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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1907
Page
6
Weather forecast for Iowa reports increasing cloudiness with probably no snow tonight or tomorrow. Northwest half may see some snow during the night.
Local report notes a minstrel gathering of about 40 people on Christmas night. Keck Floral Co. advertises festive flowers and blooming plants for gifts. Keck Floral Co. 614 West Chester mention touches on holiday offerings.
James Donahue of New Britain Conn reports recovery from kidney trouble after Foley's Kidney Cure. He had diabetes treated without relief until two bottles, then passed a rigid life insurance examination. The remedy is advertised to cure back ache and kidney and bladder issues and is sold by all druggists.
The Columbus Junction basketball team defeated Company D 37 to 21 at the Commercial club gym last night in a fast rematch. Irwin scored 14 of Junctions 21, with Hout and Brown steady for the home team. Arlo Jones and Far Rice guarded the visiting forwards, while Noland led Junction with a fast, elusive game. The Imperial orchestra provided music, and the article also promotes Dr. Shoop's Restorative health remedy with a local distributor.
John M. Bisbee county recorder died Thursday morning of heart failure after reportedly being in good health the night before. A Republican figure in southeastern Iowa and a charter member of Morning Star lodge Knights of Pythias, Bisbee’s death marks a sudden local loss. The notice also promotes Preventics cold tablets with claims of safety and effectiveness for colds and related illnesses.
Alfred Wright's Perfumes markets a selection of Wright's Colgates Allen's and Roger and Gallett's perfumes in gift packages. The ads claim their offerings are the best among American perfumes and superior to most French brands, with emphasis on quality and reasonable prices.
Advert says Dr Shoop Cough Cure quickly stops tickling coughs with a safe herbal extract. It claims no opium or harsh ingredients and cites the shrub known as The Sacred Herb used to heal lungs. J H Stewart endorses the product for mothers to give to children.
London reports at the Imperial Bank of Persia annual meeting that Teheran’s streets showed large crowds but limited violence. A cablegram notes troops in Artillery square yet no fighting, and that reconciliation negotiations last night led to the exile of Nasir e Mulk and two princes being canceled.
On the emperor Nicholas name day at Tsarskoe-Selo an order returns to the Russian army the ornate uniforms of Alexander II era. Thirty-five of fifty-five regiments will change from sober dress to bright dragoon, husser, and uhlan garb to attract recruits. Grand dukes return from abroad for festivities. empress ill and unable to attend.
John Meyer, a former resident of Holy Cross Wisconsin, pointed a loaded shotgun at his sixteen year old sister and pulled the trigger. The blast killed her instantly as she stood near the muzzle. Investigators described the act as an accidental discharge during a moment of apparent distress. Authorities are reviewing the incident and will determine any further action.
George Lee a 67 year old rancher from Loup City Nebraska shot the top of his head to die in Janesville Wisconsin. Reports say his wife aged younger attempted suicide twice in the same week after their recent marriage.
A vintage advertisement touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a new laxative that stimulates without irritation and is the best, guaranteed or your money back. It claims wide druggist distribution.
Bay City Michigan December 20. Mrs Caroline Si rom in her will leaves $21,000 to her heirs but cuts her daughter Mrs Louisa Mekhim with a bequest of $1. Each of the other children gets $1,000 in cash and the rest is to be invested by the executor. The homestead and its contents go to daughters Sophie Lillie and Clara as joint tenants with life estate to survivors and they may sell the home with executor consent to buy a new one.
New Britain officials anticipate recovering missing securities from the Savings Bank of New Britain treasurer William F. Walker after his arrest in Mexico. About $100,000 in Eastern Illinois railroad bonds remain unnegotiated and may be located with Walker. He is to testify in the Gondorf wire tapping case slated for New York trial in January.
New York news recounts Mollie Desmond who attempted suicide by swallowing 114 needles months ago. She endured twenty four operations to remove the steel. A severe cough last night opened wounds and caused heavy blood loss leading to her decline in Fordham hospital.
Wu Ting Fang leaves Pekin for Shanghai and January sail to the United States with several Chinese youths to study there. He carries a message of cordiality to President Roosevelt amid strained China US relations and the throne’s trust.
Mayor Robert A. Smith opposes enforcing the state law demanding 11 pm saloon closures though he cannot control the police. Chief O'Connor, following the attorney general, has ordered the lid to be applied starting today.
A crowd of Iowa City students came in last evening to enjoy a couple of weeks respite from university work during the holidays. Among those who arrived were Manton Hebner, Joe Clyde, Joe Kyle, Glen Abdill, Leigh Bell, Arthur Ingham, Lawrence Wilson, Lillian Minick, Josie Kyle, Katherine Buxbaum, Nellie Wilson and Edith Bailey.
Peru and Chile have signed their first treaties of amity through Chilean minister Senor Balmaceda and Peruvian foreign minister Senor Polo. The agreements mark a diplomatic rapprochement between Lima and Santiago.
Mrs. Mary Nelson, 45, a respected resident, was found fatally shot and mutilated on a road west of Hammond. No rape or robbery evidence. A quarrel with a local Black man over a dog is cited as a possible motive.
In Champaign on December 20 nine saloon keepers and five bartenders pleaded guilty to illegal liquor sales after a compromise with the Law Enforcement League. Saloon keepers faced fines of 50 dollars per count with a top of 350 dollars while bartenders paid 20 dollars each. Eleven saloon keepers and five bartenders were fined.
Miss Sarah Provost, preceptress at the Cove school once attended by Roosevelt children, received a check from the president to buy Christmas gifts for her pupils. The presents will be distributed the day before Christmas. Mrs Roosevelt usually handled the gifts but is unable to this year.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt plans to drive a public coach from London to Brighton in England next spring aboard the Venture with about sixty horses. He will operate the coach daily from May 1 to June 15, following a similar route once done by James W. Selby with Old Times.
The Muscatine Journal released its annual improvement edition on the 19th a thirty six page issue focusing on the citys business interests and its many advantageous resources. The edition is praised as fine and well produced.
O. Woolever, a renowned Le Raysville merchant, recalls using Bucklen's Arnica Salve to cure piles twenty years ago. The salve is guaranteed for sores wounds burns and abrasions and sold for 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
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