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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
8
Nate Jones reports to his son Charles, agent for the Q at Litchfield Nebraska, that their home on the second floor of the Q depot was destroyed by fire Saturday at 6 30. The couple saved only a few household articles. fire spread from sparks from an engine.
Mrs L B Nicola of Norfolk Nebraska arrived last night for a several week visit at the home of her father J K Crooks.
James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky demonstrates lasting youthfulness at 80 by a simple claim after six bottles of Electric Bitters. He credits kidney trouble relief and a life improved over thirty years. Wm Parr England’s note of extreme longevity frames the tonic as a godsend for the frail. 50c at J E Lemmon’s.
Authorities say eczema is a skin germ disease not blood related and cannot be treated with salves. A penetrating liquid made from oil of wintergreen thymol glycerine and healing agents sold as D D D Prescription promises immediate itch relief and permanent cures. The ad also promotes D D D Soap and notes an open session at the Academy tonight.
W L DeClow of Cedar Rapids Iowa offers a stallion for the 1909 season to stand at Tow residence two miles southwest of Ainsworth Iowa Terms include fifteen dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Care is not responsible for accidents and mares sellers are held to insure money J A Kolosick Ainsworth Iowa
General Epke Rolf De Wall described the Boer War’s cruelty against Boers, their families, and faith, condemning British actions and praising Boer resilience. He shared personal loss, noted American sympathy, and closed with a salute to endurance as he departs for Burlington.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as an all round laxative tonic. It claims to tone regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood strengthen nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Sold for 25 cents at Lemmons.
Community supporters including Nora Corette and Marie Jericho rallied to back the academy as preparations begin for the coming year. Two students started the drive yesterday and quickly gathered 200 to erase outstanding rental debts, with broad, prompt donations reported.
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