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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
8
A large booster movement unites alumni and friends to support Washington academy with strong turnout. Alumni from Chicago and elsewhere plan to join local residents as twenty five cars travel from ten to fifteen miles to attend the banquet, signaling broad county enthusiasm.
The piece claims malaria germs thrive in Potomac marshes causing chills fever and weakness and promotes Electric a rs as a universal cure. It cites a testimonial from R M James of Louellen South Carolina and guarantees the remedy 50 cents by J F Lemmon.
Notice from Washington Iowa auctioneer DD F Macon pledges one percent commission on all farm and stock sales for the upcoming season. He invites sellers to line up and schedule sales, thanking past customers and noting his contact number 317. The item also promotes camping supplies at The Fair for Chautauqua next week.
The sewing machine's development was a collaborative evolution with many inventors including Stone Henderson Greenough Hellmann Thimmonier Ferrand and Walter Hunt prior to Elias Howe who secured the patent and lasting fame. The piece notes shared progress and credits across multiple minds and alerts Hunt as a laggard before Howe's prominence.
An advertisement touts Hiyomi Australian Inhalation Cure promising to cure catarrh or money back. It claims experts endorse Nyomei as more effective than U.S. specialists and offers a complete inhaler outfit for $1.00 with extra bottles at 50 cents.
Mrs. Eliza Scott Meek died August 5 1909 at age 91 in North Washington Iowa buried Rim Grove cemetery. She married Joseph M Meek in 1837 and lived in Washington Iowa and Jackson township before moving to town in 1906. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow from the Cherry residence with Rev W R Sawhill officiating.
Senator Brown rejects Milwaukee speech as misreported saying Justice Brewer did not claim federal income tax would erase state existence. He argues the proposed constitutional amendment only taxes citizens for federal purposes and preserves state taxing power.
An advertisement touts Perry Davis Pain Killer as a cure for dampness and cold, recommending a teaspoon in warm water or milk to heat the system and prevent illness. It claims two million bottles sold annually and notes available sizes of 35 and 50 cents.
A dramatized piece contrasts Roosevelt's rifle skill with the risks faced by wild animal catchers and features Captain Fritz Duquesne’s tale of ivory hunting. It notes the high value of a white rhinoceros at $30,000 and highlights the perilous allure of the trade.
Visit your newsdealer to inspect the fresh Hampton’s Magazine now selling to 25,000 readers each month. Features include Washington DC Negro Question by Harris Dickson, what 8,000,000 Women Want by Rheta Childe Dorr, The Private Bank Puzzle, Luther Trant adventures, The Wood Box story, and analysis of Water Power Trust influence with John L. Mathews. Also covers vacation pieces by Harris and others.
Mt Pleasant White Sox defeated the visiting team four to one in a well played game marked by strong defense and timely hitting. George pitched superbly for the locals with Veach behind the plate and a sharp infield performance led by Kimes and Lukovský.
The article lists a home team lineup for Mt. Pleasant with players at each infield and outfield position. It notes the need for a reliable pitcher to handle responsibilities through the game and mentions the linen score and players like Besser Jericho Tallman Lukavsky Kimes George Dewey Myers Miller and an umpire Ward.
Notice from the Methodists states a banquet and quarterly conference will be held Friday evening at seven in the church parlors. Rev U S Smit notes heat but reports good trade at The Fair.
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