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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1907
Page
2
Warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective internally. Mentions Druggists sell it and price 75 cents. also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Iowa Central Railway and Minneapolis & St. Louis Rail Road announce special tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco from April 25 to May 1 with return by July 31 at one fare round trip. Direct-route onward travel permitted and stopovers allowed. Also one way settler rates to Nebraska Colorado Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas with sale Tuesdays in March and April at half fare plus $2 for homeseekers. contacts A B Cutts Minneapolis.
A brief Tatler anecdote shows a servant refusing to see her master weekly, replying some weeks they go months without meeting. The exchange highlights social propriety and domestic routines in a petit monde.
The piece notes February 11 as Kigensetsu the founding date of Japan’s empire with Jimmu tenno in 660 B C. It mentions the 1889 promulgation of the present constitution and the 1890 parliament creation, tying these events to the imperial era dating from Kashiwara and Yamato.
A dialogue from the Chicago Record-Herald recalls a daughter defending her father as frugal. He is described as a spendthrift by others, but she asserts his skill in stretching money, citing a dollar that supposedly traveled the world as a pocket piece.
After twelve weeks of trial over alleged destruction of public records, jurors hear heated exchanges as United States District Attorney Baker accuses Binger Herman ex-congressman and ex-commissioner of the general land office of six years of dishonesty. Worthington objects to implied signaling during witness testimony as Mrs. Hermann weeps.
In Columbus on April 27 pastors view gift of a punch bowl to retiring Universalist pastor Dr F L Rexford as scandalous amid friction over dwindling church funds. Dr C S Carr proposed a future people's church with Rexford as pastor. Rexford, long seen as liberal leader, accepted the bowl with thanks.
In Joliet Illinois April 27 the wedding of George Sultzer of St Louis to Margaret Kelly daughter of Mrs James Kelly Joliet was postponed as the bride vanished after a trip to Chicago with plans to return for the ceremony She was last seen with bridesmaid Miss Anna Kane and has not been located since.
New York April 27 Giovanni P Morosini father of the amiable heiress died reportedly of apoplexy at his Riverside Bronx home. Inquiry showed he fell and struck his head on a chair corner, leaving him stunned briefly before death.
Miss Cora Wilson, a maid in Columbus, accuses Dr. R B Cochrane of kissing her while she sat in his chair during a false teeth procedure. She fixates a price of eight dollars for a kiss as part payment and seeks arrest, while Cochrane denies any kissing occurred.
A church event uses girls in Japanese costumes as waitresses to attract donations. The decor features artificial blossoms and lantern favors, with a menu of weak tea, rice dishes, baked goods, and coffee. Proceeds fund missionary tea and weekly coffee suppers at a member’s home.
Unfinished skirts should be hung rather than folded to avoid worsening results. A practical setup uses a screen tack with a four inch ticking strip and a muslin drop curtain to hang work, protected from dust and visible at a glance. Safety pins at neck shoulders and front prevent sagging and wrinkles, making efficient use of limited closet space.
A rug vendor demonstrates a supposed fire test by touching a hot coal to a cream Persian rug. The rug shows a charred spot, which is brushed away so the rug appears untouched. The salesman insists only a genuine Persian rug passes the fire test and sells the item.
Special to The Evening Journal reports Iowa weather for today and tomorrow. Expect probably showers tonight or Sunday with warmer conditions in the south and extreme east portions tonight.
The Dalrymple Comedy company brings its seventh annual road tour to Washington for a first visit to the city at Graham Opera House. Led by Mina Griffin the troupe features fourteen performers and a vaudeville interlude with Brydon’s dog circus and other acts. Opening show is The King of Tramps a four act comedy drama noted for its thrilling scenes.
Advertisement claims Oriine Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels, restoring natural bowel action. It is described as mild and free from griping, with a warning to refuse substitutes and to buy from all druggists.
Free trial size remedy announced for catarrh with a white creamy antiseptic balm claimed to give instant relief. Includes address for Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin and offers the product through J H Stewart with a 50 cent size advertised.
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