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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
2
Halton Powell and Dario Portello report success with a music play titled The Yankee Doodle Boy. Two companies stage the production to full houses, with a bright robust book and Portello's catchy tunes drawing widespread audience acclaim and street whistling.
A Clinton resident, Mr. E. E. Chamberlain, touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for piles, chapped hands, and old sores. He reports cures and notes the product costs 26 cents at Stewart’s.
The Washington Independent basketball team played two games in Lone Tree, losing the afternoon 18 to 21 and winning the evening 19 to 12. Arlo Jones McClellan Perry Richardson led the effort with strong guards Rice Higgins and a tall Lone Tree team posed as the Firemen. Frank Brown refereed both games and Lone Tree officials provided excellent hospitality after the contests.
An open letter from Cook & Sherman, druggists, claims Vinol is the most valuable preparation of cod liver oil. It states Vinol contains medicinal elements from fresh cod livers with no oil, adds tonic iron, and prices it as a cure for coughs and bronchitis. The letter invites Washington readers to try Vinol with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Ainsworth Iowa January 3 special report. Mr. and Mrs. F W Harding observed their golden wedding with about thirty relatives at the home of their daughter Mrs M L Olds. The couple married January 1 1857 and since then had eight children six living with three sons deceased. Several out of town relatives attended including John Harding Mrs Liddy Lye and others from Jewell Kan Sioux City West Chester Muscatine Wapello and Mexico Mo. The event closed with a three course dinner and many gifts.
The show follows the leader in a blend of comedy music and drama by a skilled cast. Geo. M. Cohan is credited as a pioneer of the style, with the performance at the opera house on Friday evening January 3. Seats are on sale at 25 6 35 50 cents.
All parties with bicycles, guns, or other repair items at my shop must reclaim them before January 15. Equipment and tools are being moved to Canyon City, Texas, and business ends at Washington. W. E. Groendycke, Manager Auto Dept., Keiser Bros. and Phillips. Canyon City, Texas, Dec. 26, 07. 9-eod-7t.
The White City Orchestra of Chicago will perform at Knupp's Hall on Saturday evening January 4 1908. The concert offers fine music for dancers and listeners alike with a welcoming crowd.
Pazo Ointment promises to cure itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or a full refund. The claim includes a money back guarantee if not cured and mentions a 64 day or 14 day window.
Washington lodge no 26 A F and A M holds regular meeting Friday evening January 3 1908. Officers to be installed and work to close the session promptly at 7 30. Rev Fred Elliott has left Waterloo to take charge of United Presbyterian church Morning Sun. He aided special meetings with Rev W R Sawhill. Mr and Mrs George Dempsey returned from Davenport.
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