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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
4
Short sale note advertises a two dollar camera featuring the Buster Brown name at Frey’s Studio. The fragment implies a promotional item or bargain tied to a local photography shop. No further details are readable.
A historical note presents alcohol as discovered by the thirteenth century. It promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as ideal for women and children, praising its mild action and pleasant taste over harsher purgatives. Lemon's Pharmacy.
Uncle Allen Sparks comments that the growing use of visible typewriters reflects a widespread urge to publish quickly. He notes that everyone who writes wants to see their words in print as soon as possible.
Quotation from Smart Set reflecting on gender power dynamics, suggesting male vanity fuels female influence has no concrete events, names, or dates. It presents a philosophical comment rather than a news item.
An old advertisement promotes PAZO OINTMENT promising to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. The claim is offered for 50 cents.
A French scientist claims criminals have shorter arms than law abiding citizens. The study suggests a biological factor influencing criminal behavior and is drawing attention in social science circles.
Ad promotes Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable medicine for bowel complaints. It claims effectiveness in severe cases and lists F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy as sellers.
The quip notes that women were made before mirrors, challenging vanity in a humorous exchange from Stray Stories.
Mrs. S Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire states that after a year she bought Foley's Kidney Remedy and it cured a severe longstanding kidney trouble. She calls it grand and good medicine and highly recommends it.
A fragment reflecting on life love and joy as a narrator notes the abundance seen in every direction highlighting Ruth Me Kenery Stuart as a cited source or attributed voice.
J. N. Paterson of Nashua Iowa reports a severe winter chest cold and failed remedies before using Foley’s Honey and Tar. He credits two thirds of a bottle with curing him and calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries it.
Quote reflects a young Roman poet seen as ambitious, who vows lifelong service to the muses. An elder counters that the poet misidentifies Bacchus as a muse, highlighting a humorous clash of literary aspiration and myth.
Daily county column reports local events across communities with brief notes on social gatherings, school activities, and civic notices sourced from correspondents. Readers get snapshot updates reflecting everyday life and upcoming local happenings.
In Brighton Iowa Route Three on Dec 20 several cows from Henry Lowe E Harnett J F Lowe and G D Lrnte fell into the river and drowned while handling cattle. Ice crop work begins as snow drifts hinder travel. Local visits include J L Back at Amos Stout and Bri Garbry visiting Davenport.
Mrs I K Beal and daughters visit relatives in Illinois for the holidays. Snowstorm disrupted plans as several families dined at home. The Prairie Flower What I Can society held a Christmas tree and church entertainment. Samuel Bear hosted relatives for Christmas dinner. Earl Jackson and family spent Christmas at Charles Tuckers. Miss Ethel Larson returns from academy schooling. Lincoln Christmas program featured pupils, gifts, and Santa Claus. Mr and Mrs Charles Hodges with sons Herbert and Robert plan Illinois visits. The Bishop, Brindley, White, Squire and Palmer Babcock families were guests at EB Bishop’s Christmas home.
D H McLaughlin moved to town yesterday occupying the Stewarts’ former place. Neighbors regret losing good people but welcome Sam Dorans as new neighbors. Several families share Christmas visits at various homes around Washington and nearby parishes. Road conditions delayed mail delivery as residents work to clear routes.
The note records a December 28 family reunion circuit with Rev. Albright and wife visiting Danville for Christmas, plus guests including Rev Wheelright and family from Michigan, Cordelia Waterman, Will Plumb and wife from Colorado, and J A Robinson's parents. Also mentions G W Myers visiting Fairfield Ottumwa and Mary Meacham and children from Grinnell Cedar Falls and Martha Meacham from Correctionville spending holidays in town.
A vintage ad-style note touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples boils and skin sores. It claims to soften skin and improve facial appearance and also notes relief for piles. Available for 25 cents at J K Lemmon’s.
J H Meacham and Miss Helen Waterman visit family during holiday vacation. Mr and Mrs Truman Badger of Smith Center Kan return home after relatives visit. Xmas cantata at church praised. Rev Wheelwright serves in Rev Albright’s absence. Grandmother Morgan hosts Cecil Morgan while A J Morgan attends funeral of E E Sargent in Ft Madison.
Mrs G C Neiswanger of Harvey Iowa returns home after visiting her parents J A Chambers and wife. S W Glaze and daughter Mildred of St Joseph Missouri depart for Keota for a few days. J A Chambers and wife shop in Washington. Mrs Jennie Hall travels to Washington. Several groups attend a dinner for Bart Acheson before his departure to Aberdeen South Dakota. Miss Hattie Pratt returns home from Galesburg Illinois. Willis and Frank Trotter travel to Washington. Mr Heron and son and Mrs Houck attends Tilman Miksch funeral. D L Baird and wife from Fairfield arrive for a visit.
Mrs. John Brown and son visited in Washington. Mrs. Dr Dings and son returned home to Keota after visiting James Mc Fadden. Mr and Mrs J F Buxbaum traveled to Grace Hill for a day with John Buxbaum. Jesse McCoy and son Claud went to Iowa City on business. City bus line call phone 589 Black and leave street and number.
The January issue showcases European master works and a Mary Sigsbecker painting, Ethel Barrymore photos, and music by Francis Thome. It includes Anne Warner and Anna Katharine Green fiction, Octave Thanet, Myra Kelly humor, and New Year cards plus fashion, housekeeping, and reading sections.
W. J. Atkins, night watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee, battled a severe cold that settled on his lungs after exposure. He quit work but recovered after using Dr King s New Discovery. The ad promotes relief from severe colds and coughs with a trial bottle offered by J E B Lemmon.
A brief proverb style line notes that happiness signals a clear conscience. It emphasizes harmony between joy and moral integrity.
For a lame back, bathe the painful area with Chamberlains Liniment twice daily and massage five minutes. Then apply a flannel bandage of the liniment over the seat of pain to speed relief. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon s Pharmacy.
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