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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1906

Page

6

Wonder full invention motor fluid eyed by Cleveland leader

Dr S N McClean, president of the McClean Arms company, unveils a motor fluid based on nitroglycerin and glycerin. The device, a rotary motor enclosed in a casing, allegedly converts explosive energy into mechanical motion and could surpass steam powered engines. It is described as highly powerful yet claims safety through cellulose retardants.

Thomas McClean Cleveland S. N. McClean McClean McClean Arms Company

Local Notes and Social Roundup from Keck Floral Co Area

Local notes list Burpee seeds from Keck Floral Co and a Saturday big band concert. Several visitors stop by the city including Link Hall, George Anderson, Miss Kiva Davis, James Tobin, and Dr. Ida Bailey. various merchants advertise services and events.

Burpee Keck Floral Co Si-tr Link Hall Richland George Anderson Oklahoma Heacock Brighton Kiva Davis Ainsworth Benj. Keyes James Tobin Richmond John Fahey Kansas City IF. W. Harding

Rock Island Freights Twists Car After Switch Mix Up

A west bound freight on the Rock Island suffered a switched miscue around 5 pm when a brakeman opened a switch with one truck still on the rails. The pair of trucks ended on adjacent switches and the car twisted from its tracks. John Rupp and Rush Morris restored the load by 6 pm, though the ground nearby appeared churned as if plowed.

Rock Island Washington John Rupp Rush Morris

Mrs Shanafelt Plans Move From Washington to Iowa

Mrs Clarence Shanafelt formerly Miss Verne Lytle visited the Glover home Monday and Tuesday from Washington. She and her husband plan to move to northwestern Iowa this week where he works as a salesman for Huttig the large lumber dealer of Muscatine. J Omer Singmaster has crossed the Atlantic 34 times with his first European trip in 1887 and says he is tired of travel preferring home life.

Clarence Shanafelt Verne Lytle Glover Washington Iowa Huttig Muscatine J. Omer Singmaster Atlantic Europe Eagle

Fraze Couple En Route To Visit Muscatine Then McDain

Mr and Mrs A V Fraze and Miss Miller depart for Muscatine for a short visit before continuing to their new home in McDain Michigan.

A. V. Fraze Miss Miller Muscatine McDain Mich

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington dispatch

Special to The Evening Journal notes Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with likely rain in the eastern portion. Forecast covers today and tomorrow for Iowa from the national weather summary.

Washngton D. C the Evening Journal Iowa

Torture by Savages Ends in Cure by Electric Bitters

W M Sherman of Cushing Maine recalls three months of kidney inflammation and credits Electric Bitters with a complete cure after three bottles. The advertisement touts relief for liver complaints dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria, claiming benefits for the weak and nervous. H Stewart, druggist, guarantees the remedy at 60 cents.

W.M. Sherman Cushing H. Stewart

Public Stock Sale At Residence Near Washington Iowa

Public sale of fine stock by Wenger and Sres auc tioneers. Overstocked pasture forces sale at residence eight miles south of Washington and two miles north of Coppock on Thursday April 5 1906. One hundred head cattle including 25 cows with calves 15 fresh cows 35 yearling heifers all high grade Aberdeen Angus. Sixty head stock hogs averaging 140 pounds. Terms: ten month credit on sums over 10 and under 810 with five percent discount for cash. Minn wr J A McCoy Clerk. sscUp 1 ros. 30 2 3

Wenger, Sres Washington Coppock

Doctor's Miracle Cure For Lethal Lung Inflammation

Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine recovered from severe inflammation of the throat and congested lungs after three doctors gave up. He credits Dr King s New Discovery as the lifesaver. The remedy fights coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis weak lungs hoarseness and la grippe. Available at J H Stewart s drug store 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.

Kenneth McIver Vanceboro J. H. Stewart's

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