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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
5
Dr King’s New Life Pills Highlighted at Stewart’s Pharmacy
A nostalgic notice praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as painless purifiers easing headaches and biliousness. The ad notes the product is sold for 25 cents at Stewart’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Stewart's
Local notes from July events and personnel changes
July 3 reports travelers and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cassell to Lewiston Illinois and Mrs. M N Hall from Columbus City. S B Sands visited Crawfordsville for business. Bert V Chapel returned from Independence hospital trip due to his mother's illness. Elizabeth Watson elected primary teacher and music lead after Alpha Thompson's death. Marie Adams returned from Muscatine visit. Homer VanHorn broke left arm after a fall from a horse. Ella McCreedy headed to Monmouth Illinois for a two week stay. Daniel Sullivan social invites for golden wedding on July 1 1907. Grandpa Patterson had restless night but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cassell
Lewiston
Ill
M. N. Hall
Columbus City
N. L. Atterback
Washington
S. B. Sands
Crawfordsville
Bert V. Chapel
Independence
Oo. D. Chapel
Elizabeth Watson
Alpha Thompson
Marie Adams
Sherfey
Muscatine
Homer VanHorn
Malinda VanHorn
Ella McCreedy
Monmouth
Daniel Sullivan
Burlington
Grandpa Patterson
Local Visitors and Travel Notes from Chula Missouri
July 3 includes Miss Ethel Owen of Chula visiting her brother H F Owen and wife. J C Mathers plans a return trip from Corpus Christi Texas leaving July 16 with daughters Emily and Verne. Mr and Mrs Ross Hancock visit Bloomfield and Troy with Rev N Pickens. Mrs H F Owen visits parents in Chula. Lester Overfelt stays with sister Gene Annas area. Mrs Hannah Emmons visits son J E Emmons. Miss Unaz Godlove spent weeks with friends near Washington and returns Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Owen
Chula
H. F. Owen
J. C. Mathers
Corpus Christi
Texas
Emily
Verne
Ross Hancock
Bloomfield
N. Pickens
Troy
Lester Overfelt
Gene Annas
Hannah Emmons
J. E. Emmons
Unaz Godlove
Washington
Washington visitors on business and local obit
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mathers visited Washington on business Tuesday. Mr. McGrew, father of Fin McGrew who lived east of Haskins, died Monday night and was buried today. Frank Davis is shelling and delivering his corn at the elevator here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mathers
Washington
McGrew
Fin McGrew
Haskins
Frank Davis
Fourth of July visits head to Muscatine and Haskins
Crawfordsville notes show Mrs Kerr and granddaughter Laurie Wilson traveling to Muscatine to spend the Fourth. Mrs McMillan leaves for Washington after visiting her sister Mrs J F McCall. Mr and Mrs M C DeLong and daughter Irene head to Haskins to spend the holiday with relatives. Miss Ethel Turkington of Wyman arrives to visit her grandfather D H Griffith. Mrs Daisy McFarland plans to go to Haskins later tonight for Fourth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr
Laurie Wilson
Muscatine
McMillan
J. F. McCall
Washington
M .C. DeLong
Irene
Afi
M. BE. DeLong
Haskins
Ethel Turkington
Wyman
He Runs a Water Cart
The Journal received a circular from Allen Dorman of Clinton Missouri signing as Rainmaker. He claims his scientific work last year aided the middle west by over a billion dollars and seeks engagements for 1907. He offers rain for 500 dollars and drought relief at higher rates, asking 50 dollars upfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Dorman
Clinton, Mo
Bids Sought for Chautauqua Grounds Privileges
Washington County Chautauqua association invites bids by July 15 for ground privilege work including hauling tents poles and gear from cars to grounds and back dining tent privileges and related duties. Contact Isaac McKenry W A Row or Frank Stewart for details. Committee may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Chautauqua Association
Isaac McKenry
W. A. Row
Frank Stewart
First Flag at Vicksburg Marked Fourth of July
Forty four years ago this morning the white flag signaled surrender at Vicksburg. Henry Stichter stood at the spot as the first rebel officer sought an interview with General Grant. Grants army occupied the fort the next day and celebrated a true Fourth of July. The note also marks Gettysburg’s anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Henry Stichter
Our Place
Grant
Gettysburg
Child’s finger nearly blown off by toy pistol accident
Vera Strouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Strouse, suffered a severe injury yesterday when a toy pistol discharged. The blast tore the finger to the bone at the first joint and caused heavy pain. Doctors believe the finger may be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Strouse
E. E. Strouse
Mrs Horsey Suffering Severe Stroke at Home
Mrs H C Horsey of southeast Washington suffered a stroke last evening at her home. The attack affected her whole body and her condition is considered serious. Hope is expressed for a rapid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Horsey
Washington
Long Live the King Ends as Dr King’s Discovery Gains Praise
An eastern and european style slogan praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for coughs, colds, and weak lungs. Mrs Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Massachusetts backs it saying it provides immediate relief. The remedy is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy at 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
America
Dr. King
Julia Ryder Paine
Truro
Mass
Stewart’s
Monorail line eyed for Jersey City Newark route
Three ex New York rapid transit commissioners back a two rail monorail between Jersey City and Newark to speed trips from New York. The plan promises 60 to 100 mph service, cheaper down to $75,000 per mile for a four track system, with ferry backup if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid Transit
New York
Jersey City
Newark
N. J
Exposition Grounds
Jamestown
New York Times
John H. Stalin
Rapid Transit Commission
Charles Stewart Smith
Woodbury Langdon
McAdoo
Hoboken
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Howard H. Tunis
Baltimore
Stalin
Rapid Transit Boards
New York City
Bronx
Yale Tests Endurance of Meat Chewers Far Surpassing Records
Yale reports Horace Fletcher, 58, endures a new measuring device at Yale gymnasium, achieving a record twice the prior best. Other test subjects are younger. further chewers and non chewers will undergo additional trials as Fisher clarifies his experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Yale
Horace Fletcher
Doctor Anderson
Yale Gymnasium
Fisher
Anderson
Fletcher
Doctor Wiley
Professor Chittenden
Professor Mendel
Mr. Fletcher
Prof. Fisher
Best Medicine in the World for Colic and Diarrhoea
A Skirum Alabama man praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best, recounting relief after severe attacks and noting continued use when needed. The product is advertised for sale by Cook and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
F. M. Hamilton
Cherryville
Ind
Chamberlain
Cook
Sherman
Cc. L. Carter
Skirum
Ala
Holiness Meeting Planned in West Chester July Fourth
The Washington and Keokuk County Holiness association schedules an all day gospel tent gathering in West Chester on July 4. Everyone is welcome. bring your dinners. The notice adds a note about old fashioned lager and hermits being available fresh at the Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Tent
West Chester
Washington and Keokuk County
Electric Bitters advertised for Weak Women at Stewart's Pharmacy
The advertisement promises Electric Bitters restore weak women with strong nerves bright eyes and a smooth velvety complexion. It claims the product provides beauty and vitality and is guaranteed at Stewart's Pharmacy for 50e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's Pharmacy
Vacation Tours to Eastern Resorts and Western States
Central Ry offers lower excursion rates for summer travel to eastern resorts and to Minnesota Wisconsin Colorado Utah California Washington Oregon Montana Wyoming and South Dakota. Tickets on sale June 1 to October 31 1907 with liberal stop over privileges and variable routes. For details contact A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lows Central Ry
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Wyoming
South Dakota
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
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J. . Teeter
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Iowa Central Ry
Shoop
Ainsworth
Toggery
Klein Klothing Ko
Good Clothes Store
Gun Club
DR. Price
All Grocers
le Grain of
The
Bruty’s Livery Stable
Payne Bros
Frank Bruty, JR
Prop
HA Ook
Munn
Entific
Americar
Pews
Roscoe’s
G. C. Roscoe
North Side
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