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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1910

Page

6

Ainsworth Minister to Deliver Decoration Day Address

Decoration day services in Graham Opera House will feature Rev. J A Glendenning of Ainsworth as main speaker. Capt J J Kellogg is president, with George H Paul marshal, and a full program of grave decorations, church and school music, and an afternoon address in the opera house.

J. J. Kellogg George H. Paul J. A. Glendenning Ainsworth Elm Grove Chicago McCutcheon W. R. Sawhill S. W. Livingston W. O. Fisher A. R. Miller Opera House Glee Club America J. C. Abels Frank Giesler

Monument to Memory of Wisconsin Soldiers Dedicated Today

A long dispatch covers the Vicksburg National Military Park dedication of the Wisconsin state memorial and seventeen smaller monuments honoring regiments. It notes Col James Gordon’s influence on reunion, Wisconsin’s role at Vicksburg, and the state commission and officers guiding the project.

Mississippi Col James Gordon United States Senate Wisconsin Vicksburg Vicksburg National Military Park Lucius Fairchild W. Heard Congress Fairchild Grant A. G. Wiessert W. F. Vilas George E. Bryant Senator Bird Judge Burnham Col. Vilas Gen Bryant Col. Weissert

Wisconsin Soldiers Monument Dedication at Vicksburg

In Vicksburg National Military Park hundreds of veterans from both sides, Wisconsin and Mississippi officials, and patriotic groups gathered for the dedication of a $100,000 Wisconsin soldiers monument. The era of the bloody shirt was ended as the flag and ceremony marked reconciliation.

Vicksburg Miss Wisconsin Mississippi Vicksburg National Military Park

Argentina to Host America Cup Auto Race on Independence Day

Buenos Ayres rail and sports pages announce the premier auto race for independence celebrations. The America Cup, 375 miles, under Sociedad Sportiva Argentina, offers a $14,000 first prize plus a $1,000 trophy, with total prizes of $20,000.

Buenos Ayres Sociedad Sportiva Argentina Republic

Delegates Open General Assembly of United Presbyterian Church

Delegates from across the United States representing about 160,000 communicants attend the opening day of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia United States General Assembly The United Presbyterian Church of North American

International Auto Show Opens in St. Petersburg

An international automobile exposition opened in St. Petersburg with several American concerns represented. The show will conclude with a 400 mile race from St. Petersburg to Moscow.

St. Petersburg Moscow

Republican candidate for county sheriff in Washington County

S2tt U BE THOMA announces candidacy before the June primaries, seeking Republican nomination for Sheriff of Washington County subject to voters’ will.

Washington County U. BE. Thoma

Simple home cure for skin diseases promoted by druggist

Mr McElhinney the druggist endorses ZEMO a scientific liquid for external use claiming it cures skin and scalp diseases including pimples eczema ring worm and dandruff. He offers proof of cures and explains the home treatment to readers seeking relief.

Mr. McElhinney Zemo McElhinney

Borrowed Smiles and City Sights

A collage of humorous vignettes and wry exchanges from urban life. Tales include a swain missing his best girl after a joyride, a Tennessee governor’s blank reply, a star seeking wagon and horse misadventures, and a Cameron girl’s borrowed book leading to family mischief.

The Demon Alcohol

In a forceful critique, the speaker links alcohol to crime and misery, describing wrecked lives from distillery to destitute families. He warns that alcohol demoralizes sellers and drinkers alike, citing jails, almshouses, prisons, and scaffolds as grim outcomes of drink.

Perry Davis Painkiller Ad In Nursery Use

Mothers should keep Perry Davis Painkiller on hand for accidents and nursing pains. The remedy is given in sweetened milk for babies and used to bathe the breast to relieve clogged milk passages. Bottle now available in 35-cent size.

Perry Davis

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Urinary Health

Foley Kidney Pills described as antiseptic tonic and restorative and a prompt corrective of urinary irregularities. Advertisement urges to refuse substitutes. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. listed as suppliers.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Hall's Catarrh Cure legal oath and pledge notice

Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co declares under oath in Toledo Ohio that his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6 1886. I J Cheney & Co publish testimonials and sell Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

A. W. Gleason Hall I. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Chattaloous Concessions Bid Notice Sealed by May 28

The grounds committee chaired by Frank Stewart will accept sealed bids for stand privilege at Chattaloous Concessions. Bids must be submitted to Mr. Stewart or the secretary by 6 p m Saturday May 28. The committee may reject any or all bids. Amount listed is 512 dollars.

Frank Stewart Mr. Stewart

Wood health remedy urged for kidneys and health

A note from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McIlhinney Drug Co advises early use of a kidney remedy at first signs of irregularity to prevent serious illness. The ad promotes a health product for kidney care.

Lemmon McIlhinney Drug Co

Lemmon Jewelry Store to Undergo Remodeling and Modernize

Lemmon Jewelry plans a major upgrade with a new front plate glass entrance and prism lighting. An optical work room will be specially built, and the interior refurnished to create a neat, beautiful and convenient shop. Work to begin soon and finish in about a month.

New Graves to Be Decorated This Year

Decoration day committee lists five new graves to decorate this year four in Wim Grove and one in the city cemetery Readers with knowledge of omissions should report to J W Morton The list includes Alexander H Young Bergt Co C 19th Iowa Infantry Capt William A Wilson Co K 2nd Wis Infantry Penjamin J Jonke Co M 5th Iowa Cavalry Henry Humm Co F 1618t Ohio National Guard Adam S Foster Co K 134th Indiana Inft

Wim Grove J. W. Morton Elim Grove Alexander H. Young Bergt 19Th Iowa Infantry William A. Wilson Penjamin J

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