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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
7
A closing out sale on Dec 23 1912 at 10 a m lists 7 horses 5 milch cows 42 Poland China hogs farm implements two heating stoves lard press sausage grinder barrel churn 1000 bushels corn 15 20 tons hay and more. J H Squire Chas Brown auctioneers Hi T Reynolds clerk.
I have rented my farm and am moving to Washington. I will sell at my home 6 miles southeast of Washington and 1.5 miles southwest of Havre on Thursday December 19, 1912. Items include three horses two spring colts six cows with calves to calve soon, 00 acres of corn, six tons timothy hay, five dozen chickens, and various farm machinery with terms of 12 months on bankable notes at 7 percent. W. S. Reeves
President Lafayette Young will chair the third annual Iowa Good Roads conference in Des Moines with 1500 tickets issued for a two day session. A revised program replaces earlier speakers, covering legislation funding permanent roads and road administration with illustrated brick and concrete road topics and a focus on organized road systems across Iowa.
An early to late daily routine summary advertises Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder disorders. The ad states the pills restore strength and health and credits Lemmon's Pharmacy as the source.
After a long career in the railway mail service, Robert Donnell quits as mail clerk on the Branch passenger. He began Washington to Knoxville runs in 1890 and also earlier Davenport to Knoxville. At over seventy, he plans time in Washington and Sigourney, visits son Elmer in St. Louis, and remains a civic, political interest.
An advertisement warns that sickness breeds fear for the worker. It claims Foley Kidney Pills restore health by treating kidney and bladder troubles and promotes the yellow package as genuine from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The Washington Knights of Pythias run a special 7 PM train to Keota returning at midnight. About seventy five members travel on two coaches to help dedicate Keota’s new lodge hall. Fifty seven tickets sold. more expected for the event featuring a banquet and toasts.
A report notes training at West Chester and a plan to move a number of loads overland to Keota from Well man. The item highlights logistical steps and transportation routes.
Notice that no drill will be held tonight as the drill hall is occupied by a Short Course. Commanding officer CHAS. A. DEWEY signs the message.
Advert says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound quickly relieves croupy coughs and wheezy colds in children. It claims instant relief, soothing and healing with no ate s, Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A vintage ad claims Foley Kidney Pills tone and strengthen kidneys helping the elderly. Testimonial from John Mc Masters of Streator II cites feeling stronger after using the product from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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