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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1908

Page

2

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Endorsed By Physicians

Medical reviewers cite Unicorn root and Golden Seal root as key ingredients for female weakness, uterine tonic effects, and relief of menstrual disturbances. J Fyfe and others praise these herbs’ roles in treating reproductive disorders, with emphasis on pain, heat, anemia, and flooding.

Pierce John Fyfe Tur Ectrctic Medical Review Helonias Divica Helenias Fyfe Farther J. Finley Ellingwood M. D Bennett Medical College Chicago J. John M. Scudder Cincinnati R. Bartholow Jefferson Medical College

State Sanatorium Six Months In Operation For Tuberculosis

Des Moines Iowa reports the state sanatorium for incipient tuberculosis has operated six months since February 1 1908. More than 105 patients admitted by July 1 with over 200 refusals. The institution aims to separate patients from households curb infection and provide open air treatment to cure and restore working capacity.

Des Moines Iowa

The General Demand for a Gentle Laxative Remedy

The Well-Informed favor a simple pleasant laxative, Syrup of Figs with Elixir of Senna, known to physicians as wholesome and effective. California Fig Syrup Co. promotes ethical use and urges purchase of genuine product sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.

California Fig Syrup Co

State Sanatorium as Weapon in Crusade Against Tuberculosis

The text argues the sanatorium is an investment yielding dividend through restored wage-earning power. It claims benefits to individuals, the public, and the state, and contends time will prove its effectiveness in the tuberculosis crusade.

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Miss Carol Forgey Wins State University Scholarship

Miss Carol Forgey of this city is listed among the scholarships awarded for the coming year by the State University of Iowa at Iowa City. About seventy scholarships are given in the state to the top high school student in each accredited school. Forgey earned the award on merit for her four years of work at the local high school.

State University of Iowa At Iowa City Carol Forgey Miss Forgey

Funeral of Albert Patterson Held North of City

Funeral services for the late Albert Patterson were held yesterday at 9 am from the residence ten miles north. Rev. W. A. Smith officiated. The procession went to Ainsworth where the body was interred in Ainsworth Cemetery. Pallbearers included T. C. Patterson M. W. Patterson John Pratt Lee Thompson Ott Patterson and Walter Patterson.

Albert Patterson W. A. Smith Ainsworth T. C. Patterson M. W. Patterson John, Pratt Lee Thompson Ott Patterson Walter Patterson

Horse Stolen Then Tracked Through Multiple Owners

A horse bought by H F E McCollum for 130 was later found stolen from Ogg of Olathe Kansas. The animal moved from Kansas City to Ottumwa via a colored dealer, passing through Lee Fleener Ellis Floyd and the Williams sale barn before ending with Mr Risk. Officers recovered the horse and sent it to Kansas. Fleener and Floyd face loss as buyers seek refunds from prior purchasers. The colored men remain unfound.

H. FE. McCollum Mr. McCollum Ogg Olathe Kan Kansas City Ottumwa Lee Fleener Ellis Floyd Williams Sale Risk Kansas Messrs Fleener Floyd

Recall of Co C 19th Iowa Leaving for Civil War

Forty six years ago at 2 p.m. General Thad H. Stanton led Company C away to the Civil War. Washington saw a throng of friends and tearful farewells as fathers mothers husbands sisters brothers and sweethearts parted. A mass meeting was held and the town remembers the excitement. The company dined at the old Washington house before marching on.

Old Washington House Colenso

The Boys in Blue March to the Depot in Sacrifices

A historical note recalls a company marching from a hotel to the depot where a train waited. Half did not return, their lives given as patriotic sacrifices to preserve the republic from traitors. Surviving members now average about twenty two and a half, aged veterans enjoying the fruits of victory.

Teaching Elephants Show Training by Kindness and Patience

Appletons Magazine notes consensus among trainers on the superior, intelligent elephant with a gentle temperament. They claim affection, not fear, drives obedience and that punishment cannot yield tricks. patience and kindness train elephants, likening the task to teaching circus riding.

Appleton

Bank Offers 4 Percent Interest On Savings

A savings account earns 4 percent interest compounded twice a year. Since 1876 the bank has paid $150,000 in interest to its depositors.

Training a pachyderm in rope and tackle methods

A trainer signals forty men to haul a large elephant as ropes squeak and a trunk flails. The beast struggles, falls onto straw, then is restrained with chains and a bellyband while the trainer reworks the rigging to lift the hindquarters with the same method used for rearing.

Japanese Custom on Servant Roles in Tea Service

A traditional rule states a servant may not pour tea in a Japanese house. The daughter holds the privilege to prepare the beverage while the guest who arrives last serves it to others.

Boy Drops Worm in Mother's Tea Cup Joke

A boy named Bile dropped a worm into his mother's cup of tea as a prank. She found the trick amusing and laughed, saying he was as smart as he can be.

Rex Latta Drowned in Greenwich Batten Kiln

Relatives in the city have word of the death of Rex Latta son of Linton Latta. Rex was eighteen and drowned August 8 in a batten kiln at Greenwich New York.

Rex Latta Linton Latta Rex Greenwich N. Y

Foley's Kidney Remedy Aids Elderly Health

Aged readers suffer kidney and bladder trouble with pain and danger. Foley's Kidney Remedy stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the system. Start now for vigor. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the remedy.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy

No services at German Evangelical church Sunday due to Chautauqua

The German Evangelical church will not hold services this Sunday because of Chautauqua activities in the area.

Foley's Honey and Tar Claims Quick Asthma Relief

An ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as providing immediate relief for asthma sufferers and curing many stubborn cases. It claims to treat coughs, colds, and throat and lung trouble without harmful drugs, attributed to Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Stranger Ezra Ingham Arrives From Stratford Texas

Ezra Ingham arrived last night from Stratford Texas to spend a week or two in the city visiting and attending Chautauqua. His arrival surprised the Ing ham family and many friends as no one expected him.

Ezra Ingham Stratford Texas Ingham

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