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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1912

Page

3

Quotations and Anecdotes From Various Figures

A collage of reminiscences and witticisms includes Trowbridge Dana on marriage reverence after a Cambridge wedding, David Belasco commenting on an actress’s contempt in a rehearsal, and Senator Thomas Gore in Indianapolis relating Uncle Abe to an automobile sighting.

Trowbridge Dana Longfellow Cambridge Binkses David Belasco Mr. Belasco Detriot Free Press Thomas P. Gore United States Oklahoma Indianapolis Abe Arkansas City Uncle Abe Kerridge Indianapolis News

National and state tickets in play as campaigns begin

The piece notes Republicans and Onocrats naming state tickets in Connecticut while Roosevelt wrapping a western tour. It cites Bryan touring, Wilson potential, and speculation he would name Bryan Secretary of State if Wilson wins. The Manhattan Club’s Democratic stance and gossip about Roosevelt loyalty surface along with John D. Long’s Taft support letter.

Manhattan Club New York Wilson Avenue Thirtieth Street Henry Watterson John D. Long Navy McKinley Theodore Roosevelt Spain Zion's Herald Taft Roosevelt

Estate Long In Family Miss Eleanor Gant Dies at 88

The Moyns House estate at Steeple Bumpstead Essex passes after the death of Miss Eleanor Mary Gant aged eighty eight. The long line of possession extends over nine centuries with roots before the conquest and parts of the house dating to the reign of Edward II.

Eleanor Mary Gant Moyns House Steeple Bhampstead Essex England Miss Gant

Made Her Well Woman Praises Lydia Pinkham's Compound

Camden New Jersey resident Mrs W P Valentine reports back pain side pain headaches and exhaustion improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement claims the remedy has stood for forty years as a standard treatment for female ills.

W. P. Valentine Camden N. J Lydia Ki Pinkham Lydia UW. Pinkham

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Praised by Homer Mother

Mrs. J. N. Hill of Homer Georgia says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound never fails to cure coughs and colds and prevent croup. With five children she uses it for every cold and keeps their household stocked, distributed by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

J. N. Hill Homer, Ga Foley Lemmon

Foley Kidney Pills Help 60 Year Old Man End Rheumatism

Bridgeton Indiana resident A A Smith with long kidney trouble and rheumatism reports rapid improvement after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says his condition improved at once, he sleeps well, and he can work like a much younger man. He urges others to seek the same benefit and warns against substitutes.

A. A. Smith Bridgeton Ind Lemmon

Maine election on today in Portland and across state

Maine voters head to polls for governor United States senator four members of Congress and state legislators amid cross party campaigning. Republicans and Democrats forecast varied outcomes as issues include temperance roads finances and public service regulation.

Portland Maine Vermont United States Frederick W Plaisted William T. Haines Waterville U. S Edwin C. Burleich Obadiah Gardner William P. Frye Gardner State Grange Senator Gardner Washington Wilson

Clocks the Late Mikado's Hobby

Mat suhito the late emperor of Japan loved small clocks and collected many timepieces. His palace rooms reportedly rang with their ticking as he pursued the hobby with great interest.

Mikado Matsuhito Japan

The Viewpoint Golf Scene Appears Amusing

A witty Punch dialogue shows a golfer asking for his ball as a wounded spectator jokes about nearly being killed. The golfer misreads a shot thinking it would go out of bounds, while the other man confirms the ball’s location with a sharp quip.

A Chapter on Meats Delicately Prepared Dishes

A recipe guide describes hamburger steak broiled with cream per pound, breakfast chicken with cream on buttered toast rounds, and a beef miroton method using cold corned beef and mashed potatoes. It also lists left over meat pairings like lamb with mint or turkey with stuffing and giblet gravy, plus an attractive hash dish served with poached eggs.

Street Rules In Paris

A Paris ordinance makes dropping waste paper a misdemeanor. If a police officer sees the act he approaches, apologizes, and asks the offender to pick up the discarded item, enforcing the street code with a courteous warning.

Paris

Lost Wages Toll from Colds Cited by Dr Sadler

Dr Sadler estimates about 800 million dollars in wages is lost annually to Americans due to colds. The note cites lost time as lost wages and costly doctoring, and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from Lemmons Pharmacy as a remedy to stop the cough and soothe inflamed air passages.

Sadler Foley Lemmons Pharmacy

Reform School Trials Promote Mental Cure for Crime

A proposed psychopathic cure for crime outlines a psychological study of state convicts. A laboratory reformatory will be established where tablets of each prisoner's mentality may be measured and treated to reduce criminal behavior.

Convieta

MI O NA Stomach Tablets Claim Fast Relief

An advertisement touts MI O NA Stomach Tablets as the best prescription for indigestion gastritis and stomach distress. It promises instant relief from gas sourness heaviness heartburn and sour stomach with a money back guarantee and a large box for 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon's Pharmacy

Local Man Credits Kidney Pills For Cure

T. L. Parks of Murrayville Georgia rural route says at age 72 he was cured of kidney and bladder trouble by Foley Kidney Pills. He reports back pain and bladder irregularities, claims one bottle cured him entirely and notes the pills contain no habit forming drugs.

T. L Parks Murrayville Ga. R Lemmon

Silver Armada Treasure Sold In London Auction

A silver set reportedly forged from silver recovered from the Spanish Armada was sold in London. The rare items are described as originating from salvaged Armada treasure and drew interest from collectors.

London

Foley Kidney Pills Praised By Michigan Postmaster

Antoine Deloria of Postmaster's Garden Michigan testifies from personal experience about Foley Kidney Pills curing kidney disease. He notes his father and many neighbors were helped by the remedy, via Lewmon's Pharmacy.

Antoine Deloria Mich

John Alden Explained and Priscilla Stampede

A muddled remark features John Alden claiming to be an instructed delegate while Priscilla is described causing a stampede through unclear political understanding. The fragment hints at a historical or literary scene with notable figures and confusion over political role.

John Alden Priscilla

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