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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
6
A local notice from Dougherty Bros Clothiers urges residents who have not yet called for their new directory at the telephone office to send or call for one soon. The ad promises better service with the new and complete directory, dated 75-21 Washington, from the Telephone Co.
Spokane Hawkeye club reports a May 4 banquet at Masonic temple drawing more than 300 former Iowans. Plans for a Spirit Lake July 4 picnic include a patriotic speaker, fireworks, games, and a balloon ascension. Attendees from Des Moines to Astin listed with many households named.
Mi o na claims to ease indigestion and strengthen stomach walls. The ad notes a 50 cent box and an absolute money back guarantee from Lemmon's Pharmacy. It also lists numerous names and towns as distributors or supporters and names club officers led by President Frederick H. Gaston and others.
Colds that linger into spring can drain the system and exhaust the nerves, paving the way for serious illness. Foley's Honey and Tar quickly stops the cough and expels the cold. Safe and certain in results, Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Alvin Norman of Mediapolis receives a commencement invitation for the class graduating Friday evening May 22nd. He is on the program as an orator and was formerly a journal carrier, with the Norman family having moved to Mediapolis a few years ago.
O. T. Smith declares candidacy for County Treasurer and seeks Republican primary support. He pledges to provide the best public service if nominated and elected. 68-tf O. T. Smith.
Junel aa J. A. McCoy announces candidacy for the county treasurer nomination, subject to Republican primary voters in the county on June 2.
John O Wilson announces his candidacy for the Clerk of the District Court subject to Republican voters at the June 2 primary. The statement frames the campaign as a party primary bid and names the candidate.
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 on June 2, 1908. H. T. Reynolds.
Candidate Minnie R Conner runs for County Superintendent subject to Republican primary voters decision on June 2.
Cora E. Porter announces candidacy for county superintendent of schools subject to the Republican primary on June 2. Porter stresses experience in education administration and community service as qualifications for the role.
Candidate G. B. Eckerman asks Republican voters for backing in the upcoming primary as a bid for clerk of district court. The note emphasizes party loyalty and civic duty in the contest.
Howard Benn announces his bid for county recorder subject to Republican voters decision at the June primary.
Washington visitor Miss Cora Teuscher spent two enjoyable months on the Gulf of Mexico at Corpus Christi Texas and was in Keota over the weekend.
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