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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
6
Certifies Foley's Honey and Tar to refund money if it fails to cure cough or cold. Claims stop cough, heal lungs, prevent serious results, and cure grippe, pneumonia, and consumption. No opiates warned. Sold by all druggists in yellow package.
The article reports that the president of Iowa Wesleyan University will give up work at the institution. It notes a leadership transition with the university seeking new direction and possible implications for governance and campus activities.
Mt. Pleasant Iowa October 25 Dr John W Hancher tendered his resignation as president of Iowa Wesleyan University to the executive meeting of the college It will be referred to the board of trustees and is expected to be accepted Critics cite ill health and unsettled support but his seven year leadership is praised for stabilizing affairs and alleviating a $100000 debt.
In Keokuk Iowa two weeks into a record skin graft operation at St Josephs Hospital to save young Henry Lange burned August 2 The project relies on skin donations from Modern Woodmen of America members and YMCA youths while doctors waive fees and a medical college class observes the progress, as Lange’s parents cannot afford the treatment.
City youths climb telephone poles and tamper with the cable strand risking injury and property damage. Workmen must finish system reconstruction, so hangers stay in the cable box poles for now. Washington Telephone Co. tickets for a six part lecture course are on sale, with demand to encourage more buyers and sellers after school. Mrs A L Young leaves east with daughter Bertha to Cedar Falls Normal School, and W A Birney with daughter Anna visit Cedar Falls relatives.
In November 1901 Mrs. L. Cousins of Otterburn Michigan says she caught cold and quinsy with a swollen throat. She applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and promptly found relief, recovering in two days. The liniment is touted for sprains and swellings and sold by Cook and Sherman.
The Ministerial association will meet with the Rev. W. O. Fisher on Monday the 28th at 1 p m for important business. A full meeting is desired.
A bold advertisement claims Pazo Ointment cures itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or refunds the purchase price. The offer emphasizes a money back guarantee and a fifty cent price point.
A column surveys varying views of an ideal husband from frugal to masterful. It argues there is no single pattern and suggests a middle aged, steady man who shares duties, manages finances, and nurtures family well. The piece notes women often prefer partnership while men weather life together.
A decorative collar accessory for coats features a heavy woven jacquard silk galloon with pink velvet back and shoulders edged in black braid. The open network centers show pastel pink silk cords and solid cords woven together, with velvet extending in a black braided outline.
Everyday city scene with residents visiting friends, travels to Omaha and Canton, and short trips to Fairfield Jennings La and Ainsworth. Local shoppers advertise a 20 percent sale at North Side Furniture while Freys offers photo sessions for babies and children. Market and travel notes appear throughout.
A velvet gown trim features gold and black cro chet buttons with silk cord loops and five vel vety medallion pendants ending in ball shapes. Price ten dollars seventy five cents. Caledonian green and other velvet colors offered. Passementerie to match cuffs and gown trims priced at five dollars twenty five cents per yard with four motifs per yard and a central square motif resembling the collar design.
The article explains why clothes look gray after washing and how water temperature affects stain removal. Soaking in scalding water can set fruit and coffee stains, while brisk boiling water loosens dirt. soaking should occur after stains are removed, in cold or tepid water.
Patent reports from Washington D C announce patents issued on the 22nd to Iowa residents. Names include Martin Hardsong Ottumwa for a Pneumatic drill Lee Lockwood Des Moines for a Screening collector and separator August Lombardo Washington for a Banana crate T. T. Smith Lee for a Tire tightener M L Poulter and M J Munson Stockport for a Tire ditching machine N S Beavers Woodland for a Gasoline pressure lamp Daniel Hurst Red Oak for a Feed trough A W Snender Carroll for a Stoeck weaner F Alline Fort Dodge for a Can lister Hotchkiss Webster City for a Crosscut saw and others with various assignors and shares.
The Show Girl musical comedy returns as the extraordinary Monday November 4 attraction at the opera house with a cast of fifty comedians and singers led by Lillie Sutherland Grace Wilson Edith Langdon and Jack Curtis. The production features seventeen new song hits and the American Beauty Chorus of twenty girls promising a high class show and big business.
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