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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
6
In a story from the Washington Star, three brothers seek lofty height, eternal life, and perfect health. The lord of life and the earthquake transform them into pine trees, each fulfilling his wish as the tallest tree, the grounded sage, and the enduring sentinel of the forest.
An old prank game called "ells of cloth" for any number of boys with two outsides named merchant and weaver. The line of players forms pretend cloth as merchants check each ell. The weaver leads, the merchant tests by tugging, players who drop out stand aside until one remains. The last game’s winner may swap roles.
A set of old misdirection riddles about newborns gloves and vaccines. The jokes hinge on wordplay about donkey tails arms and the tender of a locomotive, reflecting period humor and language. These quips illustrate light entertainment in historical newspapers.
A narrator proclaims a pirate lifestyle seeking treasure on the main and intent to deter people ashore with a bold show of gold and menace as storms rage and voyages unfold.
Two Protestant Episcopal bishops urge anti gambling measures as Gov Hughes proposes codes. Letters from Bishop Olmstead of central New York and Bishop Burgess of Long Island accompany testimonies before senate and assembly committees.
A passenger train five miles north of Belleville Illinois Central derailed while at speed. Four coaches left the trucks and rolled on their sides beside the track. Passengers were panic struck but none injured in the accident.
New York March 5 ex Chief Eli Bates of the New York fire department aged eighty two is enjoying a second honeymoon. His bride was widow Mrs Nellie Mc Bride aged forty seven. Bates led the department from 1873 to 1884 and the couple's relation began as Bates' housekeeper for years.
Harrisburg March 5 Professor E A Dillon a changing teacher chained to a post on the public square a week ago for refusing to work on the streets while shackled in payment of a $100 gambling fine has filed suit in the Saline county circuit court against Mayor C BE Byington for $5000 damages
March 5 report shows John F. Miller, Republican candidate, winning a plurality estimated 3000 to 4000 votes. City council expected to be solidly Republican as the results firm up.
D J Brennan of Flagstaff Arizona was stricken with heart disease in the Senate gallery in Washington on March 5. He was taken to the casualty hospital and died an hour later.
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show wheat corn oats and pork futures with May July and Sept contracts and cash sale ranges for winter and spring wheat. East Buffalo listings report steady cattle pigs sheep lambs and calves with noted price ranges and receipts for the day.
A collection of wry observations on youth freedom, aging, marriage, patience in relationships, social conduct, and gender roles. The prose mixes humor with social critique, noting perceptions of aging, women’s activism, smoking in public, and human tendencies to avoid others.
A dialogue excerpt features Mrs Worldly wife asking about the price of a handsome youth with blue eyes and brown necktie. Mrs Worldlywise shrugs off the inquiry as the innocent asks to find out the price and potential purchase.
A quirky exchange hints at easy tasks learned in a hidden kitchen by a back door on a rainy day with a suggestion to explain.
A humorous poem describes a typewriter operator who captivates clerks and staff with flawless spelling and grammar. While efficient at work, she enchants the boss and plays a modern card game of romance, leaving clerks enthralled as she departs with the figure of authority.
An expert advises two pairs of glasses one for reading and one for distance. The man asks for three pairs joking about using a pair for dealing with bill collectors, highlighting a humorous take on corrective eyewear.
A dialogue reveals mounting pressure as one person notes bills are catching up at last. The exchange emphasizes financial strain and looming collection actions impacting daily life.
A dated poem fragment reflects February’s chill and a bleak coal bin hole as winter lingers and spring seems distant. The speaker contemplates scarcity and endurance through a stark rural image and hopeful resilience.
A Connecticut woman has not spoken to her husband for thirteen years. The exchange reveals her reason and humor as she questions the wisdom of the marriage and suggests his looks as a factor. The item highlights domestic discord in a wry, period-voiced exchange.
Report notes steam railways feeling the pressure from growing electric lines. The exchange suggests the shift brings a jolt to steam operators as electrification expands.
The Rev V 8 Smith of this city addressed about three hundred members of the Brotherhood of St Paul at the Muscatine Methodist church banquet. Prominent speakers included Julius Schmidt and Rev J R Hanley with W L Roach also present. The Rev U S Smith of Washington IA gave the principal address on The Layman His Duties and Responsibilities, drawing strong approval.
Notice urges quick action at first sign of kidney or bladder trouble as Bright's disease and diabetes may start with a slight irregularity. Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised as a quick cure, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Maud Ballington Booth appears in Muscatine on March 24 for a Y M C A Star course event at the Sunday tabernacle or Grand Opera house. Tickets are sold at Lemmon's pharmacy with front row or platform seating reserved for season-ticket holders to aid crowd capacity and finances.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble. She praises its quick cough relief and claimed cure for lung disease. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells it with guarantee at 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Rev Fred Berry preached on the three sins against the Holy Spirit at a Baptist revival meeting. The service opened with a song by Mr Huggins and Berry urged sinners to yield to the Spirit, Christians to avoid grieving Him, and all to not quench the Spirit.
An advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets as a one day cure for a cold. It guarantees a refund if it fails and notes the signature on each box.
Catarrh is caused by germs in air passages leading to irritation and chronic risk. Stomach dosing is ineffective. Hyomei inhaled with the air kills catarrhal germs and offers quick relief. Lemmonss pharmacy sells a dollar outfit with money-back satisfaction guarantee.
Local notices list a Davenport vocal star Miss Ruth Benkert as a featured soloist at the March 6 band concert. Several residents from Ainsworth Keota Havre and Delta return home after visits, while local merchants promote fashion measures skin remedies and American Lady flour.
In Toledo Ohio on March 6 ticket prices are 50c for first floor 35c for balcony and 25c for gallery. Reserved seats available at Lemmon's Pharmacy on Wednesday March 4. Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney Co pledges one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
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