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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
3
A concise winter health guide offers practical steps to stay well and maintain routines. It emphasizes regular exercise, balanced meals, adequate sleep, hydration, and mindful self care during cold months.
Des Moines urges cities to form committees against tuberculosis and to raise funds via tag days and tuberculosis stamps. Editorial warns against storm windows in sleeping rooms, stresses ventilation, medical checks for malnutrition, and early prevention to protect children from respiratory illnesses.
The text argues that boosting bodily defenses is essential to fight tuberculosis and other germs. It emphasizes the importance of good nourishment and proper ventilation to increase resistance in children's bodies.
A mother reports her daughter’s year long struggle with bronchitis ended after using Vinci a year ago. The testimonial credits Vinci for stopping attacks and notes the product contains iron and cod liver oil without oil taste. The makers offer a full refund if Vinci fails to benefit.
Washington dispatch notes the House will shift from 224 Republicans to 219 Republicans and 172 Democrats after March 4, while the Senate moves from 61 Republicans and 31 Democrats to 60 Republicans and 32 Democrats. Hobson and Gove highlight steady business growth and promote their jewel stock for Christmas, promising favorable prices on diamonds without affecting the GOP majority.
Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo claims Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured his worst cold sore after applying once daily for two days. The product heals all sores and is sold at Lemmon’s drug store for 25 cents under guarantee.
Work to redecorate the church interior is finished. H W Johnson of Burlington painted the frescoes and touched the steel ceiling. Workers now paint woodwork, oil and stain the floor, with carpet only in aisles. Services expected in the main church by Sunday January 3. Basement used as meeting room until then.
Kalona News reports the sale of Randel and Robison’s livery stock to Charley Brown today. Charley is an experienced liveryman and horseman. Levi Troyer will run the business while Brown continues auctioneering and horse buying. The barn’s strong business is expected to continue under new management.
A rally for constitutional amendment is planned for next Monday at 7 30 PM in the Washington Methodist church with Hon L B Coffin of Fort Dodge expected to speak. The event invites workers from across the county to attend and hear the noted temperance orator.
Owing to Miss Nora Motts being in Chicago from December 4 to December 21, the Washington hair dressing parlors will be closed during that period. Also received today 500 pounds of Allegretti chocolates and bonbons in various box sizes. selections urged before Christmas due to no further shipments before the holiday.
J Wilson reports his white and brown pointer Prince strayed from home last Saturday. He asks for information leading to the dog's return and requests contact details for any sightings or tips.
Cohn and Share advertise top prices for hides furs and junk with contact at Washington House phone 387. The notice runs for one month.
The article describes a piano factory and its aim to produce a perfect piano, highlighting an Old School approach to piano making and the craft as a central factory goal. It mentions Schumann player pianos and specific model identifiers in a period voice.
Local notices list neck chains 81.00 and up at Lemmon's jewelry. Des Moines master carpenter F D Whaley visits the city. Found lap robe available to owner. Cleaning and pressing offered by Shel labarger's Pantatorium. Rev Thos Osborn, former Washington resident, visits Muscatine and stays with J A Carden.
Pimples trial claims Pazro Ointment cures all cases of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. This ad promises a full refund if the condition persists beyond the period.
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