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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
8
An ad asserts eczema is a skin disease not a blood disorder and promotes Dd. D. D. Prescription with oil or wintergreen as a true skin cure. The copy claims quick relief by attacking germs and rebuilding skin, endorsed by Cook & Sherman with confidence in the remedy.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Osteopathic association will meet May 25 26 at Still college. President Dr J R Bullard of Marshalltown opens sessions and Dr Jessie L Catlow of Boone discusses practitioner association relations. Several physicians from across the state present papers.
Miss Lillian Norton is listed as sick while Oren Selwick and Roy Snyder from Chicago visited the city. Frank Giesler travels to Des Moines on business and other residents like Wilson Turner, Frank Wells, and J. A. Cunningham with daughter Louise make local or nearby trips. Educators Edith Kenner and Fannie Harwood return from visits and Miss Florence Parrish performs in Chicago before continuing music studies.
The Central College Glee Club presents a program this evening at the Baptist church. Attendance is wished and expected. Part I features College Days March and reading Sally Ann's Experience. Part II includes a group of college songs and medley. Part III offers a comic piece, more songs, readings, and instrumental selections conducted by Hans Von Spieligemeister.
Alphia P. Donahey born April 1847 in Washington County Iowa died April 7 1909 at Deer Lodge Montana aged about sixty two. A veteran of Company A 25th Iowa serving under Colonel Palmer Captain John A Young and David Boyer, he enlisted as a boy and later returned to Iowa City after discharge. He had lived in Montana in recent years.
The article argues that regular competitive athletics build willpower and character. It notes that racing and contests foster fighting spirit without promoting brutality, and that self control, poise, and efficient use of strength are essential to succeed on track and field.
The text describes a burdened person with a large pendulous abdomen who dislikes life due to excess fat. It claims a rational daily treatment can quickly reduce a big stomach and restore vitality, promising life will again feel worth living.
Instructions for baked tomatoes and dates stuffed with cheese. Suggests butter as alternative to olive oil and notes cheeses roquefort and limburger as palatable options. Endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy for health with pharmacy names Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinn ey Drug Co.
In the Hains murder case in Flushing the defense closes a long day as Lee Bugg real estate dealer and Bayside Yacht club member testifies about discussions with Thornton Hains and plans to meet at the yacht club. His testimony supports lack of premeditation and aligns with Thornton Hains who said they went to the club to locate Bugg or Jesperson to inspect Bayside property.
The Department of Justice hosted a conference on the federal libel case against the New York World and the Indianapolis News. Attor ney General Wickersham, United States District Attorney Baker, and Assistant DA McNamara, who just came back from Indianapolis, attended the meeting following the News proprietors arraignment.
In Stafford Springs Connecticut on May 4 Mrs Bernard Rister driven mad by a memorial card for her daughter killed her two year old son Bernard then shot herself after bludgeoning Charles E Emory of Boston with an axe who had come to deliver the cards Emory survived the assault and the woman died by suicide.
An odd remark about a wealthy man prompts humor about whether to marry or buy a car. The line appears in Browning's Magazine reflecting a quip on priorities and finances.
Local news records business callers Vane Wooley W E Chilcote and Mrs Adams and Greer among others making short trips. Passengers for Keota Fairfield and New London are noted with short visits planned. An advertising insert promotes Foley's Urine Laxative from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
The Vienna arrives with goods. J. C. Ford rode the Branch this morning. James Brown rode for Brighton this morning and plans a few days there.
Mr and Mrs Ted Eggers arrived from Rock Island with their household goods and now reside at the Mrs Ella Kline residence on the Heights Mr Eggers recently bought the Cal Long blacksmith shop W W Morrison from Columbia Mo arrived yesterday and will visit Ainsworth and Columbus Junction before starting work in Fox and Dewey shoe store Call city bus line for orders with street and number Frank Rogers will respond promptly
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