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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
2
Local items from Crawfordsville and surrounding towns cover arrivals and visits by James Wilson Mrs A Twinam S P Gordon and others. Farm notes millet seed corn hay tools hay roaders and cattle shipments to Chicago share the day. Also health product ads Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea and school term notes follow.
The column notes community happenings across the county with brief items on local events, meetings, and everyday activities affecting residents. Districts report small celebrations, transfers, and notable arrivals and departures.
On May 19 S. K. Statler planted 1500 catapa species trees on his large farm to stock future fencing. From Tuesday seven cars carried stock four cattle and three hogs. West Chester installs new street commissioner Peter McColl. The town aims for cleaner streets.
May 18 reports show Frank Mills leaving for Chicago with stock in a car load. Jos. Cruz visits as a business guest from Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Karel arrive from Chicago visiting at Jos. Soukup’s home. Mrs. Fred Sims stays overnight at Lone Tree. A well attended dance at Fesler's hall. M. J. Sims heads to Iowa City this morning. Mrs. Catharine Hardy travels to Iowa City with daughter Mrs. Schaeffer taken to hospital.
An up to date druggist notes many still prefer grandmothers remedies like sage tea for dark glossy hair. The Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur tonic is marketed by leading druggists at 50 cents or 1.00 per bottle and can be ordered from Wyeth Chemical Co at 74 Cortlandt Street New York.
Chas D Gorham of Garden City Kansas advertises loans on land with first mortgage at 7 percent interest. He guarantees prompt payment of interest and principal and states he will only endorse loans he can recommend.
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