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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1907
Page
5
A senator from the Bear State impressed peers with a maiden speech attacking trusts and praising the common people. He framed himself as a champion of ordinary citizens and vowed to pursue reforms aligned with their interests.
The piece profiles Jefferson Davis of Arkansas, his rise from governor to U S senator since 1892, and his rural base versus urban opposition. It notes his campaign style, his appeal to hillbillies, his feud with newspapers, and his role as a trust buster while shaping Arkansas political norms including open primaries.
A mother recalls searching eight stores for a remedy for her measles bronchitis plagued baby. After trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, the child recovered. the ad endorses the product as pleasant and safe, sold by Cook and Sherman.
New Year's services announced at the German Evangelical Church at 10:30 Wednesday morning. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as effective for coughs colds and lung issues with no opiates, sold by all druggists.
In a small town a bank failure became a casual breakfast table topic as a parent remarked that B. & B. had busted. A young girl asked if she heard a funny noise the previous night, hinting at the incident's suddenness.
A young boy named Clarence, four, with a distant gaze and dirt on his face, sighs to his mother that his one wish would be to stay always clean without ever needing a bath.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports severe diabetes and kidney issues improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He says after two bottles he improved, five bottles cured him, and he later passed a strict life insurance examination. The ad claims Foley's Kidney Cure treats back ache and all kidney and bladder troubles and is sold by all druggists.
Mrs. Chas. Lindorff and two children came home to Rock Island Saturday evening after visiting the Glasgow and Morton households. Miss Althea Montgomery is spending her vacation at home.
The Misses Mae Harley and Effie O'Loughlin spent Christmas with friends in Des Moines and returned home this morning. They visited over Sunday with relatives at West Chester.
In Mound City at Mrs. E. D. Clapp home a dramatic recovery is described as her son, near death from lung and throat trouble, improved after receiving Dr. King's New Discovery. The medicine, guaranteed for coughs and colds, is offered by Stewart's Pharmacy with 60c and 1.00 prices and free trial bottles.
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