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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1907

Page

3

Mrs E E Hopkins Heads to Menno for Catarrh Remedy Sample

Mrs E E Hopkins Floyd Shockley and Mrs P A Shockley depart for Menno South Dakota to visit Mrs W L Sutton. A trial size box of Dr Shoop s Catarrh Remedy is offered to prove merit with a free test. The notice lists ingredients and claims instant lasting relief from nasal throat catarrh. Dr Shoop Racine Wis and J H Stewart sell the product.

E. E. Hopkins Floyd Shockley P. A. Shockley Menno South Dakota Ihome W. L. Sutton Dr. Shoop

Journalette Musings on War and Newspaper Hostilities

A reflective piece questions why newspapers have cooled on wartime reporting after a recent clash with Japan. It argues US officials and Japanese dignitaries persuaded a pause, noting American prejudice in San Francisco and asserting redress may follow if merits require it.

San Francisco

Great Shorthorn Show Stuns Iowa at State Fair

Des Moines reports the Iowa state fair closes with a record livestock display led by Shorthorns. Some 300 shorthorns entered from 11 states by 37 exhibitors, dominating a total 800 cattle entries across 85 exhibitors, with horse entries near 450 and full pens anticipated in poultry sheep and swine sections.

Des Moines Iowa Cattle Department Horse Department

Itinerant preacher James L Williams shot in Mt Vernon

James L Williams a former Dahlgren Illinois preacher was fatally shot on a dark Mt Vernon street. He carried 200 to 300 dollars and was seeking Rev Atchison, brother of his first wife, when killed near the Atchison home. His attackers remain unidentified and the motive is a mystery. Williams had just returned from Paragould Arkansas where he lived for fifteen years.

Mt. Vernon Ill James L. Williams Dahlgren Williams Mr. Atchison Atchison Paragould Ark

Seven Year Old Boy Dies After Leg Amputation

Willie Lindsay aged seven died last night after losing a leg in an Evans Rock Island yard accident. He was crawling under a car when it was moved, severing the limb above the knee and causing fatal shock and blood loss.

Oskaloosa Iowa Willie Lindsay Rock Island Evans

Death of Attorney Fred Sims Casts Shadow on Black Family

N L Black learns of the death of his brother in law Attorney Fred Sims in Washington D C from consumption. Sims married Stella Black in this city thirteen years ago and was a Washington based attorney and navy department stenographer. Born in Oskaloosa he graduated from Oskaloosa High School Penn College and Howard University. The body may be brought to Oskaloosa for interment.

N. L. Black Fred Sims Washington, D. C Stella Black Nate Fred Motts Washinon D. C Navy Department Oskaloosa Penn College Howard University

Chamberlains Colic Cure Praised By Patient Testimony

A Georgia man credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a measles illness worsened by rain. The ad cites Sam H. Gwin of Concord and notes sale by Cook Sherman. Also a Sabbath school institute planned at Haskins Presbyterian church on August 11 with sessions at 10 30 a.m. and 1 45 p.m. and an 8 p.m. service inviting local schools.

Chamberlain Sam H. Gwin Concord Cook & Sherman Haskins Presbyterian Church

Irish landowners and tenant farmers in travel note

The article explains landlords own most land in Ireland and rent to farmers who find it poor and hard to support families and pay rent. It notes mostly pasture, little cultivation compared with Italy Germany and France, and extensive waste from wide turf fences, with Ireland having more fences per farm than other nations.

Ireland Italy Germany France Travel Magazine

Remedy for Diarrhoea hailed as best in the world

S Jemison of Spring Grove York County Pa commends Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a flawless cure after five years of family use and recommendations to many people in York County. The remedy is sold by Cook and Sher.

York County S. Jemison Spring Grove Cook & Sherman

Weather Forecast for Iowa Today and Tomorrow

The forecast for Iowa predicts fair skies tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions on Thursday. The report is filed from Washington D C.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Local News Items From Area Residents

T. J. Berdo returned yesterday from a business trip to Chicago. The Sutherland brothers departed for the Jamestown exposition last evening. Miss Florence Parrish left for Winfield last evening to teach music. Miss Lila George traveled to Titus this morning to visit relatives. Mrs. C. W. Bennet returned home to Crawfordsville last evening after visiting Will Bennett. Mrs. J. E. Wilkinson returned to Scott City Kansas this morning after visiting her aunt Mrs. Patience Stewart.

T. J. Berdo Chicago Sutherland Brothers Florence Parrish Winfield Lila George Titus C. W. Bennet Crawfordsville Will Bennett J. E. Wilkinson Scott City Kansas Patience Stewart

Hay Fever Relief Claims From Foley’s Honey and Tar

Claim states hay fever sufferers gain immediate relief from difficult breathing and inflamed air passages with Foley’s Honey and Tar. Warns that genuine product is in a yellow package and available from all druggists.

Foley

Cambridge man loses new engine and threshing outfit in fire

H B Bennington of Cambridge suffered total loss when cleaning a bearing with gasoline caused a fire that engulfed the engine a separator and a stacker. The blaze started from the heat of the bearing and consumed the straw and equipment just after the first day’s work with a brand new outfit. The incident happened as workers prepared to quit.

Cambridge Iowa H. B. Bennington

Mrs. L. R. Wareham Visits Havre After Davenport Stop

Mrs. L. R. Wareham of Davenport passed through here en route to Havre where she will spend a week visiting at the Oscar Jugenheimer home.

L. R. Wareham Davenport Havre Oscar Jugenheimer

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