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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
2
An assortment of anecdotes and quips attributed to F. Augustus Heinze and others, including a grocer’s misadventure with a jealous husband, mountain miners’ cravings, and light verse from James Montgomery Flagg. The piece weaves social observations with comic tales from various figures.
An advertisement promises cure for itching, bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a full refund. The claim emphasizes quick relief and guarantees a money back offer.
J N Wilcoxen of Seattle acts as Iowa exposi tion commissioner seeking legislative funding for Iowa's participation in the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle 1909. Prof O L Miller leads the Iowa Society of Washington and writes to promote Iowa products and benefits from the world's fair expected to attract buyers from Alaska Canada South and Central America and the Orient.
Special notice proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National 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 is sold by all druggists.
In January the Farmers Savings bank elected new cashiers. A W Hamill ended his 25 year tenure February 1 after resigning as cashier. B D Helscher became cashier and D J Crone of Washington was named assistant cashier. Hamill will join Keiser Bros. Helscher is praised for eight years of service and growing banking reputation. Crone arrives with strong recommendations from Washington National Bank.
A San Francisco Examiner editorial warns against marrying men with no ambition or energy. It argues women should avoid partners who complain about hardships instead of overcoming obstacles and stresses that a man unable to support himself will likely fail to support a wife, leading to grinding poverty and ruinous outcomes for the family.
A simple homemade cleaning method uses a four by eight inch woolen strip rolled lengthwise and secured with a rubber band. Soak both ends in gasoline and rub the garment to be cleaned, claiming a magical cleaning effect.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports failing kidney remedies and diabetes treatment until Foley's Kidney Cure. After two bottles he improved. five bottles cured him completely and he passed a life insurance examination. Foley's Kidney Cure claims to treat back ache and all kidney and bladder problems. Sold by druggists.
Local note sheet reports Johnson's will feature brown bread and raised doughnuts tomorrow. Visitors include Joe Cramer visiting his uncle L. Benz and Warren Brownlee from Monmouth stopping in for a day or two. Rock Island agent C C Gardner and Mrs N S Waterman travel for visits. Rev D J Masson heads to his mother with sister Mrs Sinclair and Lily Masson.
Rural free delivery writer J B Watterman of Watertown Ohio reports his daughter cured of years of epilepsy by Dr Kings New Life Pills. He says she has not had an attack for over two years and endorses the pill as a best body cleanser sold at Stewart's dry store for 25 cents.
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