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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1913

Page

3

Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement Claims by Users

Local readers are urged to take Foley Kidney Pills at first sign of kidney trouble. A testimonial from J. M. Findley of Lyons Ga reports full cure. The ad promotes the pills as best for backache rheumatism weak kidneys and bladder irregularities with positive healing qualities.

W. RR. Fox Washington St Noblesville Til Adyt Mia J. M. Findley Lyons Advt

Escaped After Fifteen Years of Kidney Trouble

W. P. Broyles describes a fifteen year struggle with kidney and bladder problems. Foley Kidney Pills released him and he testifies to their curative effect for others suffering similar ailments. He claims the pills cured a severe condition.

W. P. Broyles Foley

Rev Glyde Matson Installed as Kirkwood Illinois Pastor

Rev Clyde Matson formerly of Washington was installed Friday as pastor of the United Presbyterian church in Kirkwood Illinois near Monmouth The Monmouth Review notes the adjourned presbytery meeting for the installation with representatives from district churches present Matson is a son of Swan Matson and spent much of his early life in Washington He previously served Garnett Kansas and accepted the Kirkwood call succeeding Rev W G Robertson who resigned due to family ill health The service was presided by Dr S J Kyle with sermon by Rev John Ferguson and remarks by Prof R Graham D D and Rev Samuel Brown of Henderson

Clyde Matson Washington United Presbyterian Church Kirkwood Monmouth C. E. Matson Stronghurst Matson Swan Matson Garnett Kan Illinois W. G. Robertson Crawfordsville J. Kyle Biggsville John Ferguson R. Graham Samuel Brown Henderson

Pershing and Droz plan new hospital on Broadway

Dr Pershing and Dr A J Droz announce a partnership to open a hospital in Mrs M E Ritchey's Broadway rooms. They will fit up eleven rooms with up to date facilities including steam heat and baths. C O Keiser will move his office. Washington’s James Wilson to install bathrooms. Simpson handles the other contract.

Kepta Vo Pershing A. J. Droz James Wilson Washington Simpson

Marriage of Pauline Collins to Ross McCown in Chicago

Announcements report the marriage of Miss Pauline May Collins to Mr. Ross Samuel McCown in Chicago on December 1, 1912. The bride, formerly principal of Columbus Junction High School, is praised for charm and talent and has since taught at Ottumwa High School. Her parents reside in Colorado.

Columbus Junction Pauline May Collins Ross Samuel McCown Chicago Columbus Junction High School Ottumwa Colrado

New Year Dinner Hosted by L. E. Hulse Family

A group of twenty four gathered at the L. E. Hulse home in Keota for New Year’s Day dinner. Attendees included the Hulses, Warringtons of Keota, J. A. Y. Ashby and family from Washington, and Frank Stierwalt and wife from Washington. The gathering was described as a very happy day.

Keota L. E. Hulse Hulse Warrington J. A. Y. Ashby Washington Frank Stierwalt

Col. Junction Safeguard New Year Visit Notes

Col. Junction Gazette reports Harold McWilliams and wife and Ed gar McWilliams traveling to Farmington after spending New Year in Washington. Their father C. A. McWilliams and family plan a move from Eldon to Washington soon. Also noted are Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hughes of Washington and their son Walter Hughes and wife of Fairfield visiting W. F. Hall for New Year.

Col. Junction Safeguard Harold McWilliams Edgar McWilliams Farmington Washington C. A. McWilliams Eldon Col. Junction Gazette W. H. Hughes Walter Hughes Fairfield W. F. Hall

The Plumber as a Patron of Affluence and Inconvenience

The piece satirizes the plumber as an opulent independent man who travels to fashionable resorts, charges high hourly rates, and inflates charges via hidden costs. A blase assistant, misplaced tools, and concealed plumbing are depicted with humor, ending with the notion that concealed plumbing hides the plumber’s mischief.

Tempus

Roosevelt Telegrams Support Jail Editors in Idaho Conflict

The editor publishers R. S. Sheridan C. O. Broxon and A. R. Cruzen, jailed for contempt in Boise, receive telegrams from Theodore Roosevelt urging U S Senate action. Roosevelt calls court actions an insult to democracy and urges recall of judges and citizen control of constitutions. Thousands of supportive letters flood their jail cells in Boise with flowers.

Roses Deck Idaho Senate Dixon Borah Poindexter Bristow United States Boise Jan R. S. Sheridan C. 0 Broxon A. R. Cruzen Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone Western Federation

Oscar Newell Leaves Local Trade for Chicago Route

The town’s grocery workers know Oscar Newell a friendly traveling salesman for H L Spencer Co of Oskaloosa. He quits at year’s start to join a Chicago wholesale house. Locals miss his manly manners and cheery approach as his strong trade withers on the road.

Oscar Newell H. L. Spencer Cp Oskaloosa Chicago Spencer Co Oscar

Sessler and Mayer funerals reported in local notices

The funeral of J. Martin Sessler was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at his West Third Street home with Rev. Chr. T. Rasche officiating. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery. Gottloub Mayer's remains arrived from Des Moines and the service was held Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the family home south of Dublin, conducted by Rev. Chr. T. Rasehe with church choir music. Interment was in the German cemetery.

Mayer Gottloib Mayer Des Moines Dublin Chr. T. Rasehe Valley Church German Cemetery

Oil magnate hiding as witness in hoard bust probe

William Rockefeller remains at large as a potential witness before the House money trust committee. Dispatches place him possibly at H. M. Flagler’s Palm Beach home. Pujo to wait until January 13 for his appearance. The panel plans a February report urging banking and currency reforms. Rockefeller later reportedly did not reach Havana from Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Fla William G. Rockefeller Committee of the Chouse of Representatives Hoody Trest Miami West Palm Beach Palm Beach H. M. Flagler Washington William Rockefeller House Money Trust Pujo Equitable Life Assurance Society J. P. Morgan Morgan Thomas Fortune Ryan Equitable Lawrence ©. Murray Ecurrency House Havana William Rockefelter Cuba

One Hundred Dollar Reward for Catarrh Cure Claim

An 19th century advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It cites F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and endorsements from National Bank of Commerce. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and sells at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo O. We F. J. Cheney National Bank OF Commerce O. Hall All Drugeista Tall

India not a nation claims British rule keeps peace

Essay argues India lacks a single national identity and that regional differences in race, history, and sentiment fuel division. The author asserts unity rests on British governance to maintain order and deter rivalry among various parts of the subcontinent.

India

Unusual Exchange Over Loan and Moving Picture Rights

A terse dialogue centers on loaning $10 with one party claiming the movie rights would be worth more. The other person suggests the potential value hinges on the loan, implying a surprising financial arrangement.

MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets Ad at Lemmons Pharmacy

An old classified style advertisement promotes MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets for indigestion gastritis and upset stomachs. It claims the tablets ease nervousness sleeplessness and general well being with a money back guarantee at Lemmons Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.

Lemmons Pharmacy

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