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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
8
Mrs Fannie Connor of Rural Route 1 Georgetown Teon reports a severe lung illness that caused constant coughing. Her husband bought Dr King s New Discovery which she credits as the only real cough cure and lung restorer with a trial bottle offered free by Stewart s pharmacy priced 50c and 1.00 guaranteed.
Promotes rare South Dakota farm land bargains and business opportunities in new towns opened by the Minneapolis and St. Louis extension. Descriptive pamphlet on the new empire offered free. mail a postcard to B. Cutts, G. P., and T. A., Minneapolis.
Be sure to attend the laughable comedy A Pair of Artists given by the Junior class of the Academy at Crawfordsville on May 3rd.
D. Rittenhouse announces stand for service at his Cedar township residence. Stallions Silver Branch 41385 and Prince of Lakewood 21528 will serve mares, along with mammoth bred Jack. Terms appear on bills. Endorsed by 55-f,m-tf.
A Persheron stallion named Truant's Premier will begin his sixth season at the Col D J Palmer farm one mile northeast of the city. The Palmer family touts him as among the county's best breeders and notes no finer Percheron exists locally. Also noted is Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles, claimed not to contain opiates under the National Pure Food and Drug Law, and sold by druggists 2 All.
Beginning March 1 and running through April 30 the Iowa Central Railway offers reduced one way tickets to Arizona California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and Old Mexico. Fares are 31.50 below regular. On Wednesdays tourist cars to Los Angeles and San Francisco travel via Kansas City and the Santa Fe System. Inquiries to A B Cutts G P T 7A Minneapolis Minn. apr29
In a feature on women in skilled labor, the article describes professional cleaners who supervise housekeeping for households, directing servants and coordinating setup from garret to cellar. It also notes professional movers as a growing, trusted career for capable women, illustrated by a hostess hiring a mover to transition to a new home in four days.
The article describes evolving household linen fashions with white in favor for tablecloths and napkins, ornate lace trims, and Chinese mats on tables. It notes large dinner parties use richly trimmed white linens, curtains use India muslin with silvered ribbon flounces, and sheets feature embroidered bands with Valenciennes lace and beaded ribbons. Pillow cases match the ensemble.
Practical home beauty guidance covers treating blackheads with gentle pressure and antiseptic applications, preventing new breakouts with a complexion brush and hot water. It offers a cucumber and witch hazel lotion for oily skin and cautions on shampoo strength and hair fading. A peppermint tooth powder recipe is also provided.
The piece notes sealing wax regaining popularity with colors for occasions. White for weddings, red for business letters, violet for condolences, yellow for dinner invitations, and personal notes in individual colors. It suggests sealing wax is resurging in society.
The passage compares catching butterflies to selling newspapers, stating a net, here the newspaper, brings in readers. It emphasizes that reach and efficiency come from the medium rather than mere hand impressions. The analogy asserts generations confirm the newspaper as the best business introducer.
Mr Meanly complains his wife constantly asks for money. Mr Japson questions why she needs funds. Mr Meanly admits he has not provided any money yet, describing the situation as dreadful.
In Dwight Alabama a switch engine crashed into a freight train near the station. Two men, engineer George Goodman and fireman John Brown, were killed. Freight engine engineer Charles Kyner and fireman C Ff Taylor were not expected to live. four others were injured. Twenty eight coal cars were wrecked in what officials call the worst smash up on the Chicago and Alton road in years. Wreckers have searched westward for signs of responsibility with no determination yet.
Berlin reports Prince Eitel Friedrich second son of Emperor William fell from his horse during a cavalry drill on the Doebritzeg grounds near Potsdam. Early alarms proved exaggerated though initial fears were reported in Potsdam.
An anarchist tried to waylay and murder Prince Albert of Belgium but was detected and arrested along with three accomplices. Police uncovered the plot and detained the suspects. A separate audit found a shortage of 92000 dollars in the Woonsocket Electric Machine and Power company accounts, with General Manager L C Lincoln charged.
Robert Bradley known as Pa and Virginia died at Green Bay stock farm Charles City county after a long illness. A famed thoroughbred owner and trainer he raced across the United States and won the American Derby with Robert Waddell. He was about 72 and remembered for his old fashioned attire and blunt honesty.
Washington reports William Loeb Jr the president's secretary is to become president of the Washington Railway and Electric company. Other items mention Fallieres and Pichon meeting danger empress of Russia in Bourget, lamplighters strike in New York, San Francisco streetcar wages, a record dead-letter return, Dennis Kearney's death, Lake Pleasant fires, Antonio Infante's age 130 death in Santiago, train wreckers near Temple Indiana, German artillery gray painting order, and Odessa court deaths.
A sympathetic strike begins in several factories in St Petersburg with ten thousand workers out. The walkout follows a clash where soldiers broke up an illegal meeting inside a factory, injuring twenty workers with sabers and whips.
Ed Tate, known safe blower, who was held on accusations tied to the school board safe blast and N. C. Daughtery script destruction, escaped from St. Francis hospital where he had been treated for blood poisoning for several days in Peoria.
In Odessa on April 26 the chief of the political prison was killed by four militants angered by alleged prisoner abuses. One terrorist died by his own hand, another was captured, and two escaped.
The forecast shows Illinois and Indiana fair with warmer temperatures in the north and central areas. Lower Michigan expects fair skies with gradually rising temps and brisk northerly winds turning variable. Wisconsin and Iowa remain fair with rising temperatures.
Wheat, corn and oats quotations listed for May July and September with closing ranges. Pork, lard and short ribs prices shown for May July and Sept along with cash sales and live stock figures. Hogs cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges in Chicago and East Buffalo markets, with hay and poultry prices included.
Arlo H a pacing stallion will stand for a limited number of mares at A H McElwain's barn until June 1 or mid month. Service fee is 20 dollars. Sired by Ganzoo 2,244 percent and Gam betta Wilkes. dam Leota by Attorney. second dam Ellen W by Wagner's Bashaw. Stands 15 3, weight 1100.
Martin Swift Jr announces Gipsey Chief, a four year old Standard bred bay horse standing 16 hands 1 inch 1260 pounds. Sired by Onward Chief from Gipsey Boy lineage. Live colt fee 82.50 with mares insured. horse to be inspected at Marbourg & Helwick's each Saturday afternoon.
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