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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1920

Page

5

Tanlac credited for dramatic recovery from long illness

Mrs. Paul Petrykus of Milwaukee reports a year after flu she gained 26 pounds in just over two months on Tanlac. She says she went from frail and unable to eat to strong, with improved appetite and return of color. She credits Tanlac with ending nervousness and allowing full daily work.

Paul Petrykus Rogers St Milwaukee Tanlac Taniac Patrykus Tantac Tanla Washington Sherman Bros Crawfordsville Samuel J. Stites Brighton G W. Cash Riverside M. J. Wilkinson Kalona O. L. Rogers Ainsworth A. E. Sands

A Gentle Home Dream Ends In Humbling Realities

Jim and Dorothy yearn for a shared home after marriage and hardship. He plans a new apartment while she pursues steady work and modest raises. Economic strain, differing priorities, and a surprise twist pour cold water on their hopeful plans as the family gathers for a modest Thanksgiving moment.

Dorothy France Jim

Bar sales in San Francisco fetch tiny sums at auction

J J Wilson bought a Nevada cafe bar for 25100 years ago and watched it fetch 165 at auction this week. The old Richelieu bar at Kearny Geary and Market sold for 210, cost 6000. Other bar sales include the College Inn mahogany at 1515 and the Odeon bar at 200.

San Francisco J. J. Wilson Nevada Kearny Richelieu Geary Market College Inn Odeon Cafe

Palmer warns of dangerous radical activity and court battles

Attorney General Palmer in his annual report flags increasingly dangerous radical activity and a flood of war related claims. He cites 60,000 red data records among 365,205 index cards, 71,000 Bertillon files, and 262,712 fingerprints as part of expanded investigations. He calls for law revisions to curb threats by mail, simplify indict ee removal, and a pardon parole board to ease duties.

Department of Justice Palmer Department United States Attorney General Attorney Generals

Corn Origins Questioned by Missionary Discovery

Miss M. Moninger of Marshalltown Iowa reports corn cultivation by highland tribes in Hainan China. Her Grinnell College connection and the Oriental plant collection she donated challenge the view that corn arose solely among North American Indians.

North America M. Moninger Mashalltown Hainan China Grinnell

Jinx Chases Snyder at Colt's Neck Hotel

Lewis Snyder, owner of the only hotel at Colt's Neck New Jersey, endures a string of misfortunes from a stolen hunting dog and a damaged auto to hawk attacks on his chickens and a reduced hotel sale after prohibition cuts.

Lewis Snyder Colt's Neck New Brunswick Snyder Snyder's Hotel

Baboons Arrive in England from the Congo

More than a hundred wild animals reach England including fifteen baboons. The senior baboon, when asked about the country, told our correspondent that the natives did not seem as wild as reports suggested.

England Congo London

Invention of Roller Coaster By L Thompson Founder of Luna Park

A boy deprived of sliding fun downhill inspired L Thompson to invent the roller coaster and he later became famous as the founder of Luna Park.

L. Thompson Luna Pari

Repeated Errors Behind Failure Not Single Mistake

Analysis notes that failure rarely stems from a one off mistake but from repeating the same error. The pattern emphasizes consistency of missteps over isolated lapses. The piece argues for identifying habitual flaws to prevent recurring failures.

Lem on Tree Produces Oranges in Egyptian Transplant

The Journal of Hered ity reports a lemon tree from Italy transplanted to Egypt produced unusual fruit with spherical lemons showing an orange stripe. One branch yielded a large fruit clearly an orange and distinct from lemons.

Journal of Heredity Egypt

Oatmeal and Milk Featured as Complete Protein Source

Doctors Sherman Winters and Phillips in the Journal of Biological Chemistry state oatmeal provides essential nutrition but requires milk to supply all necessary protein. Together they form a complete dietary pairing for a man.

Alaska Education System Includes 68 Native Schools

All Alaskan cities have their own schools and 68 native schools operate under the Bureau of Education in the Interior Department.

Bureau of Education of the Interior Department

Laurel leaves under pillow inspire poetry and prophecy

An old tradition holds laurel conveys the spirit of poetry and prophecy. People place laurel leaves under the pillow to gain inspiration and foresight.

Prices of basic goods in 1867 market report

A fragmented note lists 1866 and 1867 price levels for staples. Gold flour at 11.25 per unit, butter 0.14 per pound, fresh beef 0.16 a pound, eggs 0.42 per dozen, reflecting era grocery costs.

Catarrh Dangers Warn of Downward Spread and Cure

A warning on catarrh notes the risk it spreads to the lungs and can become consumption if untreated. Local sprays and inhalers fail, while S. S. S. is promoted as a direct cure reaching the disease source. Readers are urged to request free medical advice from Atlanta, Georgia.

E. W. Rose Co. Fg Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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