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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

Page

5

Local sweets and social notes at the opera house

Pound cakes at Johnsons and macaroons, kisses and nut fingers at the Vienna. Mrs M W Bailey leaves for Burlington to visit relatives. Mrs Ralph Dunbar with the Dunbar Bell Ringers went to the city and travels to California. Miss Cora Ball returns to Fairfield after visiting Miss Mare Shearer. Mrs D C Kilgore and daughter Isabelle of West Chester attended last evenings entertainment. Isabelle returns home this morning.

M. W. Bailey Burlington Ralph Dunbar Dunbar Bell California Cora’ Ball Fairfield Mare Shearer D. C. Kilgore Isabelle West Chester Opera House J. KR. Isenhart Des Moines Vienna Carl Burris Alf Burris Kate Sigourney W. P. Minteer Chicago Minteer W. D. Shearer U. S. Express Office Sue Fisher Shannon City John Adams Ainsworth Japan Bratton West Washington Street Samuel Miller Mary Widmer Olds T. W. Rickey Wellington Kan Crawfordsville I. C. Johnson Oskaloosa City N. F. Steck Will Mayhew Ode Ferguson Muriel Havre

Steck's Annual Package Sale Expands This Week

Steck reports strong sales with 200 packages sold Saturday as the annual event continues through the week. Local shoppers flock to the discount sale, with steady crowds anticipated for the remainder of the week.

Steck

Why Colds Are Dangerous And How To Fight Them

A brief 19th century style notice explains that repeated colds weaken the body increasing susceptibility to disease. It promotes Chambrilain's Cough Remedy as a prompt cure and system restore, offered for sale by Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlain Sally Cook Sherman

Dunbar Bell Ringers Delight Local Opera House Crowd

A group of four artists led by Ralph Dunbar and C C Robinson performed a varied program blending instrumental, vocal, and readings. The bell ringing, Sousa march, and readings drew strong audience laughter and praise. next on the course is The Kellogg Haines Singing Party on February 25.

Dunbar Bell C. C. Robinson Ralph Dunbar Harry ©. Dunbar J. Leon Felgar Harry Dunbar Sousa Mary Dunbar Kellogg Haines Miller

Steck's Package Sales Proves Highly Attractive Sale

Mrs. George F. Johnson arrived from Libertyville and stayed at the Shrader home overnight before returning this morning to West Chester.

George F. Johnson Libertyville Shrader West Chester

Alcohol Impact Examined At W C T U Meeting

Dr. O A Boice spoke at the First United Presbyterian church on The Effect of Alcohol on the System focusing on patent medicines. He cited government revenue gains in 1907 and noted many temperance workers use alcohol in medicines, stressing education on related diseases. A brief W C T U business session followed the address.

First United Presbyterian Church O. A. Boice Boice

Methodist Meetings Continue At Local Church

A series of special Methodist church meetings runs nightly this week with growing interest. Last night drew a large crowd and a sermon by Rev. U. S. Smith from I John 2 1 urged conversion. Mr. Hulse sang My Father's Love after the sermon as the service closed. The morning testimonial service began at 10 with a sizable audience and active participation. Tonight's services are at 7 30.

Methodist Church U. S. Smith Jesus Christ

Seat Sale for District Leader Show at Washington Theater

The District Leader big show returns Tuesday February 4 with lower floor tickets at 1.00 and about eighty dress circle seats at 1.50. Tickets go on sale at Lemmon's pharmacy Saturday at 8 am with a money back guarantee.

Lemmon’s

Deaths among city dogs prompt concern over possible poisoning

Reports of numerous dog deaths over the past two to three days raise fears of poisoning or a potential epidemic. Owners note some victims were valuable pets and warn that malicious poisoners could face heavy fines. The city considers the cause unsettled as authorities investigate.

Panama Canal Budget and Senate Duties Highlight Capitol

The first regular Panama Canal appropriation tops $12 million with extra costs cited for labor and supplies. Vice President Fairbanks is praised for strict Senate attendance and procedural diligence as Judge Gray visits the chamber amid talk of a Democratic presidential bid.

Judge Gray Senate Charles W. Arthur Washington Jan House of Representatives Panama Canal Congress House Appropriations Committee Chearge Fairbanks Capitol Morton Representative Burnett Alabama Burnett Tie Shorty George Gray Delaware

Foley's Honey and Tar Not Affected By Pure Food Law

Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.

Foley

Fresh local notices and sales in Crawfordsville

Local brief items list visitors and returns from Shannon City Wellington Kan Oskaloosa Havre and Crawfordsville. Ads note Steck's Package Sale continues all week with one dollar buys a package. Fresh oyster parties at the Vienna and for sale comic Brown Leghorn cockerels offered.

Steck

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Wins Piles and Sore Cures

Mr. E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says it cured piles and chapped hands and healed an old sore without a scar. 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.

E. E. Chamberlain Clinton, Main Bucklen Stewart's Pharmacy

Piano Tuner Visits Burlington and Orders Drop at Drug Store

An apology and update note from Celeste Critz indicates J R Weaver will be in Washington early next week and requests orders be left at McElhinney drug store. The item also promotes Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy mailed free by Racine Wis and sold by J H Stewart. A community event invites pupils and teacher to an entertainment and box supper at Rounds Grove school near Haskins on Friday night January 31 with a cordial invitation to bring boxes.

Washington McElhinney Drug Store J. R. Weaver Burlington Shoop Racine Wis J. H. Stewart Rounds Grove School Haskins Celeste Critz

Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Laxative Endorsed

The Well-Informed world favors this simple liquid laxative for its wholesome, gentle yet prompt action. The California Fig Syrup Co. markets Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted remedy, available from leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.

California Fig Syrup Co

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