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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
2
Two soldiers recount a perilous retreat by bayou, burying a dead comrade on a weed-choked island. They find a mother's note in his pockets and reflect on memory, exhaustion, and the constant threat of pursuit as gators circle.
An Iowa firm touts Vinol cod liver extract as a non patent medicine that strengthens the blood and aids the aged, claiming it builds vitality and quickly cures chronic colds and lung troubles. The piece then shifts to a first person safari narrative describing survival in a swamp, hunting alligators for food and ending with a grave scene and a note that the tale will continue.
Notice announces Spring term in piano instruction by Prof T C Davis beginning May 1. Davis will teach three days a week and prospective students are advised to register promptly to secure a time slot.
A Gaston Pasco Georgia reader praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for whooping cough in their family. The letter notes safety and effectiveness and mentions Cook and Sherman as sellers.
Sa! Barred Rock and 8. C. B. Leghorn eyes from choice matings. My stock S first class. 32-1m W.2D. Shearer. Notice, G. AR Regular post meeting tomorrow night. A good attendance is desired. J. Cy Boice, P. C.
Local market highlights boast the best meats and lowest prices at the Royal market. Numerous residents from Ainsworth Crawfordsville West Chester Crawfords ville Perlee Sigourney and Chicago are listed as arrivals or visitors, including 56-11 Ben Gray Ada Miller Pearl White Myrtle Jacobs and others. Promotions for Cicero at the Latin school event and a seed company ad appear among the notices.
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