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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1908

Page

2

Royal offers and local notices from Fox & Dewey

Local items list sales and events including fresh cow for sale, big price cuts at Foley's gallery, smoked meats deal at the Royal, and chances to visit or return home. Various residents such as Fred Wagner Miss Emelia Grecian T. A. Jones Mabel Good August Lombardo Blanche Neiswanger Carson Anderson and families are noted with arrivals and visits.

Fox & Dewey N.S B. Friese Foley's the Royal Fred Wagner Brighton Emelia Grecian West Chester T. A. Jones Wyman Mabel Good Grinnell August Lombardo Muscatine Blanche Neiswanger Crawfordsville Carson Anderson Keota Frey

Best of all medicines says Silver City man

C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina praises Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness. He calls it the best medicine for chills malaria and run down conditions. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy 50 cents.

C. M. Harden Silver City North Carolina

Baptist Ladies Ice Cream Social August 1 at Ralston's

The Baptist ladies of West Chester invite the public to an ice cream social Saturday evening August 1 at Ralston's implement building. All are cordially invited.

Newton Whetstine S. K. Statler West Chester Haskins The Baptist Ladies of Ralston Aji

What Is Worn at Lenox The Eccentricities of Fashion

The Lenox fashion page notes the era’s trends with Directoire coats and modified sheath skirts, favoring meteor silk tussah and crepe-de-chine for demi-toilettes. Automobile coats in ponge with taffeta trim and Persian embroidery, silk traveling gowns in pongee or tussah, and wide satin belts define the season as Lucy Carter reports from the Lenox salon.

Lenox Directoire New York Lucy Carter

Hay Stack Burned in Lightning Strike Near Wyman

A hay stack owned by Joe E. Davis of Wyman was struck by lightning last evening around 5 30 and completely destroyed by fire. The notice also mentions beef pork veal lamb and spring chicken at the Royal with a 42 26 figure.

Joe E. Davis Wyman the Royal

Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow

Special to the Evening Journal reports generally fair weather for Iowa tonight and Saturday. Cooler conditions expected in the extreme southeast tonight, with a warmer trend in the western portion of the state on Saturday.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Rev B E Ely Jr to Speak at Local Presbyterian Church

The Rev. B. E. Ely Jr the pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Cedar Rapids Iowa will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian church in this city on Sabbath morning and evening. Everyone is cordially invited to hear him.

B. E Ely, Jr Westminster Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids Iowa

Remarkable Cure Claims for Foley’s Honey and Tar

A reader from Reasner Iowa credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing severe lung trouble. He says doctors diagnosed consumption yet after taking the remedy the hemorrhages and lung pain stopped and his lungs became sound. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the product.

Foley L. M. Ruggles Reasner Iowa Lemmon

Holiness Prayer Meeting Set Friday Evening

A Holiness prayer meeting is announced for Friday at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Pulaski Maxwell at 910 East Main Street. The inter denominational event invites all to attend.

Pulaski Maxwell East Main Street

Fashion Notes on Sleeves and Silk Coats for 1920s Dress Parades

A fashion column surveys sleeve trends from the dress parade noting tightened sleeves on dressy coats with overlapping folds, a Directoire gown sleeve that is roomy for comfort, and chiffon sleeves extending over the hand. It highlights silk coats and wraps for motoring and describes a Rajah silk coat with a circular back box pleat and pale blue silk braid trim.

Directoire

Patent notices list Iowa patent grants issued on the 28th

R W Bishop reports Iowa residents receive patents on 28th including 894211 seed tester and propagator L A Kaumpf Sioux City 894225 explosive engine L A O Neill Des Moines Empire Dream Separator Co Bloomfield 804261 manure spreader C L Dyk Orange City 894319 gate Daniel Kasold Keswick 894359 dust laying broom L G Anthony Lamont 894442 gate hinge F W Kal sow Manson 804496 car coupling G C Harlin Ottumwa 894676 pneumatic tire protector R A Mason New Market 894697 insect killer E E Reynolds Clinton 894736 bottle retaining device for ice chests N B Haskins Adel 894742 automatic gate L P McVay Virginia 894763 Dorset H H Treffer Davenport 894768 car switching F N Wonderiin Des Moines 894769 typewriter E L Wood Nevada plus Miss Clare Whiteman from Biggsville Illinois visiting I K Real home north of the city.

R. W. Bishop Washington, D. C Iowa L. A. Kaumpf Sioux City L. A. O'Neill Des Moines Empire Dream Bloomfield N. J C. L. Dyk Orange City Daniel Kasold Keswick L. G. Anthony Lamont F. W. Kalsow Manson G. C. Harlin Ottumwa R. A. Mason New Market E. E. Reynolds Clinton N. B. Haskins Adel L. P. McVay Virginia Dorset H. H. Treffer Davenport F. N. Wonderiin E. L. Wood Nevada

Diamond Ring Lost In Sea Then Found In Crab

New York July 31 Mrs Walter Vernon Jr reports a two carat diamond ring vanished in Great South Bay while she rode a fast motor boat. The ring was later found inside a softshell crab served at dinner the next day. The loss occurred after spray wet her hand and a buoy marked the presumed drop point.

New York Walter Vernon, Jr Great South Bay

Deputies Pass Bill to Impeach Franco Cabinet

In Lisbon on July 31 the chamber of deputies approved Deputy Costa's bill calling for the arrest and impeachment of Franco cabinet members. Costa accuses the ministers of responsibility for the assassination of King Carlos and the crown prince.

Franco Lisbon Chamber of Deputies Costa Senhor Costa Carlos

The Kanoon Becomes Turkey’s Favorite Instrument

The kanoon is the favored instrument among ladies in Turkey. Its shape resembles a harp laid flat with seventy two strings in sets of three, played with a small plectrum.

Turkey

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Big Horn Basin Wyoming United States Washington C.E. Cissell Edison Mr. Edison T. H. Ghilcote Washington, Iowa Weather Forecast McCall Company McCall’s Magazine McCall Pattern Agency Patent Report Clare Whiteman Biggsville I. K Diamond Work & Meek Nicola Harmonth Soquar Iowa Gas and Electric Company Washington County Savings Bank
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