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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion. It asserts that a 22 grain Triangule will restore normal digestion within minutes, relieving belching gas, heartburn, nausea, and dizziness. The copy urges readers to buy for 50 cents and share the remedy with family.
Local notice invites support for band members to acquire uniforms with a March 6 goal. It notes readings by a quartet and soloists at the band concert on March 6 and mentions residents Mrs. L Davenport registering in Oskaloosa and others leaving or returning from city visits. Health tea ads from Lemons Pharmacy and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea round out the page.
Prof Tom Davis travels as a Cotter passenger Saturday night. Miss Mae Brookhart to perform in a Graham comedy sketch March 6. 1446 J F R Leonard returns to Ainsworth after city trip. Edith Shanafelt arrives home from Sigourney. Mae Harley returns from Kaw Okla after brother Edward Harley’s death. American Lady flour advertised. Bert Dixon travels to Muscatine for high school game. Marguerite McGugin returns from Keola. Mr and Mrs Lester Hanlon from Sigourney head to Eldon for dispatcher job. Dr F Adams of Colorado leaves for Chicago then New Mexico to settle. Slogan ads for Winsome face beauty products. Band concert at Graham opera house March 6. tickets at Lemmon’s Pharmacy with dates March 4.
The article warns against careless soap choices and stresses using a good soap and thorough rinsing. It notes that improper soap can dry skin or clog pores, while city dust remains if not rinsed well, and advises proper cleansing to avoid blackheads and wrinkles.
A housekeeper shares a method to transform boiled eggs into a hearty breakfast or luncheon dish for six to eight. Chop whites finely, press yolks, and layer with buttered crumbs and ham in a pudding dish, then bake until crusty and seasoned with lemon onion and pepper.
Practical household tips cover preserving vel vet piles, sewing bias pieces without stretch, gas mantles, wringer rollers, fresh cocoanut, odor absorption with onion, grinding tea leaves, preserving citrus, and shaping bodices by bending steels at the waist line for a better fit.
Miss Fishburn of Winfield visited the High school on Monday. Robert Wells returns to school this week from illness. The school play The School Ma am is set for March 6 at the Columbian opera house with performances by grammar and primary rooms. Miss Cora E Porter county superintendent praised the progress during a Tuesday visit. Music teacher Miss Speer nearly missed the Washington train and endured muddy travel to reach classes. The two rooms combined for a program in Mr Brown s room on Friday afternoon. Don t miss the March 6 performance at 8 p m.
A homemaker describes a method to store centerpieces and doilies. A long cardboard roll wrapped in cotton wadding is covered with silk or cretonne and tied. A blue lined square covers the roll and folds around with tissue, then ribbon secures. Lavender or rose leaves add fragrance.
Syracuse reader praises Vinci and Vinol as life saving tonics after severe lung trouble. Advertiser explains Vinol blends cod liver oil elements with peptonate iron, free of oil, aiding body building and recovery for old, frail, or sick individuals. Washington druggists Cook and Sherman offer money back if unsatisfied.
The Men's league of Second United Presbyterian Church will meet Tuesday evening March 3 at the home of Ira M. Sproul. H. M. Eicher, President.
The Marion township caucus previously set for Saturday has been postponed to Thursday at 1 30 o clock in the afternoon. Please note the change.
Frank J. Cheney and Co. certify in Toledo that they will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The firm notes the remedy is taken internally and markets testimonials and pills. Also mentions residents returning to Crawfordsville after a day in the city.
A standout performance at the band concert on March 6 features clarinetist William Langenberg. the event highlights a famed solo by the renowned instrument virtuoso.
An advertising claim promises to cure itching bleeding prolapse and other pile symptoms in six to fourteen days or a full refund. The Pazo ointment is offered at 50 cents.
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