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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
3
The Houman family of five German cyclists joined Cole Brothers Shows after a lengthy European tour. They arrived in March and will perform in Washington on August 25 as part of a diverse program highlighting expert bicycling feats from high velocipede to intricate unicycle with a subtle comic touch.
The play Human Hearts will be staged at the Opera House in our city on August 24 with new scenic equipment and a strong company, promising an exceptional season start.
A quick treatment for diarrhoea promises relief with one or two doses. Suitable for both children and adults. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A vintage admonition on advertising urges merchants to use papers as a profitable medium. The piece jokes that Joan of Arc could resist a bargain ad, implying strong, humorous limits on non advertising. It encourages placing ads to reach women and boost sales.
Advertising prominence in this paper is to you, Mr Home Merchant, what steam is to an engine. The message emphasizes the vital role of ads in driving business visibility and success.
The lesson discusses Paul’s plans to visit Europe then Jerusalem and Rome, citing Timothy and Erastus, the role of ministers, and the conflict with Demetrius over Diana worship. It contrasts true worship in Christ with idolatry, notes the riot at Ephesus, and urges bold witness while trusting Jehovah above all gods.
A Batesville Indiana reader, A S Nusbaum, reports three months of summer cold symptoms interfering with business. After ineffective medicines, Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cured him and his wife has used it successfully, as noted by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
A expert notes that talent and effort matter little without attention grabbing advertising. Workers must act as their own salesmen, raise efficiency, excel at current duties, seek higher tasks, and craft selling pitches to trigger employer action. The guidance emphasizes proactive career advancement through visible results.
Mrs S L Bowen of Wayne West Virginia writes she suffered kidney disease until taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. She says a dollar bottle and part of a second cured her completely and she could stand again. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKlihinney Drug Co advertise the remedy.
A New York Herald quip highlights a pianist whose recital ended last night. The joke praises his audacity in setting a $2 ticket price rather than his musical talents, reflecting a light satirical take on performers and pricing.
An old advertisement argues idleness brings trouble and lists health complaints. It promotes Dr King's New Life Pills to banish liver troubles and improve health, claiming benefits for constipation headache jaundice and skin issues. Available for 25 cents at J. E. Lemmon's.
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