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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
3
Women attend the gas office baking school to learn new techniques using K. C. Baking powder and the Cook's Book. Miss McClintic demonstrates recipes such as Sponge Cake and Ginger Bread, urging coupon redemption for prizes while promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure and associated products.
Mrs. W. E. K. McCoy departed for her home at Columbus Junction this morning after arriving last Saturday. She visited the town and did some shopping during her stay.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo says Bucklen Arnica Salve cured his worst cold sore in two days with a daily application. The salve heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at Lemmon's drug store for 25 cents.
Miss Edna Sherman of White Water Wisconsin visiting Mrs O D Chapel at Ainsworth spent yesterday in Washington with friends.
A business man praised a recent large ad in The Journal saying it drew crowds and kept them going. Another advertiser confirmed the effect, noting yesterday’s strong traffic and today’s continued effort. The piece urges others to advertise.
Local ad promotes horse shoeing services at 20 and 40 cents with guaranteed work at 522 Washington Buggy Works. Also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy for quick relief of hoarse throat and colds that may become pneumonia if untreated. Do not rely on this for medical advice.
Mrs Mary Hinkle and Miss Keo Jordan left Hutchinson after a three week stay at Mrs A M Dana's home. They traveled to Bloomfield Iowa yesterday morning and also visited Chicago during their visit.
J M Wilson and W Roberts were seen in Richland today. H L McKune traveled to Verdi, while Charles Hebner called at Ainsworth. Mrs D M Lemon rode to Brighton and Dessa Wabnitz returned on the Burlington. George and H A Pauls headed to Sigourney. Mrs Wes Gesseling and family were in Washington from Haskins. Mrs Al Cocklin visited Fairfield with her brother M G Campbell Jr. Mrs R D Lemon attended a funeral in Brighton. We are paying high prices for hides, furs and junk. Cohn and Share, Phone 387, Washington House. Robert Orr left Washington for Columbus Junction after visiting yesterday. J W Reynolds and his children arrived from Monmouth, Illinois, to stay with T M Reynolds in Washington for a few days. The Baptist church serves a chicken pie dinner Friday December 11 with a bazaar of useful and fancy articles in the church main hall.
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