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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
5
Pertly cloudy weather with likely local thunderstorms tonight or Saturday. The report from Washington notes the forecast applies to Iowa with showers possible and unsettled conditions through the period.
The McElhinney Drug Co announces it has secured the agency for Zemo the remedy for eczema pimples dandruff blackheads and other skin diseases. Zemo claims instant relief and cures by destroying the germ causing the disease with a clean healthy result. See displays and samples available.
New York police launch a crusade against cocaine as a major vice and crime source. They advocate prohibitory tariffs and internal taxes to curb illegal imports and protect medical use, urging Congress to act via the Aldrich Payne bill with strong public support nationwide.
Local notices advertise new post card albums at the Fair and shopping specials at the Vienna bakery with picnic supplies and fresh salted nuts. Miss Mariel Morton sails to Oxford for a Muscatton district Epworth league event. Public health warnings urge kidney care and endorse Foley's Kidney Remedy and ZEMO cure claims by local pharmacists.
A chapel of claims from 176 Anderson and Wilson promotes their coal for cook stoves with confident statements about superiority. The ad invites customers to compare and be convinced, asserting they are not from Missouri but ready to prove their product.
Community notices describe a strawberry and ice cream supper in Eureka June 26 at the church, an ice cream social at the A O U W hall, and a Yeo men meeting at Woodman hall. Epworth League banquet numbers over one hundred with toast program and remarks.
Miss Edna Webb entertains a group of girl friends this afternoon at her home in North Washington as a compliment to Miss Rita Schreckengast of Burlington.
Miss Helen Wilson entertained the Ready Maids at her East Washington street home for a Kid party. The event featured animal contest won by Miss Nena Wilson for locating the most animal cookies and a two course luncheon, leaving the girls in high spirits.
Mrs Will White entertained about fifteen lady friends yesterday afternoon at her East Main Street home in honor of Mrs Cora Cubbins of Chicago. The ladies enjoyed fancy work and a pleasant afternoon, with a delicious two course luncheon served.
Mrs McCall will entertain the members of the George H Paul office force this evening at a 6 o'clock dinner party.
Mrs Peter Berdo entertained a group of ladies at a thimble party yesterday afternoon and will host another gathering this afternoon.
On Thursday at 4 PM under a bower of white bells at Mr and Mrs C F Wabnitz home Dessa Wabnitz wed Louis MHecklinger of Watbriop Iowa The ceremony by Rev A S Smith of the M E church featured Mendelssohn Wedding March played by Mildred Wabnitz and Lena Maxwell The room was decorated with ferns and June roses with a small group of relatives and intimate friends present
Eleanor Stewart Giesler infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank F Giesler died this forenoon June 25 1909 at 1030 o clock a brief funeral service conducted by Rev J C Abels will be held at the parents home tomorrow morning at 915 o clock and the funeral party will leave on the 1000 train the child was born June 18 1909 and lived seven days her death is a sad blow to the parents.
T H Chilcote reports a consignment of July phonograph records arriving and invites the public to call and hear them at his phonograph store. While he cannot personally attend the shop, his family will attend to customers and offer listening sessions at any time.
City banks will observe July 5 as a legal holiday this year closing all day. The public is urged to note the date and govern themselves accordingly.
West side accepts a challenge from north side business men for a championship baseball game on a mutually agreed date. Both sides express enthusiasm for baseball and manly sports as they prepare for the contest.
Airdome presents a night of cinema with Mr Farman in his new aeroplane display among the many films. A fine program is promised and admission is five cents.
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