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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
8
Weather forecaster Hieke predicts a stormy July with a warm wave, thunder, wind, and possible hail and tornadoes from the 3rd to 7th and again around the 27th to 30th. Seismic activity is noted around the 4th and 6th with higher barometer and cooler air following western storms.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a complete toning up of digestion and organs. It claims the product will revive appetite, strength, and vigor, suggesting a return to youthful health.
Washington notes the death of Dr Charles A White a scientist aged 14 and prominent geologist born in North Dighton Massachusetts. He served as professor of natural history at Iowa State University and Bowdoin College and was state geologist of Iowa for four years.
The advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package and Foley's Kidney Remedy as cures for hay fever asthma and kidney and bladder troubles with claims of relief and efficacy from Leammon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
Keota resident Jas White visited Tay on Thursday. Tate David Bennett funeral held at 10:80 am conducted by Rev. F K Morrison of Oxford. Oscar Newal from Oskaloosa on business. Joe DeLong improving Thursday evening. West Chester telephone office closed July 4 from 8 am all day. Corn Belt Meat Producers' President Sykes visited Tay. Sidney Seaberg stung by bee with eye swelling. Fred Cummings delivering cats in the area. Mr and Mrs Joe Romine from Keota visited.
Mrs. M L Milter and Vera shopped in Washington. C C Keiper and wife and F C Knapp and wife traveled to Davenport on business. Mrs. George S Norton of Washington visited with her daughter Mrs. W T Trotter Jr in Ainsworth. Miss Bina Porter shopped in Washington. Dr H B Hamilton and wife attended a reception in Washington. Prof Tom Davis traveled to Washington after teaching here yesterday. W T Trotter learned his six year old nephew William Hynds of Cedar Rapids was run over by a streetcar, losing a leg below the knee. David Laird returned home after visiting relatives in the Morning Sun.
Keota July 1 The Methodist Sunday school schedules a patriotic service on Sunday July 3 led by the young men class with a full program. The church will be decorated with an orchestra and readings of the Declaration of Independence and “The American Patrol.” Attendees are invited, especially young men.
Crawfordsville society page notes Miss Lena Maxwell leaving for summer travels to Cedar Rapids Waterloo Mason City Alcona and Lake Hiroboji. Local residents Mr and Mrs William Ferguson and James Ferguson of Washington visited yesterday. Ice cream supper planned this Saturday at United Presbyterian church lawn 6 PM.
The Royal Market offers a full assortment of fresh and cooked meats in the state. Customers are urged to visit for quality selections and dependable service.
Washington July 1 the new Bureau of Mines authorized by congress and president Taft will study miner deaths and promote safety. It sets up a life saving corps and allocates hundreds of thousands for mine safety, aiming to reduce fatalities and improve working conditions nationwide.
Pearson mayor Oo Ainsworth and local artisans installed a new Linotype Junior at the Eagle office, completing the job in a day. The machine now runs with clockwork precision, pleasing printers, editors, and local workers alike.
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