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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1907

Page

2

Price of health and travel bargains in old notices

Ella Slayton of Noland Arkansas touts Dr King s New Life Pills at 25 cents claiming renewed vigor. Iowa Central Ry offers one way tickets to the Pacific coast from March to April 30 with rates 15.00 below normal and weekly tourist car routes via Kansas City to Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Dr. King Ella Slayton Noland Ark Stewart's Iowa Central Ry Arizona California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho Old Mexico Los Angeles San Francisco Kansas City Ular Santa Fe A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Transcontinental Rail Rates Offered for Shriners Convention

The Iowa Central Railway announces round trip tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco from April 25 to May 18 with return by July 31 at one fare. Direct route and via options available. For details contact A B Cutts at Minneapolis offices. Separate notices advertise half fare one way settler tickets to Nebraska and nearby states, with sales on Tuesdays in March and April.

Mystic Shriners’ Convention Conference of German Baptist Brethren Los Angeles Cal Iowa Central Ry San Francisco A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn Nebraska Eastern Radio Kansas Missouri Arkan- Indiana Territory Oklahoma Exas Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Iowa Central

Solar Influence on Fires in Sunlight Stated

A Maine hunting trip anecdote notes fires burn poorly or extinguish in bright sun. The claim is that sunlight reduces heat release and oxygen availability, with coal and wood heating behavior changing under strong sun. Scientists cited show disagreement on sun impact. A Finland found stone allegedly signals weather by color changes as humidity rises.

Maine New York Press Finland

Weather Delays and Cold Snap Hit Iowa Farms

Des Moines Iowa April 30 The past week brought milder weather than the prior two weeks but temperatures averaged six degrees below normal with very light precipitation. Frost ice and sleet were reported at many stations making April one of the coldest in memory while field work advanced with plowing fertilizing and early corn planting. Farmers reseeded oats in overwintered fields as vegetation shows limited growth and damage from freezing remains hard to estimate.

Des Moines Liona

Insanity Unfolds After Seymour Bank Wreck

In Seymour Iowa April 30 the Farmers and Drovers bank disaster escalates as cashier LaRoy Ware refuses exams and bonds for friends. William Ball a local depositor loses faith in $5,000 and mental state worsens, while Ware remains guarded awaiting a commission decision and possible asylum commitment.

Seymour Iowa Bank of Drovers’ Bank Ware Here John Ware LeRoy Ware Ball Insane Commission Cishier Ware Merrick Corydon

Starr Land Co. v Brannigar Bros over land sale commission

The Starr Land Co. sues Brannigar Bros. for 640 dollars claiming a 1 per acre commission on Texas land sold through a contract with Brannigar. Brannigar contends the contract was never signed and questions the company’s right to earned commissions on sales to a company member.

Burlington Hawkeye Starr Land Co Brannigar Bros Texas T. Harper Blake and Wilson Crawfordsville Iowa J. F. Thompson

Albia man charged with attempted murder after serenade shooting

In Albia Iowa a true bill charging attempted murder was returned against George Wilson the Sevilla man who fired at serenaders last Wednesday night during his daughter's marriage. Arthur James one of the wounded boys underwent eye removal at Des Moines hospital. Sheriff arrested Wilson at Lovilla amid fears of revenge from the children’s parents.

Albia Iowa George Wilson Methodist Hospital Des Moines Arthur James Lovilla Wilson

Iowa Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Weather forecast for Iowa shows fair tonight with warmer conditions on Wednesday. Northwest portions see warmer temperatures tonight. The outlook emphasizes improving conditions and a rise in temperatures across the state.

Washington, D. C the Evening Journal Iowa Northwest

Runaway Tramp thrills Washington crowds in snowstorm

Dalrymple Comedy company staged The Runaway Tramp last night with Mina Griffin as Mona Templeton and Billy Boston as Boggs. Brydon’s trained dogs drew rave reviews and the full audience left pleased. Tonight’s bill features The Man from the Golden West with ladies admitted free on one thirty cent ticket due to the weather.

Dalrymple Comedy Company Washington Mina Griffin Mona Templeton Templeton Billy Boston Boggs Brydon Mr. Brydon Gentry Bros Golden West

Spraying Chart Guides Insecticide Use for Trees

The chart explains how much and when to apply insecticides to maintain healthy trees and plants and ensure perfect fruit.

Skating Rink To Open Friday Night

Col. D. J. Palmer left last evening for Des Moines after a Sunday at home. Rev. E. A. Crooks, who has led services at Covenant church, plans return to Chicago. Miss Jennie Statler arrived from Emporia, Kansas and will visit the Staller home in West Chester for a time.

Col D. J. Palmer Lash Des Moines E. A. Crooks Covenanter End Reh Jefe Sase Chicago Jennie Statler Emporia Kan S K. Staller West Chester

Healed by Arnica Salve After Spider Bite

John Washington of Bosqueville Texas suffered blood poisoning from a spider bite that would have cost him his leg. He credits Becklen's Arnica Salve with rapid relief and complete healing after four applications. Sold for 5c at Stewart's pharmacy.

John Washington Bosqueville Texas Becklen Stewart's

Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments Warned

Public warning against mercury based catarrh ointments notes dangers to smell and system. Promotes Mall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. Mentions testimonials and Druggists sell at 75 cents per bottle. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Repute Bio Mall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Fiat Ohio Hall

Excursion Fare to Minneapolis St Paul from Iowa Central Ry

Advertises a 41.00 round trip from Iowa Central Railway to Minneapolis St Paul for a Saturday excursion on May 18. Mentions free trial size Dr Shoops Catarrh Remedy with promise of relief and availability through J H Stewart Ravine Wisconsin and other sellers.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Iowa Central

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