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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
6
Catholic residents of Cedar township plan a caucus next Saturday at 7 30 PM at Center schoolhouse to select delegates for the county convention to be held February 29. O O Patterson, Committeeman.
Boston reports reveal L. T. Cooper touts a New Discovery that removes tapeworms. He cites patients who recovered after using his medicine, including Frank Cardell who said a 653 feet worm passed after starting the treatment. The city is buzzing as sales climb and testimonials multiply.
Observers note the city experiences ongoing rise in sale activity as numbers climb further. Local merchants report growing demand amid steady conditions and limited supply.
In Martinsville Illinois at 2 AM a man struck a match in a gas filled room causing a blaze. Mrs Romines heroically rescued her unconscious husband and three children, carried her blinded spouse through snow, but a four year old boy was found drowned in a water filled ditch. Romines died from his injuries.
Peking reports the Anglo-Chinese trade treaty with Tibet faces minor point delays. British troops in the Chumbi valley withdraw as a goodwill gesture to facilitate signing. Dalai Lama is expelled to Wu Tai in Shansi, and a Tibetan envoy presents greetings to foreign representatives.
Barbara works in a hashery serving beans to a crowd. The Count de Gonlash, a wealthy young noble in disguise, seeks a sincere partner and meets Barbara. After a brief courtship they marry simply, and he becomes a naturalized American to honor the country that welcomed him.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal circulation of the medicine heals by acting on blood and mucous surfaces and offers 100 dollars for any cure it cannot achieve. Includes testimonial list and sells at 75 cents.
Princeton Indiana February 20 1907 the jury finds for the plaintiff Bertha F Agar guardian against Bankers Life Insurance Des Moines Iowa awarding 2154.44 on a $2000 policy carried by Representative Henry B Agar said drowned in the Wabash River at Mount Carmel on January 22 1907. The corpse not found and the company contests Agar is dead. The ruling may be appealed to the supreme court with similar suits against other insurers totaling 28000.
The Sherman Stock company presented The Hand of Man to a good sized Washington audience last evening after postponing Tuesday due to weather. Hubbard as Lazy Williams stood out, with strong performances from the entire cast. Tonight the bill is The Way of the World and the troupe will remain in town for the rest of the week, offering a coal giveaway on Saturday.
A German era letter from Corporal Yamazaki Unosuke shows strict rules for his wife as he faces death at battle. He urges endurance, pension reliance, and respect for ancestors. He served in Korea and Maershan, saving a comrade at Fenshuiling before dying of head wounds.
Grend Forks New Jersey February 20 T Booth a Great Northern roundhouse worker reports his wife vanished en route from Grand Perks to Even left in Russia. Eight months prior she sent a ticket and he later learned from his father in Russia that Mrs Banik had left for this country in September.
Sioux City Feb 20. Sam Carson, Civil War veteran, was found murdered on the floor of his small Newell cottage where he had lived alone for years. His head was crushed and his face badly bruised. He was seventy years old.
President Roosevelt sent a congratulatory letter to King Victor Emmanuel I upon the birth of a daughter on November 13, 1907. The king expressed pleasure at the communication from the American president.
New York on February 20 Jake Wilrain former pugilist filed a bankruptcy petition listing debts of 1208 dollars and assets of 07 in schedules. The ex fighter, who sparred with Jol L. Sullivan in a Richburg Mississippi bout, has had a history of refunds and disputes linked to boxing careers.
Marietta Ohio February 20 Acker Goldie who managed twenty five years was badly burned and two babies nearly drowned by being thrown into water during a fire which destroyed two residences in the flooded district All were rescued in boats with difficulty.
The New Continental in Candesc ent Kerosene Lamp is touted as the best and cheapest light. It claims 100 candle power for one cent and brightness far exceeding central drain lamps and electricity, with no smell or smoke. Demonstrations are available at J. G. Hise's residence.
A two mile north of Haskins Iowa sale of 7 good horses 35 cows and heifers calved young stock 20 sheep 20 tons hay 100 bushels corn 10 bushels potatoes ducks geese farm machinery one year used new. Moriarty to feed the hungry. Terms cash 7 percent discount Lloyd Ballou Teeter and Lathrop auctioneers.
Six business houses burned to the ground at Pier son on the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. The loss is estimated at 380000 dollars. The blaze consumed half the business portion of the town located six miles north of here.
Two youths discuss a dangerous night and claim to have killed two felons over a girl. The dialogue hints at violence and a possible motive but lacks full context or names.
Lemmon's pharmacy backs Hyomei with a full refund if relief is not achieved. Begin today to stop offensive breath throat drainage and nasal discharge from catarrh. Complete outfit costs $1.00 and aims to prevent infection before it reaches the lungs.
In Ottumwa Iowa a group of seventeen Mormon elders arrived on foot from Farmington and Burlington and now conducts daily house to house canvassing. They have secured a place of worship and hold large Sunday and Wednesday meetings while visiting homes during the remaining time.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure can stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder troubles within medical reach. Sold by all druggists this May.
The Franklin Center precinct Republicans will meet at Franklin Center schoolhouse Saturday at 7 30 p m to select three delegates to the county convention.
Manilla New York carpenter E S Lopez says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and money. The salve treats burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. 25c at Stewart’s Pharmacy.
The Prairie Flower Literary Society presents a varied program on February 21 and February 28 featuring recitations, orations, impersonations, original stories, debates, poems, and readings by named members such as Roy Waggoner, Myrtle Durst, Cloyd Knupp, and George McGraw. Attendees may ask three questions at the end.
The Rev Thomas Moody missionary in Africa will give an address at the Baptist church Friday evening February 21. Moody has drawn wide interest for his views on Africa and the slave trade, presenting a message worth hearing.
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