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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
2
The article argues that King drag systems reduce road maintenance costs. It notes winter dragging benefits in thawed and post warm spells conditions near the Missouri Iowa line. Cites Hampton Record skepticism, then praise, with figures comparing cost efficiency and referencing Matt Hall.
J Glessner of Chicago, summering in Bethlehem for 24 years, is creating three miles of fine road in the White Mountains on and near his estate. He employed seventy workmen, thirty horses and twenty oxen to build a main highway from Bethlehem to Littleton, with a thorough stone fill, curved wall, layered rock, and hardpan top for water imperviousness and solid drainage.
Hyomei is recommended at the first catarrhal warning to prevent spread to the lungs. Lemmon's pharmacy offers a full refund if Hyomei does not relieve catarrh. The complete outfit costs 1.00 and aims to stop nasal discharge and bad breath.
D W Griffiths and D F Macon announce a public sale at the seller's residence 2 miles southeast of Ainsworth on Thursday Feb 27 1908 starting 10 am. Includes 34 head of registered Shorthorn cattle 2 milch cows 3 yearling and two year old steers 8 horses many mares and fillies 20 head of Duroc Jersey brood sows and boar implements and some feed. Terms: cash 6 percent. credit 10 months on sums over 10 with notes bearing 7 percent and secured.
Mrs John Englehardt of Gera Michigan recalls anxious moments over her two year old daughter with a severe cold and croup. She credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with saving the child and notes another child cured similarly. Sold by Cook Sherman.
The Republicans of the First ward in Washington Iowa will hold a caucus convention in the mayor's office at City Hall on February 28 1908 at 7 30 p m by order of committeeman Geo F Ross.
Republicans of the Second ward in Washington Iowa will hold a caucus convention in the firemen's room at City hall on February 21 1908 at 7 30 p m. by order of committeeman Chas A Dewey and others listed 13 24 25 26.
France’s minister of public works authorized to call an international convention in 1908 to address how to prevent road damage from rising automobile traffic. Delegates will discuss adapting current roads to new traffic conditions and improving construction and maintenance of France’s famed highways.
D Ward King of Maitland Missouri head of rural improvement of the American Civic association promotes a drag log method for cheap good roads now adopted in Canadian provinces. The Farmers Advocate of London Ontario offers 100 dollars in prizes for best roads built with a King drag. A letter from the editor notes widespread interest and many drags constructed beyond contest use.
Republicans of the Third ward meet in caucus at Harry McCall's grocery store on February 28, 1908 at 7:30 p m by order of committee man A W McCall.
The Republicans of the Fourth ward city of Washington will hold a caucus convention in Haight's store room on February 28, 1908. Participants include Ilona and Harry Shrader among attendees.
The A O U W boys of this city plan a public ball on February 27 in Knupps hall with good music. Everyone is invited to attend.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure can stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder troubles within medical reach. Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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