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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1907

Page

2

Foley's Honey and Tar Safe for All Ages

Notice proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and throat troubles is not subject to the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults. Sold by all druggists. Also announces popular excursions to Peoria via Iowa Central Railway each Sunday from May 5 with round trip $2.00 leaving Brighton 6 40 a m and returning 6 30 p m with 11 45 a m arrival Peoria. Call local agents for details.

Foley Peoria Iowa Central Railway Brighton Peoriaca

Reformed Presbyterian General Synod Opens in Allegheny

The general synod of the Reformed Presbyterian church convened in Allegheny with 185 delegates. The Rev. Thomas McFall of Nova Scotia was unanimously chosen moderator. Ed Homer Stephens last evening departed for Keota for a brief family visit.

Pittsburg General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church Allegheny Thomas McFall Nova Scotia Mr. McFall W. C. Allen Covenenter Church Homer Stephens Keota

Washington High School Commencement to Be Held at Graham Opera House

Washington High School graduation exercises planned for Wednesday May 29 at 8 30 p m at the Graham Opera House Tickets 25 cents reserved at Lemmon's Pharmacy starting Monday May 27 Public invited.

Washington High School Graham Opera House Lemmon's Pharmacy

Edwin H. Conger in China during Pekin siege praised for leadership

Rev F M Chapin describes Major Conger's actions during the Pekin siege. Conger urged Marines to stay and fight on the wall, shared hardships with his family, and maintained independence from both foreign colleagues and the U S administration. He impressed allies and earned praise for steadfast service.

Davenport F. M. Chapin American Board Pekin Shantung Conger Brooke Yu Hsien Sir Claude Macdonald Yu Hsein Shan-Li Major Conger United States China Philippines United States Legation Claude Mrs. Conger Sor

Florida East Coast Railway Extension From Miami to Key West

The article outlines the Miami to Key West extension of the Florida East Coast Railway. It highlights 75 miles of aquatic track, sea viaducts on caissons, dredging through low lands, and massive docks, promising a major maritime hub and a quicker route to Cuba with Key West as a key port. George McClean will gain insight from top builders on this obstacle free project.

Scientific American Florida East Coast Railway Miami Key West George McCileao Florida Keys Cuba Havana George McClean

New Mail Pouch Rack Installed at Local Post Office

Post office staff celebrate a new twenty eight sack pouch rack installed by A. and J. T. Anderson. The upgrade supports rising mail volume and will save workers many steps.

Messrs. A J. T. Anderson

Patent report lists Iowa patent issuances to residents

Patent Attorney R W Bishop reports patents issued on the 21st to Iowa residents. Listed inventors include L Baldwin Waterloo for a ditching machine. M P Kenna Dubuque for an enveloping addressing machine. J R Hamilton Auburn for a hay-loader. J B McCarty Des Moines for a foot-rest for buggies. O C Osterholm and J B Eastman Clarinda for a Gage pin. D P Dunkle and J N Whitestone Keokuk for a railroad-tie. Joseph Betts Winterset for a gate latch. and others across multiple towns with devices from carburetors to heating frames and culvert structures. A separate note mentions Mrs J A Harwood receiving an African table cover via Cleveland contacts.

R. W. Bishop Washington, D. C Iowa L. Baldwin Waterloo Torbjorn Linga Thor M. P. Kenna Dubuque Oscar Cronholm Airfield J. R. Hamilton Auburn A. J. Hansen Walnut J. B. McCarty Des Moines Gage O. C. Osterholm J. B. Eastman Clarinda FH. Schultz M. H. Berkemeir Treynor L. C. Shepard Irwin Dave Smith Willisea D P. Dunkle J. N. Whitestone Keokuk Joseph Betts Winterset W. F. Brown Newton F. L. Maytag Nest C. ©. Ibson Astor J. W. Smith Aurora Aurora Mfg Co Ill M. K. Smith J. W. Davis Ames Yette L. Brooks H T. Inghram Fairfield D. K. Wilson Gladbrook G. L. Dixon T. W. Morgan W. W. Marsh J. K J. R. Voorhees Cedar Falls E. F. Parcaut Sutherland A. J J. ©. Moyer Burlington T. W. Alexander Clovis G. H. Carrington Honey Creek A. K. Johns William Lansing Cedar Rapids

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