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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1910

Page

6

Doctor Advised Operation in Galena Woman’s Case

Mrs. Rh. R. Hvaxy of Galena Kansas recounts a painful right side lump that grew from soreness after a fall Last year doctors warned of possible tumor and surgery She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and lamplight the lump broke and vanished The letter promotes the product and free advice from Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts.

Galena Kans Kansas Lydia E. Pinkham Rh. R Mineral Ave Lydia FE. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass

Authorities Clear Intruder Of Blame For New Winter

Officials stated the intruder is not responsible for the onset of the new winter, denying any connection to the severe weather events and confirming the seasonal change occurred independently.

Man seeks 850000 damages over coal company crash

Injured man with a broken back sues the Coal Company for 850000 in damages. The suit cites a crash and demands compensation while coal prices rise.

Three Sisters Stricken and Halley’s Comet Weather Debate

Halley's Comet is not blamed for recent Iowa Illinois weather as Prof E K Barnard defends the celestial visitor. He notes only a remote chance of meteor showers on May 18 and recalls meteorological claims from 1861, urging caution about scientific certainty. The comet’s position and distance are detailed as it rises before sunrise.

Iowa Illinois E Kk. Barnard Chicago Barnard

Miner Seeks 50000 Damages From Valley Union Coal

Grant Fisher, a coal miner from Des Moines, sues Valley Union Coal Co for 50000 claiming a mine roof cave in fractured his spinal column. In the same suit, E M Blue seeks 5000 for injuries from the same accident in the district court.

Des Moines Grant Fisher Valley Union Coal Company E. M. Blue

Rubber Prices Rise 10 Percent Says US Rubber Co

New York April 25 The United States Rubber company announced rubber goods across descriptions will rise about ten percent due to higher raw material costs affecting production.

New York United States Rubber Company

Three Sisters Die Within Hours in Distant States

Des Moines area report notes three Radloff sisters fall ill within hours of each other. Josephine Radloff dies after learning of Clem Flunk’s illness in Calmar Iowa. Clem Flunk dies six hours later. another sister in South Dakota is near death.

Des Moinés Iowa Josephine Radloff Clem Flunk Calmar Miss Radloff South Dakota

Twain and Halley’s comet tied by life and death

A New York contributor notes Mark Twain was born November 20 1835 days before Halley’s comet first approached the sun and died April 21 1910 within a day of the comet’s perihelion on April 20 1910.

New York Mark Twain

Dr King’s New Discovery Praised by Clarksville Woman

Mrs M L Dix of Clarksville Tennessee credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a four year lung illness and severe chest pain. The ad touts relief from coughs colds hay fever asthma bronchitis and more with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and 1.00 backed by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

M. L. Dix Clarksville Tenn J. E. Lemmon Lemimon

Twain friend recalls Huckleberry Finn authoring riverlife tribute

Paris Missouri April 25. Barney Farthing, friend of Mark Twain, recalls the river world and the people who shaped Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. He mourns Twain while reflecting on the brothers and companions who died or drifted away along the Mississippi.

Paris Yellow River B. C. M. (Barney) Farthing Mark Twain Hannibal Redding Hannibal Courier Henry Joe Buchanan Sam Memphis Myself Bob Bodine Pitts Tom Pitts John Briggs Ralls County George Butler Egypt Grant Ben Butler Tom Sawyer Tom Blankenship Mrs. Robards John Robards Campbellite Alexander Campbell Tom Joe Fuquas Mr. Clemens America Frank L. Pitts Missouri Sidney Haines Colorado Robert N. Bodine

Fire sweeps Lake Charles destroying hundreds of buildings

A large urban fire in Lake Charles Louisiana driven by high winds destroyed many blocks and hundreds of buildings. The blaze left about two thousand people homeless with property losses near three million dollars. Dynamite used to create gaps failed to halt the flames as sparks jumped gaps and ignited more structures.

Lake Charles

Beer consumption in US rises by nearly a million barrels

Internal revenue data show March beer consumption reached 4,903,799 barrels, about one million more than March 1909. The report highlights a substantial increase in nationwide beer intake for the month.

Washington United States Internal Revenue

Root Juice praised as a cure for various ailments

Local residents report relief from rheumatism stomach and liver troubles after trying Root Juice. J J Hollie of Princeton Indiana credits it with back injury recovery in February 1909 and calls it the best doctor. Local agency J E Lemmon provides information.

J. J. Hollie Princeton Ind J. EB. Lemmon

Gale Claims Twelve On Lake Michigan Rescue Sees Zenith Lost

A gale off Holland Michigan capsized the tug Zenith towing an oil barge. Captain Knox and another crewman were rescued, but the Zenith disappeared with twelve men feared dead. Captain Van Welden led the surf-boat rescue despite rough seas.

Knox Man Lake Michigan Holland, Mich Lake Mich Zenith Holland Harbor Holland Live Saving van Welden

Generally a Misfit Greatness

A compact reflection on how greatness emerges when individuals resist social unease and stand apart from the crowd, revealing how nonconformity can drive notable achievement.

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