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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1909
Page
4
In Princeville Illinois M L Bingham refused amputation and doctors warned of death by gangrene after eight toes were eaten away. He applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was wholly cured. The remedy also treats eczema fever sores boils burns and piles and sells for 25 cents at J E Lemmon's.
The Chicago Tribune favors simple treatments for colds but warns they require indoors time or risk a fresh cold and pneumonia. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable alternative. The note also mentions Joe Pfeiffer visiting Keota residents at the Redlinger home.
The W C T O will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs M A Maxwell. The devotional subject is Thy Kingdom Come Isa 58 13 14 An open discussion on Sabbath observance led by Mrs Wilson.
Mrs. J. W. Dunham will entertain the Navajo club tomorrow afternoon. The event brings together club members for an afternoon of socializing and light refreshments at her home.
Mrs Mort Keeley entertained the Bachelor Maids at her home in honor of Miss Hays of Minneapolis Minnesota. An elegant four course luncheon was served at 7 30. Place cards were small books themed to each guest. The after dinner hours were spent in a most pleasant manner.
Master David Harvey enjoyed a party yesterday afternoon with friends to mark his sixth birthday. Games for children were played and refreshments were served as they had a pleasant time. Mrs W A Moore of West Washington street hosted a fine dinner today at noon for a few friends. The Royal Neighbors meet tonight at 8 o'clock. all members are urged to attend.
Most rheumatism cases are muscular due to cold or damp and need no internal treatment. Chamberlains Liniment applied externally provides quick relief. Internal medicines are often poisonous or useless for chronic muscular rheumatism. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Numerous brief notes record W B Bell and R H Moreland visiting Ainsworth, Chas Hebner calling on business in West Chester, and several residents traveling to Havre Keota Oklahoma City Cedar Rapids Fairfield and Keokuk. Ainsworth Mrs. Haines Dr Hamilton and Mrs Means appear in transit. Lettuce sprouts in Washington gardens confirming spring.
Miss Lewis returns from Chicago with a large line of Easter hats. The ad promotes Foley’s Kidney Remedy as a spring tonic to support kidney function, purify blood, and boost vitality, with Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. as suppliers.
Professor Bruce Francis was unanimously chosen as Cedar Falls Iowa school superintendent over 75 applicants. The $1800 salary was offered and accepted, with Francis having visited the district six hours and expected to start next year after resigning from Washington schools where he had one year.
Earnest Dean adds a bun and roll machine to the bake ry to cut thirty six buns or rolls at a time with a lever. The device weighs over 50 pounds and promises greater capacity and uniformity in production.
A. A. Hughes of San Antonio E Seiler of Muscatine Ralph Shannon Iseminger and Henry Kientz from Brighton join Geo H Paul excursion to Corpus Christi. J L Brookhart and David Teuscher also head for Corpus Christi. Vienna advertises city’s largest cookie selection.
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