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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
3
The notice urges choosing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds as it relieves stubborn coughing without harmful drugs. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the product and urges customers to insist on it.
Extra program at the Star tonight. Rolls of all kinds at Johnson's bakery. Mrs. Harvey Young of Winfield visits J A Young home. Papering or painting service phone numbers 554 Red or 493 Black. Miss Birdie McElroy visited Verdi relatives yesterday. Miss May Humston returned from West Chester on No. 2.
An elderly focused advertisement touts a home remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims the vegetable treatment cleanses system toxins, relieves rheumatism symptoms, and strengthens kidney function. Ingredients Karyon, Dandelion extract, and Sarsaparilla are mixed and taken after meals and at night.
Patent Attorney R W Bishop lists issued patents with inventors from Cedar Rapids Waverly Marshalltown Griswold Schaller Waterloo Albert City Des Moines Manchester Fairfield and other Iowa towns. Items include electric railway switch gate soldering furnace power lever street light extinguisher man ure spreaders adjustable trap for sail pipes bill file electric switch vehicle steering device sewing machine gage and a curve for overhead tracks with assignees such as The William Galloway Co Louden Machinery Co and individual inventors.
Mrs Sarah A Cole of Dover Delaware recounts relief from rheumatic pain after using Chamberlains Pain Balm purchased through Cook and Sherman. She notes the balm’s quick effect and ongoing benefits for rest and sleep, and says many friends have tried it with similar results.
Public dances announced for Knupps hall on Saturday night the 4th. Neighbors urged to attend for an evening of music and social gathering.
Herman Lang and Henry Wilson were sentenced by Judge Preston to five years in the state reformatory at Eldora after confessing to breaking into a Rock Island merchandise car. The judge noted age and circumstances, and said he would recommend one year contingent on behavior, and they were taken to Eldora to begin term.
John A. McCall reported a morning robbery where his pantaloons pockets were emptied overnight. His wife’s money and watch were untouched while several dollars were taken from his pantaloons and later found in his overcoat. He recalled it was April 1st and his wife had stayed up after him.
W P Quinn formerly of West Chester and known to Washington residents has fitted up the building south of the waterworks and installed fixtures for a lunch counter. He opened yesterday and has stocked cigars tobacco candies and other lunch room necessities. He plans to specialize in short orders at popular prices and with his wide business experience the venture is expected to succeed.
Iowa Shiloh veterans will meet Monday evening April 6 in J. W. Morton's office. All veterans and friends are invited. A banquet follows at 8 30 at Harvey and Warfel's. Please notify the undersigned by Monday morning the 6th. 40 31 W. B. Bell, Chairman.
A Bowling Green woman reports relief from kidney and bladder trouble after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. She says the first bottle brought relief and full recovery after the second. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product.
Frey’s Studio advertises top quality portrait work in Frey’s the studio of quality. It invites patrons to visit for viewing and price information, claiming strict high class results rather than low cost.
Warning against mercury based catarrh ointments highlights dangers and urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio is described as mercury free and taken internally. Buying guidance emphasizes obtaining the genuine product and testimonials are offered. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Carpet Cleaning Co advertises carpet cleaning service with a wheeled cleaning concept. Prices listed as usual and drayage charged both ways. Contact phone 340 green. Address 41-46. Satisfaction guaranteed.
For sale eggs from Barred Rock and 8. C. B. Leghorn stock. First class stock offered by W. D. Shearer. Price 32-1m. Contact W. D. Shearer for details.
Local news notes a town band performance at the Star tonight and Sunshine cake availability at the Vienna for Saturday. Mrs. T E Daugherty is among the sick, with several city visits by Mrs. Reese and Mr. James Buchanan. Lila Fulton becomes head nurse at Pleasant View Sanitarium while Misses Gladys and Charlotte Carson visit Rev Nat Childs in Fairfield. Sherm Welch reports a fine brood of chickens, including a pheasant gift from Ralph Keller. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised at Lemmen's and McElhinney Drug Co.
Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises Foley’s Urino Laxative as best for women and children with mild action and pleasant taste. It claims to cure constipation and offers a preferable alternative to violent purgatives such as pills and tablets.
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