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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
3
Increasing cloudiness with likely showers tonight and in the east and central portions. Thursday brings cooler northwest and warmer east portions tonight.
Ottumwa tradesman Ed Stutz called on town today seeking orders for bakery and grocery lines. Mrs. Sarah Bennett and Miss Madge Scott are among visitors, with several residents traveling or hosting relatives in Des Moines West Chester and Sheridan.
Mrs Elizabeth Townsley of South avenue traveled by train Christmas morning to visit her son Charlies and family at an old home farm in Brighton and returned the same evening.
Local applications cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a constitutional issue and internal remedies are advised. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. It is described as a legitimate prescription from reputable physicians. The formula combines tonics and blood purifiers claimed to cure catarrh. Testimonials are offered free. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The text explains longevity indicators through physiognomy, noting large heart lungs and digestive organs correlate with a longer trunk and shorter limbs. Hand shape, ear position, eye color, and nostril openness are cited as signs, with caveats about individual variation and statistical evidence.
In 1885 a detachment of English Marines under fire at Woronzow road saw seaman John Blewitt struck by a shell. His chum Stephen Welch ran from the trench to save him and both men perished. Welch’s mother received aid and the tragic act inspired noble military resolve.
In October 1886 Buckinghamshire farmer Jenkins brought his firstborn for christening. He proposed a long alphabetical list of Scripture names ending with Abel, but the clergyman persuaded him to name the child Abel-Chambers Journal.
Mr. Nolan praised a performer’s skill saying a man could climb with the end of a ladder in the air and a sofa pillar beneath. He argued such a feat showed no fear, noting the acrobat’s sure footholds, nimble hands, and monkeylike feet despite danger.
The sea is the largest of all cemeteries and its slumberers sleep without monuments. All graveyards on land show distinctions, but in that ocean cemetery the waves roll over all.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes increased public appearances by Mr and Mrs Flashington 7 fueling gossip of a hidden reason behind the couple’s synchronized outings. Sources suggest a plan to drown suspicion while maintaining appearances.
A fragment quotes “Jusgece is the bread of nations” claiming nations are always famishing for it, and mentions Chateau briand in a quoted aside.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains bruises burns and scalds claiming instant relief and healing in about one third the usual time while preventing blood poisoning. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman. Also mentions storage room opening in Donovan building and pricing.
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