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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1910

Page

8

Roosevelt Guests Paris City Hall in Lavish Reception

Theodore Roosevelt attended a formal reception at Hotel de Ville with American Ambassador Bacon and French envoy Jusserand. He signed the Livre d Or, toured galleries, and spoke at a 200-cover luncheon while crowds cheered him in Paris. Roosevelt later visited Carnavalet Museum and dined with General Brugere.

Paris Theodore Roosevelt Hotel de Ville Revolutionary Tribunal Louis Phillippe LaFayette Louis Blanc Roosevelt Bacon M. Jusserand Washington M. Caron Salles Des Deliberations United States Carnavalet Museum George 8. Caen Edith Wharton General Brugere Oper Count Zeppelin

Measles Close Schools in Glencoe

Measles outbreak in Glencoe led village authorities to close public and Sunday schools. Over 400 children kept from class with 32 cases reported, all mild. Dr Patton says epidemic is under control.

Chicago Glencoe Patton

Miners Return to Work in Pittsburg District

About 40,000 miners in the Pittsburg district will resume work this morning after a four week shutdown. Mines reopening have settled with striking miners on the Cincinnati convention proposal: 5 cents per ton advance in pick mining and 4.55 percent advance in all other lines of work.

Pittsburg

Courtship Confession Turns Comic in Family Tale

A lighthearted exchange unfolds as a wife recalls his vow of faith during courtship, and the husband humorously defends his claim by noting its implications for other men. The playful banter centers on loyalty and the couple’s teasing dynamic.

The Chanticleer Hat

A humorous vent about a wife wearing a chicken hat provoking vanity and public embarrassment. The speaker warns of ridicule as a spring breeze reveals the wearer as a hen and a theater audience mocks with barnyard crowing. Chicago Record-Herald

Chicago Record-Herald

New Senate Leadership Seen Amid Political Shifts

Washington reports a looming Senate leadership change as Aldrich and Hale depart. Dolliver predicts a shift to Smithsonian curia or a syndicate of several leaders if Republicans stay in control. House vacancies filled by Democrats mark a net gain of two for the minority as debate over tariffs and post office reform continues.

Dolliver Smithsonian Washington Aldrich Hale Senate Smithsonian Institution Loot Lodge Burrows Penrose Warren Perkins Smoot Bow Clapp Frank B.B. Kellogg Depew Virginia Georgia Missouri Massachusetts New York Foss

The Unconquerable Foe and Stage Fright

John Pright discussed public speaking with George Dawson as recounted in David Christie Murray’s recollections. Dawson claimed no nervous tremor, while Pright admitted a knee shake and a sense of a scientific vacuum behind the waistcoat before addressing any audience.

John Pright George Dawson David Christie Murray George England Dawson Great Tribune

Sage and sulfur hair remedy from Wyeth’s preparation

Sage tea to restore hair color is revived in a ready made Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur product. The bottle contains sage and sulphur with classic scalp remedies. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or one dollar, or direct from Wyeth Chemical Co, 74 Cortlandt St New York. Mc Elhinney Drug Co. recommends it.

Wyeth Wyeth Chemical Company Cortlandt St New York City

Woman in Massachusetts Credited With 54 Languages

A Massachusetts woman is credited with ability to speak 54 languages. The Kansas City Star notes her skill and asserts that if she can talk in many languages, she does so.

Massachusetts Kansas City

Secret Plan Sparks Weight Loss Bet

A humorous dialogue features an obese character teased about thinning down. A sharp friend proposes a plan promising rapid results for a small weekly fee by offering a drastic change in living arrangements. The exchange plays on vanity and quick fixes.

Return of the Bang Clash Features a Grim Call for Clean Sweep

Reports hint at a resurging conflict dubbed the bang as factions urge decisive action to eliminate the rat threat. The plea emphasizes immediate measures and collective resolve amid rising tensions.

Pine Bargains in Clothes Half Off Signage Mystery

Aunt Betsy and Cyrus scrutinize a window display announcing Pine Bargains in clothes half off. They doubt the deal, suspecting a catch and that sharpers may require to take half one’s clothing to trade.

Cyrus Aunt Betsy

That Seaside Cottage Real Estate Ping

Genial agent guides readers to a seaside cottage by describing a scenic route to a beach via hill trolley station bridge boat and bay then arriving within minutes of the country’s greatest beach.

Puck

Last Word Awaited In Final Exchange

Mrs. Stubb and John debate loneliness as the last man on earth awaits company. Mrs. Stubb asks about the woman's role and John says she will be waiting to get the last word.

Slim Chance Boss Seeks Mining Permit in City

A wary boss named Bob travels to the city to seek mining permits amid high risk, while locals warn the place is dangerous and speculate whether he will return with anything.

Bob

Fashion's Pantaloons Stir Midnight Search by Men

A poetic note on gender norms as women adopt pantaloons and men respond by joining in night time pursuits, suggesting social shift and shared exploration of new attire and roles.

Shuffleboard Games At Summer Hotels Aboard Ships

Two men discuss shuffleboard as a lively pastime at summer hotels and aboard ships. They contrast routine days with the excitement of games, noting lively play and the social appeal of the activity.

Gunner Guyer

Fragmentary notice inquires about a marriage case

A damaged OCR fragment refers to a person described as a sufferer and mentions marriage to a girl. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to determine a full notice.

Frey’s photographs praised by top judges for quality

A local boast claims Frey’s photos win high praise from judges, inviting readers to see for themselves. The ad also touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy, listing Lemmons Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company as locations.

Foley Lemmons Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Company

London Wealth Parallax Across Historic Currencies

A fragment compares London's monetary value to Paris amounting to about two and a half times, illustrating how wealth measures shift between the two cities in historic terms. The text hints at a broader discussion of currency value and urban prosperity.

London Paris

Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Clear Skin

The ad claims purifying blood cures pimples boils and liver trouble. It says Dr. King's New Life Pills produce rich red blood and rosy complexion. Sold for 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Dr. King J. K. Lemmon's Lemmon’'s

Saved From the Travel by King’s New Discovery

Mrs. M. L. Dix of Clarksville Tenn credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe four year lung illness. She reports chest pain relief and renewed energy, praising it as the best medicine for throat and lung issues. The ad, offering 50 cent and 1.00 dollar bottles with trial sizes, is from Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

M. L. Dix Clarksville Tenn J. K. Lemmon Lemmon

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