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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
2
A Sunday lesson from September 5 1909 explores the primacy of love over faith and eloquence. It probes whether eloquence without love pleases God or men and questions motives behind charity and sacrifice. It ties Pauls guidance in Acts 20 to modern church practice and farewell reflections.
A Chicago reader touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as healing after doctors warned of an operation. She reports relief from inflammation, a small tumor, and multiple symptoms, and urges others to try the tonic to restore feminine health.
A bustling candy counter scene with street slang and chatter about a Lotus Pleasure Club event. Characters mention a pavilion blowout, ticket sales, and flirtatious exchanges, capturing a lively urban social moment with informal banter and colorful observations.
Burlington plans a fireproof hotel with 275000 capital raised by local business leaders. A meeting on Wednesday launched the venture to form a stock company, guaranteeing the project will be debt free and owned by shareholders.
A. S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports a three month summer cold and hay fever relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He says prior medicines failed and his wife had the same success with the product from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
Muscatine Iowa August 27 news notes that the North and South Muscatine railroad will be extended to Burlington. The line currently ends at Elrich Junction.
Manton Hebner of Washington visited Fairfield friends last Sunday, as reported in the Fairfield Tribune. The item notes a casual social visit and local exchanges.
Henry Steck of Washington was a guest at the C. M. Buchanan home on Sunday. Clayton Brady of Washington visited college friends in the city yesterday. Fairfield Tribune August 26 and Mt. Pleasant Journal August 25.
Mrs J C Miller of Washington visited over Sunday with her husband a News Heral Morning Sun News Herald compositor.
Miss Helen Dean of Washington arrives yesterday and visits Miss Lucile Narvis at 315 West Fourth Street in Muscatine.
Miss Nellie Wilson of Washington has been elected to teach Latin at Fairfield High School. She will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Blanche McIntosh. Fairfield Tribune August 26.
J. M. White resigns from the George Paul Company due to private business obligations. He owns Canada land and has interests in the home farm and Harper Lumber yard, which required his attention. Paul expresses regret at the resignation in a letter.
The Rev Arch L Graham announced his resignation as pastor of the Keota United Presbyterian Church to the congregation on Sunday. His last day in Keota is Sunday, September, after which he will move to Burlington to lead the First United Presbyterian Church with a salary of 1200 dollars per year and a month of vacation. The family will reside in a modern, well equipped house.
A Alabama caregiver recalls a year old infant sick with vomiting and diarrhea in the past. After physician absence the Elder Bros. & Carter store suggested Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. A dose relieved the baby in fifteen minutes and finished with a full cure. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A brief literary note presents a Beatrice Mantle quotation about the balance of intellect and heart, included in the Gret. excerpt. The line extols the equal value of intellectual and simple feelings.
Mrs. H. L. Bowen of Wayne West Virginia details a severe kidney disease experience. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy a dollar bottle and part of a second reportedly cured her completely, prompting Lemmons Pharmacy and McKihinney Drug Co to endorse the product.
A宣ichigan clipping notes a bold twentieth century vision to use air and water with sun power in a practical, utilitarian way surpassing fiction, as emphasized by Indianapolis News editors.
The ad boasts Electric Bitters as the best all round tonic and cure for malaria and related illnesses. It claims to destroy germs causing chills fever and ague and to prevent typhoid. Endorsed by R. M. James of Louellen South Carolina and guaranteed by J. E. Lemmon, price 50 cents.
A Boston Herald quote fuels debate over race and equality as critics condemn the assertion that both parties share a common cause yet remain distinctly colored by the same circumstances.
A short advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick cure for diarrhoea. One or two doses claimed to suffice for ordinary cases and suitable for both children and adults, sold by J. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Those expecting to attend the Academy must register Monday August 30 with regular classes starting Tuesday morning. Absences count from term start and missed work must be made up per the catalogue. If entry is not possible, apply on or before registration day. Nora Corette, Principal.
An unofficial Chinatown administration in New York handles social order as a drunken Chinese man is warned after a first offense. A petition seeks his deportation to China, following decrees reportedly carried out by local authorities.
The body of an unidentified man was found on a railroad bridge near Coneville Wednesday night. A game warden badge was found with the remains, but identity could not be determined.
Idleness leads to liver trouble with constipation headaches and pimples. Dr Kings New Life Pills banish liver troubles and improve health. 25 cents at J B Lemmon's.
A fresh delivery of Krystal glassware arrives at The Fair, offering shoppers a wider range of items and styles. The arrival adds variety to the fair’s home goods inventory with glassware sets and pieces highlighted for display.
A dreary northern lake scene shows a lonely fisher shivering as skeeters, cold wind, and biting hardships threaten. His comrade arrives with mail, he rages at a card from home that reads we are having lovely weather, bringing bittersweet cheer.
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