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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

6

Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised for coughs and colds

The aditan promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the cure for obstinate coughing and a cold, claiming no harmful drugs and urging insistence on using it. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertised. George Crawford left for Ainsworth to visit relatives. W R Beamer from Washington traveled to Denver, Colorado. See Black for lawn mower sharpening and repairs near Cowger Jones shop.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy W. R. Beamer Washington Denver Colorado Fairfield Journal Cowger & Jones Shop

He Knew Many Presidents Adams Was Member

Adams is noted as having known several presidents, reflecting his prominence and experiences in political circles. The article sketches his interactions and influences across administrations, highlighting his role in national affairs and his enduring public presence.

Laughs and reminiscences on White House steps

Washington reports the meeting between Rep J Warren Keifer and Henry Watterson on the White House steps. Keifer, 74, recalls serving as House speaker 27 years ago and jokes about knowing presidents. Watterson notes he was alive before Keifer’s birth and recounts his long career including tending to John Quincy Adams.

Washington D. C J. Warren Keifer Ohio Henry Watterson Kentucky White House Mr. Keifer House Congress Mr. Watterson Ingly United States John Quincy Adams

Des Moines Pilot’s Bill Misfortune In Council Bluffs

Des Moines Capital reports Col. Dave Palmer, railroad commissioner, swore he would not return to Council Bluffs after finding a $10 bill on a sidewalk. He shared it with two friends who helped spend it. A hotel letter claims a chamber maid, Jennie Johnson, tossed the bill from a five story window while airing clothes, and it should be hers. The incident caused wide knowledge among local circles and Palmer must grin and bear it.

Des Moines Dave Palmer Council Bluffs Jennie Johnson Council Bluffs and

Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments, Hall's Cure Promoted

Warning against mercury containing catarrh remedies. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and system acting. Claims testimonials free and druggists sell at 75 cents per bottle. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Notice of Stallion Stands at McElwain Barns

Breeder announces Gipsey Chief 45210 and Puckrup Prince Harold 6894-18294 will stand at my barns Monday through Saturday each week. Details appear on bills next week. 48 21 Martin Swift.

Gipsey Chief Puckrup Prince Harold McElwain Ciy Martin Swift

Box Supper For Court Of Honor At Hall Friday

The Court of Honor will hold a box supper at the hall Friday night. Members are urged to attend and friends of the lodge are cordially invited. Everything free.

Court of Honor Friends of the Lodge

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises New Life and Vigor

A medical advertisement urges readers to take Foley's Kidney Remedy to tone the system cure backache nerves and all kidney and bladder troubles. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the remedy and invites customers to begin treatment today.

Foley C.ommence Lemmon

Weather forecast for Iowa in Washington area

Special weather forecast notes fair tonight and Saturday in Iowa. Cooler tonight. Forecast issued for today and tomorrow with cooler temperatures overnight and improved conditions through Saturday.

Washington, D.C the Evening Journal Iowa

Akcademyp Wotes School Opens After Vacation

School opened Wednesday after a four day break with good attendance. Absentees due to illness are hoped to return soon. Senior class began practicing for the class play to be given at commencement. Junior class plans a future class play. Typewriting students earned a few records. Upcoming programs next Tuesday evening include Magnet- Reading by Floy Elwell Parody by Hill McCleary Select reading by Hattie McConnel Piano solo by Ethel Negley Extempo- Paper by Cloyce Kerr Oscar Jones Aurora- Select reading by Elsie Wallace My Last Will and Testament by Ralph Bunce Medley by Lulu Matthews Question box by Ben Helmick Paper by Bessie Shalla.

Floy Elwell Hill McCleary Hattie McConnel Ethel Negley Cloyce Kerr Oscar Jones Aurora Elsie Wallace Ralph Bunce Mediey Lulu Matthews Ben Helmick Bessie Shalla

Hyomei Promises Quick Cure For Colds And Coughs

A Holdredge Nebraska reader testifies Hyomei relieves cold and sore throat quickly. The ad touts complete Hyomei outfits for one dollar at Lemmon's pharmacy with 50 cent refills and claims the inhaled antiseptic air calms inflamed membranes in nose and throat for rapid relief.

Slemmon Joseph M. Harbaugh Holdredge Neb

Local notes and shopper items from Ainsworth and surrounding area

Miss Mary Patton on sick list. Box of candy at the Star tonight. Gola Hise leaves for a few days in West Liberty. John Athern returns to Ainsworth after city visit. Mrs. C E Mercer returns from Cedar Rapids visit. Robert Cherry returns home from Gardner home in Haskins. Mrs J W Dunham and Ruth Ora visit Ainsworth. Chas Stearns and two wives visit from Ainsworth. Seal of Minnesota and Kelley's Cream flour offered at Marbourg & Helwick's. Albert Fetweis gravely ill at Hotel Colenso. Up-to-date women avoid cosmetics Hollister's Tea advertorial. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Gola Hise West Liberty John Athern Ainsworth Chas. Stearns Bentley Thompson Frank Woods Minnesota Kelley Marbourg & Helwick’s Albert Fetweis Hotel Colenso Hollister Rocky Mountain Lemmon’s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Cyrus Chapter No 13 Meets in Convocation April 10 1908

Cyrus Chapter No 13 will hold a regular convocation on Friday evening April 10 1908. Full attendance is desired by officers George H. Kerr H P and J W Morton secretary urging members to attend.

George H. Kerr

Washington Lodge Meeting Notice April 10 1908

Washington Lodge No 26 calls a meeting Friday evening April 10 1908 to proceed with work in the first degree. Full attendance desired. J H Steck W M J W Morton Secy.

Washington Lodge No J. H. Steck W. M

Carpet Cleaning Co Ad Offers Drayage Service

Notice offers carpet cleaning with wheel service and two way drayage at standard prices. Phone 340 green. Satisfaction guaranteed. Car pet Cleaning Co located at 46 46.

Carpet Cleaning Co

Miss Bessie Humble Trips To Columbus Junction

Report notes Miss Bessie Humble left for Columbus Junction to visit friend Miss Paxton for a day or two. An advertisement urges daily cleansing with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced 35 cents, available at Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Bessie Humble Columbus Junction Miss Paxton Hollister’s Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co

Local News Highlights and Social Notes

Local items report Thos. McClean selling drilled wells and windmills. John Hopengardner noted as a passenger for Ainsworth last evening. Clyde and Mrs. Sands of Haskins spent the day in town. W. W. Wilson of Oklahoma visiting friends and relatives. About two hundred people attended the Star show to divide the crowds. Complete program after 9 o'clock.

John Hopengardner Ainsworth Clyde Sands Haskins W. W. Wilson Oklahoma Star

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Hart Schaffner & Marx KLEIN George Crawford Ers Kelly Mason Transfer & Storage J. Q Adams Mem Colonel Palmer Akcademyp Wotes Hyomei Mary Patton The Cyrus Iowa Gas and Electric Company San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Seattle Tacoma Portland E. Kunath Royal Tailors Chicago New York Royal Tailor H. Knechy Rabor Washington National Bank CO. Starrisor Barden Thos. McClean
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