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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1909
Page
5
Fern care notes advise avoiding drafts and bright halls. Water deeply when the soil dries, not just surface wetness, and adjust frequency by plant vigor and evaporation. Check soil moisture regularly. yellow leaves signal too dry or too wet and root uptake is compromised.
The delicate chimney swift secures nest material by breaking twigs from specific trees. It carries the material to the nest site using its feet and transports it to the home itself.
A lively dispute over which cook stove coal is best in town sparks sales pitches and demonstrations. Vendors claim superior heat and value while customers compare performance, insisting a hands on test will reveal the winner.
The county town held a large Independence Day event led by the Ainsworth Cornet band. F M Molesberry of Columbus Junction delivered the address at 11. A 7 to 5 ball game with Washington and Crawfordsville followed lunch, then horse and foot races and a grand fireworks display. About 3,000 attended. Local residents, including Robert West, Ed Rhodes and J W Kirkpatrick, are noted for recent travels and visits.
Rev D Everette Smith of Indianola Iowa spoke at the Second United Presbyterian church urging patriotism based on righteousness. He described reform bills, temperance plans, and argued against a constitutional convention. He cited 1500 saloons in the state and annual liquor revenue of about 10 million dollars, closing with a call to drive liquor traffic back to hell.
Miss Simmerman returns home for weekend visit. Reed Haines arrives from Lexington to see relatives. Washington visitors include Hugh J. Davis Maud Murphy Ina Murphy Lucian Harrison and Wm Randall. Various locals travel for visits picnics and a regatta in Burlington.
The article notes bad drinking water as a common sickness cause, especially where shallow wells supply communities. It cites diarrhoea as frequent and promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, available from F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
One hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio guarantees honesty and solvency. Walding Kinnan Marvin, Toledo wholesale druggists endorse the firm. Cure is taken orally and reaches blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, 75 cents a bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A warning urges customers to have diamonds examined monthly at Lemmon's jewelry store to safeguard gems and avoid costly losses. The ad notes risks from hidden setting issues and emphasizes expert inspection to keep pieces secure.
Keota capped its nation day with ideal weather and a record crowd. Autos and horse-drawn rigs paraded along Broadway while bands played, contests awarded prizes for decorations and trim, and a large program featured a renowned Ames college speaker. One accident harmed a four year old child when an auto rolled over his arm.
Notice urges full attendance for a G A R Regular post meeting tomorrow night. Business of importance discussed by officers G A Black and P C.
Sunday visits highlight social activity with Rodney Craig at Fairfield, Louis Witte at Davenport, and others from Ainsworth to Burlington. Regional travel includes Rev Coates to South English and a Chautauqua in Sac City. Foley Kidney Remedy ad by Lemmon's Pharmacy concludes the local notices.
A called meeting of Washington lodge No. 26 A. F. and A. M. will be held Monday evening July 5 for work on the first degree. Some thing to eat. Emmet T. Wickham W. M.
Do You Know that C. 8. Lemmon has had 18 years' experience in watch repairing. Why not take advantage of this experience and let him put your watch in first class condition.
We thank the neighbors and friends for kindnesses shown during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Hattie Pattison, Mrs. Omer Reynolds, Lee Pattison.
The Western Union Telegraph office and the U. S. Express office were closed today except from 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. due to a legal holiday.
Patrons are requested to place their milk bottles outside for collection. Please do not forget this. Signed by W. A. Chilcote.
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