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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1906

Page

4

Farmers' Institute Opens With Unprecedented Attendance

The Farmers' Institute in Washington opened in Phoenix hall to a larger than expected crowd. Corn entries rapidly increased with 25 already present. exhibits include butter cake and bread. Henry Fields supervises the corn display. Miss Mathers and Mrs. Will Wilson head the domestic science section and record entries. The program features corn judging prizes and a unique willow root exhibit by 8S. B. Dewey.

Farmers’ Institute Phoenix Hall Henry Fields Shenandoah H. T. Reynolds Miss Mathers Institute Will Wilson Ames Citizens’ National Citizens’ Savings Banks Stevens Stewart Hardware Co J. A. Cunningham Bessie Park

A Western Wonder of Bowie Texas Weight Gain Miracle

A Bowie Texas man named W L ill rose from 90 pounds to over 180 after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He credits twelve bottles with curing his terrible cough and consumption. The ad promises guaranteed relief from Stewart Druggist with bottles at 50 cents to 1 00 and a free trial bottle.

Bowie Tex W. L.ill Dr. King Tewart

Pension increases for J. G. Hise and Dennis Brown

Pension amounts rise for J. G. Hise from eight to twelve dollars and for Dennis Brown from twelve to seventeen dollars. Sherm White arrived this morning from Crawfordsville and spent the day in the city on business.

J. G. Hise Dennis Brown Sherm White Crawfordsville

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children

There is no danger in giving Chamberlains Cough Remedy to small children as it contains no opium or harmful drug. It has a thirty year reputation as a successful medicine for colds croup and whooping cough. It is pleasant to take and liked by children. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.

Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy

Low Round Trip Fare to Mexico City from Rock Island

The Rock Island offers one fare for a round trip to Mexico City with a final return limit of 30 days from sale. Tickets bought on December 20 21 or 22 allow liberal stopover privileges both ways. See the Rock Island agent M Cavin before it ends.

Mexico City Rock Island M. Cavin

Frank P Chrisholm Addresses Washington Academy Students

Frank P Chrisholm Booker T Washingtons representative spoke to Washington Academy students describing the Tuskegee Institute and Booker T Washingtons early struggles. He plans a 7 30 pm prayer meeting talk at First Baptist church and will also address high school students Thursday morning.

Frank P.chrisholm Booker T. Washington Washington Academy Tuskegee Institute Booker Washington First Baptist Church Chrisholm

Bishop Morrison Arrives at Gibraltar for Rest

Rt. Rev. I N Morrison bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Iowa and his wife landed at Gibraltar Sunday afternoon. He stood the trip well and is reported in improved condition. The news came by cable to Davenport his home and will ease anxiety among Iowa church members seeking relief through travel abroad.

Presbyterian Church Rogers Harry C. Rogers Phillips Jesus Jesus Christ Church Mr. Rogers I. N. Morrison Episcopal Diocese of Iowa Gibraltar Davenport Muscatine

Baptist church tea and mite box opening Friday

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church invites all ladies to attend the quarterly missionary tea and mite box opening on Friday afternoon December 14 in the church lecture room.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Side Square H. F. Steck the Farmers’ Institute Phoenix Ence Department W. J. Brooks B. Dewey Dewey Washington County Farmers’ Institute A. R. Miller Elias Handy Miller Atty A. Dewey Washington Pres. D. B. McLaughlin Alex Miller Farmers’ Institute of Washington Court House Klein Klothing KO Good Clothes Store Brown Candy Kitchen North Lowa Ave T Family All Druggiste Palmer’s Columbia Pharmacy J. E. Lemmon Academy Christmas Furs J. B. Crail Washington, Iowa D. A. Chalmers
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