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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1913

Page

3

Local Schools Report Highlights Attendance and Punctuality

The average daily attendance for the just closed month was 934, a slight dip due to colds and grip. Tardies total 31 for the year with McKee school clear of tardies. Lincoln leads in attendance. The Banner for best combined records goes to Miss Ethel B. McCreedy, Lincoln grades 5 and 6, 99.80 percent. Second is Miss Springman, Centennial grades 3 and 4, 99.75 percent. Several rooms posted perfect punctuality. penmanship emphasis continues with monthly sample pages and a bulletin of top six movement, form, and outline. Names list follows for grades I to II and IV across schools.

McKee Lincoln School Springman Centennial School

Mother's Friend Promises Easy Childbirth and Joyful Homes

An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as an external remedy easing labor nerves and pain, claiming it prevents distress and cake by expanding abdominal muscles. It promotes purchase at $1.00 per bottle and invites mothers to request more information from the Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.

Td Regulator Co Lawar Bldg Atlanta

Phrenology and Its Mockery by Howard L. Rann

A satirical critique of phrenology lampoons its pretensions and dubious methods. The piece ridicules head-reading as a paid parlor game, noting inflated claims, public discomfort, and the gullibility of audiences and patients alike.

Liniments Claim Quick Relief for Sprains

An 19th century advertisement touts Cipher lain’s Liniment as relieving sprain pain and restoring health. It promotes the product with claims of fast soothing action and lists a price of 50 cents, noting Lennon's Pharmacy as seller.

Lennon Pharmagiegarly Ts

Great White Way Road Plan Aims At Expert Oversight

Iowa group led by George B. Lynch proposes hiring a graduate road engineer to inspect and document cross state highway conditions. The full length of 347 miles would receive ongoing weekly surveys, with nightly reports guiding repairs to make the dirt road drivable with ease once winter frost ends.

George B. Lynch Adair Des Moines Lynch

Open Air School for Sickey Pupils

Oakdale reports the state’s only open air school where pupils study outside in blankets with foot and knee sacks. Teacher Hi A Oliver of Fairfield leads the program, which began in 1907 and now numbers over 200 such schools nationwide.

Oakdale Hi. A. Oliver Fairfield Massachusetts Boston New York Ohio United States

Beatrice and Cary Women Credit Pinkham’s Remedy

Two women from Beatrice Nebraska and Cary Maine report avoiding surgery and regaining health after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. They describe relief from side pains, backache, nervous distress, and fatigue, noting improved sleep and appetite.

Beatrice Neb Lydia Cary Maine Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkhur

Smith & Gibson Ad Promotes Special Automotive Oil

An advertisement from Smith & Gibson in Washington Iowa touts a specially prepared oil for automobilists. It claims the oil will not carbonize, provides perfect lubrication, and includes gear case compounds that never harden or run.

Time Table Summary for Western Rail Lines

A dense list of train numbers, times, and services from West Broadgate station. Includes No. 12 Exp No. 22 Lo Pass and No. 46 Lim Ram, No. 50 Lo Pass, No. 2 Tam seam, and No. 30 Lo Pass with varying departures from early morning to evening. Mentions local passengers and freight trains Nos. 81 82 88 with daily patterns and Sunday exceptions. Agent signatures appear as BROADGATE and S. Bunath.

Lim Ram Pasa Mass Washington iNo Inc. Si Freigh‘s H. W. Russel Samt. Emery Mm & SP Lo West Lim Chicago Mdss Milwaukee Moise Pasthound Broadgate Bunath, S

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