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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1920
Page
4
A column urges calm about the flu and outlines practical hygiene measures. It advocates self care, daily washing, and hygiene steps to curb spread, including hand washing, saltwater gargles, clean handkerchiefs, avoiding shared utensils, and avoiding sick rooms.
A satirical verse mocks lavish living and thrift, warning that excess will backfire. It critiques luxury, car culture, cigars, and extravagance, predicting a future reckoning as society questions value and judgment. The piece ends with a keen jab at future poets memorializing the prudent man.
Representatives of the United Mine Workers and Iowa operators testified before the coal commission in Washington D C. J C Lewis argued for a 14 percent wage increase based on coal quality and freight advantages, while D F Cushing countered that Iowa costs are exceedingly high due to thin veins rock and impurities with mining costs in 1918 exceeding government price limits.
The account notes Sojourner Truth as a colored woman born in New York state in the 18th century middle age around Washington’s death in 1799. It says the name was assumed, she was not enslaved all her life, freed by New York's 1827 abolition act on July 4, 1827, and that Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a life of her.
A aspiring writer sent a humorous paragraph to a daily paper and, after ten days without word, asked the editor if it arrived. The editor replied that the joke arrived safely but had not yet been seen by the editorial department.
German Samoa or Western Samoa, known since September 1914 after British occupation, includes Savaii and Opolu with Apia as the political and commercial center. The islands rest on a semisubmerged volcanic range, are heavily forested, hindering farming. major industries are coconut, cacao, and rubber planting.
A child named Clarence wonders how old he must be to stop doing things that cause his mother to exclaim in surprise. The playful moment captures a curious young mind seeking a change in behavior.
George Colton, foreman for a major Kansas City coal firm, credits Tanlac with restoring his health after seven years of kidney pain and weight loss. He and his wife both used the medicine, noting weight gain and improved appetite. Colton says he is now free of pain and able to work daily. They offer their experience to others and list local Tanlac sellers in several towns.
Dr Edwards developed Olive Tablets as an alternative to calomel for liver and bowel complaints after 17 years of private practice. The vegetable compound with olive oil claims to stimulate the liver and bowels without pains griping or gum or acid-food danger. Prices noted are 10c and 25c per box.
A vintage ad touts Musterole as a prompt non blistering first aid remedy for adults and children. It claims relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches congestion and chest colds with jars sized from 50c to 2.50.
Mrs. Alice Raney of Marge Oklahoma reports using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound from age 45 through over 60 to ease the Change of Life. She raised eight children and remains in good health. she and her daughters recommend the product and offer confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
railway schedule corrections list for Washington and branches as of May 19 1919. includes eastbound Nos 12 80 60 80 88 and westbound Nos 11 49 29 87 89 with arrival and departure times, freight and passenger services, daily except Sunday notes, and agent signatures H W Russel and Calvert.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the last Friday night each month. Damascus Shrine No 10 F and W of J meets the last Thursday at Moose Hall. Visiting Craters welcomed. Rose M Reid W H P Mildred Rice Secretary.
F Covenant Lodge No 101 holds meetings every Tuesday at 7:30 in the I.O.O.F. hall on North Iowa Avenue. A cordial invitation is extended to all victi me mbers to join. M. D. Lee, noble grand, R. B. Keller.
The text describes washing the article with several waters to remove ink stains. It then suggests soaking the item to lift the stain and rinse afterward to remove all remaining marks.
Path. Your own experience taught you that the disease could not be cured by sprays inhaler atomizers jellies and other toe eye products. S. S. has proven a satisfactory remedy for catarrh because it goes direct to its source. Get a bottle today begin the logical treatment that gives real results. For free medical advice write Medical Director 47 Swi Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
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