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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1906

Page

5

Safe-Gasoline Engine 346 Horsepower Offer

Classified note advertises a Safe-Gasoline engine rated at 346 horsepower for sale with contact phone number 322 58-36.

State college hosts two week stock and grain judging course

The annual two week short course on stock and grain judging at the State College runs through January 12 and expands to include home economics horticulture hut making and dairy work. It features strengthened judging equipment a special class for newcomers and advanced classes for returning attendees. Noted speakers from Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois and Michigan address topics on dairy and orchard management and cold storage with room and board available for women students. The event includes lectures by Dr Hoard James Robertson and others with domestic science staff aiding.

State College Spe Kingard Hhe Horticultural Department Green Nesota Blair Nois O. Or W. D. Hoard Wisconsin James W. Robertson Ada America Alice Dynes

Remarkable Cure Reported With Electric Bitters

H M ms and wife Henrietta Pa state a miraculous recovery for their child once deemed incurable with eczema after using Electric Bitters. They credit the tonic with cleansing the blood and boosting the body, noting a complete recovery after seven bottles. Available at Stew's drug store for 50c and 1.00.

H. Mms Henrietta Stew

Community Notices Across Havre and Keota

Mrs. Frank Mayhew of Havre visited her parents the Libes last week. Mrs. John Green and her children and Miss Cora Erwin visit relatives in Keota. Mrs. Geo Fetters visits her son Ralph near Washington. George Garnet of Dutch Creek in the area last week. Miss Susie Johnson returns from Washington. Mrs. Wm Libe stays with her ill sister Mrs. Ralph Fetters. Walnut Literary society held a crowd praised program last Friday but aims for a better one in two weeks. No meeting this week due to a pie social at the school house Friday evening. James Farrier on the sick list.

Frank Mayhew Havre Adam Libe John Green Cora Erwin Keota Geo. Fetters Ralph Washington George Garnet Dutch Creek Susie Johnson Wm. Libe Ralph Fetters Walnut Literary Society James Farrier

Community Notes and Social Visits in Local Town

Dec 17 Mrs Andrew Peterson on sick list and visit by Ira Rathme. Frank Bennet of Udell Iowa visits friends this week. Peterson hosts annual oyster supper after corn husking. Carkoff from Richland visited last Thursday. Joan Mangold performs at the cheese factory Saturday night with a large crowd and lively music. Mrs Roberts from near Keota visits sister Mrs Schuman. Mr and Mrs Robert Taylor of Verdi attend church in New Haven Sunday.

Andrew Peterson Ira Rathme Washington Frank Bennet Udell Iowa Peterson John Carkoff Richland Joan Mangold Cheese Factory Roberts Keota Wm. Schuman Robert Taylor Verdi New Haves

Dr Bierring Called To Consult On Funston Condition In Iowa City

Dr W L Bierring of Iowa City was summoned to confer with local physicians on E M Funston’s condition. He was accompanied by Clarence Olson. Funston shows little if any improvement and is slightly brighter.

W. L. Bierring Iowa City E. M. Funston Clarence Olson A. J. Peterson Washington T. J. Beard Monmouth Harold Nichols Rex Sands Fruitland Beulah Easter Mabel Dunham F. B. Jackson Hugh Hall L. W. Harding Solon N. D. Anderson Viola Shannon E M. Funston W. White Bessie Kirkwood, Ill Seymour Texas

Baptist congregation selects Rev W A Nelson as pastor

At a Sunday afternoon meeting the Baptist group elected Rev W A Nelson of Brayton Iowa as pastor for the coming year. His wife and son will move in a few days. Minnie and Emma Pebler traveled to Washington yesterday. Balderson and Oberlin Spalding returned home near Pleasant Plains after visiting the E M Funston residence. A social evening occurred at the W F Gardner home. Rev W R Sawhill of Washington arrived to assist in U P church meetings this week.

W. A. Nelson Brayton Iowa Minnie Emma Pebler Washington Co. Balderson Oberlin Spalding Pleasant Plains E. M. Funston W. F. Gardner W. R Sawhill U. P. Church

Washington visitors depart after family returns

Miss Kate Burris and cousin arrived back in Washington last night after a visit here. Mrs. John Clemens and son leave tonight for three weeks in Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Green and children of Omaha return to Washington this morning after visiting the R. S. White home.

Kate Burris Washington John Clemens Nebraska Henry Green Omaha R. S. White

Christmas shopping and sale notices at local shops

Fresh salted peanuts and almonds greet shoppers at the Vienna while hot rolls tempt for supper. The sale of bankrupt stock ends tomorrow at C. B. Miller's with 75 percent discounts promised. Stewart's book store promotes a wide Christmas line and low prices, with Allegreti chocolates from T. B. Vogt and other gifts.

Vienna Stewart’s T. B. Vogt

Man Passes Rigid Life Insurance Exam After Foley Kidney Cure

James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut says he tried kidney remedies and doctors before Foley's Kidney Cure. After two bottles he improved and five bottles cured him enabling a strict life insurance examination. The ad claims Foley's treats back ache and all kidney and bladder troubles and is sold by all druggists.

James Donahue New Britain, Conn Foley

Christmas goods attract town shoppers at Stewart's Book Store

John Ingham and son with cattle shipments leave Titus for Chicago. James McCreedy ships a road from here. Commercial Club members plan basketball games including a match with Muscatine Y M A All Stars. Dr C W Stewart travels to Iowa City on business. Will E Chilcote heads to Burlington. Lemmon's Jewelry promotes ladies toilet sets as Christmas gifts.

Stewart John Ingham and Evra Titus Chicago James McCcreedy All Stars The Muscatine Y. M

Iowa Farmers Advertise Mercer County Farms for Sale

Iowa farmers are urged to write for particulars of Mercer County Missouri improved farms offered by J. B. Evans & Co. of Princeton Missouri. The firm promises to provide what buyers want and invites correspondence.

Iowa Mercer Co J. B. Evans & CO Princeton, Mo

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