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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
2
An early advert claims idleness causes trouble and lists health symptoms. It promotes King’s New Life Pills by J. Bo Lemmon as a cure for liver troubles and to restore health.
A Louisville Courier Journal clipping promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for back pain rheumatism and kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick correction of urinary irregularities and restored health though the ad text includes misspellings and branding by Lemmons Pharmacy and Hilnney Drug Co.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, builds strength, and offers one hundred dollar payoff for any failure. Prospective buyers urged to request testimonials from Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A crowd of 16 celebrated Edith Neth ergall’s birthday at her west city home with ice cream cake and fruit served by Mrs Joe Nebergall and sisters. Friends and relatives hosted gatherings in Grace Hil and at the Wilson and Wicher houses with guests from Kansas Illinois West Virginia Pittsburgh Chicago and Atlantic Iowa. A large luncheon and multiple parties featured decorations Golden glow flowers and stories shared by attendees.
Miss Helen Wilson entertained Miss Lucy Wilson Miss Nena Wilson Miss Andrews Miss Battis and Mrs Merritt Green at her home on East Washington Street this morning at 10 o clock for breakfast.
Miss Rose McGusin hosted the Rose club at her East Main street residence this morning. The young ladies brought fancy work and enjoyed a few hours on the lawn at the McGuigin home where a two course luncheon was served with Mrs Green, Miss Battis, Miss Rogers and Miss Andrews as guests.
Thursday evening at the home of his niece Mrs George Varnett about thirty friends and relatives gathered for a pleasant evening. Phonograph music was provided by Oscar Burhan. Out of town guests Mr and Mrs Barr and daughter from Mlwin Nebraska presented a sum of money to Mr Burham.
The court house will close every afternoon during Chautauqua 49 3, affecting court operations and access for visitors and staff. Local officials announce altered hours through the event period.
A fragment from London Mall recalls a one legged Welsh orator Jones who joked about losing his leg to Irish blood. An Irishman quips that the blood should have settled in his head, ending the exchange.
A noble lord bursts with fury and shouts that the situation is intolerable. James responds with humility, aiming to appease the great man by acknowledging the contempt for keeping a servant who is a fool.
Chal Ford arrived on the Branch last evening. T. F. Jones headed for West Chester. W. Burham traveled to Brighton. Miss Amelia Keeley returned to Keola. Jank Oliver rode No 2 to Clarion. Frank Wells and Charles Pauls arrived on No 2. Various residents attended the Chautauqua in Columbus Junction and nearby towns. A birth announcement for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Norman T. Vorse of Des Moines was received.
Alfred Peterson arrives from Crawfordsville while Charlies Scranton heads to Columbus Junction. Mr. and Mrs Harrie Horne visit Davenport. Mrs Colton travels to Columbus Junction for Merle Vroudtit and Phelix Pauls. Trips and visits extend to Maxwell Crawfordsville Macomb Weota Fairfield and Osage as several families share news.
A city boy Teddy visits the country with his grandfather. They encounter a cow and learn about horns and mooing as Teddy asks which horn the cow blew. The scene captures his wonder at rural life.
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