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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
7
Tom Jackson lost his Imperial Order of the Roosters pin while weeding at breakfast. He searched the lawn for over half an hour, assuming it was gone. That night the pin reappeared beside his dinner plate after Martha revealed she let Tommy go barefooted that afternoon.
An accident in the Gold Hill area occurred when airbrakes released prematurely on several dump cars. The cars rolled into the Culebra cut, killing eleven workers and seriously injuring nine others.
Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club set a new mark by throwing the Olympic discus freestyle from a seven foot circle at the Pastime Athletic Club grounds. He reached 132 feet 3 inches, establishing a notable distance record for the event.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications because the disease is in the blood and constitution. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Sent testimonials free. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
E. F. Neal of Des Moines returned to his home last evening following an over Sunday visit at the Link Hall home.
Many in the community report dramatic improvements after using Root Juice. The advertisement asserts it heals stomach, bowels, liver and kidneys, improves appetite, and enriches blood. Lemmon's Drug Store offers it at one dollar per bottle.
Sage tea once used by grandmothers to improve hair growth and color now faces demand from druggists. A manufacturer markets Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur, a dandruff remedy sold at 50 cents to 1 dollar per bottle, available via Wyeth Chemical Company of New York City.
A Monday incident on North Second avenue saw stones thrown by Heights schoolboys nearly injure Frank Dokes. A rock struck his head near the temple, a two inch lower hit could have killed him. The cut opened to the bone and he was left very sick. Citizens complain and urge an end to the throwing.
A noted preparation promotes cure for chronic and muscular rheumatism and acute inflammation pain. It claims quick relief for lame back, stiff neck, and sore muscles from exposure and injury. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A group of signatories expresses strong support for establishing a Y M C A in the city. They describe the project as worthy of aid and believe it will bring enjoyment and advantages to all residents.
Box supper at the Lincoln school house Friday the 7th with a short program of vocal and instrumental music recitations and dialogues. Everyone is cordially invited.
Miss Mary Hatch is in Cedar Rapids due to her mother's serious illness. Miss Myra Shaffer will teach in the Wallace school third room in her place.
Mrs. C E Thornberg and her children of Fairfield arrived last evening and are guests at the Frank McClellan home.
A long list of real estate transfers including acres and prices across multiple counties and towns such as Jackson Oregon Franklin Crawford Washington and Wellman. Notable entries include Moses Porter to James Gilbert Miller 80 acres for 11200 and George Sojka to John Shalla 160 acres for 20000 with many more transfers and varying sums.
M. R. Meek succeeding Frank Webb advertises safe horses and clean turnouts and offers cab service to any city area. The notice appears as a small classified item with the 35-t,th,s-tf designation.
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