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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
7
The article explains ixias as striking bulbous plants with vivid color, hardy in southern and western states with winter protection, best grown in well drained light soil. Plant five to eight bulbs in four to six inch pots, pre root, then move to greenhouse for growth and flowering, finally store bulbs in a cool dry place after foliage dies back.
A 40 piece Indian band will perform in Graham on October 16. Musicians wear Indian costumes for part of the program. Tickets are priced to fit all budgets with 50 cents on lower floor, 35 cents balcony, 25 cents gallery. Schoolchildren receive reduced rates with lower floor 35 cents, balcony 25, gallery 10.
Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets are touted as a safe candy like remedy for headaches neuralgia toothache and menstrual pain. The ad claims pain results from congestion and premature relief follows by quick equalization of blood pressure at the pain site. A free trial package is offered from Racine Wisconsin via J H Stewart druggist.
The Tempest and Sunshine dramatization adapted from Mary J. Olmes comes to the Graham on Thursday October 10. W F Mann directs with elaborate style focusing on costumes and period settings prewar. The cast is notable and key features are promised.
The Washington No. 24 Masonic Lodge holds a regular meeting Friday evening at 7 o'clock for business and work. All members are urged to attend. 4 full attendance noted. George W. Brown W M signs the notice.
An advertisement extols Favorite Prescription as a remedy for the ailments of married life and motherhood. It markets it as alcohol free and made from native American medical roots. The copy touts its benefits for nursing and expectant mothers and invites letters to Dr Pierce at the invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute in Albany New York.
The Pittsburg Press notes that cleaning brown leather, black bags, and suitcases is like cleaning shoes. Use russet shoe polish for brown leather and gun metal polish for black leather, apply with a rag, buff until glossy, and repeat regularly to keep items looking new and presentable.
Protect bulbs by covering with ten to twelve inches of litter from the barnyard or leaves. Use a box over the plant filled with leaves, then nail the bottom and bank with soil. Do not uncover until spring after freezing danger passes.
To make toilet vinegar soak one pint of white wine vinegar with half an ounce each of mint sage lavender rosemary verbena thyme and marjoram. Keep covered for a fort night then strain and bottle. A small amount rubbed over the body after bathing leaves a fresh feeling and tones the skin.
How to save jacket linings by cutting a heart shaped velvet piece in a matching color and sewing it under the arm with a fancy silk stitch before attaching the sleeve lining. This technique preserves the original lining and reduces wear.
A home remedy notes saturating a small cotton piece with tincture of benzoin to instantly relieve toothache. The method is said to leave a pleasant taste and benefit the gums without blistering, and is recommended as suitable for children.
Charles A. Chase of Bath Maine hauled a 32 inch lobster weighing 13 pounds ten miles east of Seguin. The shell bore barnacles and seasoned fishermen estimate the creature to be about ten years old. It was the largest lobster caught in the area for many years.
The Paris Union of Cripples arranges a swimming match open to cripples only to be held in the Seine.
A playful verse fragment references Sir Thomas Lipton and the cup in a lampooning tone. The lines tease Lipton as a gritty tar who may lift the cup or settle for another jar, with quips about Miss Gold and a sarcastic remark on kleptomania attributed to a literary Digest note.
J M Hale of Connecticut notes that better packing and careful handling have driven fruit shipments up. He cites cantaloupes and strawberries as examples of rapid growth due to improved packing, railroad consolidation, and variety choices, with substantial carload sales expanding over twelve years.
A Garden Magazine writer recommends using staples to train roses because they form few branches and can be removed easily for winter protection. Fall mulching with six inches of manure provides winter protection and feeds plants in spring, with extra summer mulch advised in very dry locations.
Robert Didine of 3 Ulster St Waverly NY describes his health recovery after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills. He reports weight increasing from 128 to 144 pounds in sixty days along with improved sleep appetite and energy. Pill price is 50 cents per box through Buffalo NY dealer outlets.
Maud Ballington Booth, famed orator and lecturer, commands high prices and fills Lyceum dates. Proceeds support her Hope Halls for paroled prisoners. offices in New York City, home in Montclair New Jersey, husband Commander Ballington Booth, two children. Six entertainments for $2. Notify the Democrat office of ticket orders. 300 season tickets needed for Washington lecture course.
The product Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is described as not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults sold by all druggists.
The Woman's Relief Corps 2 holds a 10 cent social at the home of Dr and Mrs D Arthaud on West Washington Boulevard next Thursday evening October 3. Soldiers families and friends are invited to attend and a good program is planned.
Druggists widely dispense Preventics noted as safe and prompt for colds. Taken at the sneeze stage they claim to prevent pneumonia bronchitis la grippe and related fevers. Suitable for feverish children the product comes in 48 tablets for 25 cents and trial boxes for 5 cents, sold by J. H. Stewart.
Good paying shop with full equipment for fine machine and repair work located in Washington. Reasons for selling include owner taking a salaried position. Terms to suit purchaser. Inquire at this office.
Gardening notes advise using twelve to fourteen inch strong wire baskets lined with sheet moss to keep roots moist and cooler. Crowding plants should be avoided for more attractive hanging baskets.
An advertisement from Racine Wisconsin offers Dr Shoop's Restorative to strengthen stomach and heart nerves. It claims relief from weak digestion and palpitations and invites readers to mail for free samples with a test to confirm. Sold by J H Stewart.
The Graham hosts a stage adaptation of Tempest and Sunshine on October 10 with W. F. Mann presenting a lavish production. The material is drawn from Mary J. Holmes' novel and praised as first class in every respect.
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