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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1926
Page
5
J. E. Lemmon promotes Dare's Mentha Pepsin as a top stomach medicine for acute agony and chronic indigestion. The elixir is said to relieve attacks and, with regular use, improve overall digestion and health. A money back guarantee stands behind the claim.
West Chester reports nine cars of stock for Chicago and mentions Walter Davis and Charlie Bear. A Colorado threshing visitor notes high potato prices there and freight costs here. The W R C plans a five night chautauqua with a strong orchestra. Other items cover town deaths, a hundred year old resident, a runaway goat incident, locals visiting from Kansas City, a chicken pie supper and election buzz for Governor and Senator with Washington County ties.
Mrs George Bray correspondent notes a week of fine weather and community visits. Families such as Roberts Dana Gowey and Meacham share evenings, and many townsfolk attend gatherings, school, and hospital events. Local trips include Des Moines and Washington excursions, with teasers of upcoming winter preparations.
The text notes opium's extraction from white poppy juice and its use and cultivation in ancient history. It cites Homer describing the siege of Troy and Hippocrates detailing medicinal juice use.
A Rabbi advises that every person and thing has a proper hour and place, urging acceptance and respect for all roles and moments in life.
A Washington Columns humor item mocks kitchen etiquette as a joke about a person knitting at meals and confusing spaghetti with a sweater, reflecting domestic light humor.
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