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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1911
Page
4
Des Moines trip reports and homecomings highlight a day of greetings in West Chester. Residents including BE G Gardner J D Dayton Miss Martina Swift and many others return from visits or travel while local events promote theater and school fundraisers.
A tale told at home describes a race between bees and carrier pigeons. Bees won when the first bee reached its hive a quarter of a minute before the first pigeon, with others arriving soon after. The farmer identified the bees by rolling them in flour before the start.
Mary C Abbott of Wolfeboro New Hampshire reports relief from rheumatic pain caused by uric acid buildup after three days using Foley Kidney Pills. She could move again and credits the pills with the substantial improvement. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are mentioned as sources.
The thoughtful girl explains she refused a marriage proposal to prevent the man from becoming overconfident. She confirms she respects him but says he must learn to handle rejection before he considers matrimony.
Notice for a box social and program at the Dutch Creek Center school house on January 20. Ladies should bring boxes and decorate them minimally. Proceeds go to the ac ror. TY1O Bertha Gready, teacher.
Spotted lid gloves should be placed in a bottle with a walnut sized lump of ammonia, corked tightly and left a short time to remove mildew. Do not leave too long or the ammonia may rot the stitches. an air tight box works as well.
A Fayetteville reader credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing both the writer and her sister of severe coughs and suspected consumption. The letter endorses the medicine for sore lungs bronchial troubles and related illnesses. Trial bottle free with 50c and 1.00 prices, guaranteed by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
The guide notes olive oil and raw linseed oil best for wood, rubbed along the grain. Re staining may be needed, and warm beer improves ordinary old oak. Linseed oil darkens mahogany.
The article praises patient bravery shown by individuals who endure prolonged pain, noting many cases in every city and hospital. It argues that endurance over weeks or months can be as commendable as courage shown in drastic accidents or major surgeries.
A series of small gatherings are noted including Mr. and Mrs. George Stewart hosting a six o'clock dinner for relatives, Miss Rose McGugin hosting a sewing bee, and a skating party for Eldon and W. H. S. teams at the roller rink after games. County Clerk G S Eckerman hosted a afternoon gathering for the board of supervisors and county officers at the court house. The Homesteaders installed officers with James C Miller as president and a social hour following. Miss Mable Kephart hosted a miscellaneous shower for cousin Kridna Kephart ahead of her wedding to C Arthur Ruebsam, with gifts and luncheon at the Kephart home.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M announces a called meeting Monday evening January 16 for second degree work with two candidates. W M J K Kunath signs the notice.
A playful stunt by an aviator tossing oranges on a yacht deck sparks discussion of safety. The remark about dropping bananas underscores the risky, comic exchange.
O F Haight promotes continued sales of sewing machines and supplies with a repair specialty. Call 589 Black or visit the store just north of the First United Presbyterian church for service. Store hours 1 to 3 11.
A nurse takes a child from a devout household to a circus. On returning, the child declares that if the mother ever attends a circus, she would never again go to prayer meetings. The quote is attributed to Harpers Magazine.
In a Gastein meeting between William I and Francis Joseph the Austrian sovereign grew weary of crowds and attention. His ally reassured him that the spectacle would fade as Bismarck arrives soon, shifting focus away from the royals.
Rudolph Spreckels argues financiers should form a fund to buy arable land and resell it to urban emigrants on long payments. The plan would extend fifty to seventy years, ensuring eventual ownership and reducing risk from crop failures, enabling city dwellers to farm without large initial mortgages.
Dr. Charles H. Keene of Minneapolis links high French heels worn by high school girls to deformed feet and curvature of the spine. He urges barring the shoes and has physical instructors assess cases while noting similar issues among boys in city schools.
Engineers propose a 700 foot high dam in the Grand Canyon of the Colorado to impound water and generate about 1,500,000 horsepower.
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