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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1907
Page
3
A historical note touts Preventics candy tablets as a remedy for seated colds and early pneumonia prevention. Pr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin offers samples and a book on Colds upon request. Local distributor J H Stewart sells 5c and 25c boxes. Also mentions Mr and Mrs W F Brinton arriving from Chicago to present new moving pictures.
A modest second floor 6 foot square space near the balcony becomes a full sewing room for Mrs Newlywed. She selects a No 7 sewing machine from a trusted firm, builds a versatile screen with bags for patterns and notions, and adds brass hooks and a cutting board to create a compact, functional workshop. The setup often moves to the balcony on warm days, shielding from sun and curious neighbors, and the room grows with new ideas.
Advertisement notes sharpening service for lawn mowers at the old reliable shop opposite the Opera House run by W. B. Groendycke. No times or dates given. Includes a 4-12t mark.
Mr. Wm. Henry of Chattanooga Tenn reports rheumatism in his left arm with weakened strength. After applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and wrapping the arm in flame at night the pain faded and strength returned. In three weeks the rheumatism disappeared and has not returned. Sold by Cook & Sherman.
A boy imagines a future as a retired farmer after wanting to be a preacher. In Chicago a chemistry professor argues against souls but is interrupted by students. A university scene reflects on primitive education, God, and higher criticism shaping moral life amid fear of hell.
A box supper is planned for Friday evening April 26 at the Franklin Center school house. It invites all residents to attend and support the event. The notice is signed by Lula Nicola, teacher.
Local notices report skating rink hours for Friday night. J A Cunningam left for Davenport on a brief business trip. E L Saling opens Fred Stewart plumbing shop south of the post office. phone 735. Mrs Mary Maxwell returned to Crawfordsville after visiting at the John Maxwell home. Mrs Elmer Adams came home from West Chester after visiting her sister Mrs W C Shaw. Mrs J Emmons arrived from Pleasant Plain after visits with Mrs Haskins. William Essley, sick for weeks, is improving. The Washington Buggy Co advertises a farm wagon for 57.50 or 300.00 by size. Mr and Mrs T W Rickey passed through Crawfordsville from Iowa City. Mr Rickey recovering well from an operation. S L Bowen of Wayne Va writes praising Foley’s Kidney Cure, sold by all druggists.
Mrs J M Stewart of Ainsworth Iowa will sell from her outside pen of Basted Rocks eggs 50c a dozen or 100 for Ba 1. This yard holds 75 good pullets and hens mated to 590 point cockerels. Also an ad for Ortno Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure chronic constipation without nausea or griping and is sold by all druggists.
Mary Walker returned home to Crawfordsville last evening. The event mentions Kyle and Mrs. Mary Walker with a note about the Ideal Law Mower grinder and a price guarantee on work.
The M. E. B. chuseh will be in repair for about three weeks. Prayer meetings will be held at residences in the city Wednesday evening and for the north part of town at Captain W A Wilson's home at 7 30 next Wednesday evening the 24th.
Mystic Shriners convention and German Baptism Brethren conference in Los Angeles plan rail excursions to Iowa. Tickets from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Iowa Central Ry on April 25 to May 18 with return by July 31 at one fare round trip. Fare via any direct route return via a different direct route with stopovers allowed. Inquiries to A B Cutts P T A Minneapolis.
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