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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
6
The Republicans of Franklin Center precinct meet at the Franklin Center schoolhouse Saturday evening at 7 30 to select three delegates for the county convention.
The Iowa forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with cooling east and central areas and a warming trend Thursday. Local items include real estate loan offers from Morrison, plastering services by Thomas Godfrey, and several town updates on residents moving or traveling. The Cedar township Republicans plan a caucus Saturday at Center schoolhouse to choose delegates for the February 29 county convention.
Eleanor Frances surveys New York household linen trends with emphasis on Trousseau Sets. White tables prevail with monograms, large napkins, and lace centers. Sanitas wall covering mats offer practical color accents and linen closet organization gains. Glass table tops protect delicate linens in stylish homes.
The article asserts indigestion stems from weak stomach muscles and low gastric juice. Mi-O-Na stomach tablets stimulate and strengthen muscles, increase gastric juice flow, and cure weakness so digestion functions properly. Lemmon's pharmacy sells 50 cent boxes with a money back guarantee if not cured.
Claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or protracting piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Advertises a 50 cent price and money refund offer.
Joseph Churchill died February 13 1908 after a stroke at age 88 years 7 months 24 days. Born in England he lived in Ohio Michigan and Iowa and was a Methodist at Bethel. He married in 1840 and left nine children four daughters and five sons. Funeral at the Grace Hill area with Rev J F Kaiser officiating.
Fire broke out Sunday evening in the Davenport public library basement janitor's room and was extinguished before major damage. The library and contents were smoky, with valuable newspaper files at risk. total loss not expected to exceed 400 dollars.
Advertises Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion caused by fermented food. Claims a 22 grain triangule digests 3,000 grains of food, preventing souring and gas. Encourages after meal use with a 50 cent case and asserts immediate stomach health benefits.
Advertisement touts the New Continental incandescent kerosene lamp as simple safe and cheap with 100 candle power for six hours at one cent. It claims far greater brightness than central drain lamps electricity or incandescent gas and offers refunds if not true. Demonstrations at J. G. Hise residence 97-Lm.
Program proceeds promptly at 10 o clock with attendees reminded to be on time. The notice emphasizes punctuality for the scheduled events and outlines a three question format for participants.
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