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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1909

Page

9

Train Derailment at Reedy Fork Kills Multiple Passengers

A Southern Railway passenger train derailed at Reedy Fork near Greensboro on December 16 after a broken rail, with eleven bodies recovered and reports of up to fourteen dead and twenty five injured hospitalized at St. Leo's. Among the dead are Greensboro resident John A. Broadnax and Mount Airy lawyer W. E. Halcomb. George Gould and his son Jay aboard escaped unharmed. The incident also lists several other identified victims and injured passengers, including Henry L. Stribling and F. G. Smith as fatally injured.

Greensboro George Gould and Son N. C Southern Railway Reedy Fork Trestle Here St. Leo's Hospital John A. Broadnax W. E. Halcomb Mount Airy Edward Sexton Denton Frank W. Kilby Portsmouth A. P. Cone Richmond Southern Railroad D. C. Nolan C. H. White Henry L. Stribling Decatur F. G. Smith Spencer, N. C George J. Gould Jay

OWA POSTOFFICES TO KEEP JOBS IN IOWA

Postmaster General Hitchcock told Senators Cummins and Dolliver that few changes will occur in eighth district post offices. Incumbents with satisfactory records will be reappointed without regard to what senators and house members prefer. This signals stability and will disappoint many local candidates seeking posts.

Washington Cummins Dolliver Hitchcock Post Office Department House Iowa

Back Pain Remedy Instructions and Local Sellers

For a lame back apply Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily with a five minute palm massage. Dampen flannel with the liniment and bind over the painful seat. Quick relief may follow. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain F. L. Stolte Lemmon

Saloon Licenses in Marshall Town Aim But Await Court Ruling

In Des Moines on December 17 the Marshalltown saloon keepers with renewed licenses cannot use them until after the Supreme Court rules on their cases. If the high court rules favorably, the licenses may then be valid. otherwise they remain worthless, says George Cosson of the attorney general's office.

Des Moines Marshalltown Supreme Court Tribunel George Cosson Attorney General's Office Marshall

Art treasures bequeathed to England by George Salting

The late George Salting bequeaths his art treasures to the nation. The collection valued between 15 million and 29 million dollars, a project that took many years to assemble.

England London George Salting

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

A reliable medicine for bowel complaints advertised for sale by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy. It claims effectiveness even in severe cases and is offered to readers through local druggists.

Chamberlain's F. L. Stolte Lemmon

Senator Raines Dies Author of Noted Law

Senator John Raines of Canandaigua New York and author of the Raines law died this morning. He served in the state senate and left a lasting impact on liquor legislation.

John Raines Raines Law

Look Your Best with Bucklen Arnica Salve Delights

A vintage advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve improves appearance by treating pimples skin eruptions sores and boils. It promises soft velvety skin and glory to the face with cures for pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and piles. Available 25c at J KE Lemmon's.

Bucklen J. KE. Lemmon’s

Judson Heads Iowa Grange Aims at Rural Highway and School Aid

By unanimous vote Iowa state Grange officers were re elected for the coming year led by Grandmaster A B Judson of Balfour and others. The roads committee seeks short farm to town routes rather than through trunk roads and will push improved agricultural instruction in rural schools. A separate mid state ad hoc note features an Ardent testimonial for Dr Kings New Discovery for colds and lung troubles.

Will Indorse National Grange Des Moines Iowa State Grange A. B. Judson Balfour A. E. Meade Manchester J. W. Wild Council Bluffs M. E. Blair J. R. McLain L. L. Richardson Silver City Committee On Roads Iowa W. J. Atkins Banner Springs Tenn Dr. King J. E. Lemmon

Hotel Case to High Court Des Moines Travel Fight

Traveling men will seek the Iowa Supreme Court opinion on the new hotel law after Judge McHenry ruled it unconstitutional If the court voids the law a new bill will be drafted and sent to the legislature L C Deets Iowa State Traveling Men association secretary announced Also included is a testimonial about Foley's Kidney Remedy from Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the product.

Supreme Court Des Moines

Quote from Hewitt and Jewett on an end seat hog move

Hewitt says he did not become famous but believes he achieved something in life. Jewett asks for clarification. Hewitt responds that he has made an end seat hog move, a peculiar remark likely from a humorous or informal exchange.

Hewitt Jewett

Foley's Urino Laxative Promoted for Women and Children

The advertisement touts Foley's Urino Laxative as mild and pleasant tasting, claiming it is best for women and children and superior to harsher purgatives. Lemmon's Pharmacy lists it as a product option for curing constipation.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Paul as prisoner lessons from his life in Acts and Romans

A study outline on the apostle Paul covering his imprisonments from the early acts through Rome. Each lesson pairs a Golden Text with themes of endurance faith righteousness temperance hope and ultimate gospel witness across his trials and missionary travels.

Pan Jesus Christ Paul Peix Israel Festus Agrippa Satan God Tarey Crete Caesar Malta Rome L&esson Ilao Christ Damascus Jesus Tim Ivy

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