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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1908

Page

7

Good Conditions Last Week in Iowa Agriculture Report

Des Moines reports the past week had the season’s best weather with temps about two degrees above normal and abundant sunshine. Little rain, scattered thunderstorms Saturday night, corn plowed third time on high ground, harvests favorable for small grains, clover hay beginning, and fruits varied from poor to two-thirds normal. Geo. M. Chappel, Section Director.

Des Moines Iowa Geo. M. Chappel

Funeral of W. R. Beamer at East Second Street

The funeral for William R. Beamer was held yesterday at 3:30 PM from his East Second Street residence. G A R members conducted a brief service, Col W B Bell and J A Young spoke in praise of his soldierly record. Rev L D Young and Rev G D Rogers led the regular service, with a large turnout and abundant floral tributes. Pallbearers included Col W B Bell, J A Cunningham, W A Wilson, Frank Brindley, J P McAnulty, and H Wilson. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery. It is quiet in the Southeast yet business remains fair as Lemon's Pharmacy invites continued patronage.

William R. Beamer East Second Street Col. W. B. Bell J. A. Young L. D. Young Beatrice, Nebr G. D. Rogers Col W. B. Bell J. A. Cunningham W. A. Wilson Frank Brindley J. P. McAnulty H. Wilson Elm Grove Cemetery

One of the Essentials of the happy homes of today

One of the Essentials of the happy homes of today is a vast fund of information as to the best methods of promoting health and happiness and right living and knowledge of the world's best products. Products of actual excellence and reasonable claims truthfully presented and which have attained to world-wide acceptance through the approval of the Well-Informed of the World, not of individuals only, but of the many who have the happy faculty of selecting and obtaining the best the world affords. One of the products of that class, of known component parts, an Ethical remedy, approved by physicians and commended by the Well-Informed of the World as a valuable and wholesome family laxative is the well-known Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. To get its beneficial effects always buy the genuine, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale by all leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

Takes Charge Of Eldorado Hotel By Elrod Dayton

Elrod Dayton of Brighton formerly of this city has taken management of the Eldorado hotel and opened it for business. He plans a rooming operation for a few weeks, then to install a dining department and open a dining room soon. Dayton expects to move his family here next week and aims to run a first class hotel with strong hotel experience behind him.

Elrod Dayton Brighton Eldorado Hotel Dayton

Foley's Urino Laxative praised for constipation relief

W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies that Foley's Urino Laxative is a thorough practical remedy for chronic constipation and offers a conscientious reference.

W. R. Ward Dyersburg Tenn Foley Lemmon

Washington Lodge Holds Regular Meeting July 3 1908

Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M will hold a regular meeting Friday evening July 3 1908. Petitions and important business will be acted upon. A short session is planned and fraters are urged to attend promptly at 7 30 PM with a street carnival planned afterward. John H Steck W M 16 31

Washington Lodge No

Lemmon's Pharmacy Ice Cream Drinks Ad

We go about our business quietly. We serve the best of ice cream drinks and more. Call and see us at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Washington Iowa G. E. Gissell Washington, Iowa Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Distemper in Dogs How to Detect and Cure This Malady

A old veterinary guide outlines distemper in dogs, detailing varied symptoms from gastrointestinal to respiratory and nervous involvement. It prescribes diet changes, salicylates, sedatives, vapors, and tonics, with cautions on pneumonia, convulsions, and recovery care.

How to Make Slips For Waists

How to make dust protecting slips for waists using cambric or cheap fabric. Two oblong pieces sewn like a pillowcase, sized to prevent creasing. Add buttons and buttonholes at the top opening, slip over a hanger, and button to protect the garment. Skirt slips follow the same method but longer.

Glass Cutting with Camphor Turpentine Solution

A hard steel tool can cut glass easily when wet with camphor dissolved in turpentine. A drill or even the hand can bore a hole, enlarged by a round file. Ragged glass edges and window glass may be smoothed or sawed with a watch spring saw using this solution.

How to Replace Kettle Knobs

Replace the knobs of cooking utensils by driving a screw from the inside to the outside and threading a cork on the screw. The cork insulates and remains tight, making the knob safer and cooler than the original wooden knobs.

How to Keep Your Pocketbook While Shopping

Advice urges tying a ribbon to the purse handle and pinning inside a jacket sleeve to prevent loss. It claims this prevents the bag from slipping off the arm or being left on counters, a common issue noted by shoppers.

Woman Claiming to be the Lena Sought by Spokane Soldier

Port Huron Michigan June 20 Mrs Angeline North says she is the Lena whispered by dying soldier Taw rence Suttler who left 20000 to Lena The hospital search widens as many Lenas exist and a letter proving her claim was destroyed

Port Huron Mich Angeline North Tawrence Suttler Spokane Wash Suttler

Porath Arrested for Selling Liquor in Cadillac County

Edward V Porath was arrested in Harrietta for selling liquor in his soft drink establishment, formerly a saloon. An examination was set for next Thursday, marking the county's fourth liquor arrest since May 1 when the county went dry.

Cadillac Mich Edward V Porath Harrietta Porath

Queen Amelie Stricken with Diphtheria in Lisbon

Queen Amelie of Portugal, mother of King Manuel, is reported to have a mild diphtheria. The royal yacht Amelie sailed last week for Rio Janeiro carrying gifts King Carlos planned to present to President Penna during a Brazil visit this year.

Amelie Lisbon Portugal Manuel Rio Janiero Carlos Penna Brazil

Cossacks clash at political club amid widening war

In Resht Versia reports fighting between Cossacks and locals as they closed a political club. Several wounded on both sides. The Russian warship Krasnovodsk has reached Enzeli on the Caspian Sea, sixteen miles from Resht.

Resht Versia Krasnovodsk Enzeli Caspian Sea

Mystery at Camp Lincoln as Three Shots Ring Out

Springfield officials report three shots fired at a Third regiment range detail at Camp Lincoln. The Third broke camp and was followed by the Fifth regiment and a gatling gun platoon, leaving officials puzzled by the incident.

Springfield Camp Lincoln

President Wouldn’t Interfere in a Hanged Brother Case

Albert Brown a 23 year old African American man who murdered his younger brother Harvey in a dispute over a girl was executed in the Washington jailyard. President Roosevelt refused to grant a stay of the sentence, ending the case.

Washington Albert Brown Harvey Roosevelt

Budapest to Establish City Bakery for Daily Bread

Budapest prepares a power experiment via municipal enterprise to run a city bakery with a daily capacity of 1,000 pounds of bread. New machinery designs will be installed and baking conducted under expert supervision, marking a notable local government initiative.

Budapest Hungary

Lemmon's Pharmacy Ice Cream and Soft Drink Stop

A quiet local pharmacy offers ice cream creations and a wide range of soft drinks. Described as a pleasant place to refresh away from busy streets with friendly service.

Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Open and above board Lydia Pinkham sign invites verification

A public inspection sign on Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company s Lynn Massachusetts advertises transparency in laboratory methods and claims to welcome scrutiny of statements in Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound ads. It questions the existence of Lydia E Pinkham and Mrs Pinkham and asserts confidential patient letters and widespread proven cures.

Lydia KE. Pinkham America Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Pinkham

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Peach Georgia Pines Florida Shah of Peraia Mein West Side Square Smith S. L Bowen Wayne, W. Va The Big Horn Basin Wyoming W. R. Beamer Eldorado Masonic Fraternity John H. Steck, W. M New York New York Herald Ratanhia Carian Meraisares Reese Foley’s Foley & Company Chicago SPL GUE Correspondence School OF Law Maitsre Bice Detroit, Mich Marion Stice Farm Manager
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