Nomination Papers Filed for County Treasurer Seat
O. T. Smith announces candidacy for County Treasurer as a Republican. He asks Republican voters for support in the primary and pledges to provide the best service if nominated and elected.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
7
McCoy Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer
Junel J. A. McCoy announces candidacy for the county treasurer nomination. He states the race is subject to Republican voters at the June 2 primary.
Wilson Announces Candidacy for Clerk of District Court
John O. Wilson declares his candidacy for clerk of the district court in the Republican primary on June 2. He seeks voter support in the upcoming election.
Reynolds Seeks County Clerk Nomination at June Primary
For County Clerk of Court candidate for the office of clerk of the district court, subject to the will of the Republican voters at the primaries to be held June 2, 1908. H. T. Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Reynolds
Titf
Porter Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
Notice states Cora E. Porter will run for county superintendent of schools pending the outcome of the Republican primary on June 2.
Favorite Prescription Promises Safe Easy Childbirth For Women
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is promoted as a tonic and nervine for women with demanding duties. It claims to prepare the system for childbirth, be non alcoholic, and provide a full ingredient list on the bottle wrapper. Also advertises Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation and overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Death Luring Ad Reveals Gunness Matrimonial Scam
A sensational story details Mrs. Belle Gunness of Laporte Indiana known as the murder farm operator using a Scandinavian matrimonial ad to lure suitors. The letter from Carl Peterson of Waupaca Wisconsin shows her claims of wealth and a call for a $1000 cash deposit before personal talks. Gunness signs as Mrs P. 8S Gunness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Gunness
Laporte
Ind
Laporte County
Carl Peterson
Waupaca
Wis
Indiana
Chicago
Bank Short on Kisses in Odd Letter Incident
Benjamin Thomas a La Rue Ohio schoolteacher sent a thousand kiss check to a Covington Kentucky girl. The La Rue bank would not issue a matching draft but cashier Morris Clements offered to personally deliver kisses as his travels allow. The girl has not replied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Thomas
la Rue
Marion County
Covington
Morris Clements
Kentucky
Fairbanks Addresses Polish Parish School Dedication
In Chicago on May 12 Vice President Fairbanks gave the principal address at the dedication of a Polish Roman Catholic parish school. He said he was not actively campaigning for the presidential nomination and generally avoided political talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fairbanks
Hart Schaffner prizes for Iowa students
Hart Schaffner & Marx of Chicago offers fifteen hundred dollars in prizes to Iowa university students for essays on commerce and industry. Professor Laughlin chairs the committee with scholars from Columbia Michigan and Clark College. Entries due by June 1 1909 with three classes A B C and several topics including trusts inflation trade unions and immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
J. Laurence Laughlin
University of Chicago
J. B. Clark
Columbia University
Henry C. Adams
University of Michigan
Horace White
New York City
Carroll D. Wright
Clark College
United States
China
Trust Company
Commercial Bank
Messrs. Hart Schaffner & Marx
Chicago
Piano Tuning in Washington on Spring Trip
J R Weaver piano tuner based in Burlington Iowa announces his regular spring trip to Washington. Leave orders with McElhinney drug store to arrange tuning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McElhinney Drug Store
J. R. Weaver
Burlington
Iowa
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Healthier Kidneys
The advertisement says the kidneys strain impurities from blood and Foley's Kidney Remedy will make them healthy and remove waste. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product. Mrs M P Miller and her son Max returned home from Ainsworth after a day on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Mrs Buchanan Visits Ill Mother Near Fairfield
Mrs M Buchanan arrived last evening from Fairfield to spend a few days with her mother Mrs A E Henderson who is quite ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Buchanan
Fairfield
A. E. Henderson
Woman Wins Damages Over Use of Her Photo in Ad
New York May 14. Frances Wynne, a department store saleswoman, won 6000 pounds in damages after a patent medicine firm used her photograph and a testimonial she did not provide. She testified a coworker was told of a place to obtain pictures without payment, and she and a friend provided her image for an ad claiming the medicine’s good effects. An agency said the testimonial bore her consent, which she denied, and the court ruled in her favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frances Wynne
Miss Wynne
Greek Urn Gift to Admiral Thomas in San Francisco
The Greek colony presented Admiral Thomas with a silver urn aboard the Connecticut on May 14 in San Francisco. The urn’s face bears two ancient Athens coins from the Salamis era, dating 2,388 years ago, honoring his US citizenship and naval achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thomas
Connecticut
United States
Athens
Salamis
Sheriff Prevents Lynching in Goshen Town
In New Philadelphia Ohio on May 14, Sheriff Marlo halted a mob from lynching Jesse Hines who allegedly attempted to rape ten year old Mary Wilson on her way home from school. Hines was captured by the sheriff and removed from the scene before the mob could act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Philadelphia
Goshen
Jesse Hines
Marlo
Hines
Mary Wilson
Weather forecast for Iowa Indiana Michigan Wisconsin
The official forecast up to 8 PM calls for showers and possibly thunderstorms in Iowa Indiana and Michigan. Wisconsin may see showers with a chance of thunderstorms and cooler conditions in western areas. In extreme northern portions temperatures will be warmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilineis
Indiana
Iowna
Michigan
Wisconsin
Markets Report Chicago May 13 Market Quotations and Live Stock
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show wheat corn oats pork lard and short ribs with May July and Sept contracts. Cash sales list winter and spring wheat by sample. hog cattle sheep and hay prices given. East Buffalo quotes provide receipts and price ranges for cattle hogs sheep lambs and calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
ATM Agtr
Vpork
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
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J. A. McCoy
John
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Cora E. Porter
Lyon & Healy
Aasms
Admiral Thomas
Chicago Grain
R. Ra
Spetai O. Shic Beml
Dteneses Oo
Sun
Mail and Express
Sun Westward
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Er . Keck
Ice
Frank K. Sage
Citizens National Bank
Shaw, Jenkins & Co
Wm. H. Jenkins & C
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Firet National Bank
Citizens National Bar
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Washington, Iowa
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug
Washington, Lowa
Austin
Sutherland
R.R
D. F. Macon
Casey’s
Colenso
Attogafreys
Clifford Thorne
House
J. J. Kellogg
Attorney-At-Law
South Side Square
W. NM. Butterfield
Eicher & Livingston
Charles A. Dewey
LAW
eQuity
Office
J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
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Washington County Savings Bank
W. M. Keeley
G. B
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Iowa Central
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A. B. Cutts
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Minn
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Best
E.D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
J. B. Crail
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Chas. H. Keck
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