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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
6
A promotional list touts gas stoves for cooking, claiming cleaner, cooler kitchens and cost savings. The note credits many buyers and advocates, including numerous named individuals, as evidence that gas for cooking delivers convenience and economy.
The St Louis Chronicle notes Chief Hale's Fire Fighters drew large enthusiastic crowds with a novel exhibition by his skilled men. The act Mammoth Roman Slippodrome and Congress of Sensational Novelties were billed for Washington on May 28.
The R I & P railway sells round trip tickets to Des Moines for the Presbyterian Church in the United States assembly on May 14 16 16 17 21 and 23 at 4.70 fares and one third. Trains depart Ya m and 6 10 p m daily. We Russel Agent. Aning and dyeing guaranteed. Fred Reid at the Its Furnishing Co store. 69 tf
A Columbia pharmacy promotes Mi o na stomach tablets as a safe remedy to restore digestion and reduce irritation. The ad claims tablets soothe the stomach lining and aid digestion, selling a large box for 50 cents with a money back guarantee if not fully effective.
Mrs. Chihak suffered a deep cut on her forehead and facial bruises with a hip injury after a horse ran away when frightened by a train near the John Royce home. Her husband Frank Chihak was bruised but stopped the spinning horse and buggy. the buggy was demolished and the horse cut by barbed wire. Mrs. Chihak rests calmly despite nervous shock.
Clee Thomas arrived Saturday evening from Iowa City to spend Sunday at home. He will graduate this spring from the dental department of the university.
A private sale at the seller's residence lists good furniture and books for sale by J Lackey. The notice provides an address 77 66, with no further details.
Not if as rich as Rockefeller. If you had wealth like Rockefeller you could not buy a better medicine for bowel complaints than Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The remedy is superior to all others and never fails. Sold by Cook and Sherman Stewart's pharmacy.
The note from Chicago mentions plus 1.00 from Chicago via Nickel Pilate Road on June 2 3 4 and 5 and via New York City at excursion rates. Return limit is June 30 arranged for extension. Nickel Plate office Room 298 113 Adams St Chicago. 2td June3.
Delegates will convene starting Tuesday morning the 22d at 9 o'clock. Round trip fare is 84 for attendees traveling to the Prohibition Convention.
Russell Davis of this city and formerly of Jackson township announces his candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket. An old Jackson neighbor notes strong Jackson township backing and says Davis is well known and well liked in Washington county. Davis has long been a city night watchman and is described as a confirmed Republican.
G W Fouts of River ton Iowa, a 20 year liver ailment sufferer, credits Electric Bitters for a dramatic recovery after a severe jaundice spell. He claims the tonic cured his condition and he has stayed well for eleven years. The ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for biliousness neuralgia weakness and digestive and urinary complaints. Also notes Mr and Mrs Fred Smith of Richland visiting the city on Sunday.
A box supper social and a literary program at Verdi school Wednesday evening May 23 features patriotic and humorous selections with instrumental and vocal music interspersed. Proceeds support the event and school activities.
The Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M calls a meeting Tuesday evening May 22 for Second degree work. J H Steck W M.
Knights of Pythias members plan a May 26 outing to Des Moines and Ames for 2.50 round trip with a Capitol visit in Des Moines and seven hours in Ames to meet State College friends. Clifford Thorne C C and Fred Reid promote Weems laundry with a Roberts Furnishing Co. contact. Rev Samuel Nesbitt arrives from Des Moines for a weekend visit.
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