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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
7
The article discusses rain seeping underground and returning to the surface. It includes a testimonial from W. H. Wheatley of Ottumwa Iowa claiming Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble and rheumatism. Lemmon's Pharmacy is noted as the source.
Rev. W. O. Fisher delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the local high school graduating class at First United Presbyterian Church. He used Ecclesiastes 7 23 and urged youth to pursue lasting wisdom through perseverance, sacrifice, and focus, contrasting youth's rosy views with age and urging steadfast resolve.
A minister describes why progress slows for graduates and society today. He cites calluses about the soul, contentment, conceit, and premature hardening of opinion, plus materialistic dangers of the era, urging practical guidance for young and old.
Riverside May 26th parishioners gathered for the corner stone laying of the new $20,000 St Marys parochial school. Rev A J Catterlin of Davenport gave the main address as rain cleared. Ministers from Iowa City Hills Richmond Buffalo Davenport and S R joined the ceremony with America sung and the event concluding with ice cream and supper. About $100 was collected.
J G Mise of this city and Co B Dougherty received word yesterday of the death of Edward Hise proprietor of the Bine Hotel in West Liberty. He died suddenly at 3 45 pm after a paralytic stroke years ago. He was about fifty, a former resident here, and will be mourned by Aaron and J G Hise his brothers and Mrs C B Dougherty a niece. Funeral arrangements to be announced with J G Hise and Dougherty attending from here.
The American Drug & Press Association members announce Merital Rheumatism Powders a preparation adopted after expert medical review. Lemmon's Pharmacy is the exclusive agent and guarantees results with a trial.
Phone number 589 issued for callers to leave orders with Frank Nowers. Instructions request feet and number details for prompt attention.
J A Adleman of West Plains Missouri says kidney trouble and rheumatism kept him bedridden until Foley Kidney Pills helped. He reports quick improvement, leaving his bed in days and discarding his cane within two weeks after starting the remedy. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the product.
Local resident Karl Fair of Waukesha says a stubborn cough resisted ordinary treatment until Foley's Honey and Tar Comb, from Lemmon's Pharmacy, cured him after less than two bottles.
A young Jamie from a poor family learns about debt when visiting a tradesman for supplies. The tradesman hesitates as Jamie insists they owe only a small amount and that many others are owed more. The scene highlights their financial struggles.
A Cassel dog show drew high offers as a Frenchman offered $3,000 for a police dog owned by Sergeant Dacker. The sergeant refused, saying his dog should not quit Germany at any price.
A fragment notes preachers claim dancing can harm someone, with one speaker agreeing that feet are harmed when stepped on. The exchange centers on whether dancing is hurtful to participants.
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