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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
2
Chamberlains Cough Remedy is pitched as a safe medicine for children with coughs colds and croup. It claims to prevent and cure croup when given early and states it contains no opium or harmful drugs and can be given to babies and adults. Sold by Cook and Sherman.
Mrs Warren Donaldson returns from Springfield Missouri where she visited her relatives Mr and Mrs H W Reed and friends. The article highlights the National cemetery monuments to Generals Lyon and Price near a ivy covered wall and mentions Doling park with a 20 acre lake and private park amenities.
A Chicago ad claims LAXATIVE BROMO QUI NINE tablets will cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears W. R. K. signature. The copy markets a fast Solving remedy with a money back guarantee.
Terry argues for careful selective breeding of standard breds and draft horses. He highlights Messenger bloodlines, global impact, and the farmer’s need for sane, strong work horses. He urges breeding medium to large horses to top stallions, with well broke foals finding ready markets.
The 1907 livestock values reach about 270 million dollars, nearly double the cotton crop. Minnesota breeders unite for a milking Shorthorn strain, and 89 ewes with 4 rams are bought to breed range sheep. The government herd notes 11 foals born in the carriage horse program, with Morgan stock including a stallion, a filly, and young stock.
Ottumwa high school defeated Washington 55 to 25 in a Southeastern Iowa contest. Robertson and Cunningham sparked Ottumwa with long baskets while Washington’s players impressed the crowd. Postgame reception at J. J. Smith house honored the home team.
The Sherman Stock company opened a three night stand with My Friend from Arkansas, drawing a large crowd. Robert Sherman stars as Tom Howe with Fred Hubbard and Blanch Epley delivering strong comic support, and the troupe shows solid repertoire. An extended free admission offer for women with paid tickets is noted for tonight.
To check a cold quickly, Druggists offer Preventics candy tablets. Safe and effective, they contain no quinine or laxatives and are said to prevent pneumonia bronchitis and La Grippe when taken at the sneeze stage. Suitable for feverish children. 48 tablets 25 cents trial boxes 5 cents. Sold by J. H. Stewart.
A series of statements from prominent individuals across cities tout Cooper's medicine and New Discovery as effective for indigestion and stomach ailments. Testimonies from Birmingham Alabama Colorado Springs Colorado and Syracuse New York claim rapid relief and recovery after using the Cooper preparations. McElhinney Drug Co. offers to explain the products to interested readers.
Special to The Evening Journal notes a forecast for Iowa. Generally fair tonight and Wednesday. Warmer tonight, cooler west portion Wednesday.
A brief theater note references the play A Modern Ananias staged at the Graham on January 25th. The item highlights the upcoming show date and venue for local readers.
An insidious kidney disease steals health before symptoms appear. The ad urges Foley's Kidney Cut to treat early signs, claim it rectifies irregularities and prevents Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
B. Gradwohl of Lincoln Nebraska spent Sunday at the I Rothschild residence, according to local society notes.
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