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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1905
Page
6
Alfalfa is presented as superior to corn for eastern farmers, delivering higher and cheaper feed for horses and livestock. It yields two and a half tons per acre per cutting, with hay selling at 3.5 to 5 dollars a ton, seeds at 7 to 8 dollars a bushel, and straw around 2 dollars per ton. The crop also supports beekeeping, enriches soil, is hardy, and provides multiple cuts per year.
A general meeting of the Commercial club directors will be held tomorrow evening.
Prof. H H Savage formerly Denison Iowa schools principal is appointed by Waterloo to head their 60 teacher 2000 pupil district. The Denison paper notes the selection followed wide nationwide search with two Waterloo officials assessing his standing and potential, and cites salary growth to 1800 annually with yearly increases as part of a promotion for proven ability.
Madame Deering, a clairvoyant palmist, offers readings of past present and future at Washington House. No cards or advance payment required, hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Readings: ladies 50 cents, gentlemen 1.45.
E. H. Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa credits Electric Bitters with a complete cure for kidney trouble after two years of pain and anxiety. He also notes benefits for general debility and nerve trouble and keeps them on hand. J. H. Stewart, a local druggist, guarantees them at 50 cents.
Sir Andrew Clarke warns against mint tablets and other so called digestive aids after meals. He says drugs cannot digest food and may corrupt it. Mi o na is promoted as the remedy to remove irritation in the stomach liver and intestines and is sold by Columbia Pharmacy with a money back guarantee.
Experienced piano tuner with twenty years in the trade offers first class service with a money back guarantee. Direct from Wulsehner Stewart Music Co Indianapolis. Address J. C. Caner care of Evening Journal Washington Iowa. 43-61.
The Roney Boys concert company will appear on the 29th iast Saturday. Tickets available from C. H. Wilson. The performance is billed as the banner event of the lecture course.
A full house is urged for the Knights of Pythias gathering at the hall tonight at 7 30 PM with all members expected to attend.
Wm Eichelberger left yesterday for Eldon. R M Wilson departed for Knoxville. O T Smith traveled to Belle Plaine. W O Ralston of West Chester visited in the city. Dr Grifith headed to Wapello on business. Leigh Wallace went to Muscatine on business. Mrs W E Meeker left for Fairfield for a few days. Mr and Mrs C H Clarahan of Ainsworth spent the day here. The Barlow minstrels arrived by special car from the east. Mrs George Stewart visited with sister Mrs Allen DeLong at Crawfordsville. Homer Stephens visited Kiota at his parents home. Mack DeLong left for Crawfordsville after Sunday visit. Miss Sylvia Robertson of Muscatine came from Keota for a visit with the J F Robertson home. Roy Davis and C B Davidson left for Centerville to attend cement business. Mrs Harrie Horne traveled to Davenport for a few days with sister Mrs Dutener. Mrs Leon Sweeney left for Belle Plaine after three weeks with her mother Mrs Kelly in East Washington.
A Columbus Ohio man Theodore Schuele recalls a deep foot wound from an accident. He says physicians were helpless until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cooled and soothed the injury. The salve is advertised at 25 cents from J B Stewarts druggist.
Harper Brothers of Des Moines are in the city for a short stay at the Dave Donovan building on North Marion avenue offering upholstering repairs refinishing and leather work with 500 fabric samples. The Bible class led by Mr Barrett will not meet Monday due to absent leaders and will reconvene Monday April 17. Mrs John Gibson family depart for Valley Junction after city visit. Mr and Mrs Peter Schowalter and baby head to Wayland after visiting relatives. Wm O Loughlin leaves for Burlington after a Sunday visit. Will accepts a Prudential Life Insurance post in Burlington.
Last Hope vanished as physicians said W M Smithart of Pexin Iowa had incurable consumption. Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds kept him from the grave. He calls it a marvel throat and lung cure used for over 10 years. Guaranteed 50c and 1.00 bottles at J H Stewart's drug store with a trial bottle free.
Beginning April 10 the Rock Island will run excursions to Los Angeles San Francisco and California at 55.65 round trip with choice of routes. Passengers board at Washington and stay in the car until arriving in sunny California. Contact H W Russell Agent for details by phone letter or wire.
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