Next Congress Faces Gerrymandering Battle in Both Parties
Washington April 8 Special. Chairmen Sherman Republican and Lloyd Democrat prepare for the house fight over redistricting. The piece notes past gerrymandering trends in Ohio and Missouri, predicts party advantage battles, and mentions related political maneuvers including refunding the cotton tax and a rural carriers bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Arthur
Washington
Sherman
Utica
New York
Lloyd
Missouri
House
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Ohio
Dr A W Chase Kidney and Liver Pills Ad
Biliousness constipation and kidney trouble are claimed to be cured by Dr A W Chase's Kidney and Liver Pills. The ad touts their liver action and bile filtering effect with a 25 cent dose and lists dealers in Buffalo New York and Washington Iowa plus a testimonial from Mrs S M Watkins of Ionia Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
A. W. Chase
M. D
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
S. M. Watkins
Lowell St
Ionia
Mich
Words of appreciation from Rest Room Association
Washington Iowa April 2 1908 the board of supervisors receives thanks from the Rest Room Association for valuable assistance in establishing beautifying and maintaining the Rest Room the secretary Eva Livingston notes funds from the board sustain the project and praises the room as a comfort to many women of Washington and the community
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Board of Supervisors
Washington
Iowa
Rest Room Association
Eva Livingston
The
Advertising in local papers reaches the high grade customer
Paul B Faust argues in Judicious Advertising that local papers best reach the average shopper who buys mid tier goods like $4 shoes and $15 suits. He contrasts this with magazines and large dailies, noting the so called new rich in corn belt states are not the sole audience and that local papers best serve widespread accessible buyers.
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Paul B. Faust
Lord & Thomas
Chica- 0
Faust
Iowa
A Woman Describes Rheumatic Pain Relief Form Chamberlain Balm
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole of Dover Delaware explains her long battle with rheumatism and credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with rapid relief after two years. She claims it enabled rest and sleep and says many friends benefited from her endorsement, with Cook and Sherman selling the liniment.
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Sarah A. Cole
S. New Street
Dover
Del
Death Was On His Heels Jesse P Morris of Skippers Va
In spring 1906 Jesse P Morris endured a severe pneumonia attack and a dangerous cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a rapid, dramatic recovery after two and a half bottles. He praises it as the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold with guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy. 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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Death
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Lemmon’s
W C T U Meeting Set At Mary Parker Home
The W C T U will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 2 30 p m at Miss Mary Parker's home Devotional topic Who Is My Neighbor Luke 10 29 Paper My Neighbor's Affairs Leader Mrs Corette Quarterly reports Expect full attendance Roll call will respond with a temperance quotation Iowa is going dry
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Mary Parker
Corette
Iowa
Storm Hits Columbian After Iceberg Warnings
The steamer Columbian from Glasgow reports a storm log for ten days. A roller struck the starboard side near dinner, sending passengers on deck in alarm. Earlier wireless alerts warned two icebergs in the lane as Captain Wadsworth steered to avoid collision south of Newfoundland banks.
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New York
Columbian
Glasgow
At & O'Clock
Wadsworth
Columbia
Newfoundland
Senator Tillman Arrives in Atlanta for South Carolina visit
Atlanta, April 8. Senator B R Tillman of South Carolina arrived in the city today, scheduled to meet local officials and discuss regional issues during a brief stay before continuing his southern tour.
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Atlanta
B. R. Tillman
South Carolina
Local resident seeks sanatorium treatment after illness
The city man went directly to a nearby sanatorium for several weeks of care. His doctors report his condition as satisfactory.
Roosevelt’s reply to British fleet invitation received
The press reports President Roosevelt thanked Britain for the invitation to use British ports during the world voyage of the U S battle fleet. He notes the final leg details are unsettled and that it is hardly likely the fleet will visit England.
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Fogland
London
Roosevelt
Great Britain
United States
Foreign Office
England
Hayes Sentenced to Life for Wife's Murder in Alton
Clizabe Hayes of Alton was sentenced to life in the penitentiary after pleading guilty in circuit court to murdering his wife Jan 18. His two children Mildred age eight and Clarence age six testified against him after witnessing the shooting.
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Fpdwardsville
Clizabe Hayes
Alton
Tih
Sulety
Hayes
Mildred
Clarence
For Sale Barred Rock and 8. C. Barred eggs from choicest matings
Barred Rock and White Leghorn eggs from top matings offered by W. D. Shearer. First class stock advertised for sale.
Important decision on using Foley's Honey and Tar
A pharmacy note urges choosing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds claiming it cures a stubborn cough and expels the cold with no harmful drugs, urging insistence from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Armed posse hunts seven fugitives from Mississippi jail
In Gusport Mississippi an armed posse searches for seven black fugitives who escaped from the county jail. Among the escapees are men charged with murder. Prince Alfred, described as an insane youth, was among the escapees but was quickly recaptured.
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Gusport
Miss
Prince Alfred
Weather forecast by region with showers expected
Illinois shows showers with cooler air in the south. Indiana reports showers. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin partly cloudy with likely showers. Iowa also experiences showers.
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S&s
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets Report From Chicago and East Buffalo
Chicago markets close on election day with no grain quotes. Hogs sell 5.50 to 6.25, heavy to choice. cattle range 5.75 to 6.85 for prime steers, cows 4.50 to 5.00, calves 3.75 to 4.00. Sheep and lambs mid 6s to 7s, shorn lambs 7.00 to 7.35. East Buffalo market slow with hogs 5.75 to 6.60, cattle slow, lambs 7.40 to 8.00, calves 4.00 to 7.75.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow
Fair tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures. Northwest portion tonight. Includes weather notes from Washington D. C. Special to The Evening Journal. Also a health ad urging daily cleansing with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Lemon's Pharmacy promotions.
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Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Northwest
Hollister’s
Rocky Mountain
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug,Co
Rev F C Ross Resigns From Jaynesville Pastorate
The Rev. F C Ross, former pastor of the First United Presbyterian church in this city, has resigned his pastorate at Jaynesville Wisconsin, with the resignation to take effect at the end of this month. Friends in the city are informed of the change and express interest.
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F. C. Ross
First United Presbyterian Church
Jaynesville
Wis
Ross
Crone Visits Danville Trip After Davenport Teachers Meet
Supt. R. B. Crone returned home yesterday morning from Danville Kentucky where he had been for a short time visiting after attending the Davenport teachers convention.
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Supt
R. B. Crone
Danville
Davenport
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Congress
Uncle Sam
Supreme Court
Texas
White House
Cannon
Joe
Acheson
Pennsylvania
William R. Morrison
Waterloo
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. E. Lemmon
Ladies of Rest Room Association
W.ct
Alvanz
Atlantic Ocean
Tillman
Benjamin R. Tillman
Edwin Griffith
North Side Furniture Store
Gome
Pauls Lumber
W. D. Shearer
Chas. D. Gorham
North Side Shoe Store
J. J. McKeone
Nigola & Harmon
North Side Square
Rev. F. C. Ross
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