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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1909

Page

8

Foley's Orino Laxative Endorsed by Oneonta Father

Mr. F G Fritts of Oneonta New York praises Foley's Orino Laxative as the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble. The advertisement claims it is mild pleasant and effective especially for women and children and promotes spring cleansing benefits. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are named distributors.

F. G. Fritts Oneonta N. Y Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Youth Party Promised at Anderson Home Friday

The County News notes a party planned by local youths at the Anderson residence on Friday. The column also records community members' movements including Zeck fence work on a farm, Walter Smith returning from Pella, and visits by Clifton, Burham family, Clark family, Zeck family, and Mabel Larson resuming Academy studies after a Sunday home visit.

Anderson Zeck Wdy McGuire Walter Smith Pella Frank McCombs Clifton Roy Burham Will Clark James Zeck Will Todd Mabel Larson The Academy

Local Notes and Social Remarks from Muscatine

April 2 report lists Mrs. L B Cocklin departing for Washington relatives. Mrs. Omi Keller called to Brighton due to grandmother’s illness. Grace Walker and Ella McCreedy shopped in Muscatine. W Mitchell and H D Hazlett attended a Lone Tree horse sale. Eliza Johnson of Muscatine arrived here on account of her sister Anderson's death.

L. B. Cockiln Washington Omi Keller Brighton Grace Walker Ella McCreedy Muscatine W. Mitchell H. D. Hazlett Lone Tree Eliza Johnson Mucsatine Anderson

Local Short News Notes from Clarinda and Ottumwa

April 2 reports David Fisher back from a Chicago business trip. Miss Nannie Callahan returns to Clarinda Iowa after visiting the Louis Hennon home, Herman Hennon accompanies her to Washington. Joe Simerman was a passenger for Ottumwa last evening. Friends of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Miller held a shower at their home last evening and enjoyed a pleasant time.

David Fisher Chicago Nannie Callahan Clarinda Iowa Louis Hennon Herman Hennon Washington Joe Simerman Ottumwa Gilbert Miller

Elizabeth Thon's eighty fourth birthday post card shower

In Crawfordsville on April 2 Mrs Elizabeth Thon celebrated her eighty four years with about two hundred post cards arriving. Visitors included Mrs Dr Grimes of Wapello and Mrs Thompson's daughter. Clergy from Des Moines to preach in evening services.

Elizabeth Thon Dr. Grimes Wapello Thompson John Wonderly Chicago Mmes Dan Anderson UC. E. Anderson Lyle Harry Dunbar Ella Dunbar Lena Maxwell Washington Presbyterian Church C. H. Purmort Des Moines United Presbyterian Mr. Jenkins Ue G. Robertson

Y M C A Proposed To Aid Washington Youth

An editorial urges establishing a Y M C A in Washington to provide wholesome recreation for young men and others after billiard rooms close. It argues a modern facility with gymnasium study rooms and a competent secretary will curb vice, aid physical,moral and spiritual life, and benefit the city as a center of social life. It notes Washington’s growth as a manufacturing and railroad hub and calls for public support.

Washington Young Men’s Christian Association Y. M

Parrish Savings Bank Store to be known as The Fair

Local notes mention the Parrish Savings Bank store adopting the name The Fair with emphasis on Saturday goods including coffee cakes and rolls at the Vienna location. J. T. Adams traveled to Brighton this morning while Ora Young of Douglas Wyoming visited Knoxville and returned home. He will transact business in Burlington and Winfield before returning.

Parrish Savings Bank Vienna J. T. Adams Brighton Burlington Winfield Ora Young Douglas Wyo Knoxville W. A. Cherry City

Easter post cards and warts at The Fair

Local brief notes about Easter cards and fair attractions including a Vienna snack bar. Mentions Dr and Mrs E C Allen from Waygo visiting the city, and Abraham Maloney of Chicago stopping by before heading to Keota. Bakery offers pound cake German fruit loaf and coffee cake.

E. C. Allen Waygo City Yesteray Palace

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Severe Sores

A Princeville man refused amputation, and doctors warned of gangrene. He used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and recovered fully. The ad touts its cures for eczema fever sores boils burns and piles, priced at 25 cents at J E Lemmon’s.

M. L. Bingham Princeville Ill J. E

Fresh nut fingers macaroons and kisses at the Vienna

A March report notes 769 persons registered at the Rest Room. The item lists fresh nut fingers and macaroons among offerings and mentions affectionate exchanges at the Vienna venue.

Vienna

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lemmon C. S. Lemmon Russett Smith’s the Sanitary Grocery Hello 53 West Side the County News Ainsworth Westchester Crawfordsville Journal Becker, Mager & Co Abraham Maloney Keota Dr. Pierce Worth’s Dispensary Medical Association R. V. Pierce Main Street Buffalo
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