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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1909
Page
8
The St James Church hosts a lecture next Tuesday evening by Rev J A Glenn with a short sacred concert. Admission is 25 cents at the door. The St James choir prepares Magnificat and other selections followed by the lecture The Church in the Middle Ages and Benediction.
A lengthy lower court ruling voids John McCulley’s 750 acre land deed to the United Presbyterian Church of Winfield on grounds of mental incompetence. The church appeals, and the case heads to higher courts. The dispute centers on a lifetime life-interest deed valued around 50,000 with total property about 100,000.
Pure bred Percheron horses offered by Messrs Barnes and Humphrey to be sold at the Wathall Sale Pavilion Oskaloosa Iowa starting at 1:00 pm November 24 1909. Eight stallions twenty five mares and fillies two standard bred horses and two Shetland ponies catalogues ready November 1 J Hill Barnes Oskaloosa Iowa 2813 R D Humphrey Lacey Iowa.
Advertises Foley's Urine Laxative from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co claiming to stimulate organs and cleanse the system to improve health and complexion.
A reflective aphorism notes that a small alteration in Cleopatra's nose could have altered world history. The quote cites Pascal and explores how tiny changes impact vast outcomes.
A testimonial style notice praising Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic pains lame backs sprains and bruises with quick relief. It states price 25 cents and 50 cents for large size and lists F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy as sellers.
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds quickly with no opiates. Warns to refuse imitation in a yellow package and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. as sources.
Wm Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma exiled from home to seek relief for a two year dreadful cough. After six months in the mountains he returned near death until using Dr Kings New Discovery. Six bottles left him well. The ad touts it as a remedy for coughs colds hoarseness sore throat grip bronchitis hemorrhages asthma croup whooping cough with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and trial bottle free guaranteed by J E Lemmon.
The earliest pocket timepieces were nicknamed Nuremberg eggs after the German city of their origin.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with laxative bromine quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears E W Grove’s signature and costs 25 cents.
The article notes Leon Gambetta died December 31 1882 and recalls a Paris episode when admirers unyoked his carriage horses. Gambetta joked that he never saw his horses again, telling the tale with pride.
Mrs Flora Despain of Bloyd Kentucky praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for croup coughs colds and both children and adults. The ad notes it contains no narcotics and is safe for children and adults. sold by Stolte and Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Vitality in brain work supports the body and youth. Active brain cells quicken circulation, preserve eye health, and delay decline, age, and death by maintaining overall vitality.
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