Real estate sale reshapes Journal block with new owners
S. B. Dewey and Perry Dewey bought the Journal building from Harvey and Warfel. Harvey and Warfel will develop a new building just east of the Journal office to align with the buyer’s plan. The sale leaves Roberts the real estate man observing the change as the market tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Journal
S. B. Dewey
Perry Dewey
Harvey & Warfel
S. B
Washington
Local visit updates from Perry Hays and Weidenback families
Perry Hays returned home from Moline for an overnight visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hays. Paul Weidenback of Kansas City, staying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Weidenback, departed for home this morning. Dear Matthews, slated to speak at the Baptist Men's Banquet Monday, reports a Cleveland appointment Sunday but will arrive Monday for the engagement, with emphasis on practical editing work for The World Today and public opinion reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Hays
Moline
J. P. Hays
Paul Weidenback
Kansas City
M. Weidenback
Wes
Matthews
Baptisthhirch
Cleveland
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers $100 Reward
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a complete cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It is taken internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation and build up the patient. Proprietors offer $100 for any case not cured and invite testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Liall
The Best Medicine
A short aphorism asserts that work is a better remedy for human ills than idleness, suggesting labor as a remedy for moral or social ills.
Piles Cured by Paz ointment claim
The ad claims Paz Ointment cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee and refund option. The guarantee promises a refund if the condition is not cured.
Ruster’s Morning Wake-Up Call At Farm
A farmer quotes Uncle Ezra describing the ruster as waking workers early to signal it is time to rise and feed the livestock. The remark uses dialect to illustrate rural routine and discipline on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra
Frey’s photographs praised by top judges for quality
The ad asks why Frey’s photos are valued by leading judges and invites readers to visit to see the proof. It promises simple answer: superior quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
Character Above Money Le Conte Motto Remains
The article emphasizes that character matters more than wealth, quoting Le Conte on virtue over riches and calling for integrity in public life and personal conduct.
Happenings in Wellman and Surroundings
Local items from Wellman and nearby communities report mail route changes and job moves, property sales, new births, illnesses, and visits. Notable notes include Ora Matthess’s Des Moines marriage, a hospital neighbor opening, and library district meeting plans for May 4 in Yiskaloosa.
Crawfordsville Suppers from Washington Trip and Church Pulpit Swap
In Crawfordsville on April 16, several residents headed to Washington for a teachers meeting. Others, including Kate and Mildred Williams and Myrtle Carter, joined the trip, while Mrs. M D Yard returned home after a visit. J B McCoy retrieved his car from a repair shop in Washington. Reverend Sawyer will swap pulpits with Reverend Beyer of Brighton. YOUNG men of the Chifeton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Miller
Idaker and
Romine
Eph Dawson
Alva Strickler
Kalona
Bunker Hill
Hr. H. Willson
Miss Shafnit
Brighton
Pleasant Mound
H. H. Willson
Rawfordsville
Ina Murphy
Alice ‘Willams
Jeannette Wooley
Washington
Kate
Mildred’ Williams
Myrtle Carter
Henrylough
Frank Strain
Av” E B.rault
Thomas Smylie
C. J. Sherry
M.D. Yard
RA Davidson
Uncle Walt the Poet Falosopher
A reflective verse by Walt Mason on time and aging, noting how a single week changes lives, brings sorrow and joy, and still inspires hope as time moves through our days. The piece contemplates labor, faith, and the value of effort in striving toward good.
Bungalows and Summer Cottages Craze Reaches New York
New York showers praise on bungalow life as affordable, practical year round homes. Tent cities bloom near Rockaway Staten Island Pelle Park and along the Hudson with simple, durable construction and easy maintenance appealing to families seeking fresh air and proximity to city activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockaway
Staten Island
Pelle Park
Iudson
J. Marrinan
Death of Lee Grayson Aged 13 From Diphtheria
Lee Grayson thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Ed Grayson died at 1 45 p m today at his East Third street home from diphtheria after a quarantine and sore throat. He was born December 6 in this city and attended Wallace school. He helped at the Journal office and was well known locally. The community extends condolences to his parents and siblings El Hitt and Maud as funeral plans are not yet announced.
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Lee Grayson
Ed Grayson
East Third Street
Lee
Wallace School
Journal
el- Hitt
Maud
Grayson
Frank
Sage and Sulphur hair remedy decade old lore
Surfaces of old time remedies persist as readers favor grandmother like cures. The article cites Wyeths Sage and Sulphur as modern substitute for sage tea to darken and restore hair color. Sold by druggists for 50 cents to 1 dollar a bottle, or mailed by Wyeth Chemical Co New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
McMhinney Drag Co
Paving Delays on South Iowa Avenue Struggle for Labor
Work on South Iowa Avenue proceeds slowly as only about fifteen workers are on site, far short of the thirty to forty needed. Foreman Shoe maker travels to Oskaloosa and Des Moines to recruit labor, hoping to organize a larger crew by week’s end. Two blocks have brick prep underway and rock and sand are being hauled, with no brick laying yet this spring.
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Iowa Avenue
Shoemaker
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Church Schedule and Sermon by Rev Glendenning at Ainsworth
Sunday school 9 30 morning service 11 junior league 4 20 Epworth League evening service 7 30. Rev Glendenning of Ainsworth will preach both services. Note on exposure to cold and home remedy references Perry Davis Painkiller advised to warm water.
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Glendenning
Ainsworth
Wei
Perry Davis
Call of the Blood for Purification Promoted by Pills
An old patent medicine ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for liver trouble and skin blemishes. It promises rich red blood, clear skin, rosy cheeks, and health, selling for 2 cents at J. B. Lemmon's Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. B. Lemmon’s
Lemmon
Edwoere Entwistle Dies at 95 Fireman of Early Locomotive
Edwoere Entwistle, who died at 95, served as fireman on Stephenson's first locomotive the Rocket at age 16 and helped build the engine. He later emigrated to the United States and became an early steamboat engineer on the Hudson River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwoere Entwistle
Stephenson
United States
Hudson River
Saved From the Grave by Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs. M. L. Dix of Clarksville Tennessee reports nearly four years of severe lung trouble eased by Dr King’s New Discovery. She cites relief from coughs colds hay fever grippe asthma bronchitis and related symptoms. Medicine priced 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free from Lemmon’s.
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M. L. Dix
Clarksville
Tenn
Guaran
J. BE. Lemmon
Lemmon
Farmer's Wife Finds Relief With Cardui Home Treatment
A Durham, North Carolina farmer's wife writes that four months ago she could not stand, but now does most work after using Cardui. She praises its gentle vegetable formula and safety, urges others to try Cardui, and notes the Chattanooga Medicine Co. offers a Ladies Advisory Department and a 64 page home treatment book.
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Durham
N. C
Tory Cardui
N. B
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tonn
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FOX & Dewey
C. E. Goforth
Nicola
Harmon
McElhinney
Eeer
AGALN
Rand Perry Pewey
the County News
Wellman
Snavely
Labora
Ralph Snave
Jerry Bartholomew
James Gardner
St. Vernon
J. W. Eye
W. W. Sigler
A. L. Bra
Miss Pearl McClelland
Alice Polton
Aarge
Hartman
Iowa City
Thomas Lakin
Carter
Kinross
Amrine
Ira Wells
Glad Vonday
H. J. Oldaker
Marnego
BE. J
Mt. Pleasant
W. £. Hole
W. C. Lantz
Visi Emmett Crawford
Helen
Kansas
Ora Matthess
Lewis Matthess
Ora
A. L. White
Mattness
Crawfordsville
Walt
Falosopher
Styx
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adama
New York
Tent
Siowa
Mit Fodest
McElhenney
Richard Hudnut
Long’s Pantatorium
Caner
Victor
Edison
Iowa
Imiusic
Geo. Peck
South Pakota
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