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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
3
At First U L Church Rev Longnecker occupied the pulpit with a sermon from Isaiah 54 urging repentance and faith in Christ. Rev Munn followed at United Presbyterian Church with a heartfelt exhortation from Proverbs 23 26 about giving God the heart.
Dressed chickens and large Baltimore oysters advertised for Stuart's with ginger bread also featured at Johnson's bakery. Various locals, including Miss Kate Swift and Miss Winnie Geisler, visit relatives, travel for business, or attend events. Community notices list numerous residents traveling, visiting, or returning home from Keota, Iowa City, Ainsworth, and other towns, with a Fireman's dance announced for Phoenix hall.
Program lists Vivien C Marks with Mrs E Divelbiss as accompanist featuring piano and clarinet solos reading Love's sacrifice mandolin harp Flower Song Miserere from Trovatore Lohengrin Bridal Chorus monologue Pink Carnations guitar solos Garden Schottische Mina Serenade Sabastopool reading Trading Joe Was Bender Henspecked and price 85 40.
The report from Washington forecasts cloudy and warmer weather tonight followed by rain or snow in Iowa on Saturday. No city specifics beyond general regional outlook are given.
An advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists and notes internal action, price per bottle, and free testimonials. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Advertising notice proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and sold by all druggists.
J. B. Watterman reports his daughter, long afflicted with epilepsy, was cured by Dr. King’s New Life Pills and has not had a fan attack in over two years. Advertises Stewart’s drug store selling the 25 cent tonic and body cleanser.
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