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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

6

Early Railroad Builders Did Not Dream of the Great Development

New York May 19 notes the Pacific railroad's mythic aim to open oriental trade while neglecting local freight. It recalls 1860 westward freight from the Missouri river was 18 000 tons with no eastward movement, later swelling to near a million times, reshaping western rail construction and coastal tonnage needs.

New York Pacific China Japan Congress Missouri River Santa Fe Pacific Coast States

Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow in Washington

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday, continued warm. Special to the Evening Journal from Washington D C. May 19.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Meeting in Ainsworth Features Lacey Address

A political meeting will be held next Thursday evening May 21 at Ainsworth. The Hon John F Lacey will address citizens in behalf of Senator Allison. The Ainsworth band will give a brief concert preceding the address and good music will be provided. The train leaves Washington at 6 40 and returns at 9 30. All are invited.

Ainsworth John F. Lacey Allison Washington

Kidney remedy advertisement urges Foley's for health

The notice promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy to cleanse blood impurities and restore kidney function. It urges taking the remedy at once to become well, and cites Lemmon's Pharmacy as the source. It also mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and local drug firms Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug Co.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Perle O. T. Smith Seeks County Treasurer Nomination

Nomination papers filed by Perle O. T. Smith seeking Republican support in the primary for the office of County Treasurer. Smith promises to provide the best public service if nominated and elected.

McCoy Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer Nomination

Junel J. A. McCoy states he seeks the Republican nomination for county treasurer, subject to the will of party voters at the June 2 primaries.

Candidacy Filed for District Court Clerk by John J. Wilson

John J. Wilson announces his candidacy for district court clerk as a Republican, subject to voters in the primary on June 2. He states his intent to seek the office and asks party support.

Reynolds Seeks Clerk of District Court Office at Primaries

H. T. Reynolds announces his candidacy for the clerk of the district court subject to Republican voters in the county primaries on June 2 1908. He appeals to party members to support his bid and outlines his intent to serve in the office if nominated and elected.

H. T. Reynolds

Candidate for County Superintendent in June Primaries

Minnie R. Conner is a candidate for the office of county superintendent, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primaries on June 2.

Minnie R. Conner

Porter Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent

Cora E. Porter declares intent to run for county superintendent of schools in the upcoming Republican primary set for June 2, subject to the decision of the party. Porter emphasizes readiness to lead and improve district education initiatives.

Candidate for county recorder faces June Republican primaries

A notice identifies one candidate for the office of county recorder, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the June primaries. The description mentions Howard Benn as a related name in the readable fragment.

Kendall Seeks County Recorder Nomination in June Primaries

Hugh L Kendall announces candidacy for county recorder subject to Republican will at the June 2 primaries. This notice positions Kendall as a contender within the party process and highlights the August region’s political landscape.

Eckerman Seeks Republican Support for Clerk of Court Post

G. S. Eckerman announces candidacy for Clerk of District Court and asks Republican voters for support at the upcoming primaries.

Local Notices Of Travel And Commerce In City

Local items note W A Row and Lorien Neal journeyed to Havre for business while J D Hawkins traveled to Oskaloosa and G A Smith moved to Fairfield for Standard Land Co. W Ralston returned from an over Sunday visit. Advertisements tout Hillister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and American Lady flour highlighting quality and manufacturing care by Lemmon’s Pharmacy, McElhinney Drug Co., and McCall Bros. 16,19.

G. A. Smith Fairfield Standard Land Co Ralston West Chester Hollister Rocky Mountain Lemmon’s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

State Medical Meeting to Be Held in Des Moines

The State Medical society will convene next week in Des Moines with sessions Tuesday through Friday. Several local physicians plan to attend the event and participate in discussions and panels.

The State Medical Society Des Moines

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frey Che Jno. Shields & Son Wasmington W. Gedson Gorner 12Th Avenue J. F. Lacey Hollister’s Lemmon’s Pharmacy and Reid's Yellow Dent Aecelesate OWA Gas and Electric Company Perle O. T. Smith J. A. McCoy the District Court Atc John Wilson Cora E. Porter Howard Benn County Recorder Hugh L. Kendall Iam Eod G. S. Eckerman N.S the Royal W. A. Row Havre J. D. Hawkins Oskaloosa Lorien Neal Frank Gray South Dakota Geo. Peck D. A. Chalmers State Medical Meeting the Evening Journal East Main Street
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