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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
10
There is widespread catarrh considered incurable in the past but now claimed as a constitutional disease treated by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The ad promises blood and mucous surface action, 100 dollar cure paid for unresolved cases, and urges requesting circulars. pills are also recommended for constipation.
Extra good farms and town residence and business property offered near West Chester in Washington County Iowa. Properties lie within two to five miles of town and present a strong Iowa market. Includes a meat market and ice business with buildings and fixtures, plus a first class elevator and coal business. J. D. Dayton, West Chester.
Iowa City reports progress on the universitys new law building, with plans approved from 1907 and contracts awarded in 1908. Four stories high, 57 by 135 feet, granite base and Bedford stone exterior, it will house three large lecture rooms a moot court nine faculty offices a full library and student rooms.
A new basement project is described with expectations that construction will finish in the coming rear. The brief notes anticipate completion within the next rear period.
Lew is Pelzer a research assistant with the State Historical Society of Iowa and a State University graduate has issued a new book on Augustus Caesar Dodge the first U.S. senator from Iowa It marks the third volume in the Iowa Biographical Series edited by Prof B F Shambaugh The earlier volumes covered Robert Lucas and Samuel Freeman Miller highlighting Dodge birth in 1812 and his pre Civil War political activities in Iowa.
Iowa City hosts debates Saturday evening December 12 with the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and the University of Wisconsin in Iowa City on the question whether American cities should adopt a Commission Form of City Government The Iowa team affirms at home and denials occur at Minneapolis The events draw attention as Minnesota and Wisconsin are regarded as midwest debating powerhouses and the Hawkeye team faces a demanding test against both peers.
Iowa City officials report university admittees by origin. Registrar Barrett cites 1,538 students trained in Iowa schools, 440 from Iowa colleges, and 149 from out-of-state colleges. The figure underscores the university as a leading feature of the state public school system.
Iowa City readers learn that December 15 is chosen for a massive rally of all county clubs on campus. Last year’s event drew high enthusiasm and this year’s plans promise even larger participation and excitement across the university community.
Spokane residents Mrs Byron W Woolverton and her sister Miss Jessie Fyfe, cousins of President-elect Taft, will attend the inauguration in Washington on March 4 and spend two weeks with the Tafts. Mrs Woolverton recalls Taft’s mother visiting the Fyfes in southern California when he was a child. The Fyfes later moved to Pierce Nebraska before settling in Spokane six years ago.
Mrs. Woolverton received multiple letters from William Howard Taft before and after his 1909 election as chief executive. The final note invited the family to visit the White House.
Mrs A C Williams of Backy says a gravye-vyard cough nearly killed her but Dr Kings New Discovery restored health. She gained 58 pounds and regained strength after using the medicine, which claims to heal coughs colds and lung throat diseases and prevent pneumonia. Available at J E Lemmon's drug store 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free.
Miss Myra Shaffer, matron of the Rest Room, takes a week’s vacation while the board of managers fills in during her absence.
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