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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1904
Page
7
An advertisement touts Liquozone as a universal germ killer and health tonic. It promises $1000 for any disease germ it cannot kill and describes a long oxygen based process producing a germicidal liquid. It lists many illnesses purportedly cured and offers a free trial via coupon.
The Chinese Minister Sir Chen-tung Liang Cheng, noted for wit, attended a Washington wedding in June. On leaving, he asked why rice is thrown for newlyweds and not after a hearse at a funeral, provoking a wry reflection on customs.
A dialogue shows a husband praising his wife as brilliant company then laments the private talk. A teacher warns against private acts unlike public ones. A child asks if a bath is needed, prompting family snippets and a domestic moment.
A poetic sample from the Portland Oregonian featuring playful animal imagery and nature motifs set in a stylized rural scene. The lines reference strawberries gooseberries catnip cows dogs and bulls within a whimsical landscape.
A Columbia Pharmacy ad offers a bond like a bank instrument guaranteeing a full refund if Mi-o-na fails to cure dyspepsia or any stomach trouble. The bond is presented to customers upon purchase, promising repayment if no cure is achieved.
We agree to refund the money paid for Miona on return of the empty box if the purchaser reports it failed to cure dyspepsia or stomach troubles. This guarantee covers two boxes or a month’s treatment. Price 50c per box. Signed
An advertisement touts Miona as a unique remedy for indigestion that blends with meals, strengthens stomach nerves, and improves overall digestion. It claims gradual dosage reduction until digestion returns and offers a money back promise if it fails to cure. The Columbia Pharmacy backs the offer with a no cure, no pay policy.
The Wayland News reports a spate of severe injuries from corn huskers in Henry County. Six men injured in eight days near Napoleon include Kruse who lost his right hand, Jenkins whose left hand and arm were crushed, and Sherling with a crushed hand. Joseph Eicher suffered near amputation as the machine pulled his arm in to the elbow.
A retro advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets signaling approaching trouble. It claims the tonic tones the stomach regulates the kidneys stimulates the liver and clears the blood with full satisfaction guaranteed by J Istewart Druggist.
George Warnock visits Columbus Junction and others travel for business and leisure. Miss Nellie Bartholomew from Wellman visits the city, while Howard Jeffrey from Trenton spends Saturday evening here. Several residents journey to Havre, Grandview, Ottawa, Davenport, and Winfield for hunting, visiting, or returning home.
Wanted traveling men may earn five dollars daily by a few minutes talking on trains or at hotels. Goods free to workers. Address Ford Publishing Co. Indianapolis U S A Dept 167 56 66.
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