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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
2
Practical guidance for road overseers and farmers on building and maintaining earth roads. It covers suitable tools the plow the drag scraper the wheel scraper the road grader and the split log drag and explains plowing strategies for sandy and clay subsoils as well as proper layering and crowning techniques to prevent mud and excessive height.
The split log drag should be used to fill in ruts and smooth the road when not too badly washed. The drag possesses great merit and is simple in construction and operation. A special article will be published later telling how to make and use the drag.
An ad touts Vinol cod liver tonic as a strength creator for the sick noting improved digestion appetite sleep and blood health. Cook and Sherman druggists Washington Iowa offer the product with a money back guarantee if no benefit. Also previews an upcoming Texas Ranger play at the opera house and an endorsement from B F Crocker on Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatic pain.
The funeral services for the late Mrs Charles Brown were held yesterday starting at 9 a.m. at the residence on North Iowa avenue conducted by Rev L D Young. A second service followed at the Kalona Christian church with Rev J M Vankirk and the church choir. Pallbearers were Arthur Wilcox D W Harvey Carlton Wilson Oren Helwick Dave Mehaffey and Howard Benn. Interment took place in Kalona cemetery.
The funeral for the late Mrs. William Rowne was held yesterday afternoon at 2 from the West Second Street residence. Rev. A S Smith led services with assistants Rev. George D. Rogers and Rev. W K Stryker. Pallbearers were C H Wilson Ab Anderson J A Cunningham A N Alderson J W Morton and William Blair. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery. Mrs. Charles Olds arrived from Centerville Iowa and will visit friends in the city and at the Timmons home northwest of town.
In his study on kidney disease Dr A W Chase links 90 percent of cases to liver and bowel disorders. His work led to the Kidney and Liver Pills noted for their combined liver and bowel action.
An advertisement promotes Dr A W Chase's Kidney and Liver Pills claiming to cure kidney and liver ailments and prevent disease. It urges use for back ache rheumatic pains and urinary deposits with one pill per dose 25 cents per box from Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY and local druggists. Mrs Mary Jones of J Vernon Indiana testifies to a thorough lasting cure.
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