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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1906
Page
3
The forecast for Iowa calls for fair skies and rising temperatures tonight and on Tuesday. Winds light to moderate with no significant precipitation expected. Areas with higher humidity may feel warmer in the afternoons.
Daily items detail travels visits and errands of numerous residents including J. W. Maxwell Charley Wagner Chas Bickford Miss Flo Purvis and others. Citizens plan ball games and business trips while references note an upcoming hairdressing parlor opening with a souvenir offer.
Wick Brinton and company presented a Saturday night show at the Wayland opera house drawing larger crowds than seating allowed. Standing room filled and some patrons were turned away at the door. Brinton announces performances next Friday at Ainsworth and Saturday in Crawfordsville under the big tent with Crawfordsville opening the tent season, then Winfield and a southern run.
A dramatic cautionary tale contrasts a Holland dyke breach caused by watchman neglect with Kenneth Melver of Vanceland Maine who narrowly survived lung inflammation after a neglected cold. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for saving him. Stewart's pharmacy advertises the cough and cold remedy at 50 cents and a trial bottle free.
Warren Barnett representing a mining company was arrested Saturday night on selling and delivering Rayon Mining Co stock without state compliance. A preliminary hearing is set before Squire McVall tomorrow morning. The defendant was released on $300 bond.
Full attendance requested for a meeting tomorrow at 7 30. J. M. Thompson and P. C. urge members to attend and participate.
Foley s Honey and Tar provides immediate relief to asthma sufferers in worst stages and may cure if taken promptly. Sold by all druggists.
Urine Laxative Fruit Sroup is promoted as a bowel cleanser and stimulant that works without irritation. It is advertised as being sold by druggists.
The Iowa Central will sell tickets at one cent a mile to Minneapolis or St Paul and return. Return limit August 31, with extension to November 30 on payment of 50 cent fee. For details contact agents or A bs Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn. August 15.
Low fare round trips offered to Minneapolis and Saint Paul for the Saengerbund event with dates July 24 to 26 and return by July 31, or August 1 with a 50 cent extension. Fares listed from Peoria Monmouth Oskaloosa Grinnell Marshalltown Eldora Ackley Hampton Mason City and more.
Nickel Plate Road offers a July 21 round trip from Chicago priced at $14.00 with a return by August 28. Tickets available at Chicago City Ticket Office 107 Adams St and LaSalle Street Station, the sole depot in the elevated loop.
July 27 excursion on Nickel Plate to Chautauqua Lake N Y round trip fare 14 00 return by August 28. Vestibuled sleepers meals 35 cents to 1 00 and a la carte service Mid day Luncheon 50 cents. Chicago offices 107 Adams St LaSalle St Station. Highland Park lake art promising for picnics with daily boathouse service and boat rentals at 25 cents to 0 30.
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