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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
8
Advertorial letters from Gardiner and South West Harbor Maine claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured a hospital bound operation case and years of pain. The piece touts 30 years as standard remedy for female ills and invites sick women to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co warn against counterfeits and stress Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for spring colds that can inflame the lungs. L. E. Shaw, formerly Milwaukee agent, visits Cowgill Missouri in town briefly. The Model American Beauty corsets are popular and on sale at Rothschild's.
Joe Davis of Wyman and Geo M Klett of Keota were in the city yesterday along with Bernice Riley visiting Crawfordsville. G G McElroy of Wyman and Dave Martin of Morning Sun were in the city yesterday. Best Prints offered at 34 4c a yard from 9 to 10 at Rothschilds. Manhattan flour advertised as new. Chalmers Eldridge 52 t1. Mrs H H White of Crawfordsville spent yesterday in the city.
Mrs J K Walker of West Chester and Miss Nan Ritchey of Crawfordsville were in the city with several residents making short trips. Shoppers heard of Rothschild's bargains and W Cherryholmes headed to Winfield for the week. Hogs shipped from the area, families headed to West Union Nebr, and local residents passing through or homeward from Crawfordsville. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised for stomach, kidney, liver and blood relief. 35 cents. Lemmon's pharmacy.
The Navajo club meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. John Bryson. The Mission circle hosts an all day sewing at the church. The Royal Neighbors hold their regular meeting this evening in the hall. An invitation lists a Commercial club dance on Friday evening April 27 hosted by Chas Winter and Miss Ruth Winter for Miss Keener of Knoxville Tennessee.
Mrs H N Dunning and Mrs Emeline Boyle Holland of St Louis invite all friends to a reception tomorrow from 3 to 5 PM at Hotel Colenso. Mrs Holland's mother is remembered as Dr Victorine Boyle formerly of this city.
Mrs. M. P. Miller hosted a gathering of New York store young ladies and friends for a thimble bee honoring Miss Kate Buckley home from Presbyterian hospital in Chicago. Miss May Long performed piano solos as guests enjoyed an elegant luncheon and a pleasant evening.
The Aid society of the Methodist church will hold a social in the church basement on Friday April 23 starting at 1 PM. The society hopes for full participation from both men and women. Lunch will be served from 4 to 6 PM for 15 cents.
E. G. Fox of Fox and Dewey will run the Wells Fargo Express Agency in the Fox and Dewey shoe store starting May 1, after acquiring rights from Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul. Fox notes sixteen years in express work and will operate two daily trips with wagon and harness. F. C. Evans of U. S. Express will join Wells Fargo May 1 to handle the territory.
One hundred fifty head of cattle will be sold Thursday April 22 at the Rock Island stock yards. The cattle are one and two years old with good quality. Sold by 552 Fred Galbraith.
Washington reports President Taft will open 2,872,600 acres of Indian allotments in Idaho Montana and Washington for homeseekers over nine months. Regions include Coeur d Alene Lemhi Flathead Spokane and Yakima districts with farming timber and mineral lands.
Henry Renaud a French Canadian weaver from Nashua New Hampshire won the 13th Patriots Day Marathon by Boston Athletic Association. He moved from 25th at halfway to finish first in 2 53 36 4 5 amid fierce international field. A Jensen New York and P J Grant Brooklyn took second and third.
H. A. Wright of San Francisco defeated Joseph Moyer of Philadelphia 140 to 142 in the opening game of the ninth annual National Association of Amateur Billiard Players tournament at the Liederkranz club in New York.
John Wallace aged 65 was shot dead last night by his daughter Agnes in New York. The motive remains unclear though she cried out his cruelty killed my brother when captured.
Washington April 20 Mrs Alber B Cummins wife of Senator Cummins of Iowa was elected president of the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution West Union Ia April 20 Hon B Zeigler president of the Fayette County National Bank died here aged seventy eight He had practiced law here since 1856 He was a pioneer banker of Fayette county He was consul at Aix la Chapelle twenty years ago He made several European tours and once traveled around the world
Mrs. Henry Wallace died at her home in Des Moines at Sixteenth and Center streets after ten years with diabetes. She had moved to Des Moines in 1889 with her husband Henry Wallace publisher of Wallace's Farmer.
The state board of control bargained for a 207 acre farm one mile north of the Penitentiary Farm in Fort Madison Iowa. The asking price is 77.50 dollars per acre and an abstract is being prepared.
In Sioux City on April 20 Bertha Snow ten daughter of John Snow burst an intestine while attempting to pepper skip rope longer than peers. She remains in precarious condition.
Shoppers visit Washington and Fredonia for errands as Mr and Mrs W G Lewis and Jim Wooley travel for business. Messages promote Geo W Stewart chicken coops and new Messaline Silks at Rothschilds with Dutch Collars. A patient testimonial praises Dr Shallenberger Chicago specialist for Goitre relief after seven years of illness.
F. A. Olney of Fairfield was in the city for a few hours this morning while traveling to Keota.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a universal cure for colic and diarrhoea. It notes availability through F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy, emphasizing reliability and immediate use.
City bus line asks riders to call Phone Ho 1 and leave orders for prompt service. Frank Rogers will attend to requests. provide street and number for delivery or pickup.
A dated drugstore notice states Lemmon's Pharmacy offers refunds if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package and warns to refuse substitutes.
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