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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
6
Free baking school at the gas office draws many ladies as Miss McClintic demonstrates successful baking methods. She explains the Power Behind the Dough and how to avoid failures while serving Orange Cake White Cake Bacon Muffins Jumbies and Nut Biscuits. Free cookbooks issued with 25 cent can coupons entice attendees.
Horace K Turner Lecture Company presented an illustrated talk on the Grand Canon of the Colorado River in the Academy chapel last Saturday evening. Prof Daugherty described the canyon and scenery while H H Nelson managed the stereopticon. proceeds fund chapel pictures. Mrs F H Davis of Drakeville Iowa left Washington Saturday for Haskins to visit her son.
A Washington store advertises Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee. The copy claims the tablets soothe the stomach, improve digestion, and relieve nausea, offering 15 days of treatment for 25 cents and larger sizes for 45 and 89 cents.
Mrs. Phil Bratten is on the sick list. W. M. Johnson visited Cotter for a business call. Tobias Laithly of Rubio spent last evening in the city. Mrs. Rush headed home to Haskins Saturday. Mrs. Ed Bowman and Mrs. Laura Graham visited Davenport today. Miss Mary Clendenning helps at I. Rothschild dry goods during Christmas rush. Miss Stella Bishop left for Crawfordsville for a few days. Guy Perkins returned Saturday from Garden City after extended stay with brother John. Mrs. Rev. W. G. Thorn returned to Keosauqua after visiting son Clifford. Miss Ida Roberts to Ft. Dodge tomorrow to visit Mrs. Seth Thomas.
Congress talk centers on possible shifts in committee chairs and patronage after the election. Landis would likely head foreign affairs, Perkins may obtain the role, and Gardner or Wagner could take posts as shifts ensue. Cuba's orange crop rises to around 500 000 crates, affecting U S growers.
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