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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
7
The ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as an easy scalp tonic to preserve or restore hair color. It claims grandmothers used sage tea, but this modern preparation is advertised as vastly superior and sold for 50 cents to $1 a bottle or mailed by Wyeth Chemical Co., New York.
Commencement week includes baccalaureate Sunday, joint banquets Monday and Wednesday evenings, open session with literary societies Tuesday, a Junior-Senior banquet Thursday, commencement exercises Friday, and a Juniors Seniors picnic Saturday, with return to civilization. 69-26
A Ky. man James Wright from Spurlock promotes Electric Bitters as a miracle cure after claiming renewed youth and relief from kidney trouble. The piece lauds long life, noting Wm Parr England as an example, and urges readers to try the tonic at 50 cents from J E Lemmon.
It claims to cure headache constipation liver and kidney troubles and promises strength and wellness. Sold for 35 cents as tea or tablets at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A baccalaureate service was held on Sabbath evening in the M B church. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. J C Abels of the Presbyterian Church.
Interior repainting underway at multiple addresses including 502 North Marion and 720 North Marion. Marriage license issued to Thompson Rickey and Mary M. Brown. Local visits noted for W W Morrison, Wilson Mercer, and others. Misprint corrected regarding C C Long blacksmith shop sale. Community events and ads for tea products and money to loan services included.
A box supper will be held at the Lincoln school house Friday the 7th with a short program of vocal and instrumental music recitations and dialogues. Everyone is invited to attend.
Yesterday morning the Geo Paul Co. sent its first May trip to Corpus Christi. Passengers include Mr. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. H A Montgomery, Mrs. W J Southwell, Miss W V Anderson, M B Jones, and Mr. Rhea of Riverside. Dave Teuscher, excursions manager, left Monday night.
A suggested topic advises eczema patients to ask Cook and Sherman druggists about reports from users of the oil of wintergreen liquid compound D. D. D. Prescription. The city firms may have consumer feedback on treatment effectiveness and safety.
Buenos Ayres faces a forty eight hour workman strike with about 200000 participants organized by the Workmen's Federation in response to last Saturday's May day clash with police. Reports say many killed or wounded, 600 arrests, armed guards on streetcars, theaters nearly empty, food supplies being secured, and fears of a Rosario spread.
May 5 report from Tarsus describes the Armenian village of Kozolook being surrounded by armed Mohammedans. After negotiations to surrender arms, Armenians were led to an open field under escort and killed. women faced maltreatment and several Armenian girls were compelled to marry Turkish men.
Fred Warren manager of Appeal to Reason faces federal charges in Girard case. Ex Governor Taylor of Kentucky testifies for prosecution. Warren defended by Clarence Darrow and L C Boyle. Government says Warren mailed regular issues with envelopes advertising a $1000 reward for Taylor to be returned for Goebel murder trial.
Stuttgart May 5 A representative of Count Zeppelin announced a company formed with the Zeppelin Airship Construction firm to run a regular line of airships from Lucerne or Friedrichshafen to north Germany. The route will depend on landing place offers by cities along the line. Opening to traffic hoped for next year.
Washington May 5. Secretary Ballinger reverses Roosevelt era policy by restricting the amount of land the Department of Agriculture may withdraw from entry for improvement or administrative purposes. The move marks a shift in land management and resource use under Interior.
Wayne Brazel was acquitted in Las Cruces New Mexico of the murder of famed frontier sheriff Pat Garrett claiming self defense. Garrett was killed while en route to meet James Miller, linked to the Ada Oklahoma lynching.
A New York strike by 1500 bakers on the east side and in Harlem continues with sporadic outbreaks and no sign of settlement, amid ongoing labor action and unrest.
A fierce storm off Faulkner's Island near New Haven on May 6 caused the drowning of four men and the loss of eight barges. Strong winds and high waves lashed the area challenging rescue efforts and leaving wreckage scattered. Local authorities investigated the incident and searched for missing gear and survivors.
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