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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1906

Page

2

Convention of Des Moines Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Set

The Des Moines branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold a two day convention on July 12 and 13. Six returned missionaries and one new candidate Miss Mildred Simonds will attend from Iowa Missouri Arkansas and Louisiana. The program features devotions lectures from Miss Florence Maskell in India and Miss Car rie Foster in Rangoon among others with officers named for the branch.

Des Moines Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Iowa Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Mildred Simonds Fayette Kings Herald Minnie F. Oviatt Willisea Burma Carrie Foster Rangoon Luella Rigby May V. Patten Mary Eva Gregg Muttra India Elizabeth Pearson Oner 8. Dow Garner M. W. Adams Lone Tree Mary Thompson Bedford

Weather summary for Des Moines Iowa week ending July 2 1906

Des Moines Iowa week ending July 2 1906 saw above normal average temperatures with frequent showers. Lyon county recorded 5.30 inches of rain, many stations reported 2 to 3 inches. Some wind and hail damage noted. soil moisture ample for field work and crops. Corn cultivation progressed strongly. haying underway. oats spring wheat and barley filling well. Rust damage reported in northern districts. pastures improved. apples and small fruit about prior levels.

Des Moines Iowa Lyon County

Modest Claims About A Remedy Impress Judges

The article notes modest claims about Maxim’s gun carry power underplay expectations, then compares to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It asserts the remedy will positively cure diarrhoea dysentery and stomach pains, with no known failure, and lists Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy as sellers.

Maxim Chamberlain Cook & Sherman and Stewart’s Pharmacy

Hundred Tons of Wisdom in a Monster Elephant Show

Describes the Forepaugh and Sells brothers elephant troupe as immense, capable of marching, dancing, and training with muskets. Claims unparalleled size and skill, with polar bears added as a new feature for performances, touted for upcoming shows on July 7.

Adam Sells Brothers Hannibal Alps Kaiser Wilhelm United Menageries Ice Trust North Pole

Notable railroad officials travel through city en route

C. E. Morton, known to Rock Island railroaders, passed through the city this morning traveling from Minneapolis to Topeka. He was accompanied by General Coney, department commander of the Grand Army west of the Missouri river. Mrs. Chas. Lovelett and daughter Addie Carson left for Delta to visit Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Crim.

C. E. Morton Rock Island Minneapolis Topeka Coney Grand Army Missouri River Chas. Lovelett Addie Carson Delta Elmer Crim

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for chronic sores cure

A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with ending a twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores. He says the salve cured both conditions leaving no trace and recommends it for old ulcers cuts burns and wounds. 25 cents at Stewart’s pharmacy.

Bucklen A. M. Bruce Farmville Stewart's Pharmacy

Local residents embark for celebrations and visits

Jas Miller traveled to Delta on business. Miss Anna Legill went to Harper to spend the Fourth with friends. Mrs Cloyce Geninger and daughter Gladys and her father David Burns left for Downs Iowa. Misses Ruth and Hope Solbrig headed to Amana Iowa to spend the Fourth with relatives.

Jas Miller Delta Anna Legill Harper Cloyce Geninger Gladys David Burns Downs Iowa Ruth Hope Solbrig Amana

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a perfectly reliable medicine for bowel complaints and claims it never fails even in severe cases. The copy emphasizes consistent results and broad applicability for stomach upset.

Cook & Sherman and Stewart’s Pharmacy

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