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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
6
A collage of humorous exchanges from Philadelphia Press Philadelphia Inquirer Milwaukee Journal New York Sun and others. Jokes about landlords emotional trunks landladies gardens and a mock judge on graves and subscriptions. Snippets feature witty retorts and light satire on social mores.
A newly hired 484 reporter presents a collage of odd anecdotes and mangled quotes from various sources. The draft mixes a misbehaving dog scene, a runaway horse incident, Irish dialect exchanges, a cartoonish barber shop moment, and clipped snippets from Washington Star and Harper's Bazar, all reflecting a chaotic first attempt.
Public advisory warns quinine containing remedies can cause deafness and fail to cure colds. Promotes Bromo-Lax as the quick safe alternative available at all druggists.
A New Yorker exchange highlights the view that most heroes are married men and that all married men are heroes, reflecting cultural praise of matrimony and public virtue. The dialogue contrasts two speakers Sillicus and Cybus-Sir on heroism and partnership.
Beall of Beall Mississippi reports his wife showed consumption symptoms last fall. After trying many remedies she used Dr. King's New Discovery and improved immediately, four bottles curing her. Guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy. Price 50c and $1.00 with trial bottles free.
A performer named Unccle St Haskins brings his troupe to Graham tonight for a show. Details in readable text indicate an entertainment appearance and local venue.
A profile of Mark Hanna highlights his talent for earning reporters trust and using private car conversations to shape public image. He defends job allocations to supporters, saying many were rewarded as friends not as a single promised group.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills advertised as internal remedies for catarrh. Cure claimed to affect the blood and mucous surfaces and to be prescribed by leading physicians. Sold by druggists for 5 cents. testimonials available on request from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Mt Pleasant Dec 18 Announcement was made of Prof Frank W Hannawalt resigning as mathematics chair at Iowa Wesleyan University and accepting a similar post at Albion College Michigan His departure surprises college circles and he was highly regarded for his work and service to the school.
When a child shows hoarseness or a croupy cough appears, Chamberlains Cough Remedy is advised as a fast, safe, and pleasant preventive measure. Sold at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.
A brief item notes Clever specialties tonight when Unclesi and his players appear at Graham with a priced lineup and promotional event details.
Citizens invited to attend the exhibition in the court room on December 18 showing school work for the St Louis Exposition. Admission free.
A narrator recalls a deceitful romance with Marcella driven by a returning rival, Douglas. The plot spirals from a shared piano to a staged engagement, with confidants revealing manipulation and a final reluctant acceptance of the trap. The tale ends with the narrator admitting he is glad to have been ensnared.
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