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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1907
Page
2
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports severe kidney and diabetes issues improved after Foley's Kidney Cure. He claims two bottles showed progress and five bottles cured him, enabling a life insurance exam passage. Sold everywhere by druggists.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad adds three divisions for December service totaling 424 miles. Black Hills division runs 219 miles from Chamberlain South Dakota to Rapid City with through service to Dubuque and Chicago. The Duluth St Cloud Glencoe and Mankato line becomes St Clair branch from Albert Lea to St Clair Minnesota. Pacific Coast extension opens December 2 from Mobridge South Dakota to Bowman North Dakota 165 miles with 25 of 85 stations east of Butte Montana. Bowman townsite opened November 21 amid strong sales.
The article urges shoppers to buy Christmas presents weeks ahead to avoid crowds and enjoy fuller stock. It notes stores in Washington are preparing, with windows lighting up and dealers ready to show goods early. It endorses shopping ahead to avoid last minute rush and to see items before purchase.
Claim of internal treatment for catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Product touted as a regular prescription from a top physician, with testimonials offered and Toledo Ohio as company base. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Tonight residents vote on the emergency fund tax under The Majority Rule. Members are urged to attend and cast ballots. Refreshments will follow. J A Work Seey
An advertising notice claims Dr Shoop’s Restorative strengthens stomach, heart and kidney nerves. It urges readers to obtain a free sample from Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin, touting quick health improvements and urging reliance on the remedy over other treatments.
A homemaking tip explains how rubbing pure white soap on the wrong side of linen eases drawing threads for hemstitching and eyelet embroidery. A soap cushion under the cloth aids the eyelet perforations and leaves the fabric slightly stiff for even embroidery.
Household tip describes a washing fluid made from sal soda stone lime and water to treat hard water. It promises long lasting wash results at five cents per weeks, detailing preparation soaking boiling and rinsing steps for white clothes.
An Iowa man patents a new expandable clothes rack using lazy tongs on a wall bracket. When opened the upper bars lead the lower, providing extra drying supports and clear access. It folds compactly for storage and expands only as needed for the number of items.
A home remedy explains how to treat scorch on linen using soap, fuller's earth, vinegar, onion juice, and heat. The paste thickens, cools in a jar, and is applied to the fabric for a day before brushing out the powder to restore the linen.
To wash chiffon fold and soak in soap lather. Draw the fabric through with the hand to clean it. Pat between the palms, squeeze out soap, rinse in clean water. Do not wring. press between thick cloths or use a wringing machine, then iron immediately.
To draw threads easily rub a slightly moistened white soap over the surface of the goods where the threads are to be drawn. The soap reduces friction and helps threads pull out in straight, inch length segments for hems and drawn work.
A cleaning method uses two parts washing soda one part pumice stone and one part powdered chalk mixed with water. Rub the paste over stained marble then wash with melted soap and hot water for a pristine finish
Instructions describe preserving butter by wrapping each roll in clean muslin, tying securely, and packing in a brine-filled crock. A clean stone and heavy plate weigh down the setup to ensure the rolls stay fully covered by brine.
Local items report Mrs. Brazel leaving Washington after visits in the city. Harve Humston and daughter Ola return from Centerville where they spent Thanksgiving with the Andrew Simpson family. Mrs. Morgan visits relatives in Sigourney after a stay with the Shanafelt family in east Washington. Miss Lucy Fleak travels to visit Frank and Mrs McClean in Washington. Will Miller and Nita arrive in Washington to see their uncle and aunt Mose Farber. The Brighton Enterprise notes Cleve Dayton and Elrod Dayton changed a salary claim from Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. and paid interest and costs. Cough remedy from Chamberlain's is recommended to reduce diphtheria risk. bottles available from Cook and Sherman.
J. E. VanSickle was back in West Chester Saturday evening after a day in the city. Miss Jennie Minner left Saturday evening for Des Moines following Thanksgiving with the G. T. Auld family. Glen Sands traveled from Ainsworth Saturday evening and spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sands, in east Washington.
The advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as the leading remedy for female ailments. It notes over 30 years of use helping with inflammation ulcers falling and spinal weakness and invites women to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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