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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1920

Page

7

News Reports From Maple Grove Describe Local Residents

Correspondents from Journal relay overheard chatter about trips away from home and coffins. They note Mrs. Mouser’s illness and long-settled families like Jacob and Mrs. Mouser, and George Smith of Richmond. Anton Kupka plans a trip to Bohemia via New York in April. The forester journal lists 135 death claims focusing on heart and lung diseases with pneumonia dominating.

Maple Grove Mareh New York Bohemia America Richmond Eneclish River Mr. Kupka Order of Foresters Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island Ohio Minois Iowa Minnesota Canada

Washington City Council Proceedings 1919 1920

Washington Iowa city council meets in regular sessions with Mayor Bowes and Mayor Bovee presiding. The body approves minutes, processes numerous reclama and fund claims, discusses bond votes for Memorial Building, and considers street improvement needs and petitions against paving. The records show monthly treasurer balances and adjournments to February 2 1926.

Council Chamber City Hall Bowes MecCleevy Maxwell Squire Clay Wel Wallace Bidwell Seymour Bidwell Dick Bumag Ales Meortioy Cibic Tituls Limber Co Ralph Shuman Sanitary District Fund Geo. M. Bechtel & Co Davenport Iowa Memorial Building J. Kellogg Sesson Bovee Rojl McCleery Washington Evening Journal S. J. Kellogg Fetters Libe Sup Co Richardson Ree J. Kellowg Fire Fund & BR Po Ry. Co American-LeFrance Fire Harry Springman McElhinney Drug Co Washington Fire Dept Lown Pride Stock Pvd. Co Sam Bergh Wayland

How Egyptians Make Fire Discovered Bow Drill Evidence

Archaeologists long debated how ancient Egyptians produced fire. Kalun yielded a bow drill and burnt drill holes, suggesting practical fire-making methods rather than religious significance. Published in National Geographic Society Totletin.

Kalun National Geographic Society Totletin

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Breath and Bowels

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets advertised as a natural, plant based laxative to clear the blood and purify the system while improving bad breath. The sugar coated tablets claim gentle action on the bowels liver and breath with no griping and price 10c to 25c.

Dr. Edwards Br M. Edwards

Kiddie Croup Remedy Promoted For Quick Relief

An old advertisement urges quick action for a child with croup using Dr. King's New Discovery. It touts loosening congestion and phlegm with a trusted cold remedy priced at 60c and 1 per bottle, targeting cold sufferers.

Bowels on Schedule Time

Advert for King’s New Life bowel remedy claims regular bowel function and cleansing effects. Text asserts universal benefit and urges readers to buy from druggists.

King’s New Tina Iengageaiees Bottie

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