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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
6
An advertisement extols a blood cleansing tonic as the true cure for rheumatism. It argues that external remedies fail and cites personal testimonials from S. S. and S. A. Decaxn about relief after using the product. The copy emphasizes undigested food, weak kidneys, and a sluggish system as causes.
The Iowa Central advertises reduced round trip excursion fares for summer 1905 to Brighton St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Denver Pueblo Salt Lake Ogden Portland Hot Springs and more. Fares vary by destination with sale dates June to August and limits from 30 to 90 days and extensions available. Readers urged to contact agents or A B Cutts G P & S A for full details.
Tornado fears prompt public urge to check insurance coverage and insure property through J W Morton in Temple building as the county’s largest agency. Memorial day flowers requested from all contributors with school children aiding and early morning drop off at G A K Mall.
Lemon City resident B Wainwright recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach pains and cholera morbus. He says taking it in hot water doubles the speed of relief and gets to the right spot instantly. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
Local residents stop at Johnson's and Vienna bakerys for cakes and breads as orders rush for a big day. Visitors include Mrs Eckerman and others attending Assembly events in Crawfordsville and Kahoka.
A farmer mistook poultry feed for stock food and the horse caused garden damage before the error was noticed. J E Lemmons staff share a tale of a customer switching to Wadsworth Bros Chicos cigars, a five cent smoke praised as high quality Havana filler with strong aroma.
Marion Anderson leaves for Oskaloosa and Jin Keota visits. Cedar Rapids business trip. Mrs. Madison Miller arrives from Alnsworth. Mrs. Metzier visits from near Fairfield. J H Laughead heads to Des Moines. Agnes Black to Wyman. brass hub found on auto. Vienna bakery offers fresh rolls. Miss Smith from Burlington attends Smith Wilson wedding. John Runyon visits Duluth sister Mrs. St Clair Lewis. Mrs. Kelley returns from Nebraska. E J Blackwood family visiting Brighton. O T Smith attends Ottumwa missionary meeting. Mrs. Ben Marshal from Muscatine visiting Eunice Scofield. Gretna Crain departs for home near Ottumwa after visit.
Notice of the Rathbone Sisters regular meeting set for Friday at 7 30 PM urging all members to be present. The item cites M E C as the message origin. The text also humorously notes rationing effects on speed and business.
A Calhoun Georgia resident touts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as a strict scientific cure. The testimonial claims the remedy eased a severe cough and aided sleep after two doctors failed, with a trial bottle offered free at J H Stewarts drug store priced 50 cents and one dollar.
Weather notes for Iowa forecast today and tomorrow. East portion fair with possible showers in the west tonight or Saturday. Warmer conditions expected Saturday, especially in the west portion.
Warren left this morning for Havre where he will spend a few days with relatives and friends.
A Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertisement urges every family to keep a bottle for cuts bruises burns and scalds. It claims instant relief from pain speeds healing to about one third of normal and notes antiseptic properties to avoid blood poisoning. Sold by man.
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