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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1906

Page

5

Lost items and notices from Journal page

Lost at Sunset park a gold stick pin with black and pearl sets. Return to Journal office. Lost nursery plate book between Jos Meek's and city. Reward if tinder returns to Journal office. Wanted young man to learn plumbing trade. Address 8B care of Journal. Aug 3 7 10 14 17 21 24 2 For Sale a heifer calf three weeks old. 1027 E 2nd St.

Sunset Park Journal Office Jos. Meek’s City Care of Journal

Weather reports and hay fever remedy notice

Yesterday and today were hot with 93 degrees in our town the hottest so far this year Des Moines reached 96 in the shade at noon today it was 83 above Victims of hay fever can gain quick relief and healing from Foley s Honey and Tar the genuine in a yellow package available at druggists

Des Moines Foley

For Sale Wood and Posts Near Anthony Maliska

For sale 30 cords of wood and 200 posts in English river township near Anthony Maliska's. See me at the timber the first week in September Joseph Soukup. 56-6b.eod Margaret Carrick visiting at G. T. Griffin home goes to Wyman for extended visit before returning to Albia. Her sister Mrs Bell goes to Ainsworth after a week with Eva Hallower.

English River Anthony Maliska Margaret Carrick G. T. Griffin Wyman Albia Mrs. Bell Ainsworth Eva Hallower

No need for physician with Chamberlain's remedy

Acute attacks of colic diarrhea and dysentery strike suddenly and prompt relief is needed. A dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will relieve the patient before a doctor could arrive. It has never failed in severe cases and no family should be without it. For sale by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.

Chamberlain Cook & Sherman and Stewart’s Pharmacy Cherlain Cook & Sherman Stewa Pharmacy

Mrs Julia B Merton Travels From Brother's Home

Mrs Julia B Merton was a passenger for St. Louis this morning after staying a week or two at the home of her brother Howard A Burrell in a small regional update.

Julia B. Merton St. Louis Howard A. Burrell

Hobson Urges Giant Dreadnought Fleet To Avenge Peace

Captain Richmond Pear son Hobson former U S Navy and likely Sixth Alabama congressman candidate argues for 26 000 ton battleships built three annually with four 13 inch and twelve 12 inch guns. He says bigger navy deters war and urges arbitration treaties and a permanent international congress. He warns Pacific superiority against Japan is decisive for US interests.

Richmond Pearson Hobson United States Navy Congress Alabama John Hollis Bankhead Hobson Washington United States New York Globe America Japan House Senate Cuniberti Pacific Manchuria Far East China

Woman's Missionary Society Meet at Second United Presbyterian

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church will gather Saturday afternoon at the church at 2 o'clock for a meeting and discussion.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church

Mission circle meets for all day social at Miss Dawson home

The Young Ladies Mission circle of the First United Presbyterian church held an all day social and business meeting at Miss Ella Dawson’s East Washington street home. About thirty five ladies attended, enjoying a profitable gathering with a noon dinner and a one hour talk on mission work by Miss Anda Scott.

First United Presbyterian Church Ella Dawson East Washington Street Anda Scott

Miss Carrie Emmons Hosts Friends for Wilma Whitaker Honor

Miss Carrie Emmons entertained a company of friends at her East Washington home last evening in honor of Miss Wilma Whitaker of West Liberty. The gathering was social and all report an excellent time.

Carrie Emmons East Washington Wilma Whitaker West Liberty

Dinner party honors Miss Bertha Berch of Mt. Pleasant

The Misses Elsie and Louie Handy hosted a six o'clock dinner last evening for Miss Bertha Berch of Mt. Pleasant. A few young lady friends attended and the occasion was described as most enjoyable.

Elsie Louie Handy Bertha Berch Mt. Pleasant

Minick 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Home

Relatives gathered at 11 o clock to honor Mr. and Mrs. John Minick on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. James Saville presented solid gold spectacles from their children after a sumptuous dinner, with ice cream supplied by Mr. and Mrs. Port Lewis.

James Saville John Minick Henry Minick W. A. Turner

A Noble Enemy in Africa War Era

The article recounts how Moroccan leader Mokrani pledged no insurrection during France's 1870 war with Germany, keeping faith until Paris fell. After the peace, he broke his word and prepared war, leading his forces to a final battle where he died at the front as French forces memorialized their fallen foe.

France Africa Germany Lhe Algeria Mediterranean Mokrani Paris Kabylia

Local residents share visits and travel notes in city roundup

Elmer Wells shows improvement while Merle Lytle returns from Detroit and J M Utterback and Fred Miller visit for business. Omi Funston of Ainsworth visits. Dick Richardson and George Fretel return from Muscatine on No 11. Belle Perrine arrives from Centralia for a visit with Margaret Duff. Eugene Buttles of Burlington to spend Sunday with Oliver Gray family. John Wombacher and Lou return from Ottawa Illinois after visiting Frank Swift. Bennett family and Dr Tompson arrive from Letts for a short visit. Alex Lytle returns to Brighton to work on Rock Island line. Harrie Horoe and McGugin return from Eldon after golden wedding anniversary. Alma McCutcheon visits with parents and friends after a eastern trip. Lucile Peek back from Ainsworth after musicale. class shows progress under instructor. Capt Harvey McCaulley of Nebraska visits with brothers and Civil War comrades of Company K 13th Iowa. looks well.

Elmer Wells Merle Lytle Detroit Mich J. M. Utterback Ainsworth Fred Miller Muscatine Omi Funston Dick Richardson George Fretelin Belle Duff Perrine Centralia Iil Margaret Duff Eugene Butties Burlington Oliver Gray Buttles Bennett Bicle Vera Dr. Tompson Letts Lenison Alex Lytle Brighton Rock Island Hicher Harrie Horoe BR. L. McGugin Eldon Andy Shaffer Alma McCutcheon James MccCutcheon McCutcheon United States Canada Lucile Peek Mat Miller Harvey McCaulley Nebraska Company K 13Th Iowa McCaulley M. O' Loughlin Jack Samuel Knauss James Casey

Wish I Were a Dog Love Scene From Tit Bits

A London Tit-Bits note describes a pretty girl lavishing affection on her mastiff while a soft young man watches and sighs that he wishes to be a dog. She assures him he will grow.

London

Sunset Park Ice Cream Festival Wins Warm Welcome

Citizens band members staged an ice cream festival at Sunset Park drawing a large crowd. Attendees enjoyed ice cream and cake served by ladies in the pavilion, raising funds for the band boys while the park gleamed with electric lights and was praised as a pleasant summer venue.

Sunset Park Citizens Band Band Boys

Miss Vera Rogers Hosts At Home Reception August 20

Miss Vera Rogers announces an at home gathering Monday evening August 20 at her residence 215 South Avenue C inviting friends and acquaintances to join in a informal social event.

Vera Rogers South Avenue C

Pleasant Hill Families Swim and Camp at Coppock

Last Wednesday twelve Pleasant Hill families joined the Reister Maple and Thompson clans at Coppock for a day of boating and bathing on the Chicagua. Afterward they picnicked on the Davidson lawn near Coppock, where Mrs. Davidson served ice cream and hot coffee as Misses Mary and Dora Davidson played music. Forty three people from Pleasant Hill Havre Eureka and local neighbors participated.

Pleasant Hill Coppock George Reister Roy Maple William Thompson Chicagua John Davidson Davidson Lawn

Health and daily habits cited for robust condition

A speaker attributes good health to regular habits and early retirement, emphasizing disciplined routines as the basis for preserving vigor and well being. The exchange highlights practical health guidance tied to daily life.

Inmate Reveals Time Served In Illinois Penitentiary

A quoted line from Meveland Plain Dealer recalls a man stating he spent twenty three years in the Linnois penitentiary. The fragment suggests a report on a prison or former inmate’s claim.

Linnois Penitentiary Meveland Plain Dealer

Such a wife proves generosity in fortune and love

A man recalls how his future wife refused him when he was poor to avoid being a burden, but she readily consented after he grew rich, praising her kindness and devotion in a vivid exchange.

Summer Diarrhoea in Children

In hot weather the first sign of loose bowels in a child demands prompt care to prevent serious illness. One or two doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil to cleanse the system are suggested. Rev M Stockland of Little FallsMinn praises the remedy for summer disorders in children. Sold by Cook Sherman and Stewart pharmacy.

Rev. M. ©. Stockland M. EE Little Falls Minn Chamberlain Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy

Pleasant Phoenix hall dance charms town guests

A cheerful gathering last evening in the Phoenix hall hosted a pleasant dance for about fifteen couples. Music was supplied by Caner's orchestra with out of town guests Misses Margaret Niver and Beulah Bennison from Muscatine and Jean and Charlotta Lindstrom from Allegheny, Pa.

Phoenix Hall Caner Margaret Niver Beulah Bennison Muscatine Jean and Charlotta Lindstrom Allegheny, Pa

Minicks Celebrate Golden Wedding at North Washington Home

A pleasant surprise honored Mr and Mrs John Minick at their North Washington home for their fiftieth wedding anniversary. About fifty guests attended the gathering.

John Minick Washington

Keota Keota vs Washington game umpire dispute sparks anger

Richardson of the Keota Hag voices frustration after a Wednesday ball game losses claim bias by umpire Jord. Washington supporters demand a neutral umpire and defend the game as closely played with disputed calls and safe plays noted.

Mystery Solved How New Life Pills Help Bilious Attacks

Writer John N Pleasant of Mira Indiana praises Dr New Life Pills for curing periodic attacks of biliousness and habitual constipation. The pills are advertised as guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded and cost 25 cents at Stewart's drug.

John N. Pleasant Mira Ind Stewart

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