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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
8
Tonight at eight o'clock a popular Washington band performs concert. Readers are urged to attend and enjoy live music amid city entertainment. Foley's Kidney Remedy ad promotes early treatment for kidney or bladder issues with Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. listings.
Reports of social calls and errands across Crawfordsville Ainsworth and Des Moines. Visitors include George Haffner Milan Shields Julia H White and Julia Sm. Verne Dunham travels to Ainsworth for music class. Local businesses promote bakery items and health tea from Lemmon’s pharmacy.
Senator Aldrich said in the senate he would support the corporation tax amendment as a tactic to defeat the income tax. He predicted the amendment would be repealed after two years or the rate reduced substantially.
Advertisements warn citizens about kidney and bladder trouble and claim Foley's Kidney Remedy will quickly cure. promotion by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. touts a swift fix for Bright's disease concerns.
A Bohemian Magazine item notes a young man admired for courage as he chases away frightening cows, impressing a observer who believes him brave and ready to rouse admiration.
A quotation from the New York Press reflects a woman’s stance on marriage and reform. She questions marrying a man before reaching thirty five, suggesting delaying until personal age milestones are met.
A Browning's Magazine line notes Jupiter’s mighty strength contrasts with his inability to roll a cigarette. The quip highlights mythic power vs simple manual task through witty observation.
A Boston Herald quote notes a crow as an inexpensive lawn mower, though not exacting in its work. The casual remark uses humor to describe the bird's careless mowing behavior.
The piece frames Messina as the setting for Shakespeare's merry comedy Much Ado About Nothing. It notes Benedick's ironic claim of an earthquake as the most improbable event, citing his line To look for an earthquake too then from act fh.
Guardians combat picky eating by turning meals into play. Mothers craft foods into toys and stories to tempt the appetite. Techniques include bread houses for ogres, Humpty Dumpty potato walls, and egg perched snow scenes. The aim is to teach eating without force, reducing later health risks.
Instructions from an experienced carriage builder on varnish care for fine carriages and a gas saving ironing method. Drying panels with soft leather, using separate tools for running gear, and avoiding soap on varnish are advised. A tin pan and pin guide keeps irons hot while conserving gas.
The article suggests two headache remedies: a warm lemon tea in hot water with feet in hot water, and fresh air walks followed by a nap. It also guides brass bed care: dust with cheesecloth, avoid brass polish, relacquering costs, and prevent moisture from damp days.
The article explains cleaning hard and rigid Mackintosh coats with lime and water. Dissolve a handful of gray lime in half a bucket of water and apply the mixture to stiffened areas with a sponge. Repeat after three or four hours.
Society columns announce Chas. Wilson hosting the B. E. C. Thursday evening at his south town home. Members are asked to meet at Dr. J. O. Sexton’s at 7 30 and proceed on a cross country run to the Wilson residence.
Mrs Harrie Horne hosts the Navajo club tomorrow afternoon. The Misses Rhea Ford Marie Chil cote Helen Morton Elsie Minick Mildred Martin Mary Forman and Nellie Combs leave this morning for West Chester then Lexington where they will be entertained today by Miss Lora Martin.
The Fortnightly club held its last meeting of the year in the Academy chapel. Mrs. R S Cook Miss Jeffrey Mrs Fred Smith and others gave reports on the biennial convention of women's clubs held in Davenport. Members may obtain next year's year books from recording secretary Mrs Hallie Hall.
A lawn social is planned for tomorrow evening on the St James lawn. Residents are invited to attend for socializing and community activities.
The French army has received automobile refrigerators to move fresh meat. Beer consumption is rising rapidly in France. The hop crop has grown from 4 million to about 10 million hectoliters annually since 1840. Milk is distributed to Paris dealers by large firms with country agents collecting supplies and delivering in glass bottles.
A country youth asks his father for permission to act on stage but the old farmer retorts that all the world is a stage and suggests he perform at the ten acre farm behind the barn. The exchange frames a humorous rural vignette from Chi-Cleop News.
Knights in the Middle Ages often swore a voluntary oath to never spare an enemy. The statement notes a common medieval code emphasizing lethal conduct in combat and warrior ethics.
Gen Frederick D Grant may visit Iowa this summer to greet surviving veterans who fought with his father. Colonel MacDonald invites him to Old Soldiers day at the state fair on August 5, with plans for a strong veteran speaker and a top August reunion.
Mrs Walker traveled through the city this morning on her way to Crawfordsville from Kansas where she had been on an extended visit.
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