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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1907

Page

6

The Knock-out Blow and Dr Pierce Remedies

The article discusses boxing history with Corbett and asserts the stomach as the most vulnerable area. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Sage's Catarrh Remedy, claiming broad curative effects for digestion and mucous surfaces. It invites readers to request a medical booklet and the Common Sense Medical Adviser, with pricing details and mail order address.

Corbett Pierce Sage Golden Medical

Fortunate Texan Praises King's New Life Pills

A Dallas resident Mr. W. W. Goodloe reports in the past year he has become acquainted with Dr. King's New Life Pills. He claims the remedy effectively disposes of malaria and biliousness, noting the pills cost 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.

W. Goodloe St. Louis St Dallas Tex Dr. King Taney Stewart's

Tee Cream Daily at Hays Restaurant

A brief note reports Tee Cream serves cream daily at the Hays restaurant, indicating a recurring offering.

Hays’ Restaurant

Philosophy Quips and Fedora Tales From Fedora Tenn

The column mixes witticisms on honesty pride and human foibles with a personal anecdote from Fedora Tennessee. C V Pepper recounts using Dr Kings New Discovery for a severe lung and throat hemorrhage leading to recovery. The piece ends with a guaranteed cough and cold cure offered by Stewart s Pharmacy.

Fedora Tenn C. V. Pepper Stewart’s

Prohibitionist in Cincinnati Triggers Insurance Probe

A tongue in cheek anecdote questions why a man’s life insurance rate is high. An agent asks about his occupation and learns he is a Prohibitionist in Cincinnati, prompting humorous doubt over the claim and its impact on his policy.

Lfe Cincinnati

Playful Miss Giddy Snows a Jestful Neck Hit

The dialogue recalls Miss Giddy as a playful figure who tosses a snowball that strikes a man in the neck. The exchange mocks the superstition about women and throwing, while noting Tam as an easy mark and the lack of credit in the act.

Giddy Tam

Rhyme Duel On A Duquesne Day

A playful old verse tells of a young girl from Duquesne meeting a suitor on a truesne. She eyes him proudly and he retorts with a light hearted jab about face and fortune in a witty exchange.

du Quesne

Deliberate Exchange On Catching The Train

A dialogue questions whether there is time to catch a train. The response notes even a slow schedule would allow making a train with ample time for paint to dry.

A Doubter: What would you do with a million dollars

A witty exchange frames a hypothetical windfall. The speaker jokes that the initial act is simply waking up to realize the sum, hinting at disbelief or satire about sudden wealth.

Business Is Business Sketch Dialogue

An exchange between an old gentleman and a ferryman questions what draws people across. The ferryman replies with a simple tuppence, framing a sharp social sketch about commerce and contrast across the river.

Ferryman

Chamberlain's Pain Balm Antiseptic Liniment

A description of Chamberlain's Pain Balm an antiseptic liniment that prevents blood poisoning from cuts bruises or burns It promotes faster healing and relieves burn pain almost instantly Sold by Cook Sherman.

Cook & Sherman

Rutherford to Speak on God's Great Plan in Free Service

On Sunday June 30 at 3 PM Brother J F Rutherford will lead a service in the Academy. The talk titled Gods Great Plan for the Ages will include a chart illustration. All are invited. no denomination. seats free. no collection. Committee 13-31.

Hreby J. F. Rutherford Academy

Remedy Promises Fast Relief for Colic and Diarrhoea

An advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach pain colic and diarrhoea. It notes quick relief and invites readers to try the medicine sold by Cook and Sherman.

Cook & Sherman

Copper cable lightning rod sale by Leo Shel

Local ad lists low prices for copper cable lightning rods offered by Leo Shel on Route 372. The note mentions R R 372-2wtf and appears as a classified sales pitch for discounted electrical hardware.

Leo Shelangouskie R. R

His Limitations as a Powder Kisser Highlighted

A brief wry note from the St. Louis Post Dispatch mocks a man who may endure powder but turns pale when kissing a woman, humorously contrasting bravado with embarrassment.

St. Louis

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Coughs and Lung Trouble

A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas praises Foley's Honey and Tar as best for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cured consumption in early stages. Sold by all druggists.

A. A. Herren Finch, Ark Foley

Dance at Richmond July Fourth in Bohemian lodge hall

An evening dance is set for July 4 in Richmond at the new Bohemian lodge hall beginning at 8 30. Music by the Washington band. All invited. Ice cream cones available.

Richmond Bohemian Lodge Washington Band

Malte Sketches Andrew Jackson by J A Edgerton

Andrew Jackson shown as a figure of will power overcoming obstacles from youth poverty to ill health and political battles. He triumphed amid hostile congress and moneyed interests and faced dangers in campaigns while asserting bold resolve and decisive responsibility.

Ndrew Jackson Congress National Bank Fort Mims

A Poser For Mummy. Marjorie And Noah Tale

A fragment notes Marjorie listening to a Noah story and asks about sinks. The line suggests a child’s playful question to mummy about everyday objects. The piece captures a domestic scene with a tiled floor and a mother’s response.

Marjorie Noah Tatler

Judge Brown Finds Conversation In A Silent Train Ride

In a railway coach a solitary old lady ignores the entering judge. Frustrated, the judge taps the window and coughs then asks in a stenographic tone if it ever rained before the flood. The question breaks her reserve and they begin an animated exchange.

Judge Brown

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