can reach 40 to 18 feet.
Advert says Mi O na stomach tablets ease overworked stomachs and lists multiple conditions it claims to treat including belching gas distress after eating foul breath biliousness and heartburn with a guarantee from Lemmon's Pharmacy and a price of fifty cents a box Booths Pills are also advertised for constipation at 25 cents.
Five robbers raided Coal City Illinois bank blowing the safe and escaped on a Santa Fe freight. Sheriff Thomas Steele halted the train at 4:30 PM, three robbers were captured after a gun battle, two fled into fields with about $1200 in cash.
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 Junior class at 4 30 Senior program at 6 15 and evening service at 7 30 provided by area churches.
Aboat church holds a morning worship at 9:30 with junior Endeavor at 5 and senior Endeavor at 6 15. An evening service is at 7 30. Everyone is invited to attend these meetings.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m class meeting 10 30 morning service 11 junior league 3 Epworth league 6 15 evening service 7 30 Rev J N Lewis of Brighton will preach both morning and evening service in the church calendar.
Sabbath school begins at 9 50 morning worship at 11 Young People meet at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 Sunday services listed for Covenanter church with times.
Corner of Iowa avenue and Jefferson street invites all to Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the subject Are Sin Death Real. Includes quoted Deuteronomy text and a Wednesday 7 45 evening meeting. Free reading room hours listed over Crail's store.
The Presbyterian church lists preaching at 11 and 7 30, Sabbath school at 9 40, Junior Endeavor at 3 80, Senior Endeavor at 6 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30. All are cordially invited. Pastor John C. Abels.
Washington Star quote recounts Senator Sorghum praising a public figure who built authority by listening to constituents and delivering what they wanted rather than through study or theory. The remark contrasts practical know how with academic approach.
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