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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
6
A 19th century style piece argues marriage and motherhood drain women. It credits Jerce’s Favorite Prescription with restoring health, promising relief from pelvic weakness, nervousness, and infertility. Dr. R V Pierce at Buffalo offers consultations by letter.
A Harper's Weekly excerpt recounts Townsend Percy the speculator known for large excesses. His mother humorously advised frugality after costly indulgences, noting his six horses seven carriages and eight dollars amid financial swings.
The great novelist Charles Dickens arrived at a Walter Scott themed gathering dressed in ordinary clothes. When asked which Scott character he represented he replied that he personifies a character found in every Scott novel, adding I arm the gentle reader.
A Berlin Journal note quotes a complaining patron during a concert, urging service and commenting on the show. The fragment captures a snappy exchange with a waiter promising to bring the best available paper.
A brief item notes John M Work denounces political parties with reference to his residence. The report mentions his father living at the same address, signaling a personal angle on the political stance.
Des Moines, Oct 10. John M. Work of Des Moines, Socialist candidate for U S senator, stirs state politics in Sioux City remarks. He denounces the Democratic party as dying and in need of an asbestos shroud. He calls Taft the notorious injunction judge and claims he is the father of government by injunction. He spoke with vehemence.
Reports list M H Bickford seeking rheumatism waters at Colfax for a year long illness, a large mass at the Christian church led by Dodder of Washington, P M Powelson taking his wife to a Burlington hospital for care, and J T Kinmonth traveling to Washington for business.
Kalona News reports Miss Cora Porter, superintendent of schools, visited the Kalona school this week and spoke highly of the work being done. Her complimentary remarks highlight strong programs and dedicated staff in the district.
A sizeable crowd gathered as the cornerstone was laid with Superintendent Boatman and Revs W J Scott and H F Pugh taking part. Rev A S Smith of Washington gave the principal speech, praised as excellent, and several subscriptions were pledged toward the church’s early fundraising.
A speaker charged that capitalists control the Republican and Democratic parties to serve their interests. He pleaded with workingmen to vote Socialist, claiming it is their only salvation and urging a turnout for the ticket.
An unnamed Civil War veteran returned $1,172 to the U S government after past pension overpayments. Commissioner Warner told President Roosevelt the case shows a conscience fund restitution, with the veteran’s name kept confidential. An examiner found the man in excellent health and sound mind.
Mrs Bentley Thompson returned last evening to her home at Ainsworth after spending the day in the city.
Miss Accie Clapper, a Crawfordsville schoolteacher, returned home for a day’s visit last evening.
Stanley Miller arrived from Washington after attending a friend’s wedding and then joined a First district Democrats conference in Burlington. Walter Crawford and his brother James visited kin, with Walter a longtime railway conductor in California and Iowa connections, recalling Doctor Crawford of Douds Station.
The Ainsworth Clipper notes Charley Hebner spoke solemnly about Bryan's likely election, then jokes he is an awful joker. Davenport Times reports G. C. Smith departed Davenport for Washington Iowa after several days on business following a Davenport stay.
Adelbert Christy and E L Shore made a business trip to Washington on Friday as reported by Eldon Forum dated October 9.
Walter Penrod is firing the Washington switch engine this week in place of C. S. Stephenson, according to Eldon Forum dated October 9.
John Ledwick is firing the runs 49 and 50 out of Washington this week in place of A F McKay, per the El Don Forum dated October 9.
A Rural Guilford Maine resident touts Dr King’s New Life Pills after three years of use saying the whole family enjoys good health. The product is marketed as a gentle cleanser and toner with a 25 cent price at J E Lemmon’s drug store.
A Chicago tale contrasts inherited family grounds with adopted children losing birthright. The piece argues society should support families to care for children rather than removing them to wealthier homes, warning that adoptive success can rob a child of parental love and identity. It urges a future civilization to provide a better path.
A man in a European zoological garden buys apples for eight elephants and faced a lack of one to distribute evenly. He repeats the distribution, avoids giving two apples to the last elephant, returns to start, and ends with one apple left. He eats it, prompting the elephants to stare, then rumble with silent laughter.
An item listing in Browning's Magazine advertises an air cushion offered at a low price with promotional language urging buyers to purchase promptly. The brief notice emphasizes value and quick sale in a period catalog style.
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