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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1909

Page

6

Concord and Lexington remembered in Revolutionary reflections

The piece recalls Lexington and Concord battles with detail on the bridges, redcoats, and farmers. It paints Concord as a cultural mecca with Emerson Hawthorne Thoreau and struggle, noting monuments, churches, and local lore.

A Time for Caution in Admitting Errors

The remark warns that when a man concedes you were right and he was wrong, it may mask ulterior motives and signal a hidden agenda.

Farmer Paula Slackhert Dies After Stove Accident

In Council Bluffs Iowa on November 17 Paula Slackhert a 74 year old farmer four miles from town fell out of bed and into a stove suffering fatal injuries minutes later authorities said the incident occurred at his rural home and he died shortly after.

Horatio Hancock Clark New England David Harum Hancock and Clark Lexington Concord Council Bluffs Paulas Slackhert

Croup Cured and a Child's Life Saved

Mrs A Coy Jr of San Antonio testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved her three year old Andrew from a severe croup attack. The remedy has years of use and is kept by many mothers. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmen's Pharmacy.

Chamberlian Andrew Chamberlain F. L. Stolte Lemmen

Cabinet Holds First Meeting After Adjournment Discusses Sugar Scandal

The first cabinet gathering since Congress adjourned convened at the White House to review the New York sugary trust situation. Attorney General Wickersham and Treasury Secretary MacVeagh outlined the fraud investigation as it truly begins, with detailed remarks on the case.

Washington Congress White House New York Wickersham the Treasury MacVeagh

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised With Reward

An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a cure of catarrh. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures internally by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo. Includes testimonials and price per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Extension of Trees Roots

A general rule states tree roots extend on each side to a distance equal to the tree's height. This guideline reflects common arboricultural understanding of root spread and its relation to canopy size.

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment

An advertisement claims PAZO Ointment cures itching bleeding prolapsed piles in six to fourteen days or a refund. The product costs fifty cents.

Detroit Free Press on jail patronage decline

A Detroit Free Press editorial asks readers to weigh prosperity in terms of a county jail's falling patronage. It questions whether the community should view decreasing jail usage as a positive or negative indicator of social conditions and public policy.

Detroit Free Press

Promises Free Rexall Cure for Catarrh in Women

An ad claims catarrh is a nationwide female problem and promises a free cure if unsatisfied. Rexall Mucu-Tone purifies blood and aids mucous tissues. The script urges internal and local treatment, offers a money back guarantee, and lists price points and the Cook & Sherman Rexall Store in Washington.

Rexall Washington Cook & Sherman W. Cor, Square

Not in His Line Beggar Plea Turns Undertaker Joke

A terse street exchange has a beggar pleading for a dime to “save his life.” The undertaker replies sharply that he cannot help, highlighting a grim punchline about professions and sympathy in a sharp street moment.

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