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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
3
Journal notes political excitement fades with football done and baseball not yet started. It predicts Hans Wanner will replace Joe Cannon's visibility in public life while Muggsey McGraw's intrigues overshadow minor Capitol coverage.
The narrative traces John L Sullivan from Irish parentage and boyhood fistic pride to a life defending right and noble principles. It maps his path from playground skirmishes to the arena, noting early acts like recovering stolen marbles and hinting at later renown.
A 25 cent bottle of D. D. D Prescription eczema wash promises relief for itching. The remedy, a wintergreen thymol glycerine mix, is normally sold in dollar bottles and is being offered at a temporary low price by Cook & Sherman on a personal recommendation.
A prospective builder questions a plan's cost and asks for the architect's private opinion beyond the furnished estimate. The architect calmly cites the figure of 11500 as the projected amount, inviting scrutiny of the documented estimate.
Dr Buckner conducted a chapel talk at the Methodist church stressing two key questions What and How He urged adopting a definite aim early and using intellect to solve life problems He said the greatest thinkers will be most honored and urged students to be citizens He noted three areas of culture physical minds and spiritual life He also mentions Louis Masson visiting and a drawing book rep office call The high school debating team will travel to Muscatine tomorrow to face the local squad with Alma Miller Roy Hays and Earl Moore led by Superintendent A C Fuller
The Girl From the U S A proved a musical dramatic novelty with varied scenes and costumes. It drew a large crowd despite poor weather, producing about 1750 dollars in receipts while the William Owen show grossed 144 dollars after a late arrival due to train delays.
Winter wheat prices listed by sample across No. 2 red to No. 3 hard grades. Chicago hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts and bid ranges, with Omaha and East Buffalo figures for cattle, hogs, and lambs. Prices for potatoes and Elgin butter market shown.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a top notch hair growth and dandruff remedy. It offers a two week trial with money back if unsatisfied plus a guarantee to cure dandruff or return funds. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists, fifty cents a bottle. Mail orders via Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY.
A 1909 poem by George Matthew Adams critiques materialism and idolatry in society. It contrasts religious rites with worship of money and luxury, noting how people seek Mammon and idolize clothing, hats, poodles, and liquor, rather than true piety.
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Ad promotes Dr New Life Pills for constipation dyspepsia indigestion kidney disorders. Mentions J E Lemmon and Lemmon's pharmacy.
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