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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
2
A short ad notes idleness brings trouble and lists liver symptoms such as constipation headache and loss of appetite. It claims Dr King’s New Life Pills banish liver troubles and restore health. Sold for 25 cents at J K Lettimon’s.
A six year old named Harold models his first trousers and, in a secret moment with his three year old brother Willie, asks if he remembers him. A medical advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for back ache rheumatism and urinary issues with claims of restoring health. Lemimon's Pharmacy and Chellmanney Drug Co.
Readers learn that Hall's Catarrh Cure is a universal remedy for catarrh described as constitutional and curative in all stages. The ad claims internal blood action, fortifying the body, and a $100 payment for any failure to cure. Includes testimonials list and offers product through F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Spanish mines near Melilla come under attack by Moors aiming at prisoners. Four miners die and Spaniards retaliate, with 29 killed or wounded. The broader revolt stems from Berber Kabyle tribes and unrest since last year, tied to the sultan’s stance and Morocco’s shifting leadership.
A flurry of visitors and small-town errands fill the day. Crawfordsville figures A L Grifith and J M Utterback travel in, while Miss Ruth Battis and Miss Bertha Brown arrive for visits. Local clubs and families host guests from Keota, Muscatine, West Chester, Marshalltown, and Brownsville as residents return from trips to Winfield Snyder and Rogers.
A brief reflective note quotes a saying attributed to Young urging prudence in daily life. The fragment conveys a cautionary tone about making rash choices and valuing wise conduct. No further names or events are identified in the readable text.
The Woman's Mission circle of the Baptist church will hold their regular program meeting at the home of Mrs. W. G. Parker Friday afternoon at 2 50. The society has received a barrel of empty fruit jars from the Children's home in Chicago. Anyone wishing to contribute fruit should call Mrs. Ira Bowman for an empty jar. The M. B. A. will hold an ice cream social Saturday evening August 7 in their hall. Everybody is cordially invited.
Yesterday morning about twenty young folks traveled to Coppock for a river picnic and a pleasant day. The event honored Miss Verle Dunham who leaves next week for Rock Island, and Miss Thersa Whiting of Roscoe, Illinois, visiting Miss Leta Whiting.
Mrs Claude Lemmon hosted thimble bees on East Madison Tuesday and Wednesday for her mother Mrs Applegate of Greensburg Indiana. About sixty ladies attended each afternoon with nasturtiums and golden glow decorating the house and lawn. Refreshments were served by Mrs Dr W J Anderson Mrs GC Cunningham Mrs Will Chilcote and Miss Iairy Meacham. Miss Evans of Columbus Ohio joined as an out of town guest.
The clerking staff of Snouffer Hughes Co. dry goods store enjoyed a picnic supper at Sunset Park last evening, sharing a relaxed gathering away from shop duties.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church plans a picnic supper at Suns Park at 6 o'clock. Members should bring a fork plate and cup, with baskets to be filled. If stormy, the event moves to the church basement. The Fir United Presbyterian Mission circle meets with Mrs Guthrie at 7 30.
Sheriff Black Deputy McCar and City Marshal Davidson vow to end disorder at Sunset Park. They warn late night gatherings will lead to police action, with intoxicated visitors directed to county jail if disturbances persist. Parks must be kept clean and welcoming for all ages, free from roosting drunks.
Regular communication of Ington Lodge No 26 A F and A M will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock sharp. Important business to be attended to. Members urged to be prompt and brief. T Wickham W M.
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