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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
4
Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to cure backache and kidney bladder trouble by strengthening kidneys and purifying blood. It warns to begin at once to avoid Brights Disease or Diabetes. Sold in 50 cent and $1 bottles at Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
Washington June 10 special report details tariff debates and the tariff bill’s slow progress. It notes business uncertainty, postmaster salary readjustments, treasury receipts, and a drop in liquor revenues, with lawmakers debating salaries and duties while the senate wrestles with policy. It also mentions Congressional hints of a Gaines pay scandal, a clash between Senators Smith and Cummins over sugar, and a proposed Sequoiah statue funded at fifty thousand dollars in Washington.
A guide suggests how a girl should reciprocate gifts to men, emphasizing practicality and appropriateness. It warns against sending fancy work or photographs to unattached men and lists suitable gifts like a wood-handled umbrella, engraved items, desk pieces, and travel accessories, with variations if engagement or closeness exists.
Use large French chestnuts for dressing. Boil one and a half pints until tender, press through a strainer. Mix in two tablespoons of butter, a saltspoon pepper, a leveled teaspoon salt, four tablespoons cream, one cup cracker crumbs, and a quarter cup melted butter. Do not add poultry seasoning or sweet herbs.
The article advises selecting high quality false hair to extend wear, avoid cheap pieces, and keep pieces dust free with a soft brush. It recommends cleansing with cornmeal twice monthly, rubbing between the hands, brushing to remove dust, and occasional glycerin lubrication to maintain dressing without greasing appearing.
A collection of home guidance describes cooking bananas plain boiled with cream or butter and baked or fried with pork and kidneys to enhance flavor. It also provides a recipe for cleaning balls from dry ful lers earth and lemon juice, plus a method for washing delicate fabrics using bran water and borax.
Use pure alcohol to lift ink stains from typewriter ribbon on fingers. Rub alcohol into the stained skin, wash with warm water and good soap, then rinse. If pure alcohol is unavailable, methylated spirit serves as a substitute.
Instructions suggest using a belt of strong elastic two inches smaller than the waist. Attach a hook and eye on ends and fasten around the waist over the shirt waist and under the skirt band. It works like a charm.
The state convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters elected Frank J. Hinde Ang of Cedar Rapids as state chief ranger Cheres Duffy of Dubuque as state vice chief ranger Charles E. Byrne of Cedar Rapids as state secretary and W. H. Mercer of Dubuque as state treasurer LeMars won the convention for two years hence by a unanimous vote.
Loomis H. Tappan & Co. posted a notice of closing in Providence to be followed by general liquidation.
A late night moment reveals tension as a wife wakes to find her husband John Jones returning to bed. Her whispered questions expose unease about his behavior and an implied strain in their marriage.
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