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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
7
Mrs Pinkham offers hope with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for womb and ovarian troubles. A Seattle woman chronicles tumor fears and avoidance of surgery through the remedy, urging others to seek free advice from Lynn Mass.
Special Examiner Roberts Taylor, appointed by the U S circuit court, began testimony in the government case against the General Paper Company for alleged trust status. LL M Alexander, secretary treasurer, testified about the formation meeting and stock payments by checks from affiliated paper firms. Twenty five paper companies are named in the suit and witness examinations are expected to last a week.
In Detroit on May 17 the steamer Lizzie Madden found the body of Captain Thomas C. Ellis of Cleveland, who was reported overboard from the H. B. Hawgood last Friday. Authorities believe a fainting spell may have caused his fall into Lake Er ie.
In Riga on May 17, two policemen were killed near Guisenberg park after unknown assailants threw a bomb at a patrol. A police commissioner was wounded and another officer died during pursuit. The assassins, armed with revolvers, shot a pursuing officer.
Residents of the lowlamps patrol the levees along the Des Moines river to forestall a break. The threatened area was submerged two years ago, forcing thousands to leave. A public works board sent a force to strengthen the levees and protect the area.
Franklin Indiana May 17 probable largest pea patch in the state spans 200 acres at the Grafton Johnson farm just east of Whiteland all acreage under peas demonstrating a massive crop display and agricultural scale for the region.
The forecast covers Minnesota Wisconsin Indiana Michigan and Iowa. It predicts partly cloudy skies with brisk winds in Minnesota and Indiana, showers and cooler air in Michigan, fair conditions in Wisconsin and Iowa with rising temperatures. Northwesterly winds are common.
The Chicago Board of Trade quotes show mixed grains with May wheat near 96 cents, corn around 1.45, oats at 20 to 31, and futures for July and September. Livestock in East Buffalo and Chicago markets steady to strong with hogs selling around 5.20 to 5.47 and cattle and sheep firm on receipts of hundreds to thousands.
The Graham kindergarten plans a public program Friday evening May 19 at the opera house. The event features songs games and dramatizations and all are invited. Program starts at o'clock sharp and admission is 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children. Tickets and reserved seats go on sale Friday at the Wilson Heating Co.
The Washington High School class of 1905 holds its baccalaureate at the Graham opera house on Sabbath evening May 21 at 7 o'clock. Rev. L. D. Young will deliver the sermon. All are invited.
Ralph F Fernandez of Tampa describes a fearful race with death from liver trouble and heart disease. After trying many doctors and medicines he began using Electric Bitters and in three days felt like a new man, claiming to be cured of all troubles. Guaranteed at J Il. Stewart's drug store for 60c.
The Washington High School graduating class will present their program on Tuesday evening May 23 at 8 30 at the Grahiam opera house. Tickets cost 25 cents and seats are reserved at Wilson Heing Co's on May 22 and 23.
A Calhoun Georgia resident reports wife’s severe cough eased by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds after two doctors failed The ad notes price 50c and 1 00 with trial bottles free and lists drug store locations and phone number.
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