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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1910
Page
6
A local store promotes a selection of Valentine items promising buyers a wide range of choices and seasonal deals for the holiday. Shoppers are invited to browse the displays and find the ideal card gift or treat.
A newspaper ad warns against harsh bowel medicines for children and promotes Rexall Orderlies from The Rexall Store Cook & Sherman at 8S. W. Cor Square in Washington. It claims gentler, odorless tasteless tablets relieve constipation without common side effects and offers a money back guarantee.
Boston’s new city administration led by John F. P. Fitzgerald was inaugurated today. Fitzgerald, a Democrat, was elected under a new nonpartisan ticket law.
Mrs James S Shearer a Pennsylvania-born Washington Iowa resident since 1856 died suddenly of brain hemorrhage at about 1 pm She was funeral Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev J C Abels Survived by husband two sons Fred C Shearer Denver CO William T Shearer Keota and two daughters Mame E Shearer Washington and Dade B Shearer DePauw University Green castle IN We note Dr J Frazier Orr arrived for Presbyterian church entertainment and spoke at the high school earlier today.
Saturday evening at six o clock a dinner was held with pink and white decorations and heart shaped place cards. Several named individuals traveled to Washington this morning and church events are planned including Wednesday preaching at the Methodist church and a series of meetings starting Friday night in Wyman.
The article touts Root Juice as a worldwide cure for chronic stomach issues liver and kidney disorders and rheumatism. It claims permanent cures and notes reports from newspapers and locals praising its healing effects and appetite boosting properties. J E Lemmon drug store is cited as a source of reliable information.
The Second United Presbyterian church held communion yesterday with Rev A L Graham of Burlington assisting. Morning sermon focused on Jesus thirsting from John 19 28 with three lessons of sympathy suffering and solicitude. Evening service, a union meeting with First church, studied Saul in I Samuel 31 6 5 and his indecision leading to disobedience. The speaker urged youth to learn from Saul’s mistakes.
Owing to Iowa corn conditions the Railway Board on February 4 directed railways in Iowa to move corn before other freight, except perishable goods, until elevators reopen and farmers can sell. New cases filed week ended February show delays in coal shipments and car supply, with multiple small disputes and one line about Western classification and minimum carload weight.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the greatest remedy for sore throats and coughs and promises a quick return to normal health. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are listed as sources.
Cambridge February 7 Harvard students who dine at Memorial Hall circulate a petition to allow smoking at dining tables after 6 30 pm The hall now has the highest board prices in its history due to declining membership and sponsors believe the petition will boost enrollment
North Bend reports a great ice gorge on the Platte River fifteen miles west causes backwater flooding the valley near Fremont Nebraska.
Ottumwa Elks lodge votes to purchase Dr. D C Brockman property and exercises its option. Committee reports nearly $10,000 subscribed with about $3,000 still needed. Lodge plans a future stand to build a fine lodge and club rooms in a few years.
An advertisement claims Dr Kine's New Life Pills cure stomach liver and kidney troubles at low cost. It lists conditions like dyspepsia indigestion biliousness constipation jaundice malaria and debility with a 25 cent price at Lemmon's Pharmacy. Mrs Than Allender returns home to Keota after a day in town.
Hoarse coughs and chest pain from a cold are described as developing into a dangerous illness if untreated. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised to stop the cough heal congested parts and provide quick relief. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKinnonney Drug Co. are named as suppliers.
Mrs. W. J. Keiper and Mrs. Fred Anwyl spent the day shopping in the city and returned Saturday evening to their homes in Crawfordsville.
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