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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1909

Page

2

Electric Bitters claimed to rejuvenate elderly mother

Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine reports her mother past 70 recovered from 20 years of dyspepsia with Electric Bitters. She had suffered loss of appetite sleep and weakness after doctors gave up. The tonic allegedly invigorates vital organs cures liver and kidney troubles and boosts strength and sleep. Available for 50c at J E Lemmon's.

W. L. Gilpatrick Danforth J. E. Lemmon’s

Transparent Rhubarb Method From Chicago Record Herald

Instructions to prepare transparent rhubarb by overnight sugar draw, then morning juice boil and rhubarb addition in small portions until tender. Preserve shape and serve in a pretty dish.

Chicago Record-Herald

Proper Treatment for Dysentery and Diarrhoea

The text extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable medicine that prevents dangerous outcomes if given early. It notes long use and consistent success and lists F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy as sellers. It ends with a contrasting line about love being blind in reverse.

F. L. Stolte Lemmon’s

The Kangaroo Hind Legs as Formidable Weapons

Description from St James Gazette notes the kangaroo’s hind legs as a dangerous weapon with a steel like claw used to disembowel dogs when chased. It claims the creature can drive off hunters and even attack horses with ferocious, lethal strikes.

St. James’ Gazette

Beveridge Tax Fight Signals Bet on Tobacco Amendment

Washington reports statecraft and gossip as Senator Beveridge gains leverage in pushing a tobacco tax increase amid opposition from independents and manufacturers. Norfolk mourns a former congressman John Goode near death, while clerks face a drive to weed out incompetents in Taft's administration.

Washington Senator Beveridge Indiana Finance Committee Albert J. Beveridge Norfolk House of Representatives John Goode Department of Justice Cleveland Goode Confederate Congress Richmond Virginia Capitol Taft Uncle Sam

Clock over door taunts Higgin s & Dodd name ends a puzzle

An English firm Higgin s and Dodd mounted a clock face bearing their twelve letters above the door. Passersby paid it little heed until a puzzled man stopped, asked if it was half past Higgin s or a quarter to Dodd, then entered the shop.

Higgings & Dodd Higgins Dodd

Labor politics and a Chicago stockyards seat gossip

The piece notes Temes Hamilton Lewis urged to run for congress in Chicago's stockyards district. It mentions Dermott as a potential rival who could object to being crowded. It highlights Dermott's labor ties and Arthur Os context as an eminent statesman.

Temes Hamilton Lewis Congress Stockyards Chicago Dermott Charles W. Arthur

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Relief

If people with symptoms of kidney or bladder trouble realized their danger they would commence taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. The remedy stops pain and irregularities, strengthens the organs, and guards against Bright's disease. Do not disregard early symptoms. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Foley Bright Lemmon’s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Correction in Newport News Death Notice

A correction from Newport Pa reports the deceased is George Minick, not George Wolfe, as previously published by Bixler Correspondence. The notice appears in the Newport News column with other local notices and advertising lines from SOL RICH & CO and Dempsey's Lunch Room.

George Minick George Wolfe Bixler Newport

Carnival crowds fill Crawfordsville city events

The report notes Mr and Mrs Crawfordsville and Mrs Harv attending a Winfield event with Miss Kathr and Miss Ne in the evening. Visitors Ms Day and Mrs Ildak greet friends while Miss Kathr returns home. Benn Denver and Olive Monmouth relatives visit, with Ralph T mentioned in relation to the Bar party.

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