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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
6
A Success Magazine excerpt extols the power of a single phrase I trust you to redeem those who stray. It asserts that belief in a youth can sustain a path back to normal life, even when others doubt. The piece urges more generous confidence in fellow humans as a moral force.
A London Opinion fragment recalls a scene where a purse proud dual hands out de Tooras and remarks on a cigar. A victim questions the item's likeness, highlighting an unclear exchange and a puzzle in the vignette.
The New York Post notes London's Shepherd's Bush arena rising rapidly with eight halls and 140 acres of space. The Olympic arena will host a vast international gathering with 80 000 seats and entries from France Germany Greece the United States and more. US athletes must compete as part of the American team though Rhodes scholars in England may be drafted if eligible.
The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago unveils a worldwide expedition program led by George A. Dorsey to map future inquiry lines. The museum hires Dr. Berthold Laufer to produce the first major study of Tibet and its people during a three year field stay.
The Findlay board of safety declares small men make the best firemen and revises qualifications to a minimum height of five feet six inches and a weight of at least 125 pounds, per a Columbus Dispatch correspondent.
The Windy City will take in about $25 000 000 in revenue and incur $18 000 000 in operating expenses for the coming year, roughly $800 000 more than the prior year.
An advertisement claims Miona removes the cause of indigestion and strengthens the stomach and bowels, relieving symptoms like flatulence and headaches. Lemmon's pharmacy offers it with a money back guarantee and a 50 cent trial box to prove its digestive benefits.
The will of Mrs. Helen J. Gifford filed in Davenport provides a $5000 gift for a free room in University hospital to be named Waite Lowrey Godfrey room in memory of her son. A quarter of the remainder, $17500, will be added to the memorial when converted to cash, with the residue to the University if the heir Ira L. Gifford’s children die without heirs. Mrs. Gifford was a Davenport resident. her banker husband died earlier.
Kingston Jamaica West Indies city council member M O Reilly Forgarty writes that one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy helped his cough quickly and plans to buy another. Sold by Cook and Sherman.
Professor John Duncan Quackenbos warns of a rapid rise in alcohol use among New York women across classes. He notes teens drink publicly, many are hysterically drunk, and some women spend large sums on champagne weekly while sipping highballs and cocktails throughout the day.
Mr E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for a variety of wounds. He cites cures for piles chapped hands an old sore and notes Stewart's Pharmacy sells it for 25 cents.
Clinton Iowa January 8. A remarkable coincidence occurred Monday morning as Patrick Collins and Thomas Keefe died within hours of each other. Both were retired Northwestern engineers and pensioners, friends since boyhood, who served nearly forty years with the company. They retired together last October and died of cancer, each knowing the other was fatally ill.
An ad-style warning notes kidney disease can be insidious and fatal before warning signs appear. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
W J Wilmer discusses the Lincoln sheep the heaviest mutton breed known for large carcasses and long wool. He notes changing tastes favoring smaller carcases, Argentina’s use of crossbreeding, and the Lincoln’s role in U S and export markets with breeder views on crossing and parasite challenges.
Silage carries a high water content so when it forms the main roughage, a substantial amount of grain must be fed to meet the nutrients needs of a heavy milk producer. The concentrate level depends on milk and butter fat output.
Essex swine are recorded in thirteen states with the largest populations in Michigan Nebraska Texas Illinois Indiana and Georgia. These animals are medium in size mature early and popular for this reason.
In Plymouth county Mrs. Cottrell files for divorce from Representative J Cottrell charging he engaged in an affair with Mrs. A W Hough of Des Moines while in Des Moines capital duties. The suit accuses violations of the seventh commandment and stirs local gossip.
Secretary Taft advocates increased pay for the army in his annual report to Congress. The message aims to dispel any doubt about the need for higher compensation for soldiers and outlines the case for improved pay and benefits following months of debate.
The report notes a rapid decline in regular army strength, with a loss of 4,428 men last year. It urges officers to replace those in recruiting duty or military education roles and cites pay inadequacy as a key reason for recruiting difficulties.
Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and sold by all druggists.
A vintage notice touts Frank Webb as a cab driver who will take passengers to any city part for 25 cents. The brief ad implies broad service coverage within the urban area.
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