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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
2
There is nothing that goes farther and gives universal satisfaction as a dozen of Frey’s superior photos. Get your order in early to avoid disappointment as it requires time to finish good photos.
An exhortation on saving money urges young men to adopt frugality. It argues 25 percent saving builds ready cash and future opportunity, citing figures like John Wanamaker and James A. Garfield as examples. The piece contrasts stinginess with prudence and emphasizes habit formation.
The Southeastern Horticultural Society hosts three days of meetings with rival Poultry Association shows. Wednesday features entries, addresses by C. G. Blodgett and J. J. McConnell, and lectures on small fruit. Thursday evening includes music, talks, readings, and a chorus performance at the Academy chapel with notable speakers and performers.
The ad claims eczema is a skin disease cured "through the skin" and promotes oil of wintergreen in D. D. D. Prescription as a germ attacking healer. It argues true cures come from topical treatment and asserts proof from repeated use by Cook & Sherman with confident testimonials.
The Chicago International Live Stock exposition plans enhancements for November 28 to December 10 including a new sheep heating system, newly built judging rings on the exhibition floor, modern lighting in all divisions, and upgraded transportation with the Stock Yards electric elevated line and remodeled streetcar system. Depots, hotels, stores, and amusements are now within easy reach for visitors.
An advertisement asserts deafness from Eustachian Tube inflammation can be cured by constitutional remedies. It offers one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and notes the product is sold by druggists at 75 cents. The notice also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs Minnie Meyers returned home at Ainsworth after a visit. W M Johnson rode the Rock Island eastbound. D S Cole visited Davenport relatives then returned. William Randall came home from Crawfordsville after a city day. Mrs H H Messenger arrived from Des Moines and stays with Mrs Bertha Godfrey. Henry Knecht advertises tailor services. Mrs Horne of Davenport visited Harrie Horne. Miss Maud Moreland returned home from Ainsworth aboard Firefly. J F H Taylor shipped 625 head of fat sheep and lambs to Milwaukee Chicago. he also sold two carloads of breeding sheep.
A box supper is planned at the Pleasant schoolhouse located one mile south and one mile west of Titus, five and a half miles southwest of Washington, on Thursday evening the 19th. A program will be held and everyone is invited.
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