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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
4
A London theater tale recalls young actor Cooke, unable to pay debts, hiding in a barrel filled with two cannon balls to simulate thunder in Macbeth. The barrel rolled onto the stage, the carpet failed, and Cooke burst out as the thunder machine toppled. Spectators roared at the mishap.
A cartoonish caption reveals an absentminded professor in a bath area exclaiming with humor about forgetting his purpose there. A brief, playful exchange captures a moment of forgetfulness and whimsy.
Home from Des Moines, a large group from Washington arrived last night on the excursion train after a short stay at the state fair. Notable arrivals include Mr and Mrs Chas Brown Lyman Davis Ed Harvey J W Wade Milo Patterson Julius Conger and wife John Combs Lem Cherry John Donaldson Fred and Charle Juveler and many others. The fair draws wide participation with many stock entries turned away for lack of room.
A vintage testimonial style warning promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a definitive remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. The ad urges readers with kidney or bladder trouble to use the product, stating it cures all forms and noting it is sold by druggists.
The Misses Nellie and Mable Stevenson return to Keota from Minnesota while Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Glick leave Colorado for Davenport. William and Austin Sutherland return from James Town Virginia with sister Margaret joining for a brief visit. A medical advertisement follows offering free trials of Dr. Shoop’s Pain Tablets and noting gold by J. H. Stewart.
A Washington stock meeting at the Commercial club weighed the investors concerns as an investigating committee reported unfavorably. The promoters and many subscribers saw capitalization as too high and declined to commit, choosing to await more solid evidence of potential community benefit before funding next ventures. About two hundred Washington residents rode the Firefly to Columbus Junction for an event, with a long roll of attendees listed. A late notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for hay fever relief, touting immediate relief and airway healing in a yellow package.
The essay examines the commuter as a man shaped by routine, noting both virtues and flaws. It contrasts early starts, social habit, and city work with the narrowed suburban view. It argues commuting separates one from full city life or country life, yielding a partial return to nature.
A collage of quotes and anecdotes touches ambition honesty concern for labor and character. It contrasts Lincoln and Stanton, recalls Napoleon through Phillips, and notes a failed play with a hopeful line about a sunbeam. A school scene ends with a brisk classroom moment.
Old reliable bakery ad touts Johnson bread as town staple at Vienna, claiming the finest assortment. Local notices scan travelers and visitors: McFarland, Stewar and son, A R Miller and Ophelia, Mrs Winters, Rittenhouse, Peter McColl, Edwin Grifith, Jack Kilgore, Kyle family, McGugins, Foster group, and others head to Mediapolis, Havre, Craw◦ ardsville, Eldon, Des Moines, St Louis, Norfolk, Va, Pittsburg, and Washington, Pa for visits, business, reunions, and fairs.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy for catarrh with internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any case it fails to cure, and testimonials are promised. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Advertisement urges investment in South Dakota lands with weekly rates and a claim of high wealth production. Notes the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad extension completion and offers a 15 day excursion ticket for 15.08 dollars. Descriptive folder available on application via Iowa Central Agents. A B Outts, G P and J J Minneapolis.
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