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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
3
Advert says Foley's Urine Laxative benefits constipation stomach and liver trouble by sweetening the stomach improving breath and regulating bowels. Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as an easy way to preserve or restore hair color. It contrasts modern ready to use tonic with traditional sage tea and notes availability for 50 cents to $1 a bottle from Wyeth Chemical Co. in New York.
Notice to bidders for running stands at Chautauqua August 10 to 19. Highest bid wins. grounds committee may reject all bids. Sealed bids accepted by 92-46 Frank Stewart, Chairman.
L. E. Morris of Dexter Kentucky reports his father aged beyond middle life suffered kidney and bladder problems misdiagnosed as enlarging prostate. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy first bottle gave relief and second bottle ended the trouble. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
An advertisement urges readers to invest in Ardmore town lots with a $25 cash payment and $25 every 60 days. The copy promises rapid appreciation, claiming the lots will be worth many times the asking price as time passes.
Attractive women and those with dull complexions suffer from impaired digestion and kidney toxins. Electric Bitters are claimed to purify blood, regulate stomach liver and kidneys, strengthen nerves and improve complexion with bright eyes and pure breath. street ad claims 50c at E Lemmon’s store.
The Journal advertises that the stands and eating house will be operated by the same persons. Bids close June 12 at 6 p m. 95-31.
St Louis reports a mother Martha Glaesser and her two children Arnett eight and John five found dead in bed with gas in a room after her husband John Glaesser was taken by police on embezzlement charges. Police theorize the mother shut windows and turned on gas after husband’s arrest sparked mental distress. Glaesser released earlier faced punishment. authorities say no prosecution by cigar company. He was unaware of the family tragedy when leaving the station.
A kitchen fire at the Knight apartment house on Elm and Hardwood streets in Dallas killed eight year old Hershel Donnelly and left two others fatally injured. Several residents were seriously hurt, many jumping from windows as flames spread. The blaze caused about 49000 dollars in damage.
Fire devastates the Austin Methodist Episcopal Church at Ohio and North Central in Chicago, with damage estimated at 75,000 dollars insured. Holiness church nearby sustained about 1,000 dollars in damage. Incendiary origin suspected as fires began near the organ. police launch full probe.
John T. Milliken brother-in-law of Albert T. Patrick says Patrick is not guilty and Rice died naturally. He proposes a New York governor appointed medical commission to review trial science and contradict expert testimony he calls unscientific.
From a Brooklyn church platform the Countess of Aberdeen urged Irish American cooperation in Ireland’s TB crusade. She noted 12,000 yearly Irish deaths and praised the Woman's National Health Association of Ireland for lowering mortality by a decimal point after foreign education in two years.
The Washington baseball team defeated Muscatine 10 to 7 at S E Ballpark in the third game of the season. Errors by Muscatine and their difficulty hitting Doc George’s curves factored into the loss. Washington showed promise as they practice daily and anticipate a strong season with more games against visiting teams.
A garrulous barber recommends using a small soft lead pipe to strop a razor. Rub the unfinished leather strop with the pipe then strop the blade on that side, finish with passes on the finished side for a sharp edge. He offers no scientific explanation, but asserts the method works well.
A home mixture uses ten drops aromatic spirits of ammonia with a teaspoonful of glycerin. Stir with a knitting needle to avoid throat burning or mix in a bottle. Keep tightly corked. Taken in time this cure relieves a cough and may head off a bad cold.
Cut and mince very finely cold mutton for the needed number of pies. Moisten with cold gravy, season with salt pepper parsley and anchovy sauce if not for children. Line potty pans with short paste, fill with the mixture, seal with paste and bake in a quick oven for about fifteen minutes.
A New York Herald remark notes a tale well written earns the label seller. The quip frames success as a paradox, linking storytelling prowess with market appeal and naming the writer as a sought after seller.
When a sufferer from stomach trouble takes Dr Kink's New Life Pills his dyspepsia and indigestion vanish. He gains a healthy appetite and stronger nerves as his stomach liver and kidneys function properly. 25c at J B Lemmon's.
Local Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine members entertained Denver and Kansas City Shriners en route to the national convention in Louisville. Delegations departed with the visitors for Louisville as efforts begin to secure next year’s gathering.
Mrs Richards went back to her Cotter home Saturday evening following a visit to the W Roberts residence.
Mrs J M Green of Richmond killed herself and her three children aged twelve seven and two with a razor in a Corsicana Texas home on June 7. The incident leaves the community shocked and investigators begin inquiries into the family’s circumstances.
Mr. Malcolm Henry speaks on Ardmore street lectures promising earnestness sincerity and truth. He offers to pay for a ticket to Ardmore and return for a purchaser to inspect his proposition after lots are sold. Conway Henry Co guarantees as good as your bank.
To avoid serious results take Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign of kidney or bladder disorder such as backache, urinary irregularities, exhaustion, and you will soon be well. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
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