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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1907
Page
3
The article describes the hedgehog as poison proof able to eat opium and drink prussic acid without harm and to swallow arsenic with ease. It compares this to humans and other animals noting varying tolerances to poisons and discussing potential antitoxins and immunity.
An advertisement touts the New Perfection Wick Blue Flame Oil Cook Stove in three sizes with instant lighting and adjustable flame led by blue flame heat. It claims reduced fuel use and cooler kitchens compared with coal and wood ranges. Also highlighted is the brass and nickel Rayo Lamp, praised for bright mellow light and ornamental quality.
A. Anderson and his son Marion were hurt when a four year old horse lunged and bolted after throwing them from a buggy near East Washington street. A. Anderson suffered a broken collar bone in two places while Marion sustained facial and body injuries. The horse escaped unharmed and both men are recovering with time.
Due to the Mystic Shriners convention and German Baptist Brethren meeting in Los Angeles the Iowa Central Railway offers round trip fares to Los Angeles and San Francisco from April 25 to May 8 with return by July 31 one fare for the round trip. Travel via any direct route to California and return via any other direct route with stopovers allowed. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
Joe Benz announces no rate change after management shift. The Benz House will maintain previous pricing and continue offering the same high standard of service to both longtime guests and new patrons.
Local ad promotes lawn mower sharpening service at the old reliable shop opposite the opera house located at 64 126 West Groendycke. Also features French bread made by Johnson as a popular item for all ages.
With the M. E. church undergoing about three weeks of repairs the prayer gatherings will be held at city residences. The north town meeting will take place at Captain W. A. Wilson's home at 7 30 next Wednesday evening the 24th.
Mrs. Chas. Needham arrived Saturday evening from Oskaloosa where she had been reporting court for the past week.
J. R. Rickey returned to Crawfordsville Saturday evening after attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Donahey. J. N. Jones traveled to Fairfield yesterday morning and attended Sunday meetings.
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