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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
4
Sabbath school at 9:30 and 9:45 with morning worship at 11. Junior and Endeavor groups meet in late afternoon and early evening. Churches invite all to attend with pastors Rev. W. O. Fisher and Rev. W. R. Sawhill guiding services.
Sabbath school starts at 9 40 morning service at 11 junior Endeavor at 4 senior Endeavor at 6 no evening service Rev L D Young is pastor.
Public worship at 1 o clock with a sermon titled Go into the Highways. Sunday school at 1:30. Prayer meeting Wednesday night at 1:30. All are welcome. Seats free.
Washington May 11 1907 Dr A A Sandy reports examining Wm M Thompson finds no symptoms of smallpox only a mild lagrippe. The note seeks to correct circulating false reports about the illness of Thompson.
An old advertisement claims quick recovery from sprains by freely applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm and giving the part absolute rest. Sold by Cook and Sherman.
An assortment of offers including monthly piano payments from five to fifteen dollars, free samples of Preventics cold cure by Dr Shoop, and requests for information on farm land bargains in South Dakota and the Minneapolis St. Louis extension area. Also mentions a catalog and free pamphlet by A. B. Cutts in Minneapolis.
Miss Mae Brookhart arrived from Haskins and browsed Johnson's bakery selection. Harve Richardson traveled to Titus on business. Rolla Crawford and his son also came from Haskins to spend the day in town while enjoying the rolls and coffee cakes.
W. F. Brown, Clyde Robbins, Sterling White and Mrs Kerr arrived from Crawfordsville this morning. Mrs A R Dewey returned home from Des Moines after attending the P E O convention. Mrs F M Smith arrived from Havre and visited at Mrs John McConahey’s. Buy your Sunday supplies at Johnson's.
A medical article advises moderate intake of heavy foods and increased water to prevent rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles. It promotes outdoor exercise, asserts diet alone cannot cure, and presents a detailed prescription including Flora Extract Cascara Aromatic and Barkola compounds as a claimed cure with dosing for adults and children.
Local notices record arrivals from Ainsworth Keota West Chester and Rock Island circus movement through the city. Wedding plans and public announcements align with notable guests and events at the Vienna bakery and cafe.
A list of residents and visitors traveling to and from nearby towns. Rev W G Thorne heads to Kalona on business while Mrs J B Crat visits Winfield. Edna Jones to Wyman for a Sunday at home, and many others return from trips or attend funerals and events.
Des Moines reports that after a four hour session the Iowa grand chapter of PEO elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Helen Towns end Albia and eight other officers including first vice president Mrs Ola Babcock Miller and treasurer Mrs Inez Callen Bagley were chosen. Delegates to the Supreme Chapter were Mrs Jessie Swope Hollingsworth Des Moines and Mrs Mary McDonald Knapp Ames.
A Pa family writes how their five year old boy suffered eczema and lung problems until Electric Bitters were tried. They report complete cure after several bottles and endorse the blood medicine sold at Stewart's pharmacy for 50 cents.
Mrs S Joyce of 180 Sullivan Street Claremont New Hampshire says Foley's Kidney Cure cured a long standing kidney trouble. She reports it as a grand good medicine and recommends it. Sold by all druggists.
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