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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
6
A jumble of items from Fox & Dewey Prop., 8.8 S. Everything 4 off at Grifith's Furniture, plus a June 21 summer school at Central College Pella. Lectures, sales, and visitors listed include Frey's Studio in Washington, Joe Kyle back from Iowa City, and various local residents registering at the Rest Room.
An advertisement claims four of five people suffer stomach problems with irregular bowels and a range of symptoms after eating. It pitches an unspecified remedy as superior to any other on the market.
The annual commencement exercises at Iowa Wesleyan Secondary School featured Rev Ulysses S Smith alumnus and First Methodist pastor in Washington Iowa delivering a practical address. He urged diligence in schooling and warned of obstacles facing youth while highlighting rewards from persistent effort. Mt Pleasant News June 14.
Local notices report daily bargains at North Side Furniture Store and a 25 percent off sale at Griffiths. Several residents travel or visit nearby towns, including Misses Blanche Merchant and Kathie Abbey heading to Douglas Wyoming for the summer. A lecture on Japan is planned at the Presbyterian church with admission 15 and 25 cents.
An 1880s style advertisement touts Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as essential for womanly health claiming neglect harms fortune. It promotes home use, private consultations, and confidentiality with World Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York. It also advertises Dr Pierce's Great Fairy Doctor and The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser with mailing options and stamp prices.
Public sale of full blood short horns set for Saturday June 19 1909 at 1 30 p m eleven head ten yearling bulls and one full blood cow will be sold without reserve at the sale barn in southeast Washington cattle purchased from J W Parks good milker urged to attend D M Denison owner D F Macon auctioneer Ralph Dougherty clerk
City warns under Section 39 of revised ordinances it is a misdemeanor to throw brush weeds grass rubbish or material on streets and alleys to keep sewers clear and streets tidy. Street Commissioner J R Campbell says enforcement will follow. Also note banner meeting on Japan by Professor Vaughn with stereopticon views Friday at 8 at the Tippanee church admission 15 and 25 cents.
We have them all styles and prices with a focus on outdoor relaxation. See us before you buy as summer comfort depends on finding the right Hammock to swing in.
On the north east corner square Saturday June 19 1909 at 3 p m an auction will offer 2 bedroom suits 2 center stands 3 rocking chairs various chairs many pictures 3 lamps washing machine boiler clothes rack about 35 cases of canned fruit many empty jars curtain stretchers and other articles. tu th
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