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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1911
Page
7
Old age signals shown by gray hairs prompt use of Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The ad claims it darkens hair and fights dandruff while promoting growth, offered at fifty cents a bottle with a money back guarantee from druggists.
An American named Edward White battled bandits in Italy after being seized and forced toward ransom. He used a hidden knife to defend himself as troops and police coordinated a surprise assault, killing several bandits and capturing ten, earning government thanks for his extraordinary bravery.
Victor Rosewater traces the shift from caucus style selections to the national convention as the remedy for early electoral flaws. The piece notes dangers of an unfixed electoral college, early requests for unified party tickets, and the move toward a four yearly national convention to empower rank and file voters.
John Quincy Adams and Trackett drew praise as Malstaff in a performance where Colonel David Crockett of Tennessee requested the comedian appear in The Wentuckian. The colonel joined the manager to a front seat and Hackett opened in hunting costume to the audience. Curtain rose as Crockett and Hackett exchanged bows.
Charles Mathews, the English actor, recalled performing in Wakefield where trade was dull and the drama received no support. When asked his earnings there, he quipped that he made not a shilling, explaining that he went to star, but they spell it with a ve in Wakefield.
A jail visit conversation ends with a convict accidentally bumping the governor. The man says Pardon me and the governor replies That lets you out. This quip appears in the Baltimore American.
A playful exchange in Toledo Blade notes a Spiritualist claiming to be the maid of Lady Montague and stating that the lady is not at home, highlighting a humorous seance gag.
A Philadelphia Record item jokes about a theater financier nicknamed an angel. The tale contrasts an angel without wings with the hoax idea, noting the truth lies in the money behind the production.
The clipping notes humorous lines about saving money and a man who owns a motorcar that does the smoking for him. It includes a quip about Mr Chuggins and a proverb about a light heart making tasks light, attributed to Washington Sur and Wallace.
The article surveys the origins of the turban across ancient records and religious texts, tracing its use from high priest garments to warrior bandages. It cites Jerome on ancient diaries and notes Mohammedan variations, alongside a New York World account of a drunkenness arrest and a Chicago Record Herald reflection on jewelry and social judgment.
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