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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
6
Comic notes recount an old colonel known for mellow religiosity after drinking. In a country church he hears a minister proclaim Show me a drunkard. The colonel stands and says Here I am. Later the preacher asks Show me a hypocrite, and the colonel points to Deacon Blank, challenging the crowd.
A fragmentary exchange shows a mortified youth accusing the woman of cruelty after a year of attention. The young woman retorts with a wry offer of a favorable letter of recommendation to others, highlighting social mores and flirtation in the scene.
An instructor argues success in any field requires either natural aptitude or formal training. A skeptical youth counters that modern fools can still gain wealth as directors in a large brewery, contradicting the axiom.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt comments on a young couple’s engagement. The man, a lawyer with more conceit than ability, and the woman, a modest pretty girl, are said to be very happy. When asked what they share, she bluntly says they both care about him.
General Grant recalls a tale of a rough carpenter who joined Stonewall Jackson. While a rapid movement required repairing a burned bridge, Jackson’s engineers worked on plans and the carpenter then reported the bridge was finished but the pictures had not yet arrived.
Rear Admiral Sigsbee and General Horace Porter met in New York at a Loyal Legion dinner. Sigsbee belittled his role saying he merely transported the body aboard his battleship. Porter claimed credit for locating the remains and jokingly called Sigsbee the pall bearer.
Washington High School girls host West Liberty High School girls Friday evening at the Commercial club gymnasium. Admission is 25 cents. Final score noted as 62 to 26.
A report tells of Rev. D Moore pastor of the Baptist church in Harpersville New York being tortured by a persistent cough from the grip. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with ending his cough and saving him from consumption after trying many remedies. The ad touts a guaranteed throat and lung cure with trial bottle offered.
Washington December seventh report on Senate views about rate regulation, party lines, and Roosevelt's influence. Senator Elkins defies machine politics, while Roosevelt may unite Republicans and even use Democrats. Tillman Dolliver jibe over Cleveland era prompts reflection on party loyalty and Democratic dissent. A curious trio of Gorman Hill Tillman previously opposed Cleveland for different reasons.
A promotion for Hyomei claims it cures catarrh and lung ailments using eucalyptus oil and a pocket inhaler. Physicians endorse the treatment and Columbia Pharmacy guarantees a refund if it fails to cure, asserting a 99 percent success rate.
The Muscatine Y M C A boys prepare for a likely clash with Steck's Outlaws indoor baseball team in Muscatine. If Captain Steck travels, he will bring a strong squad, challenging the Muscatine team. Also notes local ad for Hawkeye Pump Co providing tin and galvanized iron work at moderate prices. Mrs. Fritz of Washington has returned home after visiting Mrs. N A McCoy.
An advertisement claims Chamberlains Pain Balm provides instant relief from sprains bruises burns and scalds and heals injuries about one third faster than usual treatment. It is described as an antiseptic preventing blood poisoning. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
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