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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
5
J W Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe back pain and required injections. He states the attacks began in the small of the back and became paralyzing before Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved the condition. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. advertise the treatment.
A brief aphorism notes a wife's tendency to argue with her husband rather than with ministers or doctors, illustrating domestic dynamics in reflective newspaper prose.
Mrs. D. Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio shares her experience with Fo Ley's Honey and Tar describing relief for her child's severe cold and cough after using one bottle. She emphasizes keeping a bottle at home and cautions against substitutes. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A Bombay Times of India note laments Western dress replaces traditional attire. It questions whether a society should be formed to preserve Indian national costumes and sari and dress heritage amid changing fashions.
A. Schingeck of Buffalo writes he will never be without Dr King's New Life Pills again after they cured chronic constipation when other medicines failed. The pills are sold for 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A Connecticut inventor patents a foldable shoe horn with a longitudinal hinge and a buttonhook that tucks inside when not in use to save space. The device combines folding design and interior hook for compact storage.
Lot Birney a Washington county pioneer died last evening at seven oclock aged almost ninety one. He came to the county in 1855 and farmed before moving to his east Washington street home. Survived by eight daughters and two sons, with ten children in all, he was a long time threshing operator and church member. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from his residence, Rev A S Smith officiating, Elm Grove cemetery burial.
SANDERSON area society notes Christmas entertaining at Mr and Mrs George Foster home included the Anderson family and guests from Aberdeen Davenport and Chicago. The Livingston cooking club held its annual dinner and tree with Santa delivering gifts. Miss Mary Stumpf and Alfred Cleess wed at St James Catholic church with plans to start housekeeping on the Joe Wolfe farm nearby.
The Rock Island railroad is receiving about 50 new Pacific type passenger engines from eastern factories. Built for heavy passenger service, they will be placed at Silvis for connection and then deployed on Illinois and Iowa divisions to upgrade train speeds. Remaining locomotives will enter service across the system once connected.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold cure in one day with a money back guarantee by KE W Grove. Foley Kidney Pills promise tonic action and quick results restoring kidney and bladder function, with Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. as suppliers.
The Perry Amusement Co presents The Village Post Master a New Year comedy drama at the Graham with Ned Barrington and a strong supporting cast. Tickets 25 35 and 50 cents. Also Arizona the great American play by Augustus Thomas showing January 3 with frontier scenes and colorful costumes.
The Ladies Aid at Grace Hill plans a chicken pie supper at the parsonage on Saturday evening December 31 from 6 to 9 with menu including chicken pie mashed potatoes gravy celery pickles bread butter coffee peaches and cake. Tickets are 25 cents. A ten cent social and watch meeting by the F A A is set for New Year’s Eve at their hall. Washington lodge No 26 Masonic Fraternity calls a meeting Friday at 7 30 for initiation of officers and possible third degree work.
A pithy remark notes that some girls neglect intellectual growth while focusing on improving their looks.
The Washington county branch of the American Bible Society holds its annual meeting Sunday evening at First United Presbyterian Church. Rev. H. V. Comin, the new Presbyterian pastor, will preach a union sermon at seven. A collection for the Bible Society will follow and a county board of directors will be chosen.
Des Moines December 30 rail way commissioners direct attorney general to aid Keokuk Muscatine Clinton Burlington and Davenport in seeking lower freight rates to and from the east. Attorney general to confer with local business men as case proceeds.
One-fourth off on all men's and children's suits and overcoats, pants, dress shirts, flannel shirts, underwear, hats and caps. Dougherty Bros announces a broad sale on a wide range of clothing items.
One fourth off on all suits overcoats pants shirts underwear hats and caps at Dougherty Brothers store. Bargain prices apply to every item and customers may save on a wide range of apparel.
The McElhinney Drug Co promotes ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as guaranteed cures for dandruff and itching, claiming they will rid the scalp of the germ and stop itching after a single shampoo and application. They offer refunds if not satisfied and say the products are available in every city and town in America.
A Fayetteville man recounts how his sister with consumption improved after using Dr King's New Discovery. He notes it cured her cough and restored health, praising it as the best medicine seen. Coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles are said to be treated, with trial bottles free and a guarantee by J. E. Lemmon.
They promise cures for backache kidney strengthening urinary regularities and tissue rebuilding while removing excess uric acid linked to rheumatism. Prevent Bright's Disease and Diabetes and restore health and strength. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
The play Graustark adapted by Geo. D. Baker from George Barr McCutcheon will debut at the Graham Theatre on January 6. Local readers and theatergoers may judge the dramatized version, notable for its dramatic effect and strong backers. James W. Castle arranged the theater rights, making the romantic drama a much discussed production in the theater world.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur offers a modern revival of the sage tea method to darken hair and prevent shedding. The preparation claims rapid color restoration and hair growth, selling for 50 cents to $1.00 a bottle and available via druggists or direct from Wyeth Chemical Company in New York.
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