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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1907
Page
3
W F Gaston of Pasco Ga says Chamberlains Cough remedy is the best medicine he has ever used for whooping cough. He endorses its safety and effectiveness and notes it is sold by Cook Sherman.
The column highlights diverse county events across communities and daily happenings. Local residents engage in socials, meetings, and small-town initiatives shaping ongoing county life.
Mrs William Jones of a farm four miles from Syvia was struck by a Milwaukee flyer while crossing track during a blinding snow storm yesterday afternoon. She died instantly en route to town for her nephew’s funeral.
Advertises a laxative bromine quinine tablet as a quick cold cure with a money back guarantee. Claims Druggist refund if it fails and features the signature of ER W. Groes on each box. 265c.
Mrs. R. L. McGagin arrived home last night after visiting in Fenton for several days.
The Rev. B. R. Penn departed last evening for Cedar Rapids to handle church business matters related to the A. M. E. church.
Mrs Ellen Tomlinson returned from a business and pleasure visit to Sigourney. Washington shoppers included Mrs W W Moore and Edna. Will Chihak left for Iowa City to stay with Bert Nash. Opal Sturdivan of Washington visited grandparents Mr and Mrs B S Sturdivan. Several residents visited Washington for shopping and visits, with purchases and transfers noted. Harry B Moore bought property on Washington street from Ainsworth Savings Bank for 500 dollars with immediate possession.
April 29 reports Merl Statler the 8 K Statler's young son very sick. Mrs J D Dayton and son with Miss Jennie Cook visited Mrs Caldwell who is also sick. Ira Sproul and family visited the Kilgore home. Miss Bessie Purvis of Washington called this morning.
North English won the Saturday baseball game against Wellman with a big score advantage. Lewis Leighton from Iowa City visits friends and relatives. Mrs. Wherle and Mrs. Albert Glider spent yesterday in Riverside, returning this morning. Mr. Bonnell of Danville is in Wellman today on business.
April 29 report notes the Talleyrand cheese factory was sold at auction Saturday. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. L Newhart and son Archie visited town Saturday. Ressa Norton wed in Washington, and Fred Hammes of Dublin called on neighbors. Newhart owns a rubber tired buggy, while John Engle Jr wed a Miss Shipley from Kansas this week.
Ambassador White and Consul General Musson back a U S plan for a joint tariff commission like Berlin to prevent future complications. The American Chamber of Commerce in Paris has sent recommendations to Secretary Root. They warn France will push manufacturers, risking a tariff war without a reciprocity treaty soon.
Ex Governor Durbin of Indiana requests the president stop about five minutes at Anderson Indiana on his route from Indianapolis where he will speak on Memorial Day. The president is expected to comply and make a few remarks as his train reaches Anderson at seven p.m. Also notes absence of word from State Department on the Guatemala City legation stoneing and warnings of trouble in Ecuador tied to May 5 congressional elections in Panama.
The forecast calls for generally fair and warmer conditions to 8 PM. Indiana will be fair with warmer temperatures in the north. Lower Michigan expects partly cloudy skies with fresh northwest winds. Wisconsin and Iowa remain fair.
Chicago quotations show wheat corn oats pork lard and short ribs with varied opens highs and closes. cash sales list grain and livestock prices. East Buffalo figures from Dunning Stevens show cattle hogs sheep lambs and veal receipts with lower markets and price ranges.
Mrs. F L Arthbaud of Chillicothe Mo visits the Frank Edworthy home. Dr Chas Hearne arrives from New York for a visit at the Smith Brookhart home. Sarah Whissen leaves for Burlington en route to Canada. Rev J H Mintier of Polk City Iowa visits his ailing mother Mrs M P Mintier on South Marion avenue. Byron Vastine of Richland and Miss Teresa Swift pass through en route to Richland from Rock Island after Mr Vastine’s operation.
Mr. Wm Henry of Chattanooga Tennessee says rheumatism in his left arm left him weak and unable to work. He applied Chamberlains Pain Balm and wrapped the arm in flannel at night, and within three weeks the pain disappeared and strength returned. He reports no recurrence. Sold by Cook Sherman.
Mrs. Fannie Connor of Rural Route 1 Georgetown Tenn credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing a severe lung condition. She suffered constant coughing and feared consumption until the remedy from Stewart s pharmacy proved effective with trial bottle offered.
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