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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
6
Special to the Evening Journal reports generally fair conditions for Washington and Iowa. The west portion may see showers tonight or Saturday with warmer temperatures tonight and a generally fair pattern extending into tomorrow.
Advertising car led by Harry B. Graham and Frank J. O'Donnell spreads news of the Barnum and Bailey circus famed as larger and better than ever in its 54 years. The Autos That Pass in the Air act and a new parade draw big crowds at Madison Square Garden and upcoming city stops.
No humbug claims are needed for Foley's Honey and Tar. It is the best selling cough remedy, trusted for coughs colds and lung troubles, with Lemmon's Pharmacy urging customers to choose Foley's for safety and effectiveness over unknown preparations.
Patent attorney R. W. Bishop reports the issue of numerous patents to Iowa residents including Luce Richards of Des Moines for a carriage shift and platen rotator and Marsh of Waterloo for a friction clutch. Other patentees span Fort Madison Des Moines Waterloo Council Bluffs and several others with devices such as a smoke preserving furnace earth syringe hayrake weatherstrip and veterinary forceps among items listed.
A humorous Eddyville Tribune ad brags about startling barber services with quirky patterns such as lip-tickler and billy-goat while promising ear washing at no extra charge. The spoof ad highlights playful copy that aims to attract customers through novelty.
Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina praises Dr King’s New Life Pills after 15 years of indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars with no relief. The pills are sold under guarantee at Lemmon’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
Mrs Henry Tollenaar and her children Marion and Minnie left yesterday morning for Sigourney to visit her son John Tollenaar at his home.
Local news item list recounts Mr and Mrs John Strohm and other Grace Hill residents calling in the city, Mrs Shaffer from Wellman shopping, travelers arriving from Crawfordsville Keota and Burlington for visits and business, plus a note on Dave Donovan taking a new job in Oskaloosa and a phonograph collection by R L McGugin.
Local advert by Clark Sitlar offering a special machine for grinding mower sickles. Location stated as opposite Washington house. No date or extended details provided.
A 19th century classified style ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co is named with endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin druggists of Toledo Ohio. Claims include internal bloodstream action and testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle with sale through all druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The aeroplane Junebug completed a successful flight in Hammondsport New York on June 26 covering 2175 feet in 41 seconds. It remained about 45 feet above ground with a strong tailwind and landed without incident.
London dispatch reports at Reval King Edward and Emperor Nicholas discussed Russia. The Jewish Chronicle says Stolypin plans a major measure to improve Jews' conditions in Russia, signaling reform.
Local notes report Mrs J B Lewis and son from Haskins and Mr and Mrs Fred Bartholomew with daughter from Wellman visiting the city yesterday. An ad urges ordering Sunday chicken or meats from Royal without extra cost. Also promotes Studebaker buggies as maker’s masterwork with quality and advance features.
Virgil Smith cut his foot badly when he stepped on a sickle in the yard. The gash nearly reached the bone and the injury will likely prevent the use of his foot for several weeks.
Regular meeting of Washington encampment No 1711 Odd Fellows Friday evening June 26. A full attendance is desired. J B McConahey C P
Sunday service at 3 30 pm scheduled at Walnut school house with Rev A S Smith. Sunday school to begin at 2 30 pm. Walnut Sunday school choir to meet Friday evening for practice at Will Cherry home.
Frances McCoy left last evening for Wyman to spend a few days visiting.
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