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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
4
Sufferers from backache bladder trouble or kidney issues find relief after several doses. The ad claims rapid cleansing and healing of kidneys and bladder, promising cure in a fifty cent treatment from Pape's Diuretic available worldwide.
In Westend residents riff on Jenkins and Simpkins as Murrayhili jokes about prosperity and posterity. The playful exchange centers on who faces issues and what afflicts the town, capturing local color and humor.
Telegram style notice directs readers to contact Phone No. 589 Black to place orders. Frank Rogers is identified as the prompt attendant for handling the calls and ensuring speedy service. The fragment provides a brief instruction without additional context.
A fashion survey outlines school gowns for general wear including shirt waist suits, outdoor coats, and several light and heavy fabrics. Descriptions cover serge mohair pongee cashmere and lace chemisettes, with details on semi princess coats, peplums, tunics, and velvet trims for indoor and outdoor wear.
The city faced its coldest spell since 1905 with the government thermometer dipping to 19 degrees below zero last night. Citizens reported frozen plants and disrupted train service as crews work to adapt to the severe cold and heavy snow.
A brief note says the cold spell is easing and advises adding coal to the stove to stay warm. The author cautions that it's still chilly around the edges and urges preparation for continuing winter air.
A humorous exchange features a young guest noting mosquitoes sing in a room. The old guest replies that the singing can’t be objected to, since it drowns the glee club on the piazza, making the soundscape a cheerful oddity.
A dialogue features Goose asking Curlytail why he seems sad. Curlytail explains a fresh influx of hungry summer boarders and his status as the smallest and poorest pig, fearing a short life as pork becomes the cheapest meat.
Exchange between Mrs. Meek and Mr. Meek about a new bathing suit. The joke centers on the suit not buttoning up the back and the husband’s restrained approval.
The program lists participants including Pearl Buntenbach Bessie Myall Ethel Waters Evia Norris Nellie Davison Joe Snider and Kate Snider along with several others. It includes biographies Readings and a meditation led by Emma Bloomquist and Henry Booth with Bertha Brown as secretary.
In 1752 at Bristol conference a fixed salary was established for preachers. Previously they relied on meals from congregations and modest per diem allowances for food and home use. The new rule granted each preacher a fixed $60 yearly salary, with ongoing family provisions outlined.
Tammany leader Charles F. Murphy visited Mayor William J. Gaynor at City Hall spending about an hour in conference. Murphy waited in an ante room and later posed for photographs on the steps. Both men dismissed talk of appointments and praised their cordial relations since their first meeting a year ago.
At the McElhinney and Cherryholmes sale barn in Winfield Iowa on Saturday January 8 1910 sale to commence at 12 30 sharp forty head of horses and mules including mares in foal good feeding colts and driving horses two span of mules an exceptionally good pair this will be a good lot of young horses plan to look them over and buy at your own price terms cash or bankable note with interest from date auditors D F Macon and A E Rapp W H McClurkan clerk
All residents are warned to clear snow from sidewalks within 10 hours after it ceases snowing. If not done, the street commissioner will arrange clearance and charge the expense to the property as allowed by ordinance. Please ensure walks are free of ice and notify any remaining areas needing attention. Tit2 J. R. Campbell Street Commissioner
A Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Paterson testifies that after failing with several cough medicines and two doctors Foley's Honey and Tar cured him two thirds of a bottle. He calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world and cites Lemmon's Pharmacy as the source.
An astute citizen observes that the large blanket ballot presented to voters resembles a charity cover, noting it hides a multitude of sins as the display is unrolled and examined.
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