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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1910
Page
8
Vignettes from newspaper humor and daily scenes as quoted dialogue reveals quirks and class contrasts. A jailed contempt defendant and a floral encounter with a murderer contrast with light exchanges about a kiss between a father and wife. A vendor sells soap with a humorous miscue about its scent and use.
The Billville Banner defends its choices in wartime reporting noting limited space. It argues that trimming content to fit type often omits Russian generals and places, potentially warping reader perceptions.
Quotations flavor a quirky page with snippets about fortunes, wheedling beggars, and a doctor’s whiskey advice. The excerpts mention United States Steel, Shipbuilding Trust, and a rhinoceros tears line, illustrating a collage of tongue in cheek humor and urban wit.
Promoters tout Halley’s comet as a sign of global end times and invite readers to a world tour entertainment night on Monday February 7 with songs by renowned singers and ticket offers.
London reports the Daylight or Sunset comet, brightest since 1888, stirring superstitions in Russia and warnings for North Africa and India. Observers including Miss Mary Proctor note a 9,000,000 mile tail and a hairpin orbit, with possible return or permanent loss to interstellar space.
The Wilson Hose Company plans a banquet tomorrow evening following their annual meeting at the fire hall. Firefighters will gather at 7 30 for the meeting and then proceed to the banquet.
The Reno Stock company began an engagement at Pratt’s theatre in Fulton drawing a large crowd. The show Her First False Step impressed critics with strong performances and value for the admission. Tonight’s program features The Great Diamond Robbery with new vaudeville acts and a smooth rapid-flowing performance.
Druggists refund money if the remedy fails to cure. Signed by FR W Grove on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
Miss Clara Ingham of Fairfield takes over the piano instruction duties formerly held by Prof. Funk at the academy. A Parsons College Conservatory graduate, she studied in Colorado Springs for four years and will visit Friday afternoon and Saturday to arrange lessons. Her arrival follows strong endorsements of Funk’s work and she plans a forthcoming piano recital for Washington residents.
Mrs W G Gibson of Lexington Kentucky claims her three year old daughter recovered from a severe bronchitis and loss of speech within five days after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She endorses the medicine as the safest quickest cure for colds for both children and adults. For sale by D J Ross and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Havre reports a major Atlantic storm sweeping the western European coast for the second time in a week. Fishermen face heavy losses as several vessels are wrecked and death tolls rise, with Spain and Portugal also reporting severe weather and high casualties.
Three men in Binghamton New York were arrested on grand larceny charges for stealing a small eight thousand pound railroad bridge. They allegedly carted the bridge to the city and sold it to a local junk dealer for eighteen dollars and three drinks. The bridge had been replaced and stored near the track.
An old style ad promises payment for medicine used during a trial if it fails to relieve constipation. It touts Rexall Orderlies as odorless and gentle, claims no side effects, and targets children and the elderly. Availability is stated for Washington at The Rexall Store Cook & Sherman.
The Washington Telephone Co urges anyone changing address or moving within the county to report all changes to the manager or book keeper immediately so their new directory can be corrected and include the proper name and number. Contact 6812 D. W. Mannhardt, Mer. on for details.
A mother asks Willie to define the difference between body and soul. The child, sharp-eyed, claims the soul is what you love with, while the body carries you. In a humorous twist he says the soul is his flannel shirt, revealing a comic misinterpretation.
A musical program titled A Trip Around the World features eighty natural colored views and songs by Caruso Patti Melba and other great artists on Victor records. The event at First Presbyterian Church is Monday night February 7 admission includes a one year subscription to Home Life magazine.
The Campagna’s current desolation is linked to barbarian incursions after Rome’s fall and later medieval pillage. Excavations reveal villas and farms where life thrived, with gardens and grain fields once among the world’s most beautiful landscapes.
This remedy has been used for many years and has a wide reputation for curing colic cholera and diarrhoea. For sale by D J Ross and Lemmon's pharmacy.
In the United Kingdom the state bears the full cost of old age pensions with no employer or employee contributions. Ireland had about 173000 people aged 70 plus. actual eligible recipients exceeded the estimate by 11000. Paupers and those above a minimum income are ineligible for the pensions.
A Jacksonville Iowa boy nearly choked to death during a violent croup attack. After administered Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the child expelled thick stringy phlegm and recovered. The father Chris D Peterson notes the remedy likely saved his life. For sale.
A German issue describes the carrousel safe, a revolving polygonal steel unit mounted in a wall with an electromagnetic drive. It alarms on tampering and defeats cutting flames by staying in continuous motion, preventing a blowpipe from causing damage.
National examinations will be held across the United States for a wide range of positions. The list includes agricultural inspectors, clerks, engineers, draftsmen, printers, computers in several offices, teachers, nurses, veterinarians, and various service roles in federal agencies. Applicants must be domiciled in their state for at least one year prior to the exam.
Program lists Myrtle Otto Henry Poot Winifred Durst Mable Otto and Tena Hoxworth for declamations and a debate paper at the Gray school house on February 4 1910.
A Sabattus Maine reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with aiding childbirth. Another Graniteville Vermont woman reports relief from nervousness during the Change of Life and endorses publishing her letter. The ad touts Pinkham’s 30 years of use as a standard female remedy made from roots and herbs.
Fort Wayne Indiana January 29 Patrick Farnan the boy who lay unconscious for nine months at Hope hospital has regained ability to speak in fragments. He survived a severe fall incident and now grows stronger with improved overall health though the left side remains paralyzed. He is completely blind but hears well.
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