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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1910

Page

6

Home Course In Health Culture By Dr Eugene Fisk

A brief notice promotes health culture for households, highlighting fresh air in the home as a low cost, high value practice. Dr Eugene L Fisk contributes guidance in the early health education series.

Fresh Air and Health The Case for Ventilation

The article argues air is a life support via oxygen, cites Priestley on respiration, and shows how proper ventilation lowers death rates from tuberculosis and other illnesses. It outlines air composition, CO2 limits, moisture needs, and practical methods for improving room ventilation and nighttime sleeping conditions.

Priest Aniis Priestley

Deed of Daring: Captain Jackman Rescues Twenty Seven

A dramatic 1867救 story from Wide World Magazine recounts Captain William Jackman rescuing 27 sailors from the Sea Clipper wreck off Spotted Islands. He swam eleven trips returning survivors, then fifteen more with a rope belted around him, and saved a woman who died hours later after thanking him for his bravery.

Spotted Islands Willam Jackman Jackman Wide World Magazine

Notice to prove will for A Darbyshire in Washington Co Iowa

There is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Washington County Iowa a presumed last will and testament of A Darbyshire deceased. The court date is Tuesday October 18 1910 at 10 30 a m for proving the will in the Oct term. Clerk G S Eckerman announces the time.

District Court Washington County Iowa A. Darbyshire Eckerman

Alum Mountain of China Discovered as Natural Alum Source

A newly found natural feature in China rises 1,900 feet with a base ten miles wide. Workers quarry blocks of alum ore, heat them in ovens, dissolve in boiling water, and crystals form in half foot layers. The alum is cut into ten pound pieces and mainly used to purify water.

China

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Safe Medicine

An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package is a reliable non narcotic medicine. It states the product is safe and effective with no opiates and warns against substitutes. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co are listed as suppliers.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Care of Pets Advice for Domestic Cats and Dogs

Care of pets recommends weekly washing for cats and dogs. Avoid drafts during drying and use warm water with borax. Do not rub soap into fur. dissolve soap beforehand. Keep poodle dogs on a blanket and trim hair from the eyes to prevent fringe blindness.

Electric Bitters Pledge Health and Strength for All

Health guide for success through hard work and vigor. Electric Bitters is praised as the greatest health tonic, aiding stomach liver kidneys and blood to boost the whole system. A testimonial from W M Sherman of Cushing Me credits three bottles with dramatic improvement after kidney trouble. Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents.

W. MM. Sherman Cushing F. B Lemmon Lemmon

Faithful Japanese Wives Ideals in Chikamatsu Drama

The article quotes a line from Chikamatsu describing a devoted wife bound to duty. It portrays Japanese wives as cherishing sacrifice and eager to serve their husbands, even at personal cost.

Chikamatsu Japan

Chalmers Advertises Bargain Potatoes On Car

Local notice touts fine potatoes sold from a wagon at the D. A. Chalmers store. Potatoes offered in sacks or by the load, described as good quality and bargain prices.

DA. Chalmers D. A. Chalmers

Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement Event

Success attributed to Foley Kidney Pills promising to tone strengthen and regulate kidneys and bladder to cure backache. Lemmon's Pharmacy and MecElhinney Drug Co listed as distributors.

Lemmon’s Pharmacy MecElhinney Drug Co McKlilpney Drug Us

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Eugene L. Fisk, M. D American Press Association Eugene L. Fisk Fresh Air Facts Trust Lume Ape Waao THE Citizens Savings Bank OF Washington J. EK. Lemmon J.D. Dayton West Chester and Washington Co Washington, Iowa Golden State Lim Sun Golden State Washington Mall and ix Graham Theatre William McCaulay Robert Edeson New York Wm. C. de Mille Margaret Turnbull Hudson Theatre N. Y Chicago Boston CS. M St. P So'west Lim Vcca Sehbe Chicago Moise Milwaukee Moise Cscces . Eee Mnor Peewee Iowa Central Ry Brighton St. Paul Minneapolis St. Louis Kansas City Mason City Mail Twin Cities Peoria Express Sun Peoria Veastibus A. J. Morrin A.B. Cutts G.P.& TA Minn Pullman Roaches I.H.C International Harvester Company of America (Incorporated U.S. A Farmers & Merchants State Bank Capital A. White Sam'l L. Thompson R. L. Coulter W. A. White Frank Rogers Clifford Thorne Court House J. J. Kellogg South Side Square E. J. Harmeier North Side Square Butterfield & Frame Special Collection Department Crail Lowa Eicher & Livingston LAW Charles A. Dewey Notary Public Office Temple Building W. M. Keeley Morrison Lawyer P. J. Hanley F. Macon Macon Austin Sutherland R. Res D. Arthaud W. M. Terry West Washington Street Ray H. Dean Eye Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
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