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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
8
Wednesday night at Aurora hall the former Magnet and Aurora literary society members will gather to decide the fate of their properties. The two paid for pianos and other furniture in the society rooms are to be apportioned or disposed of, and all former members are urged to attend.
Esther B. MacGugin, noted Iowa newspaper woman, has become managing editor of the Montezuma Republican after eleven years in journalism. Her career spans the Joplin Daily Globe, Des Moines papers, and Washington Indiana Journal, with roles at Needham syndicate and Northern and Burrell syndicates.
An Ideal Mushand praises Electric Bitters as the best remedy for nervous exhausted women and those with melancholy headaches sleeplessness and faintness. It claims thousands found health and happiness and offers it for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The Rev. Dr. I Coon delivered an annual memorial sermon to a large audience at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Veterans filled the pews as the church stood decorated with national colors. Revs. J C Abels and W C Fisher assisted, with scripture from Joshua 4 6 and themes on labor, law, government, and divine law.
County Treasurer James B. Watson sold Artie Patchen, a famed Iowa City horse known for ironclad feet, to George Peck of Washington. The price is not disclosed but estimated near $250, and Peck acquires a notably desirable animal.
Gleodimo Howard Benn announces candidacy for Was county auditor subject to Republican voters in June primaries. Benn states his plan to seek the office and preside over county finances.
Walter Nordyke announces his nomination bid for TM membership on the Washington County board of superiors, subject to Republican will in the June primaries.
A fragmentary line hints at a terse, unresponsive figure tied to Parker. The text suggests a stoic, unreadable stance and a cautionary, evaluative tone in place of detailed reply.
Des Moines Iowa announces the Democratic state convention to nominate two supreme court judges at Ottumwa on July 27 1910. Delegates allocated by county include Clinton 26 Scott 26 Polk 40 Linn 26 Woodbury 26 and others, with one delegate per county plus added seats per 200 votes over 100 for Governor Fred J. White. Clint L. Price chairs the state central committee with J F Dalton as secretary.
An advertisement extols Mi o na stomach tablets as a cure for indigestion and related ailments. It features a testimonial from C. C Cook of Herkimer New York and notes a 50 cent price per large box at druggists and Lemmon's Pharmacy. It also recommends Booths Pills for constipation at 25 cents.
A lively portrait of a waterfrore tomboy who climbs trees and fences, endures cuts and bruises, and is cured quickly by Mack len’s Arnica Salve. The ad promotes Lemmen’s Lemmon’s Pharmacy offering the product and claim to heal boils ulcers and corns.
An old want ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co urging early use at first signs of irregular kidney health to avert serious illness.
A vintage ad touts Moley’s Honey and Tar as a trusted home remedy for chest and throat ailments for decades. It claims the product contains no opiates or harmful drugs and promotes the yellow package as the genuine option with substitutes rejected by Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McKinley Drug Co.
It states that cocus is the hardest wood, surpassing ebony, and is widely used in making flutes and similar glusion instruments.
City lines call up phone number S89 to place orders with Frank Rogers. Provide street and number for prompt service.
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