Ren-Gaw Headache Remedy Ad Card
A vintage advertisement touts REN-GAW as a superior headache remedy with no ill effects. It promotes two sizes, 120c and 25c, and emphasizes effective relief.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
6
A vintage advertisement touts REN-GAW as a superior headache remedy with no ill effects. It promotes two sizes, 120c and 25c, and emphasizes effective relief.
Prof. R. D. Daugherty was a passenger last evening for Wyman to spend a day or two.
A rainy evening audience saw a strong Latin program at the high school with Miss Mary Bryant guiding pupils through a largely Latin pantomime of a Roman wedding and a vivid illustration of a Roman school. Earl Moore led as Magister with students in Roman costumes delivering gestures and lines, praised for clear enunciation and engaging delivery.
A promotional note extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative. It emphasizes gentle cleansing and no debility, notes it is naturally effective, and claims physicians approve its ingredients. The advertisement urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup manufactured product from leading druggists.
A fragmentary text lists individuals including Anderson Quintus Tullius Cicero Marcus Claudius Marcellus and Merle Samson, indicating a possibly historical or bibliographic reference. The brief passage provides only names without context or events, limiting concrete details or connections.
Robert M Thomson born October 17 1841 in Lawrence County Pennsylvania died at his home in Keota April 22 1908 aged 66 6 5. He moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio then Washington Iowa and finally Keota where he and his brothers ran a store for 31 years. He married Alfarata Batterson in 1881 and had one son Leonard A Thomson. He served as vice president of Union State Bank and remained active in work despite ill health. He was a devout Presbyterian with a life of piety and charity and is mourned by his wife son brothers and sister Della Bedell.
Jesse P Morris of Skippers Virginia recounted a near fatal spring 1906 pneumonia attack. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with rapid help and full recovery after two and a half bottles. He notes the remedy treats coughs and lung disease worldwide and was sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a free trial bottle.
Notice invites carpet cleaning orders by phoning the east side restaurant at No 325 or by seeing Thomas Dewees. Advertises prices per yard for various textiles including grain and Brussels and heavy rugs, offers drayage both ways, and guarantees satisfaction at 57-61 Ww.
Mrs James Gilchrist traveled to Washington last night for a brief visit with friends, reported by the Fairfield Journal on April 23.
The forecast for Iowa calls for generally fair skies and cooler temperatures tonight and Sunday. Washington area specialists note a cooler air mass moving in, bringing diminished warmth after today’s milder conditions.
Miss Clara White leaves for Davenport to visit. S W Neal to lecture in Wayland on Holy Land trip. Miss Bessie Purvis returns home from school for Sunday. Mrs S C Hull back to Crawfordsville from Cotter. Mrs G W Nickolaus returns to Crawfordsville after brief city visit. Mr and Mrs Robert Young return to Crawfordsville after day in the city. Miss Mabel Stewart returns to Ainsworth after visiting Bessie Curran. Mrs Claud Reister of Davenport visiting Keota relatives. Mrs Sarah Stevens back from Washington for her father William Chance funeral. Mrs William Chance will live in Burlington. Superintendent Francis leaves for Washington at 1700 a year. Mr Pleasant laments loss. Mt. Pleasant Free Press note.
A compact ad touts four quality American Lady flour milled from choice wheat with full satisfaction. It urges readers to consult McCall Bros for details. Illinois drug stores Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. promote Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents a box.
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