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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1907
Page
3
A solitary visitor at a health springs hotel keeps to himself until a young woman, feeling pity, tries to talk. He explains he came for pits fits and is glad to make acquaintances because the doctor forbids him to be alone even briefly. The woman leaves, and he remains undisturbed.
A quoted exchange from the Detroit Tribune questions whether a person is addicted to poker. The reply admits to losing 50 dollars in a game last night as supposed proof of not being addicted.
An astronomer explains that a sky full of moons would not blind us for the sun is about 600000 times brighter than a single full moon, illustrating how we could live under such a glare. He argues that daylight brightness vastly exceeds moonlight.
Multiple brief items note visits and calls by residents including Harry Montgomery Ralph Gowey and D C Kilgore. Miss Ava Matthews and Miss Mabel Helwick are seen in Kansas City and locally respectively. J W Morton visits Sandwich Illinois and Chicago with deaconess work noted for Mabel Morton.
Examinations announced by the Illinois civil service commission for October 24 and 25 in multiple classes. On October 24 tests in health and medical fields in Chicago Springfield and East St. Louis. On October 25 engineering and related posts in Chicago Springfield East St. Louis and Mount Vernon. Applications directed to Springfield. Then a note on companionship and mental wellness.
An article from a health journal describes a basic remedy combining Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The proponent claims it can help in many kidney and urinary troubles before Bright's disease stage. A local druggist says ingredients are harmless and inexpensive and supports its use for rheumatic and urinary issues.
The article argues that dressing well matters more for quality over quantity. It links tasteful attire to character, criticizing loud fashion extremes as signs of vanity and selfishness while praising simple, well-chosen outfits for practical value and social perception.
A design adds a flap over the lacing that clamps on the shoe side to seal out snow and slush. The overlapping cover prevents melted snow from entering the interior, while snow on the fastening melts and drops away from the boot.
A vintage solution to dust in a box couch explains a DIY fix. A reader tacked white tablecloth lining over the lid and added a 2 inch edge flap. The bottom was lined with heavy yellow paper to be replaced, preserving gowns and white waists inside.
Mrs. Potter Palmer pursues coins medals and clasps with "as sociations" and has long gathered French furniture. Her collection includes porcelains tapestries statuettes and pictures in a London house. She enjoys outlasting rivals as her money lasts and keeps items wrapped.
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