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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1907
Page
8
Three stages shape a woman's life womanhood motherhood and change of life. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is advertised as the remedy guiding puberty childbirth and the change of life with testimonials from Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Edwards. It invites women to seek free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A special meeting of the national publicity law organization discussed publishing campaign contributions and expenditures from the last national canvass. Alexander Troup urged public disclosure by campaign donors and committees, while William J. Bryan called for a federal law demanding public declarations of all donations and receipts.
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults sold by all druggists.
Every Sunday starting May 7 this line offers round trip passengers on No 16 from Brighton at 6 40 am arriving Peoria 11 45 pm and return Peoria same day at 6 30 pm. Round trip rate 2 00. Visit friends in Peoria on any Sunday. For details contact local agents. Junet
A note indicates plans to renew a publicity law of national scope at the next congress. The move targets broad media and public information practices, signaling potential changes in oversight and reporting standards.
The War Department has authorized Colonel George E. F. Harrison to employ ten private detectives at Fort Monroe Virginia during the Jamestown exposition. Their duty is to ensure no unauthorized persons access the fortifications guarding Hampton Roads. General Grant approved the move as a precaution against military secrets leaking to visitors.
Lena in Freeport county suffered a major fire that destroyed the town hall and its fire engine. The loss reached 8 000 with only 3 500 insurance, amid repeated incendiary fires that have damaged Lena for months. Five armed men patrolled the streets afterward.
King Edward reviewed the naval brigade then unveiled a statue of Sir Adrian Dingli, former chief justice. The royal couple departed for Gaeta and Palermo, with a final stop in Naples where the king will leave the yacht and the queen continue the cruise.
The forecast: Illinois and Indiana expect late brisk northwest winds. Lower Michigan sees fair conditions with west snow flurries and diminishing northwest winds. Wisconsin turns fair and warmer in the west and central. Iowa shows rising temperatures.
Chicago April 17 Following are the baseball scores League At Cincinnati St Louis 3 Cincinnati 0 at Philadelphia Boston 5 Philadelphia 6 at Brooklyn New York 4 Brooklyn 1 American At New York Philadelphia 9 New York 6 at Boston Washington 2 Boston 4 at St Louis and Detroit Weather
The swayka game uses an eight inch iron pin and rings from two inches to a foot. Players name the target ring before each throw and aim to stick the pin upright inside that ring. If successful, they score and ring is removed. misses end a turn. The king, who places the pin in all rings smallest to largest in one turn, leads until another misses. The game ends when a player has been king most often.
A circus horse trainer notes top prices up to 1500 dollars per animal and describes the value of trained horses versus ordinary stock. He recalls a New York visitor offering 1800 dollars for a prized mare. He also explains hot water freezes faster than cold water citing air, particle division, and surface agitation as causes.
The passage explains coal creation from earth's hot early climate through vegetation forming peat then lignite and finally coal. It distinguishes anthracite and bituminous coal by heat and pressure, noting coal is mainly carbon with tarry bitumen.
The Chicago News explains that raindrop impact agitates water forcing air out. The escaping air forms a film, producing bubbles. This agitation also drives waves at the seashore to foam, as foam is a collection of bubbles.
The text explains that wood need not touch fire to ignite. It states heat drives out hydrogen gas, which then fuels the flame. It claims flame is a gas made luminous by heat.
Children Peter Charles and Philip Brown teeter on a seesaw, splinters tear clothes yet they remain merry. Charlies and Peter grab the ends and rush to pick, while Philip stands as the candlestick in a playful verse from Youth's Companion.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York recounts severe indigestion and debility. He credits Electric Bitters, recommended by Stewart's Pharmacy, with restoring his health, enabling him to resume business. The advertisement promises the tonic as the best on earth and guarantees relief for 60 cents.
Exceedingly rare bargains in South Dakota farm lands and unusual business chances in new towns of the Minneapolis and St. Louis R R extension. Descriptive pamphlet on the new empire mailed free to farmers and stockmen. request via postal card to B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
The Iowa Central Ry announces round trip fares for Mystic Shriners and German Baptist Brethren conventions in Los Angeles and San Francisco, with travel from April 25 to May 8 and return by July 31, via direct routes. Stopovers allowed. Also reduced one way fares from March 1 to April 30 to various western states and Mexico. A. B. Cutts handles inquiries in Minneapolis. Additionally, a note touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills at 25 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
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