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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
4
An old remedy idea is revived as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur hair tonic is touted to darken, soften and restore color. Once brewed from garden herbs, now sold by druggists for 50 cents to 1 dollar a bottle, with orders handled by Wyeth Chemical Co in New York.
Geologists will study road materials to improve construction and cut costs for roads. The research aims to provide cheaper food through reduced transportation and production costs driven by better infrastructure.
A light fingered man in Keokuk has been reported in town after recently buying old gold. Separately, Iowa State headlines outline plans for the summer geology program, with Professors Beyer Williams Kay Tilton Lees Shink and Calvin leading fieldwork on road materials water power streams glacial deposits gravels and a statewide geography treatise under supervision of the geology department.
New York reports a sweeping drop in staple prices with old potatoes selling as low as 20 cents a bushel. Wheat corn and oats show substantial declines from last year and farmers expect overall food costs to ease, though not to the ultra-low levels of a decade or two ago.
A clever con man named H. G. Black registered at a Keokuk hotel while claiming to represent a Chicago firm dealing in old gold. He departed before police could apprehend him after a local dentist reported an attempt to buy gold. Black’s listed headquarters were Chicago.
A man named Black stole old gold from a dentist by deceiving him about the weight. He weighed six pennyweights but the drawer held twice that, leaving a bridge and other gold. He left three dollars on the table and vanished, with police searching for him as he likely fled by train to ply his trade elsewhere.
Chicago reports Halley's comet in an active phase as it passes perihelion at 10:30 with rapid approach to Earth. Visibility varies by location with St John’s noting naked eye sighting. brightness to rise until May 16 then appear in evenings after May 18. Rising time 3:38.
An English youth John Davis arrives in New York in 1798 seeking private tutoring work. He faces harsh tests of handwriting, arithmetic, humility, and social discretion to win a family post. The book recounts how tutoring risks loss of independence much like Pompey’s tyrant entry.
A reflective piece by Walt Mason on childhood discipline and forgiveness. It recalls a harsh teacher and the urge for revenge that fades with age. The poem argues for restraint and tempering anger, suggesting to seal wrath away until it cools.
A child narrator observes family scenes as a sister shuns a suitor for an hour with handholding. Uncle Joe recounts a humorous tale of a wife refusing a neighbor’s wash tub, citing lack of one and using it themselves. Jamie hides, then declares he holds Mary’s hand himself to keep her from others.
A claim praises an Indian medicine man who can cure many ailments with field roots and herbs. It asserts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound originated from these remedies and has proven highly effective in treating female illnesses for thirty years.
The phrase common sense is described as the degree of intelligence prudence and good judgment common to all people as explained by Fleming.
A western drama The Great Divide drew a large audience at the Graham last night. Edgar Jones as Stephen Ghent and Ina Brooks as Ruth Jordan delivered strong, nuanced performances with solid supporting work and impressive scenery in the second act.
The Rock Island lines will deliver telegraphic reports of all games from the American National and Western leagues to the Rocky Mountain Limited Golden State Limited and Chicago Kansas City Limited. Details of batteries runs hits and errors will be posted in observation library buffet cars for passengers.
A black and white male cat about one year old is lost from the Rock Island depot area two weeks ago. A liberal reward is offered for the return. Report to this office. 5718 Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised with medical claims. Lemmon's Pharmacy Mellhinney Drug Company listed.
An old-time British election story recalls a candidate who won through an umbrella faced by voters. The candidate left the game behind at every house he canvassed, and when a sovereign was returned by the voter a reward for honesty was deemed fitting.
Piano tuner J F Funk from Davenport will be in the city next week accepting orders. Leave requests at Haight's for appointment scheduling and service.
Careful mothers keep Foley's Honey and Tar in the house as the best safe remedy for urgent croup relief. Contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Refuse substitutes Lemmon's Pharmacy McElhinney.
A brief ad notes Frey’s photographs are highly valued by top judges for superior quality. The piece suggests visiting to see proof and claims no cough medicine matches Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and bronchitis. Lemmon's Pharmacy in MéeElhinney carries it.
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