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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1907

Page

2

How a Joke is Made in October Bohemian Magazine

The October issue of Bohemian features an article How a Joke is Made with witty stories and humorous illustrations. It also includes Being a Model by Blanche Bates, My Yesterdays, The Autobiography of Cupid edited by Edward Marshall, Here and There sketches, and bright short stories such as Back to Nature Doctor Pro Tem The Patent Adjustable The Heart of the Fox The Stowaway and ten minute stories plus verse and satire.

Blanche Bates Cupid Edward Marshall

The Outlook for the Aeroplane in War and Travel

The aeroplane stands at the brink of practicability with rapid advances ahead. It will first serve warfare and reconnaissance, then long distance travel. Balloons, dirigibles, and aerial science shape future military and transportation uses as steam and electricity changed progress.

busFer Roadin, Ees

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Quick Constipation Relief

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restores natural bowel action. It is mild, pleasant to take and does not nauseate or gripe. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.

Orino

Frey’s Studio Promotes Portraits and Footwear Deals

Local notes list numerous residents traveling for visits and news of new portraits at Frey’s Studio promoted as marvels for the price. Several families plan weekend trips to Winfield Muscatine Burlington Aurora and West Chester for relatives and hospital visits.

Parker Jersey Attraction Opens Week at Graham Theater

The Parker Jersey attraction starts a seven day engagement at the Graham theater tonight with a top touring company. They bring full scenery and a mounted band and orchestra that performs a daily street parade at noon and 7 15 in front of the theater. The opening bill is among the strongest of eighteen acts with Valenty providing fine specialties between numbers. Ladies free tonight with each paid thirty cent ticket.

Parker Jersey Graham Theater

Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Declared Safe for All Ages

Product named Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is stated to contain no opiates or harmful drugs and is endorsed as safe for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.

Foley

Post Office Announces Changes in Foreign Postage Rates

Notice to postal customers says after the first of next month foreign postage will drop to 5 cents per ounce replacing 5 cents per half ounce with 3 cents extra instead of 5 cents. The ad then pivots to a kidney health warning recommending Foley's Kidney Cure for early signs of trouble to prevent serious disease. Sold by all druggists.

Foley Bright

Box Supper At Glendale School House Friday Evening

A box supper will be held at the Glendale school house northeast of the city on Friday evening. A good program and entertaining events are promised. All are invited. Amy Folger, teacher.

Glendale Amy Folger

Night Operator Warl Seeks Promotion in Trenton Visit

Karl Kenderdine came up from Trenton Missouri Saturday night and visited yesterday with John Miller and friends in the city. Warl was formerly night operator at the Rock Island here and is now located at Trenton with bright prospects of a dispatcher position soon.

Karl Kenderdine Trenton John Miller Warl Rock Island

Eckerman Heads Home From Barlow Visit to Kansas

Clark Eckerman left last night for his home near Woodson Kansas after a brief stay on business. He and his family are favorably impressed with the western country and prefer it to Iowa where they formerly resided.

M. J. Orr W. M. Montgomery Aberdeen Edgar McWilliams Iowa City Harold Tom Tucker Columbus Junction West Chester Hk. Bh Clark Eckerman Woodson Rooks County Kan Ile Iowa

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Public

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is touted as one of the best on the market with years of growing popularity. It targets acute throat and lung diseases including coughs colds and croup and is described as pleasant safe and dependable. Sold by Cook and Sherman.

Cook Sherman

Daily task burden drains boy and mirrors adult life

A boy sickly from a single daily water task is treated by a doctor who prescribes stopping the routine for a week to restore health. The piece argues dull duties sap joy, and one should tackle heavy tasks first to clear the way for easier work. It notes Mr and Mrs John Swisher and daughter Leanna arriving from Brighton for a weekend visit.

Jettae Wilkes Willie John Swisher Leanna Saturda Brighton Cecil Rogers

How to Hold Skirts Firmly With a Back Button

Instructions describe placing a button at the center back of the shirt waist or corset cover to hold the dress skirt in position. A pair of buttonholes on each side of the skirt band and securing both on this button is recommended as a more satisfactory method than hooks and eyes.

Dr Shoop Headache Tablets Offer Free Trial Package

Pain anywhere is blamed on congestion and high blood pressure at the pain point. Dr Shoop’s Headache Tablets claim to quickly equalize pressure and banish pain. Send for a free trial package by writing Dr Shoop Racine Wis. Also advertised at 25 cents for a large box from J H Stewart.

Shoop

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