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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
4
Missouri railroad representatives say they will act to attack the 2 cent passenger fare laws in Illinois and Iowa. After a Chicago conference, they agreed to restore Missouri’s 8 cent per mile rate and to oppose the 2 cent rate cases in other states.
In Mount Vernon Alabama on March 20 John Moake, the onstage villain, was shot and dangerously wounded by Roy Slater, the hero. Moake had prepared a cartridge by cutting off the bullet near the shell rim. He claimed after being shot that he did not think the bullet could injure him as the lead lodged in his nasal bone.
The Root Juice scientist claims that most human troubles originate in the stomach and reports hundreds of cures. Testimonials from Lemmon's drug store customers and from Lafayette and Peoria readers praise the remedy's effects on indigestion constipation nerves and overall health with individuals noting clearer complexions weight gain and improved digestion after using Root Juice.
The article describes Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit embarking on a 9 000 mile expedition to Africa. Roosevelt will shoot and observe while Kermit serves as official photographer. It details four gun types including a 60 caliber English Express rifle and a special shotgun used as a rifle, plus their ranges and effects on targets like elephants and hippos.
The article outlines the Roosevelt African expedition's weaponry including autoloading rifles with 35 caliber bullets, 200 grain projectiles at 2000 fps, and a high velocity gun designed to stop charging game. It notes the equipment list, tents, Ammunition, camping gear, and the ascent route toward Kilimanjaro.
A detailed, travelogue style account outlines Theodore Roosevelt's proposed African journey starting New York to Naples then across the Mediterranean. The route passes Azores, Gibraltar, Sicily, the Suez Canal, Port Said, Bab el Mandeb, and Ras Alula, ending with Mombasa and Uganda hunting objectives. It notes railway progress, Nyanza Lake crossing, and early elephant and lion hunts near Nairobi.
Sabbath school starts at 9 45 in the morning service at 11 Junior at 4 Intermediate at 5 Senior at 7 evening service All are welcome Rev W O Fisher pastor
The notice lists Sabbath school at 9 30 morning service at 11 junior Endeavor at 4 senior Endeavor at 5 45 and evening service at 7 all are cordially invited to attend
Corner of Tow a avenue and Jefferson street invites public to Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the subject Matter. Golden text The things which are seen are temporal II Cor 4 18. Wednesday 7 30 pm meeting. Free reading room Mon Wed and Sat 2 30 to 4 30 over Crail's store northwest corner of the square.
Public worship at 11 and 7 with Sunday school at 9 30 and B Y P U at 6. The Rev Mr Coffman will preach in the evening. All are welcome and seats are free.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 11 with pastor sermon. Junior and Intermediate League at 3 30 Epworth League 5 45 evening service 7. Next Sunday March 28 Woman s Foreign Missionary society to hold annual bank offering service Dr Myron Wilcox of Fouchow China to give address.
The pastor will speak on Heav en and The Contented Life at morning and evening services tomorrow at First Presbyterian. Soloists are Mrs. Tillotson and Miss Row. Sunday school at 9 30, Junior Endeavor 3 30, Senior Endeavor 6. Entertainment Monday evening by Professor Williams of Slayton bureau promises first class acts. admission 15 and 25 cents.
La grippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently develop into pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and helps lungs to heal so no serious results are feared. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Reject substitutes. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinn ey Drug Co.
A Wisconsin parent reports a severe three year old boy was constipated with a high fever. After two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative the fever ended and the child recovered fully, with the parent claiming the remedy saved his life.
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