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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1909

Page

2

Cholera Infantum Cured by Remedy in Fifteen Minutes

J F Dempsey of Dempsey Alabama recalls a two year old baby struck by cholera infantum with vomiting and diarrhea. Lacking a doctor, Klider at Elder Bros. & Carter's store recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which relieved the infant in fifteen minutes and fully cured it. available from F L Stolte and Lemmons Pharmacy.

J. F. Dempsey Dempsey, Ala Elder Bros. & Carter F. L. Stolte and Lemmons Pharmacy

Breeders to Meet in Omaha for Sixth Annual Session

Washington Aug 2 W M Hays secretary of the American Breeders association announced the sixth annual meeting to be held December 8 9 and 10 in Omaha in conjunction with the National Corn Exposition A program of addresses by prominent livestock and plant breeders scientists and hereditary experts is planned with many talks illustrated by stereoptical views and moving pictures.

American Association Washington W. M. Hays American Breeders Association Omaha

Intense Colicky Pains Relieved by Remedy

Foreword quote from J. B. Mason of Beaver Dam Kentucky credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with relieving severe colicky pains four years ago. Mason says there has been no recurrence and notes local retailers FO L Stolte and Lemmon Pharmacies stock the remedy.

J. 8. Mason Beaver Dam Chamberlain FO L. Stolte

Dorcas Society Meeting and Social Notices

The Dorcas society will meet tomorrow at 3 PM at Miss Gladys Lehrer home on North Iowa avenue. Miss Margaret Cowden's Presbyterian Sabbath school class girls comprise the society. Miss Helen Wilson hosted a six o'clock dinner Saturday at her East Washington street home in honor of Miss Alice Burks of La Grange Georgia. Mrs Claude Lemmon hosts a thimble bee tomorrow afternoon at her East Madison street residence.

Dorcas Society Gladys Lehrer Iowa Avenue Margaret Cowden Presbyterian Sabbath School Helen Wilson East Washington Street Alice Burks la Grange Claude Lemmon Stain East Madison Street

Misses Wells and Oz to entertain at thimble bee

Misses Stella Wells and Hope Oz will entertain at a thimble bee hosted at the home of Wells on East Washington street Wednesday afternoon.

Stella Wells Hope Oz East Washington Street

St James School Social Set With Music By Swift Orchestra

A parish social at St James School on Thursday August 5 features a large volunteer committee for soliciting, coffee, and waiters. The Swift Orchestra of Riverside including H L Swift and five sons will provide music. Ladies urged to bring a cake. Mrs J W McNamara serves as cashier. all parishioners invited.

St. James School Martin Swift J. C. Swift H. Whittaker Wm. Butterfield J. A. Marie Louis Eagle John Buckley Thos, Dempsey Heinke Fretchen H. Fagle R. Burns J. Boyd Waldschmidt Swift Riverside H. L. Swift J. W. McNamara

Local residents return home after visits across towns

Mr and Mrs Ellis Rouse reached Taylor Ride Wic this morning following a visit with relatives. Miss Susie Johnson returned to Verdi after a city visit with Misses Edith Chilcote and Alma Goodwin. Mrs William Simpson went back to Davenport after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Wm McFarland. Revs W R Sawhill John Lackey Ferris of Morning Sun and Rev W F Graham of West Chester traveled to Crawfordsville to attend a Keokuk presbytery meeting.

Mrs. Ellis Rouse Taylor Rideé Wic Susie’ Johnson Verdi Edith Chilcote Alma Goodwin William Simpson Davenport Wm. McFarland W. R. Sawhill John Lackey Mr. Ferris Morning Sun W. F. Graham West Chester Crawfordsville Keokuk Presbytery

Public Sale of Household Goods at Miss Elia Dawson Home

Public sale set for Saturday August 7 1909 at the Miss Ella Dawson home Washington Iowa two blocks east of the square on Washington Street starting 2 50 PM. Listings include furniture piano chairs tables clock refrigerator and many other items from a well regarded residence. Auctioneers KF Macon note: goods in good condition from one of the best homes.

Elia Dawson James Dawson Washington St Washington Iowa Singer Ella Dawson D. KF Macon

Fine Crops and Fishing Worms Debate in Village

A city visitor asks about garden produce and Mr. Crosslets defends the village plot as the best place for fishing worms. The Washington Star quotation captures a humorous exchange about rural livelihoods.

Plain Talk About Faces Sparks Gossip

Dialog from a page snippet shows Cosmie Cuts debating a woman’s character, with remarks on duplicity and public perception, indicating a small community exchange captured in plain talk.

Cosmie

The Wars of Our Country by Albert Payson Terhune

An excerpt recounts early colonial struggle with France over North American land. It describes the Ohio Company grant, the fortifications from the St Lawrence to the Mississippi, Washington’s mission to Fort Le Boeuf, Fort Duquesne’s siege, Braddock’s defeat, and Washington’s rising role in the conflict.

Ohio River Virginia Ohio Company France St. Lawrence Mississippi Dinwiddie St. Merre Moncucahela Allegheny Rivers Pittsburg Fry Edward Braddock Washington Pennsylvania Fort Duquesne Duquesne Fauccett

Local Notes On Farm Sales And Town Clubs

Mrs. Harry Anderson of Washington visits her in laws in Jefferson County. Frank Maxwell sold three hogs for 100.75 and raised 17 spring pigs weighing 100 each. Dick Lease boasted higher profits with hogs selling for 107. Washington hosts a golf club and numerous clubs and churches, a busy social scene in the state.

Harry Anderson Washington Lafe la Motte Jefferson County Republican Frank Maxwell Cherryholmes Crawfordsville

Local dental parlor opens in Farmington

Dr H A McWilliams son of C A McWilliams opens a Farmington dental parlor. He graduated from Iowa City this year as class president and is a former Washington High School student. The ad notes fixtures delayed and expects patrons Wednesday.

H. A. McWilliams C. A. McWilliams Farmington the Herald Iowa City Washington High School Farmington Herald F. A. Slyfield North Dakota Slyfield Iowa City Academy The University Slytfield May Latchem

Land Suit Targets U P Church Over Metnrley Land

Kenry Eicher of Washington a lawyer discusses the suit against the U P church arising from John Metnrley land dealing. The case seeks to knock the church from 720 acres deeded by McCulley. it will be heard at the next term of court.

Kenry Eicher Washington U. P. Church John Metnrley McCulley Winfield Beacon

Mrs Kk Gardner and Gert rude Visit Friends

Mrs Kk Gardner and little Gert rude of Washington visit old time friends for a couple of days, as reported by the Richland Clarion on July 29.

Kk. G. Gardner Little Gertrude Washington

Campers Break Camp Near Washington Riverfront

A large gathering of Washington residents who had camped along the river north of town for a month broke camp Monday. They praised the hospitality of Columbus Junction residents and predicted an even bigger turnout next year.

Washington Columbus Junction

Local notes on apparel sales and upcoming games

An Iowa item lists Snouffer Hughes & Co promoting wash dresses and skirts and fall goods, plus a ball game between Pleasant White Sox and Washington at S. KB ball park at 3 pm. It notes marriage licenses to Albert Hull and Nellie Sheppard and urges calls for Fortnightly yearbooks at Mrs. Henry C Hull.

Wox & Dewey N.S Albert Hull Nellie Sheppard Washington Iowa Snouffer, Hughes & Co Andrew Carnegie Central College Mt. Pleasant White Sox S. KB S. P. Shaw Pella

Soldiers Meet at John Shields & Son Office Tonight

All New York Pennsylvania and Ohio soldiers are asked to assemble at the John Shields and Son office tonight at seven o clock for a roll call and briefing.

New York Pennsylvania Ohio John Shields & Son

Notice Prohibits Berry Picking in Chas Winter Timber

All parties are barred from picking berries in the Chas Winter timber area. Compliance is required. penalties or further action may follow for violations. This notice emphasizes strict prohibition and states the relevant exclusion zone.

Chas

The Crime of Idleness and Liver Trouble Cure

A patent medicine advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation headaches jaundice dull skin and other liver problems. It claims 25 cents at J. E. Lemmon's and promises quick health improvement.

Dr. King J. E. Lemmon’s

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