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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
2
An old man arrives with two servants carrying a huge jar of gold claiming his father borrowed the same amount from the king. The tale seems absurd at first but the old man asserts the repository and promise involved. The king finds the claim extraordinary and contemplates the impossible trial.
In a playful exchange a teacher tests students on sums in front of Elizabeth and Mary Small. Mary claims thirteen for five plus seven, provoking correction. Josephine Little answers eleven, then Ve ter twelve. The class laughs as the correct total is revealed.
In a witty exchange, Mrs Tremiere notes she buys a new gown before travel, while Mrs Seconde counters she prefers leaving for a visit after purchasing new attire, reflecting social routines about appearance and propriety in Women’s Home Companion.
Sea Girt New Jersey hosts national and state rifle matches September 4 to 12. The event features Dryden Briggs and Meany trophy contests, revolver and pistol events, open to civilians and military, with cash prizes and medals across multiple ranges and team formats.
In Toledo 1886 Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of J Cheney & Co declares the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure The remedy is taken internally and claims to act on the blood and mucous surfaces Testimonials available Send for details Sold by all druggists 75c Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Des Moines Iowa August 20 State Student Secretary Paul Smith announces Y M C A will install branches in every Iowa high school this year. The effort aims to replace high school fraternities that are targeted by school boards under the ban ish policy.
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills as a painless laxative that works quietly. Lemmon’s Pharmacy sells the pills for 25 cents. Myrtle McCaulley travels home after visiting family, prompted by the death of her sister Mrs Johnson in Topeka Kansas.
We add 4 percent to every dollar saved. Savings accounts accrue 4 percent interest, compounded twice yearly. Since 1876 the bank has paid $150,000 in interest to depositors.
The article discusses rabies in dogs, stressing that hydrophobia is rare and detailing reliable indicators such as sudden disposition changes and difficulty swallowing. It notes that frothing at the mouth is not typical, while sticky saliva and red eyes with furor episodes mark rabies, per Caspar Whitney via Outing. It also cites a Phoenician alphabet claim linked to the New York American.
A woman loyal to Bill’s store switches to John’s sale after reading The Evening Journal. John runs a towel sale that attracts her attention, and she buys there. Bill loses the trade, but the message is clear: don’t let customers slip away even once.
The article claims most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a cure by stimulating the liver and bowels. It says the laxative is mild, pleasant, and free from nausea or griping, recommending Lemmon's Pharmacy.
E A Kennel of Keota Iowa offers a steam powered hay baler in good repair with portable pulleys scales and a five year guarantee. Contact phone 193.
The aid society of Pilotsburg will host an ice cream social at the church this Saturday evening. All residents are invited. Mrs. Henry Glick returned to Davenport yesterday morning after a short visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Shannon.
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