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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1909

Page

6

North Pacific Coast Route plans to Tacoma and beyond

The notice advertises travel by the North Pacific Coast division of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway to Tacoma Spokane Portland Vancouver Butte and more with stop overs and a cutoff date of October 5. It invites calls or mail for planning and quotes the route from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest.

North Pacific Coast Chica Milwaukee & St. Paul Fir Northwest Chicago Tacoma Spokane Portland Vancouver Butte Nuts W. C. R. Division Ottumwa Iowa

McElhinney Drug Co Enlists for Zemo Skin Remedy

The McElhinney Drug Co announces securing the agency for Zemo a liquid external remedy for eczema pimples dandruff blackheads and all skin or scalp diseases. It claims instant relief and cures by destroying the disease germs and leaves clean healthy skin. The firm offers proof of many cures to customers.

McElhinney Drug Co Zemo

Free Trial Lesson Offered by Snow's College

A notice invites any woman or girl to attend a free test lesson at Snow's College. If not entirely satisfied, she may discontinue at no obligation or expense.

Snow's College

Pardoned Woman From Winfield By Iowa Governor

Des Moines reports Governor Carroll pardoned Mrs. Anna Myers of Winfield who was convicted of arson and sentenced to life. She will not serve the penitentiary term but must quit the state, remain outside Iowa, dismiss her appeal, and live lawfully or be arrested.

Des Moines Iowa Carroll Anna Myers Winfield State Penitentiary Hawkeye Supreme Court

Faultless Miona prescription promises universal stomach cure

A small tablet prescription named Miona from Lemmon's Pharmacy claims to cure all stomach disorders including catarrh of the stomach. It promises relief from belching, postmeal distress, biliousness and nervousness, with a money back guarantee if it fails. Large boxes cost 50 cents at leading druggists.

America Lemmon Miona

Extraordinary heart replacement at Iowa tuberculosis sanatorium

At the Iowa State Tuberculosis sanatorium surgeons performed a groundbreaking operation on Leslie Vosburg of Gilman Iowa replacing his heart due to displacement from pleural effusion. Vosburg’s weight has fallen from 160 to 112 pounds since January amid tuberculosis and spinal concerns. His father W H Vosburg of Marshall County was present and will return later in the week to assess progress. The case is grave but doctors persist in efforts to save him.

Iowa City Iowa Iowa State Tuberculosis Sanitorium Leslie Vosburg Gilman W. H. Vosburg Marshall County Leslie

Tragic Self-Destruction in Harvey Home

In Harvey near Knoxville Iowa on August 10 fifteen year old Helen Mattox locked in her bedroom at her parents house, dressed in a white gown, and shot herself in the heart with a rifle after a bitter quarrel. Her stepfather W A Montgomery is accused of abusing his wife who left home and walked ten miles to Knoxville. Mrs Montgomery, upon learning of the suicide, became berserk trying to cut her throat with a razor and was jailed. The community is shaken and Mrs Montgomery is likely to be sent to a sanitarium.

Knoxville Iowa Harvey Helen Mattox Hersif W. A. Montgomery

City Library to Close During Chautauqua Week

City library will be closed throughout Chautauqua except Saturday afternoon. Patrons are advised to plan around closures to avoid trips when the library is shut.

Philippine vets Meli opens tenth annual reunion in Pittsburg

The tenth annual convention of the Army of the Philippines and the ninth annual reunion of the American veterans of foreign service opened today with reveille blown by Bugler Fabian Sebast, famed for sounding the call at Santiago during the flag raising and the lowering of Spanish colors.

Bugler Sebast Pittsburg Pittsberg Army of the Philippines American Veterans of Foreign Service Reveille Fabian Sebast Santiago

Wellman Ready for Flight from Spitzbergen

Advices from Spitzbergen say Walter Wellman’s polar expedition airship repairs are finished after a June storm. A gas apparatus has been installed and inflation began July 31 as preparations for a North Pole attempt proceed.

Tromsoe Norway Spitzbergen Walter Wellman North Pole Wellman

Wright Sails for Europe to Court 1000-Mile Flight Claim

Aug 10 New York report says Orville Wright sailed with sister Katherine on the Kron Prinzess to Ce cilie. He stated that he or Wilbur Wright could fly 1,000 miles barring mishaps.

Wright Europe New York Orville Wright Katherine Wright Cecilie Wilbur

Senator Bound Hand and Foot in Accident

Kewanee Illinois August 10 State Senator B F Baker of this city suffered fractures to both legs and both arms when his touring car overturned last week He is bound in splints and able to move only a hand or foot and will be helpless for several months.

Kewanee Ill B. F. Baker

Burdette Improves At Clifton by the Sea

Dr. Robert J. Burdette who is ill at his Clifton by the Sea summer home is reported to be much better.

Los Angeles Robert J. Burdette Clifton By the Sea

Local arrivals and visits mark morning in the city

Residents make short trips to Columbus Junction Morning Sun and Knox ville while a series of visits and travel continue. W J Southwell arrives on No 1 and Don Hampsher returns from Keota. Airdome screens show moving pictures tonight and tomorrow with 5 cent admission. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Jean Carden and baby, Miss Katherine Bishop, and Miss Grace Eyestone.

W. J. Southwell No. 1 Don Hampsher Keota Airdome A. Davidson Columbus Junction Nettie Samson Margaret Godfrey Jean Carden Baby J. A Wyman Major Latta Dorothy Katherine Bishop Lexington Grace Eyestone Mt. Vernon Nellie Wilson Frank Ingham Meredith Chicago Brighton

Court House Closed Every Afternoon During Chautauqua

Public notice states the court house will close each afternoon for the Chautauqua event. The announcement lists no further details or dates beyond the daily closure during the festival period.

Chamberlains Colic Remedy Ad Gives Traveler Testimony

An endorsement for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praises its efficacy since 1872. H S Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter claims constant success on travels and notes it is sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain H. S. Nichols Oakland Ind F. L. Stolte Lemmon

Greek flag lowered on Canea after protest by four powers

At Canea on Crete the Greek flag raised July 27 over the fortress and military barracks was lowered following protests from the four protecting powers after the island's evacuation by international troops.

Canea Crete

Holy Roller Declared Nuisance In Chattanooga Case

Justice Parks ruled Hene gar Trim leader of the Holy Rollers case a nuisance. Trim held to the circuit court in bond of 250 dollars.

Chattanooga Tenn Justice Parks Henegar Trim Holy Rollers Trim

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