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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
3
An old notice blends medical advertorials and local society notes. It touts Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild remedy for chronic constipation claiming liver and bowel stimulation without nausea. It also lists personal notices of travels and a former patient praising a Chicago specialist for piles treatment.
Des Moines Iowa August 3 The executive committee reduced June 2 primary election costs from nearly 200000 to about 160000 dollars The state share falls to roughly 80000 dollars after the trim The article notes expert work on accounting with 1995 salary and few errors in county books.
In Tipton Iowa on August 3 expert L A Wilkinson and his son worked 1994 days in county books charging 810 per day and received 1995 dollars. He claims sheriff’s account mixups total 8337 64 county owes treasurer 3 64 recorder overpaid 27 county clerk adjust 1003 and auditor 500 mis-expended. These sums are treated as transfers not shortages.
Brigadier General David K. Wardwell, a two war veteran, took his leprous wife from the county hospital and fled with her across the Mexican border. Officials say they will live together until death, as both threatened to end their lives if separated.
Mrs Alma Burnett wife of Rev C S Burnett pastor at Dexter Iowa died by self inflicted gunshot on a train due in White River Junction at 3 40 Friday morning The body found in a sleeping car toilet room near Randolph She traveled with her husband and sister in law Miss Besse Burnett She had a nervous breakdown and leaves seven children.
State of Ohio Toledo city Lucas County oath by Frank J Cheney senior partner of J Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6 1886. Cheney & Co Toledo sells Hall's Catarrh Cure for 75 cents. testimonials free. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs. Manatt arrived Saturday from Iowa City to visit Miss Rosa Rathner. Miss Lena Maxwell returned home to Crawfordsville after a city visit. Mr. and Mrs. Coffin arrived from Oskaloosa to spend a few days with the Schilling family. Mrs. Will Ewing and daughter from Colorado Springs visited George Maxwell in Crawfordsville. Frank Bruty Jr begins building a new residence west of town on land bought from C. H. Keck.
George A. Matlock, former Brighton News publisher and later on the Register and Leader staff, joins The Journal force today. He will cover the Journal territory thoroughly in coming weeks and appreciates courtesy to Journal representatives. Ralph Shannon leaves for the University of Chicago this fall but stays until October first. Matlock brings his wife and young son and they reside in the Barden property in south Washington near the South schoolhouse.
The August American Boy features serials by Houston Tomlinson and Optic, plus stories like In the Hands of the Enemy and The Traitor of Camp Bennett. It includes How to Float, Trapping Hints for Boys, and other hobby content, with seventy six illustrations and a yearly price of $1.00 from Sprague Publishing Co. Detroit.
Sioux City August 3 The only triple play by three brothers believed to have occurred Wednesday at Riverside park in a Mayflower Congregational versus First Presbyterian church game. Harry Cummins pitched, Earl Cummins played second, Clyde Cummins at first. With runners on first and second, a line drive to Harry became a relay to Earl at second then to Clyde at first for an unmatched out. The Mayflowers won the game claiming the remarkable feat.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy relieves painful kidney and bladder troubles in seniors. It asserts the product stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the system. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the remedy.
Frank Miller posts a formal warning on his property prohibiting trespassers from picking blackberries. The notice invites residents to a safe, family friendly evening at the airdome, emphasizing a peaceful outdoor experience for locals.
Walter Coppock, after months in Colorado Kansas and Oklahoma, returned Friday. Mr and Mrs James Beatty and son Claire Beatty and his wife arrived Friday in their touring car from North English and visited over Sunday with relatives and friends in the city.
Mrs Al Adams and her daughter Dorothy left Saturday morning for Muscatine where they will join Mrs Mark and her daughter Miss Florence Mark. The group will then travel to Colorado for a visit.
John Bailey and James Cunningham Jr depart yesterday for the far west. They travel north to Portland and Seattle, then return via southern California. The journey should last about three weeks and promises an enjoyable itinerary.
Mrs E Keegan, widow of this place, was robbed of 119 dollars from a locked box under a dining room stove when a burglar cut through a screen door during a neighbor visit. No clues yet, and the loss leaves her nearly prostrated. Home near the Iowa Central depot. Centerville marks a homecoming with many former residents expected to attend.
Centerville Iowa August 3 the Appanoose Chautauqua program for August 21 to 30 has been issued and promises the strongest lineup yet. The gathering will be at Lane's park with ample camping and a large grove, featuring home coming day on August 28 and speeches by Theodore P. Shonts and others on topics like Transportation and The Church and the Stage.
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