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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
3
Milwaukee April 2 Reverend Father McGreary S J professor of astronomy at Marquette University reports three newly detected sun spots with a new telescope. Two spots measure about 8000 miles across.
Chicago market quotes show May wheat at 92% to 93% futures, corn around 66% moving, oats near 53% to 51% futures, and pork and lard futures mixed. Cash grains listing No 2 red and No 3 red values, live stock receipts and quotes for hogs, cattle, sheep, and calves. East Buffalo reports steady cattle, higher hogs, slow sheep and lambs, with calves selling up to 7.75.
Lora Martin leaves for Lexington to spend her spring vacation. Miss Fannie Beal, visiting her parents north of the city, departs for Rock Island to resume hospital duties.
The piece notes new spring outfits featuring tan coarse weave suits with gored skirts and Eton jackets, paired with lace jabots and waist treatments in delicate fabrics. Large hats with lace bows dominate New York fashion, while waists use fine washable voiles and Mirette fabrics with lace trims and light embroidery for color contrast. Lucey Carter.
A missive from Miss Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky touts Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. She reports marked relief after the first bottle and full recovery after the second, credited to Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A fashion page highlights floral pompoms, tussah silk trims, and gloves in shades from pale lemon to tawny tans. The Second United Presbyterian church youth group hosts an illustrated lecture series starting at 7 30 about In Darkest Africa with free admission and good attendance.
The Iowa Shiloh veterans hold a Monday evening meeting on April 6 in J. W. Morton’s office. All veterans with friends are invited. banquet follows at 8:30 at Harvey and Warfel’s. Those attending should notify by Monday morning. W. B. Bell, Chairman.
Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Thousands have testified to its superior excellence, For sale by Cook & Sherman.
Mrs Arthur Yard left for Ainsworth for a day or two. Mary Rogers, daughter of Rev George D Rogers, is ill. Miss Rose Springman left for Davenport for a teachers convention. Miss Leanna Galloway on a month long vacation from Eicher Livingston. Miss Lois Dodds on vacation at her parents northeast of the city. Delbert and Miles Cockayne go to Winfield to visit grandparents. F J McKay travels to Rock Island after visiting son Charles at Packwood.
An advertisement promises improved appearance and renewed energy from Foley's Kidney Remedy. It claims to tone the system and cure backache nervous exhaustion and kidney and bladder troubles urging readers to start taking it today.
Foley's Urino Laxative marketed for women and children with mild action and pleasant taste. It is presented as preferable to violent purgatives like pills and tablets and claimed to cure constipation. Lemmon's Pharmacy promoted as seller.
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