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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports a forecast for Iowa. Thunderstorms expected tonight and likely Friday with slightly cooler conditions.
A broad city note of daily visits and travel shows Asa Reid shipping a car of horses to Buffalo. Many residents from Wayland to Davenport visit or travel, with social calls in Iowa City and surrounding towns. The column promotes Globe hair products and Ho Ko Poka haircuts, plus a Columbus Chautauqua program featuring Sunday and Hillis. The Journal announces carrier delivery and collection contests with prizes and ends with a church fundraising notice from Evangelical Pastor K Michels.
Mr and Mrs H Benn of North Washington host their daughter Miss Effie Benn visiting from Great Falls Montana. Her homecoming after twenty years is warmly celebrated by family as she plans a few weeks at home before returning to teaching duties in Great Falls.
Opening sessions of the W F M 8S convention were held at the Methodist church with strong attendance. The event features public services, special musical numbers, and notable speakers from Burma India China and Rangoon. Tomorrow includes meals hosted by local society and multiple sessions throughout the day.
An editorial note questions modest claims about remedies and notes that users often speak more strongly than manufacturers. The piece mentions Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and lists local sellers Cook & Sherman and Stewart’s Pharmacy. Also reports departures for Wyoming and a wedding carriage with rice and confetti, then travels to Columbus Junction for a bridegroom and guests.
Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania reports two years of kidney and bladder illness and costly medical consulting with little relief. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health and urges others to try it. Sold by all druggists.
The local grounds host a Friday afternoon baseball game at 2 30 with free seats for ladies. Players showcase improving form as the boys display solid baseball. Also note Rev L D Young and W H Hughes visiting Cotter to stay with a brother.
An 82 year old Dublin Georgia resident, Mrs KE Brunson, credits Electric Bitters with keeping her feeling youthful and strong. The tonic is advertised as a remedy for dyspepsia, liver and kidney issues, and constipation with a 50 cent price and pharmacy guarantee.
Round trip departures from Chicago on July 27 to Chautauqua Lake priced at 14 dollars with a return by August 28. Tickets available at Chicago City Ticket Office 107 Adams St. and LaSalle Street Station the only depot in Chicago on the Elevated Railroad Loop.
July 27 Nickel Plate Road offers one fare round trip $14 to Chautauqua Lake N Y with return by August 2. Three trains daily with vestibuled sleeping cars and meal options from 35 cents to 1.00. Chicago ticket offices listed 107 Adams St and LaSalle St Station on the Elevated Loop.
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