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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1908

Page

8

Iowa State college defends athletic decisions amid disqualification claims

Iowa State College at Ames reports full investigation into Reppert and Willett eligibility disputes after a Nebraska Ames game clash. Officials deem Reppert Kirk tackle as aggressive but not intentional, while Willett awaits official records. The college rejects accusations of dishonesty and demands impartial hearings before severing ties with opponents.

Iowa State College Ames Iowa Reppert Nebraska Concensus Kirk Willett Main

Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Promoted

An advertising note extols a healthful family laxative as a world approved product. It urges purchase of the genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

Surprise Birthday at Altic Home for School Pupils

Mrs Altic hosts a surprise visit in Washington for Lincoln school pupils Luel la Hazel Pauline Beal Lillie Brinning Sidney Carson Randall Charles Neil Dorothy Stewart Grace Forrest Donaldson Alma Landau and many guests. Harvey Beal reacts with astonishment as the party includes games music and a four course luncheon. The three tiresome boys will soon move to a new home in Kansas.

Mrs. Altic Mr. Altic Washington Harvey Fred Beauford Mmes. Donaldson Stryker Jackson Thrasher Martha T. Eyestone Lincoln, School Luella Hazel Pauline Beal Lillie Brinning Sidney Carson Randall Charles Neil Dorothy Stewart Grace Forrest Donaldson Alma Landau Helen Duke Marian Davis Seth Wagoner Herman Edna Genkinger Paul Stryker Roy Kenneth Jackson Melville Donaldson Dorothy Altic Kansas

Drowned Youth in Iowa River Near Iowa City

John Watkins nineteen, drowned Saturday night after skating into a hole under the Iowa avenue bridge. His body recovered before 1 a.m. rescuers fell through ice but were saved. Son of Thomas Watkins, the tragedy caps a year that wrecked several family properties.

Iowa City Iowa John Watkins Iowa River Iowa Avenue Tie Thomas Watkins Watkins

Surprise soirée at Melo Shalla home entertains youth

A crowd of young people enjoyed a dancing evening on Melo Shalla Saturday at his parents North West of the city. The piano and two violins provided music and Melo Shalla played pleasing selections. Mrs Shalla served a midnight lunch.

Melo Shalla Joseph Shalla Melo Shalla

Mrs Herveys Bell Hosts Ladies Missionary Society

Mrs Herveys Bell will entertain the Ladies Missionary society of the First United Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at her West Third street home. Guest of honor is Mrs W J Hamilton who will leave soon for the west.

Hervey’ Bell Ladies’ Missionary Society The First United Presbyterian Church West Third Street W. J. Hamilton West

Mr and Mrs A C Dewey Host Keener Visit

Mr and Mrs A C Dewey entertained twelve guests last evening honoring Miss Elizabeth Keener of Knoxville Tennessee. Boyd Berdo won the game of five hundred and received a hand painted calendar as a prize. A luncheon followed the entertainment.

A. C. Dewey Elizabeth Keener Knoxville Tenn Boyd Berdo

Illness Shocks Well Known Traveling Man Klotz

Very Ill Illinois man M W Klotz famed traveling salesman for a Burlington grocery house is reported seriously ill with blood poisoning after a finger wound at his Columbus Junction home. His children have been telegraphed.

M. W. Klotz Columbus Junction Mr. Klotz Burlington

Missionary Effort in Rural Iowa Gathers Thousands

The American Sunday School Union reports 3 213 Sunday Schools organized and re organized 100 000 teachers and scholars gathered 523 724 house to house visits 25 000 Bibles and Testaments distributed 810 000 religious books sold 17 757 hopeful conversions and 326 churches organized directly or indirectly by the effort Miss Fannie Gilbert from near Titus left this morning for Monmouth Illinois to visit relatives

American Sunday School Union Iowa

Christian Science Church Dedication in Des Moines

The Dedicate New Co Church in Des Moines on West Eighth street held services at 10 45 in the morning and 8 oclock p m on January 12 1908. Arthur J Allen and Mrs Victoria G McCord led the services with dedicatory address by John L Rendall. The piece notes Christian Science growth and lists early Des Moines supporters including T B Moore George A Dissmore B A Miller Mabel Goodman Eliza A Chase and others.

Des Moines Iowa West Eighth Street Arthur J. Allen Victoria G. McCord John L. Rendall Christian Science Movement T. B. Moore George A. Dissmore B. A. Miller Mabel Goodman Eliza A. Chase J. D. Seeberger Harry West Elizabeth Webster R. G. Wellslager M. A. McCain Walter M. McCain S. S. Ethridge Carrie Beck Maurine Campbell J. J. Rome Boston Mass Valeria Campbell Jasper Kinney Mary LeBosquet John LeBosquet

Varney quarry land with house and farm buildings

Property listing 7 percent acres near the Varney stone quarry with a two story house cellar chicken house new shop 18 by 18 hay shed stable farm scales and hay ground 9650 asking price for quick sale. Miss Parker travels to Roscoe Mediapolis to visit friends and attend Mr and Mrs Burns seventy first anniversary. Simple remedy for La Grippe Foley's Honey and Tar promotes cough relief and lung healing.

Washington Varney Eod Win Smouse Mary Parker Roscoe Mediapolis Mrs. Ramsey Robert Burns

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aids Women

Mrs Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri testifies that after twelve years of female illnesses and eleven doctors she followed Pinkham guidance and recovered health and strength. The ad asserts Pinkham's remedy as standard for women's ills and urges others to seek its benefits.

Lydia E. Pinkham Bertha Muff N.C. St Louisiana Mrs. Pinkham Muff

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J. H. Wagner Company Fort Madison, Iowa Nicola Harmon North Side Square Commercial Club Stuart & McCreedy Door South P Asey’s Livery Eed Sale Colenso Uit Lombardo’s Nssociefy James Altic Altic Brothers Martha Eyestone Luella Beal J. K. Harvey and Son Grace Hill Saline, N. M W. E. Chilcote Dist Agt Equitable Life of Iowa Fannie Gilbert Titus Monmouth Ill Edwin Griffith New Co. Church Iown George H. Paul Company City of Washington Washington County United States Dominion of Canada Republic of Mexico Executive Council State of Board of Directors Pnions George H. Paul Joseph Klopfenstein W. Brookhart ED Klopfenstein J. L. Brookhart R. L. Coulter D. Teuscher Orville Elder A. J. Dawson David McLaughlin J. Cocklin Lydia E.pinkham Chamberlain Bright Mall Sprague Correspondence School OF Law Detroit, Mich Dr. King
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