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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
8
A composite humorous piece recalls a daughter's college world versus homely home life including misread campus signals, poise for senior dignity, and a wild mix of anecdotes. It mixes college culture, parental cluelessness, and classroom banter with a laundry job aside and a watchman joke.
The Lyman twins performed in The Prize Winners at the Graham to a packed crowd. The cast including Baron Hendrick Vandoozenberger and Vina Day delivered strong music and dancing with gorgeous scenery and costumes. Patti Rosa also drew praise for her voice as the production scored another hit in Washington.
A father explains a euphemism to his son by noting that saying a person is a free lance can mask admitting he is out of a job. The quip uses humor to define euphemism as a softened expression for unemployment.
The official stated he had no link to any bribery alleged and that he would be allowed to keep his toga.
Arrangements set for Rev. J B McGaw national field secretary of the National Reform association to address several churches on Sabbath evening at the First United Presbyterian church. McGaw cited as a capable platform lecturer and orator. previously spoke at the National Christian Endeavor convention and gave the Hillside sermon at the Winona Lake Bible conference.
Keokuk paper recalls H E Freeman a former grocery merchant and traveling salesman, born 1843 in Belleview New York. He served in the 4th New York artillery, was wounded at Petersburg, and after years in business and church service died after intercostal neuralgia illness. He was a deacon at First Baptist, affiliated with Torrence post of the G A R. Funeral held at 141 Basin Street with pallbearers named and Oakland cemetery burial. He leaves a wife and one married sister in Orlando Florida.
Mrs. J. E. Van de Sande of Kirkland Illinois says Electric Bitters kept her from breaking down during a three month severe strain. The tonic medicine promises health and strength with a satisfaction guarantee and is sold for 50 cents at Lemmon Pharmacy.
On Monday evening September 12 a musicale will be held at Mrs Norton's studio 206 South Town Ave Three advanced pupils will perform piano pieces by MacDowell Liebling Jensen Heller Nevin Leschetizky and others The invitation extends to all friends of music especially those interested in piano playing.
Foley Kidney Pills are promoted as a remedy for backache headache nervousness loss of appetite sleeplessness and general weakness caused by kidneys or bladder. Lemion's Pharmacy and Mc Elhipney Drug Co are listed.
United States Senate investigation into Senator Lorimer of Ti nois will begin in Chicago as a senatorial sub committee meets to decide if bribery and corruption secured his election. Investigators will present evidence and a report to the Senate in December amid long standing claims of barrel method influence.
Aeroplanes and air ships take part in this year’s grand maneuvers of the French army between Rouen and Amiens. Operations run nine days under General Tremualco, Gen. Mishel, and others directing the exercises.
The Second Army Corps under General Picquart and the Third Army Corps under General Meunier engage today, joined by three battalions of chasseurs, the Paris Zouave regiments, the fifth Colonial Brigade, and the First and Third cavalry divisions. Each corps fields thirty battalions of infantry and thirty batteries of artillery, with modern scientific warfare and aeroplanes for scouting and bomb dropping.
An advertisement from the McElhinney Drug Co. promotes ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as a guaranteed cure for dandruff and scalp conditions. It claims relief from itching and scalp cleansing with a money back guarantee and notes availability in cities nationwide.
Unclear health claim ad text warns about thinning hair and dandruff causing hair loss. Mentions free samples to address hair conditions and brushes on negative imagery of a scarecrow. No verifiable product details or credible evidence provided.
A historical health advertisement touts Eckmans Alterative as a cure for consumption and lung troubles. A signed testimonial from James W. Kanaly claims recovery after use, urging readers to obtain booklets and evidence from Bekman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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