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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
6
The Roundup reports Sam Berger of Prisco, after defeating Philadelphia Jack, plans not to fight for a year, citing a need for a long rest. The piece also riffs on fighters' pride, auto antics, and a chaotic sports scene with quotes and old-time vigor.
A chaotic report notes Lange stealing third and then second as a close finish unfolds. It critiques jockey discipline, hints at reforms, and references boxing figures, Frisco relief, and praise for Jim McGuire’s veteran performance behind the plate.
Woodward Iowa Woodward 1 O F degree staff enthusiastic for first and second degrees of subordinate work at sovereign grand lodge meeting in Toronto September. Staff awarded first prize in second degree and second prize in first degree at Des Moines 1903 and Baltimore 1904. Thirty eight member Woodward lodge staff long active in the team with original features, a prize winner.
A thrifty household should prepare for illness and keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for rapid treatment of dysentery diarrhoea and cholera morbus. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
Mrs. D. B. Howard and her son Paul passed through the city en route from Sigourney to Winfield after a few days with relatives. Mrs. R. B. Dunshee and her children Ruby and La Reno of Keota accompany them and will stay a day or two.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup sold with a positive guarantee to cure constipation sick headache stomach trouble or any indigestion. If it fails manufacturers refund your money. All druggists. Miss Beulah Bennison returned from Washington where she visited Miss Vera Rogers and Miss Nena Wilson. Mrs Ambrose Hoyt and children arrived from Rock Island to visit Mrs Mose DeMarce for a week or two.
John N. Pleasant of Magnolia Ind praises Dr. King's New Life Pills as the solution to periodic attacks of biousness and habitual constipation. He notes a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded and mentions the price of 26 cents at Stewart's drug store.
The Rock Island offers a round trip excursion fare of 350 for Des Moines for the state fair. A special train leaves daily next week at 5 a.m. except Saturday, returning at 10 45 p.m. Tickets valid to return September 1.
A medical advertisement explains digestive illness as the root of nervousness and general ill health. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic tonic to improve digestion and blood quality, claims to cure dyspepsia biliousness and stomach issues, and mentions Pleasant Pellets as liver and bowel regulators.
Classified notice for Mrs A B Lingmaster a nurse with address 626 West Washington Street and phone numbers 697 when away and 672. Dated August 30.
Mrs. 8. J. Finley is a passenger this noon for Washington for a few days visit with relatives and friends. The grounds committee of the Chautauqua association urges tents holders to notify size at once or tents may delay setup and cause inconvenience to both the committee and tenters.
On the old Crone farm one mile north %q west of town Wm. Miller & Son announce cider production schedule every Tuesday and Friday.
An old advertisement claims hot weather weakens digestion and promotes Mi-o-na tablets as a stomach strengthener. It asserts tablets prevent indigestion, boost energy, and ward off summer ailments, with a money back guarantee from Columbia Pharmacy for a 50 cent box.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa a complaint by Prank J. McKay seeks to quiet title to two tracts described as the South East Quarter of the South West Quarter with exceptions and the West Half of the South East Quarter in Section Two Township 74 North Range 8 West. The plaintiff asserts fee simple ownership by record title and exclusive possession for over twenty years, claims all unknown claimants may have no valid interest, and seeks reform of deeds and equitable relief including dismissal of any adverse interests. Defendants and unknown claimants are notified to appear before noon on the second day of the next term starting September 4 1906 or default will be entered.
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