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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1907
Page
2
Weeden Vinol builds them up and restores robust health for children with growth issues from illness. It uses cod liver ingredients with added iron and peptonate, and offers money back if no benefit. Cook & Sherman, sole agents in Washington, advertise wide availability nationwide.
A historical ad states Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic is essential for feminine hygiene and focal treatment. Described as cleansing germicidal deodorizing and healing. Sample free. The R Paxton Co Boston Mass.
Farm rentals offered by J A Y Ashby with large or small parcels available and contact by phone. City fire department members must return all robber coats to Fire hall at once. Basketball game announced at Armory between Washington High School and Muscatine All Stars, admission 25 cents. Public health notice endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for grip relief with local pharmacies selling it.
Davenport reports the Mississippi reclamation plan will build a seven mile levee along the east bank opposite Muscatine at a cost around 97500. The 21 foot high levee will raise land by up to 21 feet, protects 5000 acres of bottom land, and requires inland drainage and a pumping station. Construction starts promptly with bids announced, aiming for completion next fall.
The pumps will run for two to three weeks in spring and a few days rest of year. Levee linked to Copperas Creek on the northeast bank, nearly finished by Contractor Stevenson. Ditch work to the bluffs is almost done but needs smoothing, completion will take some time.
Fairfield Iowa January 30 The revival led by Rev Evra Temple who calls himself Cowboy Preacher ended when church trustees barred further meetings The preacher announced plans to continue for three months at private homes beginning with a gathering at Arthur D Longs residence and inviting other denominations to join
Dr J N McCash filed information before Justice Cope alleging illegal sale of intoxicating liquor at the Des Moines Elks lodge. Constable Gritfin raided the Fifth Street club, seizing liquor on hand. The charge targets an unnamed John Doe as the seller, not the club as an organization.
Rev William A Sunday of Chicago closes a third week of revival in Kankakee with over 600 conversions in three days. Saturday’s school service converts 335 children, and Sunday’s men’s meeting draws 350. The revival leaves the city in religious fervor and causes all forty five saloons to be idle.
Special announcement confirms Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe treatment for children and adults, available from all druggists.
Professor Charles Oldrieve, Swede, forty, five feet four, 138 pounds, walks 1550 miles from Cincinnati to New Orleans on a $5000 bet to prove water shoes work. His wife acts as pacemaker, rowing alongside with a launch for safety. He started New Year’s from Cincinnati as river crowds watched, risking time and money if he fails to reach New Orleans within forty days.
Paris correspondent reports France approves constructing six dreadnoughts, with names Danton and Mira beau already laid down and four more ordered. Each ship of 18 350 tons will use turbine engines 22 500 horsepower, speed about 19 knots, armament includes four 12 inch guns and twelve 9 6 inch guns plus twenty four small guns. Armor belt thickness around 10 4 inches, main belt 11 7 inches. Crews total 31 officers and 650 men.
A humorous verse in a humorous register requests exile from public life. The speaker dreams of a wilderness lodge far from society and his own inner distress. The lines parody travel and literary allusion with a refrain to transform or vanish.
The Sunday school institute lists local speakers with Rev W B Sawhill as afternoon chairman and Mrs John Beamer speaking on Promoting Home Bible Study. Evening session led by Rev Geo D Rogers with Supt RB Crone on Our Local Needs and How to Meet Them.
An advertisement claims Pazo Ointment cures itching bleeding protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. Mr and Mrs Ward have left for Crawfordsville for an extended visit before returning to Chicago. Miss Carter accompanied them to Crawfordsville on her way home to Chicago. W B Hughes spent yesterday in Carter visiting his brother.
The kindergarten school will open Monday February 3. Parents are urged to have children ready to start on opening day. R B Crone superintendent announces the event.
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