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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1911
Page
3
May 3 dispatch from Muscatine notes wartime gossip and humorous items among soldiers and workers. References include Lt Schifling in charge of a unit nicknamed the Beef Trust, playful jests about Willie Zeigler and Tiny Ahrens, and others in camp life. A large union meeting is reported to discuss a strike as bootlegger hunts continue locally.
Garrity of Ottawa Ontario suffers years with severe dyspepsia until Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets provide immediate relief. He reports his stomach is back to normal and endorses the cure, noting prior medicines failed. Available in 25c 50c and $1 boxes. free sample offered by druggists.
The remains of David M Anderson arrived yesterday afternoon at 2:49 accompanied by Mary Buchanan Kuma Anderson and 2 P Taylor. Interment was in Elm Grove cemetery with a brief service by Rev W R Sawhill at the Braye. Pallbearers named.
Portland Ore May 3 reports material is on the way for a railroad bridge across Crooked river described as the greatest western railroad feat. The single cantilever arch will span the gorge with the track 825 feet above water and the canyon about 340 feet wide.
A brief note reports that Root Juice proved invariably reliable in tests and practice. The item notes consistent results across trials and mature adoption in related work.
Local users report relief from nervous weakness stomach troubles rheumatism and kidney complaints after trying Root Juice. The remedy is said to cleanse the stomach bowels and bladder heal the liver and kidneys remove uric acid and poisons. Lemmon's Pharmacy reports strong local demand and offers information to those in need.
Local representatives and a group from Milwathen spoke in the city about depot and yard improvements. The session, led by President A. J Wartin and others, reviewed concerns from the depot area and freight handling, with Superintendent J. A Macdonald present.
County hospital project discussed with contractor Wm Innes of Toledo present. Board unable to decide on construction plans and will issue a public announcement once details are finalized. Regular meeting slated for next Wednesday.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for untreatable catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal blood and mucous system remedy. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin, wholesale druggists of Toledo Ohio, and notes testimonials available free with a per bottle price and availability from all druggists. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A small group at the Quint club welcomed a young attorney who began a tribute to Washington but broke into stammering and could not finish. The club chairman joked about the speech, presenting the speaker with cigars and noting his ability to break down under pressure.
Poet recalls living three weeks after his final poem as an editor allegedly shoved him, sending him down stairs and leaving him hospitalized for three weeks. The exchange frames a tense confrontation between writer and editor.
Mary attended a cooking course and found it excellent. She prepared a biscuit once and earned a reward, resulting in a new paper weight for her companion.
In a brief talk, the first author asks if the Scribbler has returned from abroad. The second author confirms and notes the writer met the Czar for three minutes during his travels.
Two voices discuss a dream with Elsie praising a heavenly vision and Evelyn reacting with humor about a marriage to a titled man. The brief exchange reveals lighthearted banter and a playful challenge to one another.
In a terse exchange the wife asks about a man who traced their family line. The husband reveals the tracker was paid fifty pounds to keep silent, noting the Trayer’s recent knighthood and the secrecy surrounding their history.
A dialogue notes that women are gradually taking over tasks men once did. A speaker mentions a female bill collector and jokes that if she can manage bills as well as she creates them she would be remarkable.
A terse exchange between Pete and Larry questions how many people have a million. Larry replies that very few people they know personally reach that level.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence conducted by Rev D I Coon with the Baptist choir. This morning the remains were taken to What Cheer for interment accompanied by her son R W Adams of Casper Wyoming a daughter Mrs Grant Hampton and Miss Dot Hampton
Fair and slightly warmer today in Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin with unsettled conditions tomorrow. Light to moderate variable winds accompany the changeable weather.
Health and Strength claim emphasizes Merital Tonic Digestive helping restore weakened organs and improve nourishment. Advertisement notes guarantee by American Drug & Press Association directors and Lemmon's Pharmacy as a pharmacy member.
A compact parable about a foolish man who loses health while chasing wealth and then loses wealth while seeking health. The verses warn that single minded pursuit can cost both well being and riches.
Dialogue snippet shows Boss and Bookkeeper praising improved condition and noting a trace of Hanor in the Boss's person this morning amid a casual office exchange.
A dialogue depicts a dying magnate who has prepared a list of epigrams and stories he wishes to be attributed to him as parting gifts. The scene suggests themes of legacy and memory amid imminent death.
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. It claims benefits for inflammation ulcers displacements fibrocystic trouble backache bearing down feelings and nervous prostration, citing testimonials from women seeking relief after other treatments failed.
A short guide notes common injuries include burns cuts wounds bites and old ulcers. It emphasizes cleaning applying antiseptics and seeking medical help for severe or infected cases. It advises rest elevation and protection of damaged skin.
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