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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
8
A New York American piece sketches domestic moments with light humor. The wife explains neglecting her dog due to a sick pursegirl and a baby while the artist Dauber offers to paint her face, prompting a quip from the husband about makeup.
A Boston municipal official, known for his sharp English, visits a new physician who prescribes fresh air as a tonic. The official asks what the shape of fresh air means, prompting a wry exchange reported by Larper's Weekly.
The author argues against crooked roulette wheels, claiming they cannot be made and are unnecessary. He notes a master manipulator can fleece players without gimmicks, as he would not lose and others will follow, making such devices pointless.
A playful joke notes that o makes the loudest sound while other vowels stay inaudible, framing it as a pun about pronunciation and perception.
Washington report outlines Rhinock's railway hospital bill funded by freight tax, with Navy efficiency measure by Brick and Edwards. Tennessee’s Duck river dispute spurs bridge threat and costs. Champ Clark eyed as House speaker if Democrats win control, while Benton McMillin seeks return to Congress. Senator Tillman displays new gesturing style amid canal and treasury debates.
Local item notes Fairfield High School basketball team to battle W H S on Tuesday the 18th. Several local residents travel for visits and games, including James Wilson, Fred Spalding, and Chas Gorham voyages.
DeWitt Iowa February 17 1910 Citizens puzzle over the disappearance of Joe Burdick a driver for Mr Miller in charge of Standard Oil tanks He collected 60 from Wheatland dealers and left his wagon and team tied on the street The team was found cared for in Wheatland but Burdick remains missing and is believed to have fled after taking the money
County Attorney Kuhlemeier received a letter from Attorney General Byers directing him to enforce the malict law in Burlington. A failure to comply could result in Kuhlemeier being ousted from his office.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina says consumption nearly defeated him before using Dr Kings New Discovery. He reports improvement after the first bottle and full recovery after twelve bottles. Trial bottle offered free at Stewart's Pharmacy with 50 cent and one dollar sizes available.
Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Olds came home to Ainsworth Saturday evening after a day in the city. Mr. and Mrs. James Carden from Winfield stayed with the Harry Nutt family over Sunday and left this morning. Mrs. Martha Sliner returned to Wayland this morning after a few days with relatives in the city. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Ralston went back to West this morning after a day with city relatives.
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