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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
2
Saurkraut five cents a quart at the Royal market features a Latin school oratorical contest between J Caesar and M Cicero Friday evening Admission fifteen cents Bring your friends.
Poultry stock advertised for sale includes Barred Rock and White Leghorn eggs from selection matings. Also stated are four first class stock lines and contact from W. D. Shearer at the listed address.
Washington April 21 Special Democrats block and threaten to stall measures as Williams and followers demand bills before session end. Omnibus claims and captured and abandoned property loom, with $11,000,000 in the treasury awaiting action for Dixie claimants. Public buildings bill also eyed for halt amid lobbying and election pressures. Roosevelt's cautious stance signals possible extra session and shifting fortunes in Capitol battles. Additional notes mention Jack Leech named public printer and English views on Cuba, plus a new gasoline mail carrier vehicle in Washington.
Hyomei is promoted as a rapid cure for coughs and colds within 24 hours. The ad claims its antiseptic air soothes inflamed nasal and throat membranes and includes a $1.00 complete inhaler outfit with refills at 50 cents. A Nebraskan customer endorses its effectiveness for cold and sore throat.
Mrs. Jane P. Kearney born in Reatown Tennessee married first a Tennessee cavalryman killed in the Civil War. She later married Edward Kearney who died in 1898 and moved to Ottumwa where she died after two months. Funeral was at Mrs J M Chaddock's Ottumwa home with interment in Court Hill Cemetery. She leaves six children: Mrs T J Little Indianapolis Philip Kearney at Walla Walla and Mrs J M Chad dock Ottumwa plus William and Rose Kearney.
A common mistake is mistaking kidney and bladder troubles for a sex irregularity. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities and helps women become well. Miss Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky reports relief after one bottle and complete recovery after the second. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Eleven innings saw Crawfordsville High School prevail 9 to 5 over Crawfordsville. The game tied 5 5 after nine and ten innings as Ainsworth errors allowed four runs in the eleventh. Hit by pitch and walks tallied for both teams with key innings and a full lineup listed.
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York says he completed a twenty year health sentence due to Bucklen's Arnica Salve which cured him of bleeding piles twenty years ago. The salve heals the worst sores boils burns wounds and cuts in the shortest time and costs 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A list of property transfers shows numerous lots and tracts changing hands across Washington and nearby communities. Notable buyers include G W Klockenfeger C R Zimmerman Winfield Smouse and Delia Casey heirs among others with prices ranging from 1 to 12500 dollars, covering Wellman Brighton Riverside Haskins Lime Creek Oregon English River and Seventy-Six with extensive acreage and multiple heirs involved.
The Journal prints cartoons from popular weekly selections, including both Democratic and Republican depictions. Cartoons target well known citizens like Teddy Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan, presented as art reflecting bipartisan political commentary rather than mere belittlement.
Local column notes fresh fish at Royal market and lard deals at 50 lbs for 4 dollars. Edith Jayne arrived from West Chester last evening. H A Pauls family returned from LaPorte. Harry Moore and daughter Myrtle visited W E Kerr home. Lantern slides gain pedal teaching recognition and Friday High school event funds latin slides. Brookhart men in Texas on company business. Paul Court addition sale to start next week.
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