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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
4
Society notes report fresh Ginger Bread at Johnson's. Miss Ethel Long of Brighton visits the C. Long home. Mrs. Charles Mercer returns from Oskaloosa. Do not order Easter hats before viewing Tondre & Benz Spring patterns on April 3-4.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Nine Tablets offered with a money back guarantee if not curing. Groves signature appears on each box indicating authenticity. Includes promise of refund from druggists if the remedy fails to cure.
The Fortnightly club literary department will hold an afternoon meeting next Monday with Miss Titia Shields.
The Twentieth Century Reading circle meets with Mrs. Dr. Mc Clelland on Monday evening noting a change of place and date. The Woman's Foreign Missionary society Pleasant Plains auxiliary will gather at Mrs. Reynolds home on Wednesday afternoon April 1 at 2 o'clock.
Miss Marguerite McGugin will entertain the Ready Maids this evening at her home on East Main Street.
Last night at Mr and Mrs Frank Creath s home in southeast Washington their Sunday school class hosted assistant teacher Mrs F R Sage her husband and members of Mr Eldridge s class Guests enjoyed party games light refreshments and an extemporaneous program with toasts songs and talks. guests left satisfied with the evening.
Miss Ruth Wilson, daughter of Capt and Mrs W A Wilson, hosted about fifteen friends yesterday afternoon in north Washington for her tenth birthday. The party featured games and gifts, with refreshments served late in the afternoon. The Fortnightly evening literature department will meet Miss Smith next Monday at 7 30 p.m.
Called meeting of Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M Monday evening March 30 for work. J H Steck W M.
A W C T U member recalls Mark Twain on prohibition. He quotes Twain’s humorous take that Germans derail temperance by making brandy from sawdust and even roof shingles and chair legs could cause delirium tremens. Also notes local society visits and a seed potato for sale listing.
The ad touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable laxative that cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage increases. It claims physician approval, no objectionable substances, and urges purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
A tornado swept Lee county about four miles south of Fort Madison injuring people and livestock and causing great property loss. The storm’s worst damage occurred around New Boston where a Santa Fe freight train was derailed, twelve cars and the engine overturned.
Two desperate men believed to be the same robbers who tried to loot a bank in Christian County attacked the Danville Water Office and then robbed post offices at Marshall and Westfield. They escaped after forcing cashiers and bystanders to retreat, fleeing through a hardware shop and a boarding horse. Losses exceed $1,000 as officers pursue across towns.
James Watt improved the steam engine, inventing the independent condenser, centrifugal governor, water gauge, and mercury steam gauge. A Scottish instrument maker, Watt refined the engine at the University of Edinburgh, dedicating years to perfecting its mechanism and receiving extended government patents in recognition of his contributions.
Special Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions in Iowa for tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. The report, dating March 28 from Washington DC, provides a concise outlook for today and tomorrow.
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 1 junior at 4 senior at 5 45 evening service at 7 Rev W O Fisher pastor cordially invites all to attend these services
Sabbath school begins at 9 30 morning worship follows. Junior Endeavor at 4 pm and Senior Endeavor at 5 45 pm. Evening service at 7 pm with Rev R J McKnight of the Covenanter church preaching. Rev W R Sawhill is the pastor.
Sabbath school at 9 40 morning service at 1 junior Endeavor at 3 senior Endeavor at 6 and evening service at 7 Rev L D Young is pastor.
Corner of Town and Jefferson Streets announces morning service at 11 with the subject Reality and a golden text from Isaiah 12 4. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
Sunday school at 9 30. Classes at 10 30. Morning service at 11. Junior League at 3 30. Intermediate League at 3 30. Epworth League at 5 45. Evening service at 7. Rev U S Smith pastor.
The M. BR. A. will host a box supper in their hall Saturday night March 28 with all ladies urged to bring boxes. Captain Kellogg opens with a song and later gives a speech. Everyone invited. Entertaining Committee. C. W. Hanley returns home at Kinross after visiting his brother P. J. Hanley.
Certification promises refunds from druggists if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims it stops coughing, heals lungs, prevents pneumonia and consumption, contains no opiates, genuine yellow package. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A 19th century advertisement touts 22 grain Triangules of Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims five minutes after ingestion relieves lumped stomach, heartburn, belching and headaches, with each 50 cent case containing enough to treat the chronically dyspeptic and share with family.
The Spokane Alumni club of University of Iowa graduates held its first annual banquet at the Silver Grill on March 21 with officers elected including President A. M. Craven and Vice President Kate B. Reed. Toasts covered themes from early days to alma mater and teachers. The club aims to enroll all Iowa graduates in the region, joining the Hawkeye club’s expansion plans. about 3,000 former residents are eligible for membership.
Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro Pa praises Dr Kings New Discovery as a life saver for lung trouble claiming it loosened a cough and cured lung disease even when hopeless. The remedy for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness is sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy with 50c and 1.00 prices and a trial bottle offered free.
W L Strader expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during his wife’s illness and after her death. He especially thanks those who sent floral offerings and the choir for the music at the funeral service.
Rev. F. Stapbird of East Raymond Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healer for an old army wound and other obstinate sores. He also reports using it successfully in his veterinary practice. Price 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Follow the crowds to the Star and buy Sunday supplies at the Vienna. Fred Carpenter went to Keola this morning. J. G. Miller traveled as a passenger for West Chester. Johnson's offers nut fingers macaroons cream puffs and hermits. Charles Davis passed through from Iowa City en route to the southwest. James Jone arrived from Ainsworth and spent the day in the city. Mr and Mrs D P Norton left for Muscatine to visit their daughter Mrs Frank Lidy. Phena, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Strader, will live with Mrs Benkett in Davenport.
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