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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1910
Page
7
The article recalls last year’s October with a first snow on the twelfth and a nineteen degree low on the thirteenth, noting a pattern of fluctuating temperatures and a brief rainfall of two hundredths of an inch on the fourth. It lists daily highs and lows through mid October 1910 and mentions local social notes and events at the Burling ton station and area households.
Washington lodge No. 26 A F and A M calls a called meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm for third degree work. Visiting brethren from other lodges expected. A Mason from Rock Island Illinois will assist Howard Wilson. Brethren urged to be prompt. By order Chauncey E Myers W M.
Mrs. Claire Dewey hosted the Rose club at her East Washington street home for an 8 30 dinner honoring her wooden wedding anniversary. The dining room glow featured autumn leaves and candles with water colored place cards. Thirteen guests dined then enjoyed music by Miss Ethel Winter and a fish pond entertainment. Out of town attendees included Miss Ethel Winter Frostburg Md Mrs Willis Trotter Ainsworth and Miss Lena Maxwell Crawfordsville.
Miss Carrie Pechman wed Vincent Marek at St. Wenceslaus church in Iowa City on October 12 with Ella Rouner as bridesmaid and William Marek as best man. The couple plans to reside on the groom’s Washington farm and received many presents at a reception afterward.
Des Moines report warns against air tight homes as winter nears. Open sleeping rooms and constant ventilation are essential to prevent respiratory diseases, including tuberculosis. Detailed guidance covers required hourly air volumes for adults and children, home disinfection, bathing, and nutritious diets.
The note urges use of fresh air to combat tuberculosis while keeping sleepers warm. It stresses maintaining open air sleeping as winter nears and urges continuous protection of the body, advising people not to relax outdoor sleeping through the cold season.
An old advertisement offers carpet cleaning services and rug renovation by Roy Minick with contact in Black, mentions Fairfield Rug Co. Also promotes Foley Kidney Pills by Lemmons Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co with claims of kidney and bladder benefits and backache relief.
Advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKihinney Drug Co. claiming it's a non narcotic safe cough remedy with no opiates or substitutes.
In the Hipp Top game the GilaM4s beat the Yankees 13 to 6 after a long dark finish with Crandall Meyers Ford and Mitchell credited. At Cleveland Cincinnati won 14 to 9 over Cleveland with Fromme McLean Blanding and Adane listed as participants in the two teams.
In Romeo Michigan on October 18 Mrs George Miller died suddenly while taking a bath. Struck by apoplexy she collapsed as her little son alerted others. The 56 year old wife of a model with three sons and a daughter survives.
A brief note from the Minneapolis Journal playfully contrasts the car’s impact with shade trees and lunch breaks. The columnist uses light humor to reflect on urban life and vehicle culture.
Mrs. Etta A. Smith of Goldsboro testifies that Cardui relieved her neuralgia heart pain and left side and limb discomfort. She urges other women to use the tonic to gain strength and prevent illness, noting a 64 page women’s guide from the Chattanooga Medicine Co. and local druggists carry Cardui.
Cut out the coupon, fill it in, and mail or bring it to a store. Buy goods to earn certificates, recruit friends to do the same, and collect their certificates in the ballot box. Winners of the most certificates receive pianos as prizes through June 1, 1911.
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