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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1905

Page

7

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed for Female Ailments

An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an all purpose cure for female troubles including ovarian issues, uterine disorders, and spinal weakness. It claims high cure rates for backache leucorrhoea and menstrual pain, notes safety, and urges use by women while warning to avoid substitutes. It also claims benefits for kidney complaints and general female weakness.

Lydia E. Pinkham

New World emerges as America grows exotic crops

Agricultural Department agents globe search for new vegetables fruits and flowers to boost US wealth. Thornless desert cactus dates from Egypt Arabia pistachios mangos mangosteens and clover crops join alfalfa seedless pomelo bananas and bulbs. Japan Thailand and Holland contribute diverse varieties, aided by rail and labor-saving gear to boost production across western states and the East Coast markets.

The Agricultural Department William K. Curtis Chicago Record-Herald Washington United States Wilson Iis Egypt Arabia Arizona California Oasis Biskra Sahara Turkey Central Asia India Florida Philippine Islands Moravia Uganda Texas New Mexico Turkestan Siam Japan Consul Wilcox Hankow Valley of the Nile Caucasus Mountains France Russia Vladimir Holland Puget Sound Bellingham Wash New York

The Dog’s Mistake in a Circus Show

A clown coats a bulldog with paste and feathers to create a funny act. The dog demands payment for his pictures but the crowd steals the money. The clown returns with a club and lashes the dog, then a new dog replaces him in the show.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Use of French Words Sparks English Language Debate

A London Graphic commentary laments the growing use of French terms in daily life and media. It notes menu, serviette, costume, blouse, and restaurant as examples and urges reversion to English equivalents like bill of fare, napkin, dressmaker, shirts, stockings, and dining room. The piece argues preserving Saxon speech against teleyraphy and fashion.

Costumiere London Graphic

Jefferson seeks a horse to match Diomede in Washington

In a family letter, Thomas Jefferson writes from his stable in Washington about selecting a horse. He praises Major Eggleston’s horse for smooth carriage and endurance on bad roads and rain. He plans to sell Cas tor and Fitzpartner, keeping Diomede and St. Louis, and asks for price and matching qualities for a new horse. He signs with affectionate regard to the family.

Eggleston Washington Castor Fitzpartner Nurse Diomede St. Louis TH. Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Scribner's

So Speeder Revealed as Confidence Man Architect of $6850 Homes

The Cleveland Leader notes Speeder is a confidence man while recalling his supposed gold brick scheme. It asserts he is an architect who designs $2,500 houses that end up costing $6,850. The Toledo Blade adds a remark on seeking confirmation of one’s own judgment to avoid heartache.

Speeder Cleveland Toledo Blade

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