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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
2
An advertisement claims Yoley's Kidney Remedy will cure any case of kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medical help. It asserts no medicine can do more and directs readers to Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drugry Company for purchase.
In a rural voice Uncle Eben jokes about valuing price over living costs while lamenting how he got distracted by arguing about expenses and missed two chances to whitewash. The quip highlights humorous streetwise sentiment.
Dav enport resident Hi. Funk, a piano tuner, will be in the city next week. Orders may be left at Haight's hotel for service.
A citizen critiques a broad ballot measure as a charity blanket that hides multiple issues. The remark frames the ballot as covering sins, prompting discussion on voter perception and ballot design.
A drug company promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the best and safest prevention and cure for croup with urgent relief. The ad emphasizes no opiates or harmful drugs and warns against substitutes, urging mothers to keep it in the house.
A speaker questions plans to finish a house this fall. The contractor predicts completion by fall and the narrator plans to move out in October. The ask about where to live next winter hints at relocation and housing decisions.
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only cure for catarrh and offers $100 to any case it fails to cure. It states the medicine is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces and urges sending for testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An article extols women as the principal builders of model homes, describing them as pillars of structure and sentiment. It asserts women provide foundation to capstone work and perform most service from start to finish. What-To-Eat.
A verse pair shows Walt Mason sending cheerful hopeful pieces about honest effort in a weary world to Anybody's Magazine and receiving a cheerful rejection. A second grim poem laments social corruption and wealth inequality, mocking officials and the poor. The author notes a sarcastic reply offering swag instead of publication.
Richmond residents report social visits and home projects. Dr. J. M. Chittum and Mrs. Chittum attended a Washington show. W. A. Speracek treats Z. C. 5B. J. hall to paint. Press Figgins visits from Prairie Flower and Mandy Figgins. Joe Kiefer and Pete Whitmire travel to Kalona for fruit trees. Carpenters remodel Tony Eglin's house and add a new structure. Adam Strabala helps Max Whitmire fence his farm. Mrs. Tony Welte and sons visit Kalona with Mrs. F. P. Friese. G. Eglin joins Metropolitan band. Mrs. Al Sharpe visits Chittums.
Glen Robertson has the measles. James Combs and family spent Sunday at Frank Smith's. Edgar Meyer went to Washington Monday. Ethel Hayes stays with Cora Snyder. Jennie Strum helps at Gust Strum's. Mrs. George Frain and Myrtle Banks went to Washington. Van Sickle stayed nights at Seymour Stattler's and Pied Mauthe's. Verne Jackson builds a new fence. Leona Bell visited nearby friends.
Burt Flynn has disposed of the Al phus Mueller property in the west area according to a Riverside notice dated April 21.
Mrs Will Karper and two children of Wellington Kansas arrived for a visit with her mother Mrs T W Rickey. Mrs S J Cocklin returned to Washington after an overnight stay at the Rickey home. Miss Lena Maxwell Mr and Mrs Muff and Lee Shaffer were bound for Washington this morning. Mrs M E Vesey of Winfield arrived this morning. Church notes list Presbyterian and United Presbyterian services at 11 and 7 30 with Methodist services at 11 and 7 30.
A curious tale follows Bill Blue as he gains a new view and a public spirit pill, turning him into a booster for the public good. The piece traces how change in perspective reshapes his actions and community roles.
A local leader urged new industries, launching ads and writeups to attract business. Replies flowed in quickly as plans grew, factory stacks rising to meet demand, with the rallying call that print ink is the best tonic for growth.
Corner of Tow a Avenue and Jefferson Streets hosts Sabbath school at 10 o clock and a warning service at 11. The subject is Probation After Death with the Golden Text I will ransom them from the power of the grave I will redeem them from death Oh grave where is thy victory Hosea 13 14.
Sunday school at 9 30, class meeting 10 30, morning service 11 o clock with Rev A B Cadwell of Winfield. Junior League at 3, Epworth League 6 15, evening service 7 30. Cadwell preaches both morning and evening.
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 Juniors at 5 Seniors at 6 15 evening service at 7 30 Preaching both morning and evening by the pastor Rev W O Fisher
Sabbath school at 9 30 morning public worship 11 Junior Endeavor at 5 Senior Endeavor at 6 15 and evening public worship at 7 30 All are cordially invited Rev W R Sawhill pastor.
Sabbath school fifty cents, regular service eleven, Young People meeting six thirty, evening service seven thirty. Rev. 21D Greer, pastor.
A West Chester communication asks whether Dublin West Chester Northeast and Lexington Mutual Telephone companies and related lines should consolidate into one corporation. It notes an unsigned inquiry and requests a properly signed telegram explaining consolidation and its purpose.
Preaching services at 11 and 7 30 with Sabbath school at 9 40 Junior Endeavor at 43 30 Senior Endeavor at head Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 All are cordially invited to the services of our church Pastor Jobo C Abels.
Robi L Masson son of Rev and Mrs Masson of this city wins the annual Sophomore class oratorical contest in Iowa City earning a $20 prize. W H Antes takes second honors and Mayne Spaulding third. The first two winners were Zetagathians and the third a Philo.
Mayne Spaulding of Marble Rock spoke on The Progressive Ideal. Leon W. Powers of Tara discussed A World Folly. W Aates of Waverly presented The Curse of the Working Man. Harry L. Johnson of Salon spoke on Robert Burns. R N Beebe of Wever addressed Who is the Criminal. Robert L. Masson of Washington presented The Negro The Problem of America. Judges were Profs Starbuck King Calvin Mastman and KE Wilcox.
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