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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
2
A political meeting is set for Thursday evening May 21 at 8 at Ainsworth. The Hon John F Lacey will address citizens of Ainsworth and vicinity for Senator Allison. The Ainsworth band will perform a brief concert before the talk and music will be provided. Train leaves Washington at 4 40 and returns at 9 30. All are invited.
Modern Woodmen announces a box supper event on Thursday evening at 822 oe SP Po Com, urging members to attend and contribute.
In Columbus Junction Iowa on May 20 Mr Rhine of Dolliver Iowa arrived en route to Cotter to see a son missing for fourteen years. The man had no contact since he was five after his mother died and the son was placed with a family who moved away and did not inform the father. Recently the son traced his father by correspondence and the father came to find him. The son is now nineteen.
Lon Brown of Brighton is gravely ill and in critical condition. He is the brother of Mrs. Charles Davis of this city.
M. Leighton of the Geological Survey outlines a significant plan expected to boost local scientific work. The proposal focuses on new field surveys, data collection, and public presentations to advance geological understanding in the region.
Inland Water commission outlines a vast project to control water flow of the United States rivers. Chief Hydographer M O Leighton proposes storage reservoirs to prevent floods and maintain navigation depth, funding via water power sales. Cost estimated at 125,000,000 for Ohio basin and 500,000,000 for the Mississippi valley, with Monongahela example showing five foot deeper dry-season depths. May update from American Industries.
New York May 16. Bungalows offer comfort and smart living at modest cost with simple layouts and few rooms. They suit year round use after additions for heating. rapid transport expansion widens home sites beyond the city. Fittings for verandas and lawns are affordable. washable fabrics and durable coverings meet suburban needs. Lawn parties in England inspire similar American informal gatherings with sprigs of royalty.
The notice claims fevers rise at high elevations while malaria dominates lower levels. It endorses Electric Bitters as the remedy for climate affections lassi tude fever ague jaundice biliousness and general debility. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
We have decided to quit the cement business this year but will start again due to many requests. We pledge to maintain our reputation for solid stone and quality work using proper proportions and top materials. Orders to McCartney & Son. phone 492.
Colds that linger in spring sap strength and nerves, risking illness. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and expels the cold, claimed as safe and certain. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries it.
In Fairfield on May 20, St Marys Roman Catholic church dedicated its new building, led by Bishop James Davis of Davenport. Costing nearly 30000 dollars, the structure is noted as one of the handsomest for its size locally, blending Romanesque and southern California mission styles. Built of Gladbrook pressed brick with blue Bedford limestone trim, the frontage measures 47 feet, main 63, and depth 93 feet.
James Sherman assistant manager of a large Fort Dodge hotel died after four weeks unconsciousness from shock following a dental extraction. He was conscious briefly days before his death and told his family he would not recover. Miss Alliene Bailey from Washington visited here with Showers family for the track meet. Mr Barr of Rochester Voting Machine Co. was in town, and Miss Nelson has shown some improvement after illness.
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