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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1906

Page

4

Mackinac Cup Won By Idoyd KR in Yacht Race

The Mackinac Island Mackinac Cup trophy of the Chicago Mackinac yacht race was won by Idoyd KR aboard Stoere's Faw Vania.

Mackinac Island Chicago

Moose Seeps Through St John As New Wharf Whistle Sparks Fear

A St John dispatch describes a new fog whistle on Partridge Island imitating a cow moose call. Moose wander into the city, attracted by the sound, with hunters awaiting the open season to reduce their numbers.

St. John Barber Game Commission N. B New York Tribune Partridge Patervile Lancaster

Gilt Cornices Return to Fashion in Colonial Style

Antique brass and gilt cornices from colonial days are being restored to popularity. The New York Press notes inanimate decor items, once stored away, regain charm when displayed. The trend appeared last winter in a new hotel with understated upholstery and cornice covered curtains.

New York Press

Local Visitors and Travels Highlight City Notes

Local residents arrival and travel plans dominate the page. Pollok Wallace returns from Muscatine while Grace H1) resident Mrs. L. Beitel shops in town. Visitors include Victor Carr Jack Monahan S S Rose from Wellman and Ernest Atchison with Lizzie Dawson from Albia staying at A. J. Dawson home. Henry and Mrs Glick head from Davenport to Denver for a sightseeing visit. Will Bennett family tours Queen City Missouri to visit Mrs. Bennett's parents. The Helping Hand circle of the Second United Presbyterian church plans a park event in Sunset park tomorrow afternoon and evening.

Pollok Wallace Muscatine L. Beitel Grace H1 Victor Carr Jack Monahan S. S. Rose Wellman Lizzie Dawson Ernest Atchison Albia A. J. Dawson Will Bennett Queen City Daniel Fox Crawfordsville Ervin John Davis Kate Brighton Ount Funston Mabel Ross Tressa Stephens Ainsworth Ray Nichols Oskaloosa Iowa Central M. E. Church W. EB. Walker David Grifith J. A. Hawthorne J. F. Thompson George Alexander BE. W. Gardner L. D. Higgins Texas Hose Ed Klopfenstein George Griffith Dr. Jones Wayland Wilson Dougherty Bert Rice George Brown George Stewart Algona Iowa George Washington Frank Webb Edna Burlington J. B. Schreckengast

Carnegie fund to pay annuities aids Dr. Patrick

Andrew Carnegie allocated 20 million dollars to pay annuities to college professors temporarily or permanently disqualified from work. Dr. G T W Patrick will receive 1500 dollars annually for three years, easing rest and financial worries for him and his wife.

Iowa City Iowa Andrew Carnegie G. T. W. Patrick Bo Lers

Conductor Frank Clark Killed in Colorado Wreck

Frank Clark a Burlington passenger conductor famed on the Burlington route between Burlington and Chicago died from injuries after a wreck near Superloaf Colorado. He was vacationing in Colorado when the incident occurred. Clark leaves a widow and three sons.

Burlington Iowa Colorado Frank Clark Superloaf

Destructive Kalona Fire Totals Major Losses

A Kalona blaze last night caused about 30 000 in damage with 20 000 insured. Fire started near Miller and Durst or A Fenstermaker and burned about two hours. Bucket brigades saved property including the Kirkpatrick estate. No wind helped containment. Local notices list residents traveling and events as the town braces for rebuilding.

Kalona Specital A. Fenstermaker Miller & Durst Dr. Allen Edmundson Joss A. Feastermaker George Kirk & Son P. J. Gregg Miller & Durst’s A. Fenstermaker’s Kirkpatrick Estate Stover

Electric Bitters A Promised Cure For Suffering

An advertisement praises Electric Bitters as a universal remedy, claiming it restores health from dyspepsia and liver trouble to chronic ailments. It cites S. A. Brown of Bennettsville DC and notes cures for chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder disorders with a 50 cent guaranteed sale by Stewart druggist.

India S. A. Brown Bennettsville D. C Stewart

Notice to Journal Subscribers on Delivery Misses

In the transfer of the Daily Gazette list to The Journal there is some confusion and some subscribers may be missed in delivery. Please report promptly if your paper has not been delivered so the office can correct the delivery in the future.

Daily Gazette Journal

Testimony on Foley's Kidney Cure by Mansfield man

Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania says two years of kidney and bladder trouble left him in poor health until Foley's Kidney Cure healed him. He urges others to try it and warns against substitutes, noting that druggists sell it.

Ira W. Kelley Mansfield Foley

Ples Savings Bank Shooting Suspect Commits Death

A deposit of news reports a man connected to Ples Savings Bank died by his own action today after a shooting incident. Authorities have not released further details.

Ples Savings Bank

Dr. King's New Life Pills Offer Constipation Cure

A brisk sales note promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a pleasant and effective remedy for constipation. The ad claims they awaken sluggish bowels, prevent appendicitis, and tone the system, priced at 25 cents at Stewart's pharmacy.

Dr. King Stewart’s Pharmacy

Card of Thanks from W L Strain

Card of thanks expresses gratitude from W L Strain for the kindness shown during his wife’s long illness and at her death. He notes the tender attentions were a great comfort to him and his wife.

W. L. Strain

Electric Bitters touted by Dublin resident in health note

An 82 year old Dublin Georgia woman praises Electric Bitters as a grand tonic that strengthens the weak and keeps aging at bay. The tonic, claimed to cure dyspepsia liver and kidney issues and constipation, is guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy at 50 cents. Miss Mary M. Crawford returns home to Ainsworth after visiting F M Crawford's residence.

H. EB. Letts Oceano San Louis Obispo County Letts Palo Alto Calif John Jay Omaha Washington United States E. H. Brunson Dublin Stewart’s Pharmacy Mary M. Crawford Ainsworth F. M. Crawford

Water word claims bowel relief with irritation free claim

An advertisement promotes Urine Laxative Fruit Sroup promising irritation free cleansing and bowel stimulation. Also notes a property sale offer for lots 5 and 6 in block 20 of Washington Iowa with a 30 day window and agent contact J. F. Henderson. Additionally a travel note mentions Miss Ela Dawson and William French visiting Crawfordsville to see Miss Nettie Strain and then proceeding to Keokuk.

Washington Iowa J. F. Henderson Sadie E Ela Dawson William French Los Angeles Calif Crawfordsville Nettie Strain French Keokuk West

Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

A reliable medicine for bowel complaints that never fails even in severe cases. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain’s Cook & Sherman Stewart’s Pharmacy

Special Summer Tourist Rates to Canadian and New England Points

Nickel Plate Road offers summer tourist fares from Chicago to Canadian and New England points. Tickets go on sale August 8 and 22 with round trips priced at one fare plus 4.00 for 30 days or one fare plus 2.00 for 15 days. For sleeping car berth reservations and details contact John Y. Calahan General Agent at 107 Adams St. 2twaug 20.

Chicago Canadian New England Nickel Plate Road John Y. Calahan General Avent Adams St

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