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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1909

Page

4

Local social notes from Vienna and Clarinda events

Mrs. E H Finley returned home to Clarinda after a three week stay with the A Keller family. Mrs. B P Telford left Maxwell after visiting her parents. Miss Georgia Watson from Lamar Colo leaves Des Moines to resume studies at St Joseph's academy. Frank Bandy's team caused trouble as horses bolted past the post office, were fed at Will Flemings farm after several telephone injuries.

E. H. Finley Clarinda Iowa A. Keller Georgia Watson Lamar, Colo St. Joseph's Academy Des Moines W. W. Watson Frank Bandy Mr. Bandy

Residents and travelers pass through after morning trains

A. G. Grover left for Haskins this afternoon. Dan Klopfenstein rode to Havre this morning. A. W. Yard and J. Jones of Davenport arrived in the city for business. J. P. Stevenson of Titus visited yesterday, returning home today. Frank Feltz from north of Rubio traveled in yesterday. Stewart Swinney went home to Bloomfield after a brief visit. Mrs. W. B. Simpson left for Davenport after visiting her parents in the city. Fresh salted peanuts and almonds are sold at the Vienna bakery.

J. Jones Davenport J. P. Stevenson Titus Vienna Frank Feltz Rubio Stewart Swinney Bloomfield O. F. Briggs W. B. Simpson Wm. McFarland

The Next Tariff Bill for Tar Bills of the Past

Charles W. Arthur surveys tariff history from the McKinley and Dingley measures to the Mills bill and Tafts looming extra session. He contrasts party control, legislative delays, and proposed revisions with notes on Dingley’s anticipated remodeling and debates over higher or lower duties and internal taxes. The piece also recalls personal items from Congress including South Trimble turkey gifts and Sherman’s temperance stance and mentions Claus Spreckels, the sugar king, and his Washington visits.

Washington Louger Isss House Senate Senator Quay Pennsylvania Congress William McWinley White House Dingley Treasury United States Taft Claus Spreckels San Francisco Mr. Spreckels

Weather forecast notes mixed temps across states

The bulletin reports in Illinois rising temperatures in the west, Indiana fair but colder, Lower Michigan and Wisconsin warming in the west, and Iowa seeing rising temperatures with snow in the western areas.

Illinois Indiana—Fair Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Grain and livestock market rounds across Chicago and East Buffalo

Chicago markets show winter and spring wheat varying from $1.00 to $1.10 per bushel with mixed corn and oats quotes. Hog receipts reach 40,000 with tops around $6.30. cattle at $7.75 for primes and calves to $5.00. Sheep track $5.50 to $8.00, poultries listed. East Buffalo reports steady cattle, active hogs at $6.40 to $6.45, strong sheep and lambs with best lambs at $7.75. Elgin creamery prices list range from 25c to 34c per unit.

Chicago East Buffalo N. Y

How to Believe a Cough

Guidance on treating a tight hoarseness with unraised phlegm suggests sipping very hot water to ease symptoms and claims the remedy provides immediate and permanent relief.

Billiken the God of Luck Captivates American Hearts

A lighthearted feature extols Billiken as the happiest idol, whose smiling presence boosts mood and confidence. It notes a nationwide craze, belief in mental healing effects, and stories of better fortunes, with Billiken loaned for a century for a cent.

Billiken

Kling Opens New Billiard Hall at 1016 Walnut Street

After months of remodeling J Kling will open his billiard hall to the public tonight on the first floor at 1016 Walnut Street. The facility features fourteen tables on each floor and represents about $40000 in investment. The full show should be ready in about three weeks.

J. Kling Walnut Street America Kling Kansas City Star

Miss Lizzie Goodwin Returns From Western Trip

Miss Lizzie Goodwin returned to her home in east Washington this morning after six months in Garden City Kansas. She also visited friends in Kansas City St. Louis and Lincoln Nebraska.

Lizzie Goodwin East Washington Garden City Kaw Kansas City St. Louis Lincoln

Foley’s Honey and Tar touted to stop grippe coughs

A bundled claim on Foley’s Honey and Tar from Lemmon’s Pharmacy promises rapid relief from grippe coughs that may become pneumonia overnight. The advertisement claims the remedy soothes sore throats and inflamed lungs and prevents a serious condition.

Foley Lemmon

Mrs A M Woolford and Baby Leave Clay for Brighton

Mrs. A. M. Woolford and her infant accompanied by a Clay family member traveled to Brighton this morning after visiting the W. L. Dusennerry home for several days.

A. M. Woolford Baby Clay Brighton W. L. Dusennerry

Hartman Heads to Linneus Missouri for Weeks Abroad

G. K. Hartman departed for Linneus Missouri this morning and will stay a few weeks.

G. K. Hartman Linneus

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H. F. Steck 8. P. Telford Maxwell A. G. Grover Haskins Dan Klopfenstein Havre A. W. Yard Burlington Wool Union Cotton Union Wright J.B. Crail Washington, Iowa Thorndyke Baltimore Charles W. Arthur South Trimble Kentucky Blue Grass Sherman William Germany Wu Ting Fang Sunny Jim" Sheru Wreamer Cash Grain Market Elgin the Blues Hour TRADS Jokar ROYAL Johnnie Kling Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta Leasant Atune Aubatitutes Lemmon’'s Pharmacy Dr. King Lemmen’s _ harmacy la Grippe
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