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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1910
Page
8
Washington High School football struggled in the first half as Morning Sun built a 12 point lead, aided by a first quarter touchdown and a late first-half score. Washington improved after halftime but could not edge Morning Sun, despite better tackling and continued effort.
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic is advertised to grow hair on bald heads, with 98 at times to destroy gels causing baldness. It penetrates to hair roots, stimulates and nourishes, and is pleasant to use without staining. If unsatisfied, customers may return for a full refund. Two sizes 50e and 1.00. Sold only at The Rexall Store Cook & Sherman.
Pruitt sustained a broken back and multiple fractured ribs. A Reliable Medicine not a narcotic Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package is safe and effective with no opiates. Refuse substitutes. Lemmon's Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co.
The New York Sun reports the board of estimate has approved 2200 for preparatory work to add farming to public school curriculum next term. East side pupils in congested areas will learn farming basics and identify crops and beans as part of spring planting.
New stock of high grade harness and saddlery goods including Rohes, Blankets, Collars, Whips and more. Special attention to made to order harness, repairing, and oljing at reasonable rates at N. W. corner Square, EK. A Bickford.
A parish minister on rounds approaches a country cottage and is greeted by two small parishioners. A young boy exclaims hello, while a second, older child corrects him softly that the man is a minister, not just a man.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills restore kidney and bladder function, tone and strengthen the organs, and cure backache. It attributes the formula to Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
A drought stressed amateur agriculturist browses a shop for a barometer and interrupts a shopman’s technical tips with a humorous query about how to set the instrument to induce rain. The Yorkshire Daily Post frames this as a light anecdote about weather lore and practical science.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in a day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Each box bears Dr Wm Grove’s signature and claims a speedy remedy.
A Jamaica plant, a creeping species, is used as a toothbrush by natives who cut stems to length and fray ends. They also prepare a tooth powder by pulverizing the dried stems to accompany the brush.
A New York Herald story recounts Sir John Astley creating the first chicken races at Windsor barracks. Officers each picked a chicken and bound them with ribbons to run to their mother when fed. The rapid winner, a speedy cockerel, led to suspicions and the races ended after repeated easy victories.
Joe Pruitt died and Charles Campbell, secretary of the Council Bluffs Remedy Co, was hospitalized after a cave-in at the Campbell residence storage cave. Workers were removing falsework from masonry when the collapse occurred in a hill side cave.
The Iowa State College student stock judging team defeated central west rivals at the American Royal Live Stock show in Kansas City winning a $500 silver trophy. Participating were EB. L. Quaife, M. Cassady, F. R. Long, R S. Shearer, C. F. Gobble, Rex Beresford, trained by W. J. Kennedy. They also took four individual prizes and finished with strong cattle and swine scores.
The text explains that odors arise from airborne particles of substances, not the bulk liquid. Dampness enhances odor strength, and the vapor rather than the liquid gives scent. Testing with eau de cologne shows the nose may fail to detect odor in a nostril.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh and a rapid remedy for colds and coughs. It promotes inhaler use, eucalyptus origin, and antiseptic benefits claiming relief within minutes and a full cure in a week, with a complete outfit priced at $1.00 and extra bottles for 60 cents.
Our coals are clean and bright and designed to yield the most heat with longest-lasting burn. You can obtain this quality coal from us, ensuring minimal trouble and steady warmth through the season.
Promises a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Patent remedy priced at five dimes. This historical ad emphasizes quick relief and refund policy.
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