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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
6
Packed line reads All Good Druggists Prepared Only by the J. Ho. Wagner Company Fort Madison Iowa U.S.A. The fragment lists the manufacturer and the distribution note for a drug product.
Humboldt Iowa May 14 L L Sample of Woodbine told his life story and conversion at a Humboldt Methodist church. He described a dream in which his family died of typhoid fever as punishment for sins and said since then he cleared 9000 in debt and became a prosperous business partner with Jesus Christ. Their contract allocates one tenth of gross earnings to Christ and the churches, the rest to Sample. He urged others to imitate the plan and paid about 1500 in old debts while in Humboldt.
The article prescribes using daisies and ferns for table decor at formal meals. It suggests matching centerpieces with garnishes on dishes, lemon nests amid daisies, maidenhair sherbet glass twine, and fruit and ice presentations in wreaths and floral motifs to create a unified, elegant look.
Winthrop Iowa May 14 The coroner s jury returned a verdict that Fre mont Fleming died from a gunshot fired by his daughter Maude Fleming She was arrested but released on 5000 bail supplied by her mother The mother and daughter testified that during a family quarrel the father moved toward his wife with a large stick Maude said she grabbed a rifle to threaten him and did not know it was loaded She claimed she did not aim but pulled the trigger. a report and smoke followed and the father died with a wound to the forehead
R W Bishop patent attorney reports the issue of patents on the 12th instant to Iowa residents. Patents include 887180 concrete bridge to M D Burnett Des Moines 887258 fixture for wagon racks to William Louden Fairfield 887292 mail bag delivery for railroad cars to C E Tener Des Moines 887305 riding attachment for agricultural implements to N H Bloom Nashua 887471 Wise 887616 speed indicator to H E Fuller Winterset 887676 gate to J G Field Thompson 887? Malone Manchester.
Cedar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart proclaims that Dr King’s New Life Pills deliver value for constipation malaria or biliousness with a gold weight guarantee. Sold at Lemmon’s Pharmacy for 25 cents. Report notes Mrs R A Riley plans to return home around early June after witnessing the fleet’s San Francisco arrival and related celebrations. Best shoe repairing. N S 8 8 1b tf.
Letters from Utica Columbus and Pleasantville praise Hyomei for instant relief from bronchial symptoms. Advertised as curing catarrh bronchitis hay fever asthma and coughs or colds with a pocket inhaler included in each dollar outfit. Lemmon’s Pharmacy offers money back if not satisfied. Extra bottles cost fifty cents.
The University of Iowa board and athletics friends plan a large interscholastic field meet in Iowa City on Saturday May 16 with many high school boys and girls expected to attend the day before. Iowa City High students will host entertainment on May 15 featuring three plays Doris Cinderella and The Ambassador. Visiting high school students will be admitted free to the entertainment.
Waterloo records report a mid summer millinery display at Tondre & Benz set for Friday and Saturday. A separate local item notes Lillian Barber, 26, fainted after reportedly ingesting formaldehyde at a Nathan Berber farm family room, amid a crowd on Sunday night. she allegedly resisted antidotes and expressed a wish to die, while caring for an 18 month old daughter and recently arriving from Kansas City.
The article extols Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for altitude related fevers malaria jaundice and general debility. It claims the tonic purifies blood improves nerves and sleep and is sold with a guarantee at Leammon's Pharmacy for 50 cents. It also notes Misses Lillian Norton and Helen Anderson leaving for Cedar Rapids to attend the PEO convention and reception tonight.
Colds that hang on in spring deplete the system and affect nerves, opening the way for illness. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for quick cough relief and cold expulsion, claimed safe with certain results. J B Jones of Pittsburgh and brothers in law Hopengardner arrive for a visit with friends and relatives.
Keota Iowa May 13 Keota school board let the contract for plumbing and heating for the new school building Tuesday with about twenty five contractors arriving Monday. The board held its first session in the afternoon and awarded the plumbing and heating contract to Wilson Co Davenport Co. holds the main contract for the project.
A second session at 8 established the contract for the Washington based Wilson Heating and Plumbing Co to the Concrete Engineering Co of Davenport. They expect to have the building ready by mid September. Representatives of both firms are present and work starts this afternoon.
Dr W T Palmer has purchased the 8 Moritz residence and will take possession the first of September. His present residence goes to Mr Moritz in part payment. Jerome Ochs and family will occupy the Palmer residence. Mr and Mrs Moritz and their daughters will travel for Mr Moritz health. Ochs will manage the business during Moritz's absence.
Walter Klass visits Brighton for a few days relatives Miss Spear returns to Columbus Junction after Crawfordsville trip Miss Sarah Crawford returns home to Crawfordsville after city visit Harry Ragan arrives from Grand Island Nebraska for his mother Mrs Wes Ragan illness Pearl Gardner leaves for Wellman then Newton plans visit Tacoma Wash next month Lemmon s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co promote Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents
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