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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
6
Advertisement extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weakness with claims of safety and privacy. It promotes surgeon avoidance and urges sick women to write for free consultation to Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York. Also mentions Dr Pierce Pleasant Pellets as a bowel regulator and laxative.
Washington May 23 Special to the Evening Journal shows showers tonight and Sunday for Iowa.
Miss Nora Corette returned home from Winfield last evening. S W Neal and Clyde Robbins traveled to Crawfordsville. Miss Margaret Williams returned to Cotter from Oskaloosa. May Hill and Marian Hamilton rode home to Winfield after academy graduation. Col D J Palmer G A R commander visited Oskaloosa. Mrs Jud Hawkins of Washington visited her daughter Mrs Clyde Graham. Max Mayer honored by alumni for tossing ball. memories of Mayer’s support noted.
Washington May 23 In Chicago the Republican committee will meet weeks before the convention to set the temporary roll and shape early strategy. Senator Bourne of Oregon wins laughs by backing Roosevelt and paying for pro-Roosevelt articles but is left off the delegation. Prohibition tactics press liquor bans near churches and schools. Senators gain lemonade supply, while House members resist perks and rely on clerks to handle letters as session nears end.
A claim extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative for cleansing and relief without debility. It emphasizes natural action, physician approval, and urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
O T Smith files nomination papers to seek the Republican nomination for County Treasurer. He pledges to provide the best public service if nominated and elected.
Junel J. A. McCoy announces candidacy for the county treasurer nomination, stating it is subject to the will of Republicans in the upcoming primary set for June 2.
John O Wilson announces his candidacy for Clerk of the District Court, seeking the Republican primary nomination on June 2. He states the decision rests with Republican voters and signs the notice.
For County Clerk of Court, candidate for the office, subject to the will of Republican voters at the primaries to be held June 2, 1908. H. T. Reynolds.
For County Superintendent candidate Minnie R. Conner seeks the office subject to Republican voters at the June 2 primary. The notice outlines her bid for the position and the party process guiding the decision.
Cora E. Porter declares candidacy for county superintendent of schools subject to the Republican primary on June 2. The notice is filed as a formal declaration of intent for the upcoming election and party process.
I will be a candidate for the office of county recorder, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the June primaries. 77-tf Howard Benn.
Candidate for the office of county recorder, subject to the will of the Republicans of this county as expressed at the primaries of June 2nd. Hugh L. Kendall is named in the notice.
Margaret Doolittle announces her candidacy for the nomination for county superintendent of schools, subject to the will of the Republican voters of Washington county.
The Rev W R Sawhill will preach at Walnut school house next Sunday at 3 30. Sunday school is scheduled for 2 30 with preaching in the afternoon.
An old advertisement sells Foley's Urino Laxative as a treatment for chronic constipation. It claims it aids digestion, stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural action, and is pleasant to take without nausea or griping. Lemmon's Pharmacy supplies it.
Memorial day services will be held Sabbath afternoon May 24 at 3 o clock in the First United Presbyterian church. The Rev K Michels will deliver the sermon. All veterans and members of the Woman's Relief Corps D A R and Spanish American War soldiers will gather at Grand Army hall at 2 to march to the church with reserved seating. Company D I N G is invited to attend.
J W Maxwell went to Havre yesterday morning. Miss Sarah Smythe arrived on No 61 last evening. Miss Maud Grayson is ill in northeast Washington. Mrs Jacobs came home from Havre. Eva Long returned home to Crawfordsville. Alex Lytle arrived from Chicago to spend Sunday at home. Capt W A Wilson was a passenger for Ainsworth on business. Miss Alliene Bailey arrived home from Iowa City. Ella Porter and Carrie Rowan returned home to Ainsworth. Edna Shearer left for Columbus Junction to spend the day. Lee Whetstine of the Columbus Safeguard came for a day or two on business. Rev S K Coates left for Richland to preach memorial sermon tomorrow. Mrs Sam Moore of Wayne county is visiting relatives. Emelia Grecian was a passenger for West Chester to spend the day with her music class. Mrs Fred Cannon of Brighton and Mrs H Heichel of Smithshire registered at the Rest Room yesterday. The Misses Rees returned home to Wyman. Frances Meyers returned to Titus after a week at the High School. Elsie Schneider and Celeste Crutz arrived home from Haskins after a teaching week. Joe Schloesser, who had been visiting, left last night for Troy Idaho. Fresh angel and devil foods at the Vienna. S W Brookhart left for Fairfield on a brief business trip. John Buxbaum of Grace Hill was a business caller yesterday. Rev W A Smith of Lexington visited friends. Marcus Turbott arrived from Ainsworth to spend a day or two on business. Lice and mites, mange and itch die when touched with Great Western Dip. Geo W Stewart sells it. Mrs S K Statler of West Chester left for Davenport then Chicago for a short visit.
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