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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
4
Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment as a quick relief for rheumatism often caused by cold or damp. Claims nine of ten cases are muscular and respond to vigorous application. Promotes availability at F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Frank A. Bernhardt waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury under $1,000 bonds posted by his brother and A. J. Johnson. The case will be in the September term. An inquest at police HQ in Moline found Gordin died from injuries after a water pitcher struck him. Brothers in Chicago will inter his body.
Washington residents are invited to honor Civil War mothers by wearing white roses next Sabbath. The appeal, from Grand Army of the Republic and allied groups, asks churches to include memorial messages and extends to all residents, noting white carnations or any white rose will suffice.
A committee named for the Y M C A project has set a mass meeting for Sunday night the 16th at the opera house. Rev. Mr. Raines of Pella will address the gathering which replaces the city church service of that hour. Invited are all residents. committee members include Charles Keck S W Livingston Win Smouse M W Bailey E R Jenkins Joe McEhinney and Bert Dixon.
James Varner and James Work attended the supreme meeting of the Home Guards of the World at Marshalltown this week. Mr Work was re elected banker of the association for four years. Varner will report on proceedings of the supreme lodge before the local lodge Monday evening. A large attendance is desired.
A note recommends purchasing an E Howard watch from Hobson and Gove as a graduation present. It is described as offering excellent value for money.
The Star shows Great Western Pictures The Girl and the Outlaw for one night only. Loved by fans, the program offers a western adventure featuring famed stars in a single screening.
The article explains differences between clay and sand roadbeds, noting that a thin layer of sand or gravel on clay prevents sticking and improves drainage. It emphasizes crowning, filling ruts, keeping ditches open, and maintaining dampness for stability, with rolling and fibrous litter aiding temporary improvements.
The piece criticizes roadbed grading practices, arguing that a sixty six foot road allowance leads to overly wide roadbeds. It notes water drainage suffers when earth is moved toward the center and ditches become too close to hedges. A forty two to forty five foot standard is proposed as sufficient.
Governor Augustus E Willson of Kentucky urged at a September 17 Louisville gathering that bad roads burden residents by hindering travel, hauling, and access to church and school, while good roads ease movement and commerce.
Iceland eyes highway improvements as a public issue. Proponents say better roads could unlock over 40 000 acres for profitable farming and spark development of rich gold veins near Reykjavik.
James Chilcote a painter working on Mrs. Elmer Wells house dislocated his shoulder after a scaffold knot gave way causing the scaffold to fall. He was shaken but not seriously injured and the incident occurred this morning.
Mr and Mrs Chas Stephens of Pawhuska Oklahoma attend the funeral of her mother Mrs H D Smouss with other family and friends gathered for the service.
John Durst helped Wes Reiner fit piping while the horse sale progresses with good prices. Farmers from Lone Tree Riverside and Iowa City travel by train amid a busy period. Homer Jackson family Tom Adams and wife visit. Mrs. Horak travels to Riverside for illness care, Miller and Durst install wind mills this spring. Doctors Jones and Kisor visit Iowa City.
Mrs. Hugh Hall and Mrs. R. M. Keller shopped in Washington yesterday. Miss Mabel Crawford traveled west yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Marsh entertained the Senior class at a banquet at their home. A four course supper was served by Mrs. A. J. Peterson and daughters Edith and Ethel. The house was decorated in maroon and old gold the class colors.
Marsh Sewell of Winfield visited relatives in Crawfordsville yesterday, reporting a brief sojourn in the town.
Mrs J F Buxbaum left for Grace Hill to visit John Buxbaum. Lloyd Logan returned from a week of painting in town. Nina Morehead hosted county high school students for John Wooley who will be absent next year. Washington visitors included Mrs Allen DeLong Claus George Brown and P L Huber. Mr and Mrs Rickey arrived on the Burlington to visit relatives. Rickey formerly Miss Mattie Brown of Haskins. The Rev J L Sawyer of Ma— continues in the item.
Comb Sl will preach at the Presbyterian church tomorrow morning and evening, delivering sermons in both services.
An advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills surpass all pills as a laxative tonic and health builder. It asserts benefits for stomach liver kidneys blood nerves digestion constipation biliousness jaundice headaches chills and malaria and notes price 25 cents at J EK Lemmon's.
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