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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
2
The text argues that modesty prevents women from seeking medical help for womanly diseases. It claims personal questioning by doctors seems indelicate and examination frightens patients, leading to untreated conditions. It promotes KNOWN COMPOSITION as a non-alcoholic medicine as an alternative.
The revival meetings run this week with social gatherings in session for three weeks drawing large crowds to hear Rev. O. B. Smith. Chas. Long of Havre was a Washington caller Sunday. Nellie Dempsey left for Omaha after a month at her parents’ home.
Miss Lillian Minick has completed a few days at home and resumed her duties at the State university on Sunday evening.
Petitions circulate among residents asking the mayor and city council to submit to a vote at the coming city election the issue of licensing billiard and pool halls and bowling alleys. The piece notes that even if a public vote passes, enforcement depends on council action. It urges consideration of broader election issues and the need for experienced officers to manage the city's growing business responsibilities.
The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church invites all to a church supper Thursday from 5 to 7 p m. A meal costs 25 cents with donations welcome Thursday afternoon.
A coming event features Washington academy students performing All A Mis Take next Friday evening. Proceeds fund two pianos for the literary societies, inviting the public to enjoy a quality production while supporting a good cause. R C Holmes of Crawfordsville visited as a Washington caller on Sunday.
Mi o na tablets are advertised as curing indigestion and related stomach symptoms including headaches, nausea, heartburn, and sour stomach. The ad claims improved digestion, stronger stomach walls, and richer blood, with a 50 cent price and a money back guarantee from Lemmon's pharmacy. It includes a testimonial from William Hess of Benton Harbor, Michigan.
The Rev. H. G. McVey pastor of United Presbyterian church at Jamestown was stricken with paralysis in the pulpit last Sunday. He recovered enough to be moved to his home later. McVey, formerly with Second United Presbyterian church, will interest many long-time residents.
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