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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1912
Page
8
The timetable lists eastbound and westbound trains with arrival and departure times. It notes multiple No. trains, local passenger and freight services, and that Nos. 49 and 60 run daily except Sundays, with agents H. W. Russel and J. E. Kunathu in charge at Washington Branch.
The official board of the Washington Methodist church votes to erect a modern Akron plan building on the present site, begin work in spring, tear down and move the old church, and use J. B. Teller West Main Street property as the parsonage. The project costs between 50 000 and 60 000 dollars with 40 000 pledged.
The board overseeing boys work in Washington elected officers led by George H. Paul as chairman and J. D. McLaughlin as vice president. They planned a meeting soon with State or Boys’ Secretary Leonard Paulson of the Y M C A and aim to publicize the effort locally. Executive Secretary Frank R. Sage reports Winfield and Wayland seek Forward Movement conventions to be staged by Washington men in late February or early March.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets help the stomach digest food by supplying elements missing in gastric juices. Take after meals and carry a package for relief, with a money back guarantee if indigestion persists. Three sizes offered at 2 cents, 7 ½ cents, and 1 dollar, available at The Rexall Store Sherman Brothers.
In verse, Uncle Walt mocks dull ads and celebrates Gaffer Spink who uses bright diction to attract buyers. The piece contrasts failed sellers like Old Jabez Dink with inky, windy notices and a warning against boring readers.
CivVY Bus dispatcher gives instructions to Rogers to provide steel and numbers, with Frank to promptly attend to the task.
The article defines hypochondria as a mental condition caused by worry. It states the typical victim fears illness despite physical health, a morbid preoccupation with illness rather than real disease.
M Jules Jusserand French ambassador and Henry White former American ambassador to France along with Attorney General George W Wickersham will speak at a Cafe Martin dinner. The event commemorates the 1778 treaty of alliance with France and features speeches in French and English.
An advertisement promises relief from scalp itch dandruff and hair fall by washing with pure soap and water then applying Parisian Sage. The tonic allegedly nourishes roots adds radiance and prevents baldness, sold in a large 50 cent bottle at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
President and Mrs Taft will host a state reception at the White House for Members of the House and their wives. A dinner on Tuesday will honor Mr and Mrs Champ Clark with Mrs Clark making her first White House formal appearance and Democratic supporters hope it is not her last.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. emphasizes internal remedies. Describes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface treatment, claimed nonquack, prescribing physician backing, and nationwide testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists price and supplier details.
A dialogue featuring Pal mer Corn questions the uplift's effects. He admits uncertainty about benefits and worries about the coming impact, suggesting lingering anxiety over the change and its personal consequences.
A meek yet obstinate man explains to a colleague that he filed a formal salary reduction to guarantee he can control a desired outcome. The exchange frames a dry humor about bureaucratic self-interest.
Mr Pleasant Iowa February 6 report from Winfield that Dr Lacey Bowman would be called before the Henry county grand jury is supported only in part by County Attorney J W Gray He says Miss Bowman will testify in the assault case when the grand jury meets this week while no action will be started against her for practicing church work without a state license The action may target associate Miss Katherine G Campbell who has so far refused to meet with Gray Bowman is represented by two attorneys and has declined to discuss the assault case though Gray continues gathering evidence across the state for the grand jury
Pat discovered a donkey’s head painted on the back of his coat by Mike and Munphy while he worked. He questioned who wiped their face on his coat as he reached for his garment, exposing the prank.
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