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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
8
Daisy and Jennie discover a hidden doorway behind a cupboard in an old square-stone house with a central chimney. They imagine colonial days and hide from a distant knocking, then fall asleep on cushions as night falls and a bright star shines above.
Daisy and Jennie explore a concealed brick attic in their old home during a danger scare. They discover costumes and provisions, hide from intruders, and are found by family members after a nervous but lively escape.
A traditional verse portrays three visitors Gapo Nidnod and Good Slumberee arriving as night deepens. Gapo yawns and stretches wakes the baby Nidnod nods off with heavy head Good Slumberee brings rest and dreams until dawn baby wakes laughing. Congregationalist.
A blaze at the Arkansas convict farm stockade in Lincoln county burned two convicts to death. The fire destroyed the stockade and facilities, with authorities investigating the incident.
Medical writers and teachers from various schools recommend Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomach dyspepsia liver complaints and chronic catarrhal diseases. It lists ingredients like Black Cherrybark Golden Seal and Bloodroot and claims no poisonous drugs or alcohol with glycerine as a usable agent. A booklet of endorsements from authorities is available by mail from Dr. R. V. Pierce Buffalo NY.
Thirteen terrorists were publicly hanged in Odessa this week. In the United States John Gillison was executed at Madison Court House Virginia for the murder of Pearl Thomas. A Milwaukee furniture firm suffered an $80,000 fire loss. Sousa, ill in Chicago, faces ptomaine poisoning but is not in danger. Knickerbocker Trust Co. revival efforts push in New York. Seven Cody Wyoming business blocks burned, suspected arson. Keystone Wagon Works in Reading Pa. appoints Coxe as receiver.
London reports Florence Nightingale the English philanthropist has been decorated with the Order of Merit by King Edward. She is the first woman to receive this distinction, previously given only to ten men.
A fragment from the New York Evening Journal quotes a man at a hospital reforming a criminal, remarking on remorse and release from hospital care. The dialogue contrasts contrition with a taunting punchline about a man who claims pardon after wrongdoing.
The piece contrasts Wellington claiming sole command, rejecting a real deputy a contemplative man seeks inward dialogue and spiritual ascent. It cites Sir Brent Spencer and notes the erudite mentor role of private reason guiding to God through self-knit observations.
Dr Pierce medicines rely on open ingredients and public knowledge. Golden Medical Discovery purifies blood and treats mucous surfaces while Favorite Prescription aids women with functional weaknesses. Both use glyceric extracts from American forests and claim strong cures with no alcohol. Dr. Pierce offers a free booklet.
Trial Catarrh treatments are mailed free on request by Dr Shoop Racine Wis. Tests prove the value of this scientific prescription known to druggists as Dr Shoop s Catarrh Remedy. Sold by J H Stewart.
Personal endorsements from people cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy drive its widespread use in commerce. The popular remedy becomes a staple product across much of the civilized world through trusted recommendations.
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