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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
6
Advert says headaches and exhausted nerves risk paralysis unless blood and nerve energy are restored by Dr. A W Chase's Nerve. Testimonials claim the remedy builds strength, eases pain, and aids sleep. Available 50 cents from Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY and dealers.
Readings and discussions listed include Charley Casper Charley Palmer Hal Figgins Pearl Phillips Margaret Brooks Iva Durst Jim and Hugh Kirkpatrick Charley Faulkner Lulu Durst Mary Figgins Roy Waggoner Earl Warner Ernest Carlson Ralph Waggoner and Myrtle Durst. The gathering invites all to attend by president request and Margaret Brooks serves as secretary.
The Chicago Tribune urges caution as autumn and winter weather bring colds. Proper food, ventilation, dry warm clothing, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy are recommended to prevent mild illnesses from turning serious, with warnings that neglected colds can lead to diphtheria or pneumonia. Sherman stores supply the remedy.
On James Hickey’s Cedar Rapids area farm a two year old boar fought a group of horses, killed one and crippled five others before a neighbor shot it. The incident warns farmers to guard against enraged hogs with wild instincts.
General Manager Blake of the Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern railway urges Iowa farmers and business men to secure interurban lines by offering right of way and graded roadbeds in exchange for stock. He argues districts can build their own lines, noting northern Iowa towns show growing interest and mayors along the line support the plan.
The Washington Poultry Association schedules a Thursday evening meeting on February 13. All members are urged to attend. F. Beatty, Supt.
Representatives from Burling ton and Washington High schools will debate in the auditorium of the High school Friday evening February 14. Admission is 25 cents. 5-3t.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh and a constitutional treatment. The ad claims it cures by acting on blood and mucous membranes and offers one hundred dollars for any failure. Includes testimonials and address for F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The article explains cod liver oil's medicinal history from early 17th century discovery to the modern Vinol preparation. It credits Morgues and Gautier with developing a process that removes the oil and concentrates healing elements, adding iron peptonate, and guarantees satisfaction with a money-back offer from Cook & Sherman, Washington Iowa.
Miss Mazie Thompson of Keota died at 6 35 PM after two months with typhoid fever. She 22 years 8 months old was a Keota High School graduate who planned to join her father in the family store. Survived by her parents sister Mrs Young of Sigourney and brother John. Funeral at Presbyterian church tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Revs Gittin and Graham.
Governor Cummins did not arrive in the morning as planned. He will reach at 6:20 PM and be escorted to the club house for the banquet and later speak at the opera house. Committees organized reception and banquet duties with detailed speaker and guest lists.
Joe Hay announces a public auction at the Eli Warfel farm three miles southwest of Washington on February 20. The sale lists five horses and mules including a 5-year-old span of mules and brood mares, twenty-five brood sows, fifteen dozen Plymouth Rock chickens, and farm machinery such as a nearly new 20th Century manure spreader. Lunch on the ground.
Temporary closure announced for the rest room to allow repairs and improvements. The facility will reopen in better condition for the ladies of the community.
Win Smouse hosts a real estate loan event as residents plan a Grand Valentine Ball at Knupps Hall on Thursday evening February 5. A city debate is scheduled for January 14. Capt W A Wilson remains ill with pneumonia threats. Mrs Jennie Bailey traveled to Ainsworth to visit sister Mrs N M Anderson for a day or two.
A vintage advertisement touts oley's Kidney Cure as a treatment for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims to stop irregularities and cure any case not beyond medical reach, with sale through all druggists.
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