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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1906

Page

2

State Supt Riggs Urges High School Secret Society Ban

State Superintendent J F Riggs proposes legislative action to abolish high school secret societies and sororities arguing they undermine democracy and discipline in public schools. He notes college fraternities differ but warns against extending prohibitions to state universities and agricultural colleges.

J. F. Riggs State University State Agricultural College Iowa Riggs Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

GROVE'S LAXATIVE QUININE REMEDY PROMO CLAIMS QUICK COLD CURE

An old advertisement urges use of Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises refunds from druggists and money back if it fails, with E. Grove's signature on each package and a reference to the price "260".

Grove

Library seeks complete runs of select periodicals

The city library seeks donated magazines to complete files for public access. Needed are Harper's Monthly from June 1885 to June 1891 and from November 1898 to June 1899, North American Review before July 1890, Forum before August 1893 and since August 1900, Nation before Volume 75, St Nicholas before 1899, and Cosmopolitan before 1891.

Harper’s Monthly North American Review Forum Nation St. Nicholas Cosmopolitan

Quick Croup Remedy Warns Of Prompt Use

A local winder urges immediate use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when a child shows croup symptoms. It claims to prevent attacks and emphasizes safety and pleasant taste. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Cook & Sherman and Stewart's

Royal Neighbors Hold Evening Meeting at Hall

The Royal Neighbors will meet this evening in the hall at 7 30 sharp. All Neighbors are urged to attend for important business.

Neighbors to vote on West Chester camp consolidation

All neighbors are urged to attend Thursday night as a vote will be taken on consolidating West Chester camp with ours. Stewart's book store announces a Christmas Bible sale with all styles under cost to clear stock, promoted as a suitable Christmas present.

West Chester Stewart’s Book Store

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised for Croup Aid

Letters from grateful parents hail Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective with prompt relief for coughs and croup. A Cape Town resident Testifies it wards off croup and colds in his family. Sold by Cook and Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain EK. A. Humphreys Mr. Rock Alice Cape Colony South Africa Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy

Holiday excursion rates from Iowa Central announced

On December 20 to 31 and January 7 1907 Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare. Limited to return by January 7 1907. For particulars and folders call on agents.

Iowa Central

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