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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

5

Rival sisters at the Star tonight in local news

Local notes report fresh fruit strips macaroons and nut fingers at the Vienna. John Sands returns to Ainsworth from a city visit. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laird of Davenport arrive aboard the Branch. Mrs. Al Adams and daughter Dorothy depart for Muscatine to visit relatives. Martina Swift returns to Pleasant Plain after an overnight home stay with Agnes Swift Bessie Bovee and Ophelia Miller joining a picnic with Martina's students.

The Star Tonight Vienna John Sands Ainsworth Charles Laird Davenport al Adams Dorothy Muscatine Martina Swift Pleasant Plain Agnes Swift Bessie Bovee Ophelia Miller Martina

Foley's Kidney Remedy Adicts Demanding Care

If any person suspects kidney issues they should take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Delaying the remedy risks the disease gaining strength. Lemmon's Pharmacy offers Foley's Kidney Remedy.

Foley Bright Lemmon's Pharmacy

Smith's Prunes and Raisins Offer At Special Prices

If you are not already a customer of this store, make it a point to visit us. It's a money-saving place. Prunes, raisin cured Californias great big ones, worth 124c lb. Special price .6 lbs. 50c.

Roosevelt Trenton Marion T. Anderson

Fresh fish at the South Side Market and town notes

The County News reports local visitors and daily happenings in Washington and nearby towns. Mentions include Dr and Mrs A J Laird in town, Mrs Ida Nash departing for Washington, Miss Emma Pearson returning from Wisconsin, and several residents shopping, visiting, or attending events. A Letts baseball game, a pie social at the Presbyterian church, and a Fidelity ham sale are noted along with updates on illness and local travel.

A. J. Laird Washington Sam Barnett Rock Island William Chihak Ida Nash Nichols Mary Brockway Lin VanHorn Ella MccCreedy Grace Walker Lone Tree Sam Matthews Jennie Atchison Dr. Hay Lincoln Nebr Thomas Harding M. P. Watson Jim Strain H. M. Elwell Mary Jennings Macomb Mart Jennings Emma Pearson Wisconsin Bills Davenport Eastern Star Lodge Letts Ainsworth Marion Crawford David Crawford United Presbyterian Church Bidwell Wellman Lem Cherry Lindy Morhafer Richmond A. N. McElwain Ottumwa John Allaman Wayland Joe Limerman West Chester John Wenger Press Figgins Mary Kalona South Side

Skillful Handling For the Bunch of Spring Calves

Instructions by J H Grisdale on calf rearing from day two, teaching drinking with milk, then transitioning to whole milk, skim milk, and whey. Recommends flaxseed jelly, bran, oats, clean hay, and tea from whey or skim milk. Emphasizes warm feed, cleanliness, and gradual dietary changes.

J. H. Grisdale

Feeding horses and mules in South Africa under local conditions

H Ingle concludes that hay or hay and mealies are not suitable as the exclusive diet of working horses and mules. The diet lacks enough nitrogenous matter relative to carbohydrates and fats and fails to provide materials for proper bone nourishment, predisposing animals to bone diseases.

South Africa H. Ingle

Crawfordsville Religious Services and Traveler Notes

May 1 report from Crawfordsville notes travelers James Fletcher Mrs George Maxwell and J H McCleary en route to Washington. Presbyterian services scheduled Sabbath at 11 am and 7:30 pm. United Presbyterian church holds Saturday sermon at 2 pm by Rev D L McBride of Winfield. Rev J Marshall of Columbus City preaches Sabbath 11 am with communion. Methodist services listed for 11 am and 7:30 pm.

James Fletcher George Maxwell J. H. McCleary Washington United Presbyterian Church D. L. McBride Winfield J. ©. Marshall Columbus City

West Chester auxiliary gains fourteen new members

The West Chester auxiliary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society reports fourteen new members linked to this week’s convention. Gratitude is extended to returned missionaries Mrs. Marsh and Miss Newby from China for engaging talks shaping the sessions.

West Chester The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society

Livestock News From Custer County and Fort Worth Show

Nebraska station researchers report 1906 07 corn stalk disease cost eighty one per thousand cattle with no feed. Feeding reduced losses to sixty one per thousand. Fort Worth hosts a modern cattle show with 145 Short horns, 148 Herefords, 25 fat cattle consignments. Leedale's Lad is the two year old Hereford champion. Hog exhibit strong with Poland Chinas and Dorobo Jersey sired stock. Five White Orpington chickens sold for 7500 dollars, a world record per pen. Market notes up from Chicago report light fat cattle and improving prices ahead of grass cattle.

Messrs. Alway and Peters Nebraska Custer County Fort Worth Tex Leedale Missouri National Stockman Chicago Exchange

Two Evils Uncle Debate Water Boiling Advice

A Chicago Journal quip features a scientific youth urging Uncle to boil drinking water to kill microbes. The old man replies with a wry remark, comparing the idea to choosing between an aquarium and a cemetery. The exchange reflects playful skepticism about public health warnings.

Chicago Journal

McCall Bros Promote Chick Feed in Several States

McCall Bros advertise their own Chick Feed with guarantees of results and prompt fulfillment to customers in Southern Illinois Texas South Dakota and other states as well as Iowa. They urge a trial and note ample stock. The item also mentions fresh fish at the Royal and reports Faye Bales returning to Keota after attending a Commercial Club dance.

McCall Bros Illinois Texas South Dakota Iowa Faye Bales Keota

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