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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement claims Miona stomach tablets strengthen the digestive system and cure stomach troubles. It asserts the remedy improves digestion, reduces irritability, and offers a money back guarantee from Lemmon's pharmacy for a 50 cent box.
The Rhodes scholarship committee announced four Iowa finalists for the Oxford award. John S. Huff of Muscatine from the University of Iowa Jacob Larson of Decorah from Luther College Wm. B. Millen of Clear Lake from Grinnell College and Robert Clark of Clear Lake from Grinnell College. The committee will later pick the state's representative from these four.
Comedian Frank Shearer, a well known entertainer, will perform a new song at the Graham on March 6. The event showcases his latest material in a single evening appearance.
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healer for a stubborn army wound and other sores and cites success in his veterinary work. Price listed as 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
March fashion notes describe Easter hats with Paris influence, large toque and turban shapes, heavy feather trim, and plants such as pink roses and eyelet embroidery. Copenhagen blue straw hats with ostrich plumes appear for adults and children, paired with mohair, panama, serge or fannel frocks, gingham dresses, pleated skirts, lace yokes, and kimono sleeves. Lucy Carter.
W. H. Smith, a Great Western wreck victim in East Dubuque, is now visibly white haired after forty five minutes of agony while awaiting rescue from between telescoped cabooses in the East Dubuque tunnel. He remains in Mercy hospital as he steadily improves.
The piece describes spring apparel with butterfly style jackets and sleeves cut with side portions in one piece. It notes new trims in broad bows and ostrich plumes, plus pongee and striped woolen outfits. Children’s fashions feature large armholes and drooping silhouettes.
March is the last month to pay taxes without penalty. J. S. Shearer, Treasurer, reminds taxpayers to submit payments promptly to avoid penalties.
A noon fire at the Monarch Grubber company plant in Lone Tree Iowa yesterday nearly destroyed the building. The blaze started from a steel furnace and reached the cupola as smoke poured from the roof. Water protection and town firefighters were quickly on scene, saving the property.
Prices listed for the band concert at the Graham opera house on March 6. First floor 50 cents, balcony 35 cents, gallery 25 cents. Reserved seats available at Lemmon's Pharmacy on Wednesday March 4.
New York reports Dr Charles Harvey Archibald of the city has discovered that appendicitis yields to X rays nearly as quickly as sunlight disperses mist. He says he cured many cases in private practice and will prove the method before medical experts. Patients sit before a Roentgen machine and the pain subsides rapidly.
Rock Island Illinois March 4. Judge Ramsey refused to issue a writ of habeas corpus or grant bail for Ensign and Mrs. Robert Booth held by a coroner's jury over the death of their two week old baby. The infant was found with its throat cut about three weeks ago. Evidence suggests only the parents were present. The mother, 18 and in poor health, may have killed the child in a temporary insanity fit.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life by loosening a cough and curing lung disease once deemed hopeless. The ad promotes Lemmon’s Pharmacy remedy for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness with 50c and 1.00 prices and a trial bottle free.
Invitation to a box supper and entertainment at Living Lake school house on Friday evening March 64. Everyone encouraged to attend. Contact Grace Shaw, teacher, for details.
The board of supervisors has postponed the meeting from Monday March 9 to Tuesday March 10. A band concert on March 6 features a notable clarinet solo by William Langenberg. Miss Mae Brookhart will perform a comedy sketch in Graham on March 6.
Warning about Bright's disease and diabetes starting with slight irregularities. Recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy to begin at first sign of danger and potential cure.
Special to The Evening Journal notes increasing cloudiness with rain or snow possibly late tonight or Thursday for Iowa today and tomorrow.
Advertises for a capable young woman to fill a general office bookkeeper role in Washington. Requires ability to manage office business to satisfy employers and the public as patrons. Applications to be written to “A” in care of The Journal office.
West Chester arrival Joe Limerman came east. Louis Eagle returned home from Oskaloosa. Maud Morton came home from Rock Island. Maud Morton and Nita Blair visits noted. Lemmon's Pharmacy emphasizes careful prescriptions with home delivery and new remedies. McCall Bros. promote American Lady flour. Mrs. Young reports her father improving in Charlestown. Mrs. Lester Hanlon returns from Brighton with Mr. Hanlon as temporary local operator.
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