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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1906

Page

5

Wanted travel collector for firm with $250000 capital

Wanted a educated man or woman to travel and collect for a firm possessing a $250,000 capital. Salary $1,072 yearly plus expenses. Salary paid weekly and expenses advanced. References required. Address with home J. A. Alexander Washington Iowa. Also Wanted young man to learn bricklaying trade. Address care of Journal. 1 4 8 11 15 18 22 25 is.

Ome J. A. Alexander Washington Iowa Care of Journal

Dr A E Kepford to Speak at Mason City Chautauqua

Dr A E Kepford of Des Moines representing the Iowa Association for the Prevention and Cure of Tuberculosis will speak at the Chautauqua in Mason City on the 24th at 10 o clock in the forenoon. The lecture covers causes of tuberculosis spread and preventive measures with statistics on reduced ravages through precaution. Be there to hear Dr Kepford for vital information on the disease and its management.

A. E. Kepford Mason City Des Moines Iowa Association For the Prevention and Cure of Kepford

Triple Birthday for D Neiswanger Wilson Folger

Three men share a birthday on the same calendar date though years apart. D. Neiswanger is 81, Captain W. A. Wilson is 75, and A. S. Folger is 66. They plan to meet on their birth day to celebrate together.

Messrs D. Neiswanger Capt W. A. Wilson A. 8. Folger Mr. Neiswanger Captain Wilson Folger

Gentry Bros Show Attracts Good Attendance

A fair crowd attended yesterday afternoon and another show last night at the Gentry Bros exhibition. The performance featured trained dogs and ponies with novel acts, described as a very good little attraction. Chautauqua comes next.

Gentry Bros

Miss Ailliene Bailey Visiting Davenport Home

Miss Ailliene Bailey daughter of Dr Ida Bailey of Washington is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs M Wright 1602 Marquette street Davenport Times August 15.

Ailliene Bailey Ida Bailey Washington

Breeder and Feeder Types in Beef Production Discussed

Article outlines beef and dairy cattle aims for efficient production. It highlights prime beef traits, age effects on gain, and the Hereford and Shorthorn types. English royal show notes praise light colored cattle and assert strong Shorthorn lines remain in Britain.

Breeder's Gazette Chicago England

Mountain lamb's distinct flavor from wild browse praised

An American Sheep Breeder editor recalls tasting mountain lamb in a Charlotte restaurant. The writer notes the meat's gamy, delicate flavor arises from environment and outdoor feed rather than breed or pedigree, attributing aroma to arbutus honeysuckle and chestnuts.

Charlotte N. C Blue Ridge Carolina Mountain

Baby Beef In the South

The practice of turning hand fed Holstein calves into baby beef at sixteen to twenty months is now established. Calves gain about one and three quarter pounds daily from birth, reports the Farmers' Home Journal in Louisville Kentucky.

South Farmers’ Home Journal Louisville

The Horse of Real Class in All Horse Classes

The horse of real class is the money maker for the breeder across race carriage saddle roadster and plow classes. A high class horse in any discipline is more desirable and generally worth more than an inferior race horse.

Market Chaos and Confidence Amid Coal’s Rising Value

A fragment notes financial and disaster headlines with banks failing fires and losses, while coal strengthens as a safe investment. The excerpt hints at renewed emphasis on coal as a stabilizing asset despite broader turmoil and negative events.

Elmer Wells In Critical Condition After High Fever

The many friends of Elmer Wells are informed his condition is very critical. His temperature dropped from about 104 to below normal, a dangerous sign given his ongoing fever and illness.

Elmer Wells

Minick Golden Anniversary Noted Amid Rocker Gift

The Journal reports the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Minick. Fifty relatives and friends attended the celebration at the Minick home and presented a fine rocker as a gift. The couple expresses deep appreciation for the kindness shown.

John Minick Minick

Local residents make visits and returns from nearby towns

J M Bratton arrived home from Chicago after a week on business. Mrs C Bynum and daughter Juanita left for Oskaloosa to visit relatives. Mrs J W Brewer returned to Corydon Slona after a visit at the Martion Scranton home. Fred Maez and Roland Huckaba went home to Keota after a Illinois visit. Mrs Newt Hicks and sons Val and Lloyd visited friends in Keota. Mrs Clarence Aughey and children returned to Ottumwa after a two week visit with her parents. Miss Edna Salter visited Coppock Wayland and Ottumwa before returning home. Lloyd McCutcheon publisher of Mt Vernon Record is visiting the McCutcheon family home.

J. M. Bratton Chicago C. Bynum Juanita Oskaloosa J. W. Brewer Corydon Slona Martion Scranton Fred Maez Roland Huckaba Keota Ilinois Newt Hicks and Sons Val and Lloyd New Market Iowa Clarence Aughey Ottumwa Scott Reister Edna Salter Coppock Wayland Lloyd McCutcheon The Mt. Vernon Record J. A. MccCutcheon Mr. Vernon Ambrose Cunningham Marjorie Florence Burnell Newton L. P. Jackson Mabel West Chester Thompson Brookhart Mt. Sterling Chas. E. Brown Sigourney E. Burdine Barnes City Perlee Conrad Gimbel Lincoln Ill Grant Hampton Dot Lekonta William Bartholomew Lloyd Anderson Tingley George Dye Chautauqua J. H. Cunningham Uhicago Milton White Iowa City Bester Matie Nellie Edmundson Columbus Junction Gene Smith Winfield Roy Nowell Eldon Round House Spencer Walter Morrow Reed Mt. Union Dan Thomas Dorothy Hallie Dennis Brown Wapello E. Shepherd Mrs. Kinsell Hazel Kinsell Crawfordsville Scar Carrison Washington Jess McDonald Des Moines J. A. Black Wyman Tom Frank Arthur Marper James Sprinkle Chicagol Howard McCaulley Lebanon Kan McCauley Clara Gatlin Brown G and Myrtle John Jenkins Mediapolis New Era Brinton Peter Powelson Keota Eagle

Local residents keep busy with travel and visits

Mrs M J Kennelly shopped in Muscatine while A J Jones traveled to Wyman for brief business. Nine Webb returned from West Chester where he painted. Grace Goble visited J M Wagner in town and returned to Ainsworth. Several residents attend Chautauqua events in Sigourney and plan stays. others visit family in Newton and Lincoln Illinois.

M. J. Kennelly Muscatine A. J. Jones Wyman Iil Nine Webb West Chester Grace Goble J. M. Wagner Ainsworth R. Bb. Crone Hertram Sigourney

Bucklen’s Alpha Salve Proves Quick Healer at Emence

Major Hamm editor of the Constitutionalist at Emence Kentucky recounts a ten day cure from Bucklen's Alpha Salve after a severe attack four years ago. The salve is praised as effective on burns sores cuts and wounds and sells for 60 cents at Stewart's drugstore.

Major Hamm The Constitutionalist Emence Bucklen Stewart's

Local notices and visits fill the city news

City residents and visitors frequent the town with a steady stream of travel, calls, and errands. Names include John Little, Charles Glick, Tom Davis, Eva Bitting, Julia Swift, Bessie Byers, J. D. Wilson, Mrs. George Dye, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, and many others as they attend markets, Chautauqua, and church services while reporters note examinations and local business activity.

Mystery Solved By New Life Pills Says User

John N. Pleasant of Maglia Indiana declares New Life Pills end periodic bilious attacks and chronic constipation. He praises a money back guarantee and notes the product sells for 25 cents at Stewart's drug store.

Dr. King John N. Pleasant Maglia Ind Stewart

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