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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
3
A Florida parent recalls a one year old severely ill with cholera infantum vomiting and diarrhea. After failing to find a doctor, a local store clerk recommended Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A dose relieved the infant in fifteen minutes and cured the illness. Available at Stolte and Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Henri de Weiddel recounts Empress Elizabeth and ravens linked to Hapsburg misfortunes. The imperial poetess wrote Hungari an verse about the raven as omen. a raven accompanied monarchy as Francis Joseph received the crown. ravens also marked Maximilian and Charlotte, Maria Christina, and Spain’s crown journey.
The essay laments the rise of trolley cars, cars, and trains reducing walking. It warns that modern convenience dulls legs and muscles, leading to obesity and ill health as people move by transport rather than on foot. It urges preserving walking as a natural habit and exercise.
The quote emphasizes believing in the better side of people as a path to rescue and uplift. It credits optimism with saving individuals and society, reflecting a moral exhortation attributed to Ian Maclaren.
Advertises Parisian Sage as a quick hair tonic and dandruff cure available at Lemmon's Pharmacy. Claims include stopping hair loss, itching scalp, and split ends within a week with a money back guarantee. Promotes as a favorite of refined people and sold by leading druggists.
The piece honors Memorial Day in Alaska, describing a yearly reflection on the Civil War, Union and Confederate graves, and the nation’s unity. It recalls the war’s sacrifices, the Spanish American War’s uniting effect, and the enduring memory of soldiers as the republic’s true heroes.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It promises a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
If milk has stood uncovered in a jug pour the liquid into a clean scalded container, very slowly to leave sediment behind. Leave an inch or two of milk in the original jug rather than the dregs to avoid injurious sediment.
A dying parishioner who had long rejected a parson asks him to pray. He delivers a long extempore prayer ending with Amen. The last word triggers a change in her. she responds with Aye stating it’s all for men and nothing for us.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick cure for ordinary diarrhea. One or two doses are said to suffice for both children and adults and the product is sold by J. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The piece warns the worry habit grows with indulgence and robs health strength cheerfulness and the ability to help others. It urges readers to stop and weigh gains and losses and to reject I cant help it by choosing determination to overcome the habit.
A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as always effective since 1872. H S Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter praises it for speedy cures on eighteen years of travel. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The Book Monthly warns researchers handling ancient volumes to wear a silk and wire mask to protect against germs. The note cites a Parisian reading mask in use and hints at a forthcoming fashionable mask for ladies in British and other museums.
Washington plague spots in Potomac bottoms breed malaria germs causing fever ague jaundice and debility. Electric Bitters destroy germs cure malaria troubles and stomach liver kidney blood disorders and prevent typhoid. R M James of Lowellen S C endorses them. 50c guaranteed by J E Lemmon.
The text advises focusing on topics a man knows and cares about to keep his interest whether husband or lover. It notes shirtwaists can be practical yet ornamental with little embroidery and says men don’t crave new cookery tips. It concludes housemaid mishaps and a partner’s habit of wearing out stockings hold little value to a woman without a household budget or partner to learn for.
A. S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports a three month summer cold and hay fever relief after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. He notes doctors' prescriptions failed and medicines worsened symptoms before Foley’s remedy cured him and his wife. Lemmon’s Pharmacy advertises availability.
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