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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1911

Page

6

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Women

A testimonial letter from Creston Iowa extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for remedying inflammation and pain. The writer claims renewed health, stronger nerves, and prompt relief after other treatments failed. A solicitation invites women to write for confidential advice and notes 20 years of assistance.

Ton, Iowa USA Minkham Pinkleon Ns. Wa SEALS W. Howard Creston Lowa Lydia Biklaim Pinkham

Yellowstone the Nation's Playground Detailed in Folder

A fragmented note touts Yellowstone National Park as a unique awe inspiring playground. It promises easy travel with comfortable vehicles and excellent hotel and camping arrangements and offers a folder with park trip details and a guide titled Cody Road into Yellowstone Park.

Ian Yellowstone Yellowstone Park

Liquid Antiseptics Peroxide Replaced by Alternatives

A note indicates peroxide substitutes for liquid antiseptics, suggesting changes in disinfection supplies. The directive mentions replacing peroxide based products with different antiseptic options. No further details on brands quantities or dates are provided.

New York Public Library Opens as One of America's Giants

A grand marble complex between Fifth Avenue and Bryant Park rises as a monumental library. It consolidates the Astor Lenox and Tilden foundations, holds over 1,000,000 volumes, and offers 300 rooms on a nine acre floor plan.

Jamis A. Edgerton New York America Hooketetyes Uc Heals Dottie Inc Akyscrapers Lens Wand Mide Conatanet Pat Haldmond Astor Lenoxx Tilden Foundation Europe Andrew Carnegie Ile New York City Carnegie Titus New York Public Library Philadelphia Bryant Park

World’s Noblest Library Building Unveiled at Last

The article extols a vast library complex with marble halls and a grand reading area. It highlights the Stuart collection, periodicals from around the world, and a seven door stack room, plus seven rooms for science, history, and arts. It notes a tragic accident injuring architect John M. Carrere on the eve of dedication and compares the library to the British Museum and Bibliotheque Nationale.

Hepex Brougnat John M. Carrere Tieacher Architects

Troubled man faces fashion woes and vanished humor

A humorous verse describes a man overwhelmed by women’s fashions and sizes. He worries his humor will fade as he contemplates corsets, hips, rouge, and hair and fears joy will be set aside while he adjusts his own wardrobe.

Delighted Lady Invites Suitor to Stay Overnight

A stern father jokes about the young man Grinaum staying three nights and invites him to bring his trunk and live at the house. The daughter responds with innocent joy and excitement at the prospect of him staying. The exchange is presented in a light, sarcastic tone.

Henrietta Grinaum

Church Funds Raised In Local Meeting

In a candid exchange Brothers Hardesty and Askum discuss church support. Hardesty cites contributions totaling fifteen dollars, six for chandeliers, five for carpet, two tons of coal, groceries for suppers, and sharing other funds, then questions the exact requested amount.

Brother Hardesty Askum Jrantor

Petition Endorsed After Long Prayer by Substitute Chaplain

In the house a substitute chaplain prayed at length while Speaker Cannon’s attention wandered. When the prayer ended Uncle Joe brought the gavel down and declared the petition approved.

Cannon Joe

Why She Was Sorry Gives Biggest Story Yet Hidden

Norah admits to the caller that Miss Giddy isn’t in, a facetious exchange about why Norah is sorry. The line hints at the biggest story ever hidden, framed as a playful yet telling moment.

Norah Giddy Mr Caller

Justice in Sulurban Court Decrees Costs in Rooster Case

The Sulurban court condemns reckless driving after a driver ran over a rooster last week. The judge orders fines and costs payable, stressing that unlawful speeding will not be tolerated.

Free Lecture by William J McCrackan at Graham Opera House

William J McCrackan will lecture this evening at the Graham Opera House on Chris Han Science. He is a noted lecturer and member of the Board of Lectures of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston Massachusetts. All are invited to attend.

Almple Uchoos Heaton Politie Wheats Congressional Ciherry Astor Leno Vile Iere Oly Celine William J. McCrackan Graham Opera Howe Chris McCrackan First Church of Christ Beientier Poston Mass Carnally Puskrieteepetire Deseri Ne Standard Oil Company (Incorporated

Chamberlain's Liniment for Muscle Soreness and Rheumatism

For soreness of the muscles whether induced by violent exercise or injury Chamberlain's Liniment is excellent. This liniment is also highly recommended for the relief it affords in cases of rheumatism. Sold by Lemmons Pharmacy.

Lemmons Vharnacy

Do You Have the Right Kind of Help

Headache from a disordered stomach can be relieved with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by Leonmon's Pharmacy.

Leonmon

Reforming the World Through Local City Talk

A fragment references two men from St Louis and Kansas City debating the merits of their cities. One quips that they need not call their town a city or a savoy, reflecting a local exchange on urban identity and reform.

St. Louis Kansas City City the &T. Louis Savoy

Quote about office life and employment fate

A Similtude recalls office workers who seem similar to guns because they are hired only to be fired. The dialogue contrasts routine tasks with the looming threat of dismissal.

Fragmented dialogue lines from a period piece

Dialogue snippets feature a boastful line about youth and marriage and a demand for aid from a doctor. A robber issues a bill for ten visits totaling $20. The passages resemble a serialized newspaper dialogue.

Mary

Hatpin Provokes Bargain Rush in Quirky Exchange

Maud jokes about using a hatpin as a long horn while Ethel admits she only uses it during bargain rushes, highlighting a playful domestic moment.

Maud Ethel

Not As Bad As That Have You Ever Sold Your Vote

A provocative quote exchange questions political ethics. It contrasts selling votes with cheating a cripple, reflecting harsh social attitudes and the era's blunt rhetoric. The brief line captures tension between civic duty and corruption.

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