This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
3
Mmes. Carter Coalston and Smith and Messrs Hutchinson of Fairfield and Hubbard of Keosauqua joined the Star area congregation for a sub-district Sunday school convention of the A. M. E. church held yesterday with local attendance and cordial exchanges.
A move to Montana prompts a public sale at the northeast corner of the square starting 2 p m on Saturday March 28 1908. The items include bedroom suite chiffonier organ Davenport book case iron bedstead and mattress dining and kitchen tables chairs rockers carpet a Round Oak range and heater and other articles. Auctioneer Geo Lemon D & Macon. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims and local retailer Cook Sherman.
The annual church meeting to elect officers hear reports and transact business will be held Wednesday evening April 1. A social will follow and a supper will be served to all church and congregation members. Be present promptly at 7 30. Signed Win Smouse President.
A narrative of the battle lines being forced back to Ripley as Union and Confederate losses are tallied. Officers and troops suffer heavy casualties while cover is limited. The author recounts escape with Corporal Dave Ryestraw into the timber and riverbank mud, ending with a note that the incident will continue.
Run down people in the season are urged to try Vinol cod liver preparation as a tonic reconstructor. It claims to tone digestive organs, boost appetite, increase red blood, and restore vitality, with a customer testimonial from Miss Rose Blair. Cook & Sherman, druggists, Washington Iowa offer a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
A brief notice portrays a life of enduring hardship at the Star tonight. The report highlights daily challenges, resilience, and a community response to ongoing adversity, underscoring grit and hope amid present difficulties.
The ad claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pains aiding sleep and rest. It quotes B F Crocker aged 84 of Martinsburg Iowa as using three bottles with significant relief from sciatic rheumatism in his left arm and right hip. Sold by Cook and Sherman.
The item notes a Spring Showing of Easter Hats by Tondre and Benz scheduled for April 3 and 4. Additional notes mention Henry Heckethorne returning from Ainsworth and Haskins on Mason Transfer and Storage Co business, Otto Dede arriving from Oskaloosa for a short business visit, Mrs. T. A. Jones returning to Wyman after a city visit, and Stanley Miller from Mt. Pleasant visiting the city with his brother Alex, with moving pictures at the Star venue.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.