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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1909
Page
6
The account chronicles the 1908 march to the North Pole by explorer Dr. Cook and companions Etukishuk and Ahwelah. It details brutal fatigue, polar camps, ascendant hope, and the final ascent marking the boreal center with the flag at the pole.
Community snippets report Mrs. Dayton and Thelma planning a Washington winter, visitors from Washington joining Dr Terry family on a nutting trip, and Mr Richard McCleery visiting in the Hamilton home. A stranger found with a hatchet near Crawford and Oregon townships is identified as Alex R Miller with a comic note about Carrie Nation and a hot box in a whiridoodle.
Charles Means reopened the Washington Steam Laundry this morning after a brief closure for remodeling and installation of new machinery. The upgraded facility features updated equipment and improved capacity, inviting the community to view the changes and witness the new workings.
Des Moines hosts a special district convention on October 26 following sensational charges by Jonas Gott of the Centerville union against Harry Baker, secretary treasurer of the Iowa district UMWA. Baker denied the accusations at the earlier convention where a commission’s report favored John P. White, but dissent remains and further steps are planned.
The article questions fear of sweets, noting sugar is not proven harmful to teeth or digestion except in diabetes or kidney issues. It argues sugar can be eaten in moderation, with a quarter pound daily cited by some as beneficial, and urges balancing enjoyment with economy.
Lemmon's Pharmacy touts Hyomei as a powerful antiseptic that destroys catarrh germs while soothing and healing the mucous membrane. It claims rapid relief within minutes and cure in weeks with a money back guarantee. The formula centers on eucalyptus with thymol guaiacyl and other agents and requires inhalation. The complete outfit costs $1.00 and is sold by druggists including in Washington.
Newport R I Oct 18 The tug Nina departed under full steam to Nantucket sound to assist the Patapsco reported in distress after a collision with an unknown vessel. The Nina's crew was ordered to tow the Patapsco to the nearest port as holes opened below the waterline and sailors stuffed bags and hammocks into the torn hull.
Advice urges using a reliable medicine for colds and coughs. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is claimed to have a worldwide reputation for cures, aiding lungs and excretion, restoring health, with sales listed at F. L. Stole and Lemimon's Pharmacy.
In Kirkcaldy Scotland a local police officer wed at the manse. The return carriage bore a placard reading Hand cuffed for life with no reprieve, drawing curious attention from spectators.
Mothers seek guidance on treating coughs colds and early croup. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended and should be given at first sign of a croupy cough. Keep it on hand for quick use. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A quotation attributed to Samuel Mc Cruthers contrasts the difficulty of admitting ignorance with the pain of not knowing. The remark appears as a reflective epigraph challenging readers to consider honesty in knowledge.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York reports long standing indigestion torpid liver constipation nervousness and debility. After using Electric Bitters twelve bottles restored health and vigor enabling daily business. Infallible for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves. 650c at J. E. Lemmon's.
Mrs Croxley comments on the bishop's stiff exterior while praising a warm, kind heart beneath his gaiters as seen in Til-Bits.
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT guarantees cure for itching bleeding prolapsed piles in six to four days or the money back. It offers the product at 50 cents.
A New York shop window showcases a blend of ancient and modern arms with Austrian boomerangs and noiseless guns attracting curious buyers amid a display of eclectic technology.
Notice reading Good work guaranteed Frank McClean offers wood sawing services with contact at 494 Green or 54.
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