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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1906
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports fair conditions in Iowa tonight with warmer temperatures expected Tuesday in the west and central portions. The forecast covers today and tomorrow.
Miss Veda Stryker is numbered among the sick while Miss Grace Hunter visits Keota and Miss Gertrude Swift visits Ainsworth. Numerous residents travel to and from the city, shop, or visit friends as part of a busy weekend in the area. Property ads offer four block lot for sale near the square, plus wagon and buggy promotions from Washington Buggy Co. Local social updates include church membership gains and visitors from Keota and Des Moines.
Russell Sage died suddenly at Cedarcroft in Lawrence Long Island from heart failure due to old age complications. He would have turned 87 on August 4 and had been in good health after arriving at his summer home six months ago. Present at his passing were Mrs. Kaye, Colonel J J Slocum, Rev Dr Robert Leetch, Dr Theodore S Janeway, Dr J Carl Schmuck, and Dr John P Munn. The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday.
Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania reports years of kidney and bladder trouble with little relief until Foley's Kidney Cure cured him. He urges others to try the product and notes Sete substitutes sold by all druggists.
Washington reports complete figures for American canned meats exports in the 1906 fiscal year. Total value reached 9.233 million dollars, with canned beef at 6.450 million and canned pork at 1.216 million, while shipments to Japan fell sharply after wartime demand. The United Kingdom emerged as the largest buyer of canned beef and pork, with substantial sums sent to Belgium as well.
A lone robber robbed the Wauzeka bank while cashier Vaughn was threatened with a revolver and forced to open the till. After forcing Vaughn to walk a mile from town the bandit released him. a posse formed but the suspect remains at large.
Paragould Arkansas July 23. News arrives of the death of Mrs Azalia Thompkins aged 70 near Lorado ten miles distant from having driven two ten penny nails into her head with suicidal intent She was blind and partly deaf and had previously attempted death by cutting her throat
Prince Rutskoilubitski, chamberlain and descendant of Rusik the reputed founder, loses all court honors due to revolutionary connections in St. Petersburg on July 23.
In San Francisco on July 23 Major General Greely ordered an investigation into the loss of nine wagon loads of whisky that disappeared while being moved from U S storehouses at the Presidio to medical stores in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bryan arrived in Dublin on July 23 and spent Friday with Richard Croker at Croker's farm nearby. Croker hosted several United States and other friends to meet the visitors.
Fire sweeps the Pacific Press Publishing company plant at Mountain View San Jose July 23 destroying the entire facility. Loss pegged at 250000 with only 100000 covered by insurance. The Adventist owned stock affected by the blaze.
Will Run for Sheriff William Black declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination. He has served as deputy sheriff in the county for about ten years and is described as a well known, highly respected citizen and an efficient officer.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Kucklen's Arnica Salve with ending a twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores. The ad touts the salve as best for old ulcers cuts burns and wounds and notes Stewart's pharmacy sells it for 2h5¢.
Misses Florence and Emma Mc Chesney of Washington visited Miss Lizzie Wortley for a few days this week. Mrs H J Hoogenakker and Miss Vera Payne of Richland were in town Saturday a short time en route to Washington for a brief visit.
Chas. Oswald of Rensselaersville N Y reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore. The product is promoted as antiseptic healing for cuts wounds burns and sores with a 25 cent price at Stewart’s drug store.
Why not take a trip to Colorado this summer and enjoy the climate and scenery of the Rocky mountains. The rates are low and the through train service by the St. Paul Union Pacific line excellent. Ask the nearest agent about rates routes and train service or write today to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago Colorado California book sent to any address for six cents postage.
Mrs Ki H Brunson of Dublin Georgia praises Electric Bitters claiming they keep the elderly young and restore strength. The tonic is said to cure dyspepsia, torpid liver, inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation after reasonable use. Guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy priced 50 cents.
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