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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1908

Page

8

Resolutions Honor Rev L D Young From City Library Board

At a Saturday board meeting of the Jane A Chilcote Public Library the trustees expressed sincere regret at the removal of Rev L D Young from Washington and his resignation as secretary and board member They praised his ability fidelity and conscientious devotion to improving the library and its public relations Beatrice Nebraska will be his new home.

Jane A. Chilcote Library L. D. Young Secre Beatrice Nebraska Jane A. Chilcote Public Library Young Washington

Foley's Urino Laxative Praised for Women and Children

The product is recommended for women and children for its mild action and pleasant taste. It is preferred to harsher purgatives like pills and tablets and is said to cure constipation. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Local notices and commerce blur in village register

Local shoppers learn of cakes pies and cookies at Johnsons along with fresh vegetables at Royal Market and bread at the Vienna. Community updates include travelers Harry Hazlett arriving from Ainsworth and Miss Bertha Brown visiting Keola, with several residents visiting relatives and returning home after weekends.

Royal Market Vienna Harry Hazlett Ainsworth Bertha Brown Keola W. L. Dusenberry

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Vitality and Recovery

A vintage medical ad urges readers to take Foley's Kidney Remedy to tone the system and gain new life. It claims the remedy cures backache nervous exhaustion and kidney and bladder troubles and encourages starting the regimen at once through Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy

Fortnightly club elects officers at annual meeting

The Fortnightly club held its regular annual meeting and election of officers Saturday afternoon. Officers elected were President Mrs Lorie Cook, Vice president Mrs Carolyn Elder, Recording secretary Mrs Nettie McLaughlin, Corresponding secretary Miss Hallie Berdo, and Treasurer Mrs Florence Pattereen aeny son.

Lorie Cook Carolyn Elder Nettie McLaughlin Hallie Berdo Florence Patter

M. B. A. Hall Hosts Enjoyable Saturday Night Event

The M B A held a delightful entertainment at their hall on Saturday night. Captain J J Kellogg spoke and Minnie Moot hart sang a pretty song. A lunch followed after the quilt was drawn by Wm Chalupa. The gathering showed the brotherhood in fine condition and the accident and insurance features attracted public interest.

J. J. Kellogg Minnie Moothart Wm. Chalupa M. B. A. Brotherhood

Dinner Hosts Include O Loughlins and Guests in West Chester

Misses Effie O Loughlin Mae Harley and Jennie Cook with Had Huber and John Rittenhouse were entertained at dinner yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harley O Loughlin northwest of town.

Effie O'Loughlin Mae Harley Jennie Cook Huber John Rittenhouse West Chester Harley O'Loughlin

Surprise Wedding Of Miss McElroy And Mr Bevans

A surprise wedding will take place Wednesday evening at 7 o clock as Miss Birdie McElroy and Mr Claud Bevans of Brighton marry at the home of the bride’s mother Mrs Frank McElroy in southwest Washington.

Birdie McElroy Claud Bevans Brighton Frank McElroy Washington

Dance Invitation At Commercial Club On April Thirtieth

Invitations have been issued for a dance to be held Thursday evening April 30 at the Commercial club. Music will be provided by Mahanna and Ogle from Iowa City.

Commercial Club Mahanna and Ogle Iowa City

Royal Neighbors host box supper inviting members and spouses

The Royal Neighbors will host a box supper in their hall on Tuesday evening April 28. All Royal Neighbors and the Modern Woodmen and their wives are invited to attend.

Railroad Notes and Muscatine Work Details

Ed Kiburz, Milwaukee bridge foreman, went to Muscatine to oversee work in charge. Ed L. Broadgate and F. M. Barnoske visited Muscatine for Milwaukee company duties. Rumors on the Rock Island time card remain unverified though a new card is expected soon. Also notes retail ad copy for Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. and Johnson's fresh rolls and coffee cakes.

Ed Kiburz Milwaukee Muscatine Ed L. Broadgate F. M. Barnoske Rock Island N. G Rocky Mountain Lemmon’s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Mrs Dr Ely and Son Leave for St Louis Visit

Mrs Dr B E Ely and her son Junior depart this morning for a visit to St Louis following a stay with friends in the city.

B. E Ely and Son Junior St. Louis

A Vermont Ayrshire Herd Description and Standards

A detailed account of a carefully managed pure bred Vermont Ayrshire herd. It covers origin, breeding, feeding, milking routine, pasture access, and winter rations. It specifies production benchmarks, culling rules, and the desired herd makeup including size, color, and conformation traits.

Notable Canadian Ayrshire Breeder R R Ness Profile

Country Gentleman profiles R R Ness president of the Canadian Ayrshire Breeders' Society. He owns the largest Ayrshire herd in the Dominion and has won more prizes than any other Canadian breeder. He imported nearly 200 head and recently earned a gold medal for the best worked farm across twenty-two Quebec counties. Regulations for the Ayrshire home dairy test for 1908 are available from secretary Charles M Winslow Brandon Vermont.

R. R. Ness Dominion Quebec Charles M. Winslow Brandon

National spelling contest plan proposed in Cleveland

Warren E K Hicks proposes a fifteen pupil eighth grade select group from Cleveland public schools for the national spelling contest tied to the National Educational association. The contest would be oral and written and managed by a neutral committee not linked to competing cities, limited to public schools, with word lists finalized on the morning of the contest.

Cleveland National Educational Association Warren EK. Hicks

Unappreciated Feeds Versus Texas Feed Experts

Messrs Marshall and Burns of Texas argue Katlir corn and milo maize are not properly appreciated in the feed trade. The statement reflects industry views on feed grain value and market recognition.

Messrs. Marshall and Burns Texas

Fire damages Joliet stores with multi‑site loss

Fire at Joliet Coates 210,000 Joliet. The Boston store burned, loss 85,000 on building and 100,000 on contents. The Hammond adjoining building also burned, with 25,000 loss. Roof and third story damaged. April 27.

Joliet

Bryan and Family Arrive in Lincoln Nebraska

Willem J. Bryan with Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Ruth Leavitt arrive in Lincoln Nebraska on April 27. A large crowd of relatives and close friends meets the party at the station and accompanies them to Fairview.

Bryan Tanecoln Neb Willem J. Bryan Ruth Leavitt Fairview Sation

Governor Guild Improves After Illness in Massachusetts

Boston April 27 Governor Curtis Guild Jr. who has been dangerously ill for weeks from acute rheumatic fever is improving rapidly and will likely resume official duties in a few weeks according to a state house statement.

Gov. Guild Boston Curtis Guild, Jr Statehouse

Attempt to wreck a rain Pittsburg April 27

An attempt at train wrecking was made by unknown persons. Dynamite was placed on the rails of the Missouri Pacific railroad in Pittsburg and exploded by a switch engine, causing little damage. The engine ran slowly. only a hole in the ground and minor damage occurred. It is believed the blast was meant for a regular train.

Pittsburg Missouri Pacide Railroad

North factory of Glass Co. in Terre Haute closes until September

Terre Haute Indiana April 27 The north factory of the Glass Co employing three hundred men has closed till September President Root who is also president of the newly formed Indiana Manufacturers and Merchants Association says demand for beer bottles is falling off due to the temperance wave.

Terre Haute Ind Toot Glass Col Miny Root Indiana Manufacturers and Merchants’ Association

Long Walk Ended by Three Men Reaching Chicago

A ninety days walk from Seattle to Chicago finished by Richard KF, Hay and William Jackson. They left Seattle January 26 at 5 a.m. and arrived at Chicago City Hall with fifteen and a half hours to spare chasing a prize of 1500 dollars.

Chicago Seattle Wash Richard Kf, Hay William Jackson City Hall

Plans Two New Giant Liners for White Star Line

Liverpool April 24 The White Star Steamship company announced keels of two of the largest steamships will be laid at Harland and Wolff Belfast within two months. Ships to be at least 840 feet long with 78 foot beam and tonnage from 45000 to 50000. They will carry turbine and reciprocating engines and run at least twenty one knots.

Liverpool White Star Steamship Company Harland & Wolff Belfast

Scores On The Ball Fields

Baseball scores from Chicago and other cities list results by league and weather conditions. Notable Saturday games include Philadelphia 2 Boston 3 eleven innings and Chicago 6 St Louis 2 in the American League, with several Sunday weather adjustments noted.

Chicago Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Pittsburg St. Louis Cincinnati Washington Cleveland Detroit Denver Des Moines Omaha Lincoln Pueblo Sioux City

Governor Davidson Breaks a Bone in Wisconsin

Governor J. O. Davidson slipped on a polished floor while shaving in Madison Wisconsin and broke a small bone in his forearm. He initially thought it was a sprain until a doctor was called.

Davidson Madison Wis J. O. Davidson

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