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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
6
Mr. B F Kelley of Springfield Illinois reports kidney and bladder troubles grew worse for a year. After using Foley Kidney Pills for a few weeks his headaches ceased and bladder function returned to normal, ending distress. Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mcklhinney Drug Co. provided the remedy.
Board of supervisors passes resolution ending bounty payments on ground hogs after July 2. Text mentions Poley’s Kidney Remedy claimed for bed wetting and post measles scarlet fever. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. named.
The $18.5 million public building bill was introduced in the House. Iowa items include Dennison 50000 Fort Madison 65000 Iowa Falls 50000 Le Mars 50000 Red Oak 75000 Perry 0 Charles City site 10000 Grinnell site 8000 Maquoketa site 5000 Washington site 10000.
State Game Warden Pierce said an agent will seek arrest of the Eleanor crew in Marinette Wisconsin after Deputy C E Pettit was carried away during a tow. Pettit had earlier arrested Wisconsin fishermen near Green Bay for violating state law, prompting the pursuit by the Chase Osborn and its deputies and a 500 foot tow line before the line was cut and the boat disappeared toward Marinette.
Louise Lehon berger 12 years old of 1825 Lynn street Dubuque sustained severe burns when a gasoline stove exploded while she was returning home from a photographer's. She had just taken holy communion and died from injuries with limited hope of recovery as bystanders acted quickly.
Creston records report Graece Whited adopted daughter of BE A Whited from Atlantic vanished June 2 from G W Talbott home where she had been living. About 17, she gave no word and was last seen with an unknown man in a car. No trace found.
A Griswold report says a shipment intended as gasoline for cars turned out to be half gasoline and half kerosene. Investigators stated the mixed fuel created starting problems for the automobiles and the issue prompted scrutiny.
The car was returned to the company and Griswold auto mobilists face a hard proposition to secure gasoline. Supply from neighboring towns is being drawn for the time being. Officials expect an explanation from the oil inspector after suspecting a shipment error.
A Des Moines bulletin reports Iowa lost 158 saloons in the past year and 461 in two years eight months. From 1770 in 1907 to 1319 saloons in June 1910, wet towns total 195 of 799 municipalities while dry areas reach 606 towns and 28 entirely wet counties. Population in wet areas is about 600000 versus 1610000 in dry towns, and 75 percent of Iowa’s area is without saloons.
Gilad of Kokomo Indiana reports relief from severe backache after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says his kidneys grew stronger and his bladder pain ceased and he recommends the remedy. The statement appears in a yellow package from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
In a Brooklyn Eagle anecdote a sharp office manager recounts how Brown rushed to file an attachment against Silk & Satin just before they closed. The great lawyer, impressed by Brown’s enterprise, commends the action but then scolds the plan, joking that the boy should be paid less.
Anadvertisement urges immediate treatment with Bucklen's Arnica Salve for knife or gun wounds and other injuries to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene. It claims rapid healing for burns boils sores skin eruptions and other conditions and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy J BE Lemmon as the seller for 25 cents.
Examinations started yesterday morning at the Normal institute and will continue through Friday. Over one hundred students took the test yesterday. The institute has run smoothly with perfect harmony in all proceedings. Instructors have been among the best ever brought to the city and their work, along with that of county superintendent Miss Purvis, is appreciated by attending teachers.
A promotional piece claims Electric Bitters improve health and appearance for women by regulating the stomach liver and kidneys and purifying the blood. It promises stronger nerves bright eyes pure breath and a lovely complexion with a wretched health cured, urging readers to buy at Lennon’s Pharmacy for 50 cents.
North English defeats Washington seven to two in a seven inning game marked by five first seven errors by Washington. Leverich Cotter for Washington and Ladley Roller for North English pitched, with North English scoring five in the seventh to seal the win.
A group including Ruth Latta Lydia Wicher Loreny Mi Caw Marie Chilcote LotTie Guthrie Jessie Stewart Roy W C Fisher Ralph Bunce Marion Randle Clarence Crawford and Bruce Cowden traveled home from Keokuk where they attended the Keokuk presbytery youth convention. The trip featured two newly married couples on the train and gifts of rice and other attentions to the brides and grooms. The journey was described as especially pleasant with careful planning for comfort along the way.
Gottfried Rodriguez, the Amsterdam newsman walking around the world on a $12,000 Warner, wore native Holland costume with wooden shoes and a bright red shirt. The convention was lively and practical, leaving attendees feeling their time was well spent. next year’s gathering will be in Columbus City.
Washington, D.C. June 14 patent reports from Davis & Davis name several Iowa inventors receiving grants this week. Decker of Keokuk receives wall tile or bond device, Ewer of Fort Des Moines shop hook, Hackett and Morgan of Waterloo elastic collar bearing for centrifugal machine, McGuirk of Davenport stovepipe and thimble, Pendarvis of Willisea cultivator shovel, Perry of Bidwell telephone attachment, Ransom of Davenport brake power limiter, Taylor of Rock Rapids cement block molding apparatus, White of Newton earrings.
Announcement from Obk. Gororth urging Eagles to immediately seek examination by Dr Geo W Hay for medical assessment and guidance.
The elk range covers much of North America but locals call it moose while wapiti is reserved for another species. This naming confusion persists as a firmly established local nomenclature.
Yesterday at about 11 30 Fred Jones was painting the Martin White residence when a ladder failed sending him from the roof to the porch then to the ground. He landed on his feet but strained ankle tendons and was carried home on West Jefferson Street where he suffers considerable pain but non fatal injuries.
A CHVY bus line issues a call up for a phone number and old Black contact to leave orders. Frank towers will promptly attend to them, providing street and number for delivery or pickup.
At the last meeting Mrs. William J. Lewin of Brighton was elected as a seventh and eighth grade teacher to replace Miss Elizabeth Klein who did not apply. The music drawing and manual training posts remain to be filled.
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