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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
3
Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow calls for increasing cloudiness with probable showers tonight or Tuesday. The report notes scattered showers and cooler conditions may follow, with local variations in timing across the state.
News notes mix everyday items and local updates. Will Stewart is absent from the post office due to illness but hopes to return this week. Miss Ella Woodford returns to the High school after visiting Brighton. Mr and Mrs A Brock of near West Chester head to Emmetsburg Iowa for the summer with daughter-in-law Mrs Frank Fordyce.
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole of Dover Delaware describes long rheumatic suffering eased after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm a few months earlier. She claims rapid relief, better rest and sleep, and urges others to try the liniment bought from Cook and Sherman.
For sale eggs from Barred Rock and Leghorn stock at first class quality. Eggs come from choice matings and are advertised by W. D. Shearer.
The notice urges choosing Foley's Honey and Tar when coughing or sick to cure a racking cough and expel the cold, claiming no harmful drugs. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product.
Washington April 15. Democratic leader John Sharp Williams urges Republicans to pass bills demanded by the country or face a heated clash in Congress. He supports disclosure of campaign contributions and questions the Navy expansion backed by Hobson and allies.
J N Arnold returns from Keota while local residents travel for visits and business. Frey’s studio advertises photos. Star’s Thursday night entertainment features Charles H Yale Amusement Co with John F Leonard and Will Halliday, Mazie King, Madeline Buckley, Lillian Herndon, and a polished chorus. acclaimed scenery and effects accompany Painting The Town Utopia or The Land of Fancy.
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York claims a twenty year health recovery after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The advertisement says the salve heals the worst sores boils burns wounds and cuts and costs 25 cents at Lemmon's.
Miss Edna Detweiler arrived Saturday evening from Cedar Rapids to resume her work in the city schools this morning.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a near fatal spring 1906 pneumonia attack. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief from a severe cough and lung illness after using two and a half bottles. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells it with guarantee, 50 cents or 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
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