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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
6
A humorous Denver Post reminiscence recounts encounters while delivering papers and dodging dogs from mastiffs to a toothy bulldog. The narrator endures a barrel mishap, a flock of animals, and odd spectators, finishing with a toast to borrowed smiles and a dance school woes vignette.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a pine air remedy for catarrh and respiratory diseases. It claims rapid relief and cures, stating the complete outfit costs one dollar and is sold by Lemmon's pharmacy with a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory.
A gray-bearded traveler enters a Fort Dodge hotel and jokes about Democrats using dirty wash bowls while the mild man in glasses prods him with a quip. The exchange ends with the big fellow blushing as laughter erupts.
A young man asked Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt about a rumor he would be named to a key German diplomatic post because of his Kaiser friendship. Vanderbilt replied the truth of the tale is about as credible as the Gascon’s story of his eyesight and told a parable about a Gascon with an omelet and wine.
A tale recounts a Gascon boasting of sight and wealth while enjoying breakfast. He claims his eyes are unmatched and describes spotting a mouse on Notre Dame’s distant tower, prompting others to doubt or hear the tiny movement. Trail includes an ad note about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a testimonial.
A Rogers Grilley recital proves its appeal after seasons of experience. The duo presents harp, impersonations, and original selections combining pathos humor and music. They tour major cities and colleges across the United States and will appear at Graham in January with 25 and 50 cent prices.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports failing kidney remedies and diabetes treatment until Foley's Kidney Cure. After two bottles he improved and five bottles cured him, enabling a life insurance exam. The remedy claims to cure back ache and kidney and bladder troubles and is sold by all druggists.
The Baptist church invites all members and the congregation to attend the annual meeting on New Year’s evening. A supper prepared by the church brotherhood will be served at 6 o'clock before the business meeting.
At Mound City Mrs EB D Clapp reports her son nearly died from lung and throat trouble. After using Dr King’s New Discovery he recovered, with coughing spells ending and life saved. Available at Stewart’s Pharmacy 50c and 1.00, bottles free.
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