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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
8
Edgar A. Niggins of Avoca New York promotes sweet pea seeds offering eight packets for twenty five cents postpaid. The deal includes orchid varieties The Countess Spencer and The White Spencer plus free poppy and Queen of the Market seeds with early delivery.
Rev Dr Linscott leads a Sunday School lesson on Matthew chapters 9 10 and 11 focusing on the mission of the twelve apostles and the spread of gospel ministry. It poses questions about the apostles powers summons unity of mission, deeds, and the rewards for generosity to messengers of God.
Pittsburg April 7 grand jury indicts Frank N Hoffstot millionaire banker and Pressed Steel Car head on bribery and conspiracy charges. Emil Winter of Workingmen Savings Bank admits bribing councillors for 20000. James M Anderson arraigned for mutilating bank books to hide actions. Winter’s confession moves Judge Frazer to tears as ex friend testifies about a 20000 bribe to city official. Winter released on 2500 bail.
The article notes ongoing wear and tear lead to shipwreck losses of about two tons of gold and 100 tons of silver annually. This rough figure highlights the scale of precious metal losses from maritime transport.
Cook and Sherman tout Rexall Remedies as purest and most dependable with a personal satisfaction guarantee. They claim 300 plus remedies, including Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets, priced 25 cents to $1, sold only at Cook and Sherman’s Washington store.
A compact thought on opposition shaping strength and skill, framing the antagonist as a helper in growth. Burke is referenced as the figure behind this perspective.
Mrs L Dix of Clarksville Tennessee credits Dr Kings New Discovery with ending four years of severe lung trouble and chest pain. The ad touts relief for coughs colds hay fever la grippe asthma croup bronchitis and hemorrhages with 50 cent and 1.00 bottles and a free print bottle. Lemmon’s Pharmacy guarantees the medicine.
Yesterday afternoon at a special meeting five elders were chosen for the Second United Presbyterian congregation. Elected were R L Coulter DF Ross J A Conger J R McKenry and Dr G W Hay. A conference during votes revealed church work topics and the church paid seventy six dollars over its apportionment plus several hundred dollars from a semi centennial fund.
The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh claiming it cures at all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars if it fails to cure and invite testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio, with pills for constipation as a related product.
Patrons may call the Washington Telephone Company office to obtain the new telephone directory, which is completed and ready for distribution. Manager D. Mannhardt announced the availability for pickup or delivery to interested subscribers.
Careful mothers urged to keep Foley's Honey and Tar for urgent relief from spring coughs and croup. The ad promotes a safe, non opiate remedy available at Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKhinney Drug Company.
A French commission studying schoolchildren health finds the inclined handwriting style easier and less tiring than the vertical form. It reports the inclined method reduces risk of spinal curvature and related issues.
Lenimans Pharmacy in McElhinney advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a universal cough cure for coughs colds croup and bronchitis highlighting its popularity and effectiveness.
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