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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports snow tonight and colder temperatures in the north portion. Friday is expected to be fair and colder with a continued drop in temperatures.
Local brief notes describe numerous arrivals and departures in the city. The featured item is a highly anticipated Armory basketball game between Champions of Alaska and High School, described as well matched with strong teams and a must see event.
A small audience enjoys one of the season’s best shows at the Graham. The Shakespearean plot set in modern times with humor pleased viewers as Lawrence Ewart excels in dual roles and quick costume changes. The production features strong cast, fine scenery, and splendid costumes.
Beck Tenn man touts Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney trouble after multiple bottles. He claims complete relief and urges others to try the remedy sold at Stewart's pharmacy under guarantee for 50 cents.
Ames Iowa January 10 trustees of Iowa State college met in regular session and approved requests to the coming legislature. Total requests reach 3450000 including 100000 for central heating and tunnels and 45000 for Margaret hall addition. Also asked are 30000 for an engineering laboratory and 30000 for furnishing Agricultural Hall plus 10000 for dairy equipment and 10000 for cement walks. Education and equipment funds totaling 45000 are requested and 10000 for water system improvements.
Special notice declares Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults. Sold by all druggists. Also urges Methodist Sunday school members to meet at the church at 7 pm Sunday for a flashlight picture.
Mrs Michael Hart wife of the Kingston Cart Service superintendent in Jamaica says she has used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for years for coughs croup and whooping cough and finds it very beneficial She would not be without a bottle in her home It is sold by Cook Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
Notice of change to the Articles of Incorporation of the Washington Telephone Company filed December 1906. Capital stock increased by 40000 dollars to 100000 dollars, issued as 400 shares at 100 dollars each. Executed by President Orville Elder and Secretary KE Fox. Filed in Washington County Iowa and the Iowa Secretary of State records. Witnessed January 10, 1907.
At the Armory Friday night a basketball game pits Alaska Champions against a local High School team. George Askea just returned to West Chester after a city day trip. J E Van Sickle also came back to his West Chester area home from a city business trip. Rural Free Delivery notes a daughter cured of epilepsy after taking Dr King’s New Life Pills, two years attack free. Stewart’s drug store offers the 25 cent remedy.
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