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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
7
Lemmon's pharmacy offers Hyomei in a pocket inhaler with a $1 outfit. They claim relief in five minutes as the remedy purges catarrh germs and soothes mucous membranes. The ad guarantees a refund if the remedy does not satisfy.
Frey’s Studio debuts a sizzling photography display titled The Sweltest Line of Photographs Ever Shown in the City. The exhibit promises strictly up-to-date city styles and a bold visual narrative.
When a cold inflames the mucous membrane the breathed germs lodge and multiply, especially the pneumonia germ. Foley's Honey and Tar soothes the inflamed air passages, stops the cough, and expels the cold. Refuse substitutes. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Wilbur Millen of Columbus Junction and Cornell college won the Rhodes scholarship after a twelve hour judges session. He was chosen over J Huff of Muscatine and Jacob Larson of Decorah, Luther college student, with King Smith and Main from Coe Grinnell involved in the selection.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is described as agreeable and effective for coughs colds and croup. A Kirksville Iowa merchant endorses it as a leading throat remedy for over twenty years noting its popularity with children and mothers. For sale by Cook Sherman.
Mrs BE J Fisher and Mrs D J Patterson are reported on the sick list. Detroit resident George Weber visits the city. Frank Wells of Fairfield spends the weekend at F L Wilson home. R W Hamet of Cedar Rapids, Dave McKee of Davenport, Miss Eva Crone and Miss Bessie Denison appear in local events.
The note describes stomach trouble and irregular bowels causing distress after meals with symptoms such as loss of appetite and gas. It asserts a superior remedy exists on the market, claiming no other is as effective.
After twenty eight days the Ingham county grand jury in Lansing returns seven indictments. It condemns state treasury fund safeguards and blames the Chelsea Saving Bank failure, linked to ex State Treasurer Glazier who was its president. Indictments name ex Treasurer Glazier, Probate Judge Juan, Bay City City Controller Barnett, with two others not disclosed.
Port Coloso Chile reports a two day storm causing the steamer Rayo to wreck. Five ships dragged anchors and several lighters were destroyed in the vicinity.
The text notes Queen Alexandra favors fencing and trains with a leading master in England. Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden pursues Norse athletic interests, and Queen Margherita of Italy sells horses and carriages to convert stables for motor cars, a first for European royal households.
After two days of stubborn play the tenth International cable chess match ended with the home team scoring 512 points out of 10 in a decisive victory. The Sir George Newnes trophy, held by Britain last year, becomes the prize of the United States.
Ovaneville report states 14 year old Verne Wolf of Oaktown is recovering well after a large St Bernard bone was inserted in his arm by a surgeon in this city. The bone is knitting rapidly and the operation is deemed a success.
Local reader quotes the New York Evening Tornal noting belief giants once lived, with a flourish about holes as evidence and a sense of wonder at ancient stories.
James Bousey displays a 22 inch long frog with 10 inch hind legs in a Newcastle show window. The frog, sent by friends in New Orleans, appears content and is the main spectacle of the exhibit.
A Baltimore and Ohio official in Pittsburg says there will be no restart of construction next Monday on district improvements, noting there has been no suspension of work during the depression. He adds the railroad has not temporarily halted any project on its system.
March 16. Black Hand letters threaten Mayor Floyd and Police Captain Hall with death in three days. Letters signed by gang No. 2, red ink. police believe the writers belong to a gang recently surprised by authorities. Officials not alarmed.
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