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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
6
A commemorative portrait extols a Wisconsin senator as a blunt, tireless figure in politics. The piece emphasizes his steadfastness, oratory prowess, and long horizon impact, portraying him as a towering presence despite critics.
Biographical sketch praising Robert M. La Follette for persistence and leadership. Credits decades of struggle against party machine, railroads, and corporations, detailing early poverty, self made college path, and reform measures. Describes Senate battles, questions on railroad rates, and vow to serve the people as a defining champion.
This profile recalls Robert M. La Follette as a figure of iron will who fought for reforms in Wisconsin. It details his battles for district voting, corporate taxation equality, and transportation regulation, plus his rise from district attorney to congress and his stubborn stand against party machines.
R C Holmes of Crawfordsville visited yesterday. Cloyce Dougherty returned from Albert Lea Minnesota after visiting his wife's parents Mr and Mrs Aaron Hise. He and his wife Mrs Dougherty and daughter Harriet will stay longer. He found good fishing with pickerel caught twenty three inches long not feet. Catfish and perch were common though bass were scarce.
A Bear Grove Iowa man claims Electric Bitters saved him from kidney trouble and general debility. The letter says two years of suffering ended after using the remedy, which purportedly cures stomach liver and kidney complaints and blood diseases. Sold for 50 cents and guaranteed by Stewart's drug store.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa September Term 1908 guardian Elizabeth Strabala seeks court authority to sell the minor heir Claudius Strabala's undivided one fifth of a multiple Lot and Block property in Richmond and John Bulls additions. The sale hearing is set for September fifth at 2 PM at the Washington County Courthouse. Claudius Strabala must appear and show cause if any why the sale order should not be granted.
Notice announces a will filing in Washington County Iowa with a Sept 4 1906 date set for proving the will. Clerk M E Logan states the September term of the District Court will hear the matter.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as instant relief for sudden colic diarrhoea and dysentery. It claims no physician needed, with a dose said to work before arrival of a doctor and guarantees it never fails in severe cases. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
Thousands of men are urged to join harvest crews in Minnesota and the Dakotas with low rates from all points on the Iowa Central Railway. Tickets are sold daily August 1 to 31, 1906. Wages range from 1.75 to 3.00 per day with board included. For rates contact railway agents or write A. B. Cutts G P and T Minneapolis Minn.
Return Washington to Chicago tickets on August 4 5 and 6 good until August 8 and August 11 12 13 good until August 22. Round trip rate eight dollars thirty eight cents. Inquire H W Russell agent.
A homelight lesson urges thrift and preparedness for illness. The piece promotes Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best known medicine for dysentery diarrhoea and cholera morbus and advises keeping it on hand for immediate treatment. Available for sale by Cook Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
Nickel Plate Road offers special summer tourist fares from Chicago to Canadian and New England points. Tickets on sale August 1 and 22 with a one fare plus 4.00 for a round trip and a thirty day limit, and a one fare plus 2.00 for a round trip with a fifteen day limit. For sleeping car berth reservations and details contact John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 107 Adams St. 2twaug 20.
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