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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
6
A two year Rheumatism case describes severe knee and elbow stiffness preventing daily chores. After physicians and various treatments failed, S. S. is claimed to cure the ailment with only a period of use, credited with restoring health and vigor.
In the District Court of Washington County Covenant Lodge Number 101 1 C O F of Washington Iowa file a petition seeking to quiet title to real estate described as lot in the Original Plat of Town now City of Washington. The suit names numerous defendants and unknown claimants claiming interests as surviving heirs or successors. The plaintiff asserts adverse possession under color of title for over twenty years and seeks cancellation of all mortgages and liens except a specific recorded mortgage to N A Crawford. The petition requests general and equitable relief establishing Cov enant Lodge as owner in fee simple and barring other claims.
The notice states required appearance before noon on the second day of the next term commencing September 5, 1904, at the Court House in Washington City, Washington County Iown. If ignored, a default will be entered and a judgment and decree rendered. Ona A. Dewry is attorney for the plaintiff.
A law clerk questions a youth about his spelling. The boy replies his sister is a stenographer, not a schoolteacher. The exchange highlights a modest claim about spelling skill and profession.
A fragment from Browning's Magazine mentions a year with fifty three Sundays, prompting readers to ponder the unusual calendar remark and its possible humor or context.
The Kansas City Drovers' Telegram preserves a humorous exchange where Tweedledum notes wearing pajamas outside, and Tweedledee replies they have worn them only to the sitting room, captured in a lighthearted brief.
A New York broker praises Russell Sage for clear judgment and warns two promoters who tried to lure him into a scheme. Sage listened about an hour and promised to mail his decision in a few days, prompting the promoters to doubt their chances.
This feature urges women to view aging as a phase: nervous exhaustion signals danger and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is presented as the best remedy for building up the nervous system during change of life. A Chicago reader reports relief from dizziness backache headaches after six bottles, praising the medicine and inviting inquiries to Mrs. Pinkham for free advice.
A Philadelphia Press blurb quotes a dialogue about suspicion after a man counts his foyers post handshake and questions Miss Magley's motive for marrying him citing her wealth and his alleged need for it. The exchange features Nan and Dick debating the bride's finances as a motive.
A shortened dated quip shows a Porter and a Passenger trading jests over a half dollar with a hole and a blanket, illustrating streetwise humor from the Brooklyn Ragie.
A boy with a derby cap speaks with a distinct accent as a remark points to his Irish father, described as a comedian, while his mother sings in vaudeville. The Chronicle notes the contrast of performances shaping a local family’s public image.
The artist recalls a walk with a friend who has a toothache and asks what to buy at a drug store. Clarke jokes that at his last toothache his wife kissed it away. The friend then asks if his wife is home now.
Senator W Murray Crane spoke at a Dalton Thanksgiving gathering about selecting turkeys. He quoted a farmer and a chore boy exchange on how to tell a young turkey from an old one, with the boy revealing a grin and a clever twist about “teeth.”
Letters to the Rock Island head office recount illnesses and deaths among Woodmen members across Missouri Nebraska and Illinois. Reports mention accidental drownings while rescuing a child and sorrowful tributes for deceased neighbors noting their exemplary character and lack of bad habits.
A housewife complains about flour sent for biscuits as her husband refuses to eat them. The dialogue mentions Dr Rybold with a remark about his shaved appearance. A grocer asks what was wrong with the flour, and the woman notes the flour was tough.
In Green County Arkansas farmers gathered from New Hope to elect delegates for the state convention in Hot Springs. General N Y Crowley of Independence attended as a railroad commissioner candidate. a New Hope maid began practicing piano vocals nearby, prompting a light exchange about cultivation of the voice.
The text notes cultivation has entered the harvesting stage, indicating progress toward crop readiness and imminent yield.
A report claimed senators knew nothing of the morning prayer request by Chaplain Hale, prompting questions and reassurance from Hale and Senator Tillman. Recounted anecdotes from Baltimore News and New York Herald illustrate public reaction and reflections on learned behavior.
It recounts C. F. Collier of Cherokee Iowa curing a severe kidney disease with Electric Bitters. He suffered from backache headache and low mood before being restored to health by the tonic. He recommends the medicine for weak kidneys liver or stomach, guaranteed by J H Stewart Druggist at 50 cents.
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