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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1907
Page
7
An advertisement extols Dr. R V Pierce products, claiming blood purification cures for skin and glandular issues. It promotes Golden Medical Discovery, All Healing Salve, and Pleasant Pellets, urging readers to order by mail if unavailable locally.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs cold and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults sold by druggists.
Many owners require bonds from contractors backed by the American Surety Company of New York. Choosing this company provides the strongest surety backing for contract bonds and all types of surety bonds.
A man trusts a lawyer over a doctor about a needed change of climate, suggesting tension between personal belief and legal advice. The remark frames medical opinion as secondary to legal influence in seeking remedy or relief.
Jack recalls proposing to Miss Billyuns. She refuses and her father threatens with a fist and a raised foot. The tense scene hints at an unsettled engagement and a protective guardian’s anger in a small community.
Mrs Hoyle recalls his claim he could not tear himself away before marriage. Mrs Doyle notes times have changed and he is on a tear most of the time.
Peter F. Dailey used his size to avoid a railroad conductor. Delayed at a small station the through train for New York would not stop for 24 hours. He hired the station superintendent to stop for a large party at 9 p.m. The conductor asked where the party was and Dailey replied I am the large party with dignity.
A Miss Hattie Williams quips that men seek sympathy while a story from The Little Cherub recalls two boys Billy and Jack at dessert. When the butler serves dessert only one orange remains, prompting Billy to cry over the lack of fruit for Jack. The governess asks what is wrong and Billy explains he is crying because there is no orange for Jack.
A terse exchange shows a character claiming honest money while another urges silence to avoid social damage. The dialogue hints at reputational stakes within a tight-knit circle.
A collection of short humorous vignettes from a classroom setting. Johnny answers that his mother’s furs came from his father. Russell recounts singing and looking under seats at Sunday school. Bobby recalls overheard talk about knowing too much. Phoebe wonders if cemetery stones keep Aunt Sarah down after visiting her grave.
A young boy named George stands beside a crib, gazing at his newborn sister as a gentle family moment unfolds. The scene captures a tender transition as siblings welcome a new arrival into the home.
A Westminster Gazette quip suggests a dry take on weather woes and a homey fix as cricket plays may shift to the hearth if conditions do not improve. The remarks center on a mother, cheeky and blunt, as the scene hints at rustic humor amid uncertain climate.
Dialogue excerpt shows Madge breaking an engagement with the line about returning everything but affection. George responds that her actions reflect an ending of the relationship.
A music loving English lady, impressed by composer Gounod of Faust fame, told him she was lost for words. He interrupted, patted her head, and said to call him her little rabbit as a playful endearment reflecting the difference between French and English manners.
Call and leave your order for a suit made to your measure Monday and Tuesday at Dougherty Bros. We guarantee a fit to please you.
A Buffalo woman reports her 22 year old niece recovered fully from extreme nervous exhaustion after using Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills. She describes lasting headaches weak heart poor appetite and rapid weight loss improving to restful sleep appetite and weight gain. The niece’s case is cited to endorse the medicine and a box is available through dealers.
Forty or fifty boys and girls will sell lecture course tickets at 2 dollars each for six numbers. The lineup includes Pitt Parker Rogers and Grilley Dunbars Lorado Taft Maud Ballington Booth and Rev. John Merritte Driver. Call the Democrat office for particulars.
Cedar Falls Iowa October 19 Father Luke Donlon seeks immediate dissolution of the writ barring him from publishing or circulating the parochial dead beat list arguing the issue is not for a lay court and that the court lacks jurisdiction. Lammer Burke and McCoy’s attorneys who obtained the writ will contest the dissolution in Waterloo.
Teeter and Lathrop Auctioneers offer a farm sale 3 miles northwest of Washington on the Lexington road Thursday October 24 at 10 a.m. Readily described: twelve horses including brood mares and yearlings, twenty five cattle with several registered and eligible for registry, three dozen sheep and roams, Poland China hogs with brood sows and spring pigs, substantial corn hay and pasture, assorted farm machinery, tools, and a cider press. Terms include 12 month credit over 10 with 7 percent interest, cash under 10, and 5 percent cash discount over 10. Lunch on grounds. J H Humston and J A McCoy, Clerks. 19,21,22
A Washington County Iowa partition case D Donovan v Donovan will auction the decedent E H Donovan estate. On Nov 2 at 2 PM the referee will sell real estate north of the Good Hotel including Lots 9 4 15 16 20 1 2 in various additions to Washington City. Also offered is estate personal property including a house moving outfit pine lumber cords trucks cement block machine stump pulling outfit and more. Private sales may occur before the date with terms announced.
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