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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
4
Inferred Hair Counting Machine and Minutia in Science
A humorous column extols ultra precise measurement down to the millionth of an inch and imagines a hair counting device cited from a scientist. It riffs on dividing inches into endless fractions and jokes about using such gadgets to assign blame for stray hairs in food, ending with a quip about a fictitious hair number.
Rippling Rhymes Roast of Flawed Mans in Verse
A playful poem mocks universal flaws in men and the habit of roasting neighbors. The speaker admits personal faults, noting none are perfect and arguing that no one has the right to judge others without fault. The piece preserves a rustic, humorous critique of human imperfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enfoot
Tam
Vou
Not One Word From Nellie On The Switch
A fragment notes a character refusing to speak Nellie’s response on a possible switch and dismissing speculative questions about science with a playful, stubborn tone. The exchange hints at a comic or dramatic moment centered on Nellie’s silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Depot debate keeps hope alive for new building
Railway officials visiting Washington to assess the depot situation yield growing belief that a new structure is needed. In Burlingon Norwood the hypnotist fights hostility as residents fear his show. A Blackhawk County man faces manslaughter charges after a fatal car crash with a neighbor. The American Reptile Society campaigns to protect nonpoisonous snakes despite public worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blackhawk County
American Reptile Society
Clip shows political curb on amendments and poetry line
A clipped reader note mixes a Shakespeare line with jabs at proposed limits on women’s four hour law and suffrage, citing editorials from Oskaloosa Herald Marshalltown Times Republican Des Moines Register. The piece mentions Bryan and Nebraska politics amid prohibition and suffrage debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Sheriff's Safe Ad Brings Tale From Nonpareil
A tale from Mid way Kentucky about an advertisement titled Sheriff's Safe, with readers in Clipper style. The piece notes widespread complaints about railroad service and mocks government operation, arguing privatized freight only three days a week would still be cheaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Clipper
Albla Republicar
Suffragists struggle to reach two thirds for federal amendment
Senate debate stalls as suffrage supporters press for a federal amendment vote. Advocates claim victory is near but acknowledge the two thirds majority is not yet assured. Proponents hope to secure one or two more votes before Congress adjourns.
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Washington, Feb. T
Arrone
Senate
House
Sup Contaariats
Whenis
Inc. Ure
Apples and Oranges Compare Grower Costs and Profits
An orange grower notes that despite similar winter prices, orange land costs far more than apple land and requires heavy ongoing costs. He outlines expenses for irrigation, frost protection, spraying, packing, and weather losses, arguing apples near markets could yield similar profits with less effort. The piece invites readers to draw their own conclusion on fair profit in orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Which One Shall I Marry at the Graham
The stage near tonight presents Which One Shall I Marry a modern drama of love with comedy in eleven scenes. A young woman is courted by two suitors one rich and one poor and seeks future guidance to choose wisely. Eugene McGillon directs after C S Primrose Presents. Also A Stubborn Cinderella opens Monday Feb 10 by the Foyle Woolfolk LaSalle Musical Comedy company in Graham theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Graham
C. 5
Primrose
Eugene McGillan
Foyle Woolfolk LaSalle Musical Comedy Company
Graham
LaSalle Company
America
LaSalle Company Presents Three Nights of Royal Musical Shows
A three day LaSalle engagement features Guy Voyer and LaSalle beauty chorus with new productions each night. Monday offers A Stubborn Cinderella, Tuesday The Time the Place and the Girl, and Wednesday The Bridal Whirl. Royalty musical productions promise elaborate scenery costumes and electrical effects. Seats are selling for all three days and early selection is advised due to expected capacity crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Voyer
LaSalle Beauty Chorus
LaSalle Company
Assembly session shortened as March 1 bill cutoff proposed
Des Moines February 7 The Iowa House Speaker aims to close bill introductions by March 1 to speed the session. He notes most members should have prepared bills and cites the road bill in joint committees. A Roosevelt memorial is planned for February 10 and traveling men push hotel price posting and longer sheets to curb gouging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Areh McFarlane
McFarlane
Nate Kendall
Albin
Turpentine Use Clarified On Wall Surface
A fragment notes a remedy using turpentine on a wall for a fore threat. It mentions drone quantities and repeated application to cure a severe condition, though details are unclear and the passage is garbled.
Olive Tablets Promote Liver and Bowel Health
Dr. F. M. Edwards for 17 years treated women with liver and bowel ailments using Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. A few vegetable ingredients with olive oil, sold as olive color pills, said to normalize digestion and remove waste. Supposed benefits include brighter appearance and energy. price 10c and 25c at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edward
Dr. Edwards
Ali
Catarrh Treatment Promoted as Real Remedy
A dated health advertisement urges readers to abandon sprays and local applications for catarrh and start S S S treatment. It touts the remedy as addressing the disease at its source in the blood and offers free medical advice from a Medical Director in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Laueratory
Atlanta
Liquor Seized From Sioux City Police Station Seized Bottles
In Sioux City on February 7 3200 bottles of liquor valued at 14000 were dumped into a sewer amid a crowd of onlookers led by Capt Thomas M Green and officers J E Hagerty and John F McLeod. Authorities say about 10000 more containers are stored and will be destroyed per court orders as the stock valued at over 35000 cannot be sold for medical use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Thomas M. Green
J. E. Hagerty
John F. McLeod
Missouri River
John J. Shannon
Test Case on Iowa Bank Taxation Heads to Supreme Court
A pivotal tax case will be heard March 1 in Iowa Supreme Court challenging whether boards of review assessors and boards of supervisors may tax bank stocks. Plymouth county entities challenged alleged excessive taxation by Remsen banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemars
Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa
Boards of Review
Boards of Supervisors
Plymouth County
First National Bank
Remsen
State Bank
Board of Review
Bank Case Advances in Plymouth County on Supreme Court Calendar
The stock of the bank and the board of supervisors increased the amount fixed by the local board. Trials and district court verdicts followed, with appeals to the supreme court. Similar cases recur in other counties with differing rulings as Attorney General H. M. Havner pushes for a supreme court opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
H. M. Havner
First National Bank
Plymouth County
Keep Well With Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad
Foley Cathartic Tablets cleanse the bowels and aid the liver and stomach. Ad promotes use for indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas or constipation. Suitable for stout persons. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Frog’s Appetite for Wasps Surprises Insect Watchers
A common green frog is found to crave wasps, unbothered by stings. Its camouflaged, leaf-stationary pose misleads insects into a false sense of safety, prompting observers to note the unusual diet and bold hunting instinct.
Cold remedy that relieves coughs and colds
A fifty year old family remedy for coughs colds and bronchial attacks remains popular. It works quickly and pleasantly and is sold in 60¢ and 1.20 dollar sizes as an indispensable medicine cabinet staple.
Starving in the Midst of Plenty Promotes Acid Stomach Remedy
An article explains how excess stomach acid prevents proper digestion causing malnutrition despite eating. It promotes EATONIC tablets as a quick fix that absorbs acid, relieves indigestion and bloating, and offers a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Eatoni
Eatonic
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