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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1909

Page

8

Public sale at old Canier farm near Pleasant Plains

Orley Page announces a public sale of personal property from the Canier farm six miles north of Washington on the Richmond road near Pleasant Plains cemetery. Items include four horses, thirteen cattle, forty spring and summer shoals, hay, wagon, buggy, tools, and plow. Terms: cash for ten dollars or less, otherwise 12 month credit with note. 7 percent interest if unpaid. 6 percent discount for cash on grounds by ladies of the wa church. Auctioneers are D F Macon. clerk Ralph Dougherty.

Washington Richmond Road Pleasant Plains Cemetery Old Canier Farm Wa Church

Corn Farm for Sale in Hancock County Iowa

Fine 160 acre farm in Hancock County near Britt 6 miles from Britt and 314 miles from Hutchins. All fenced and cross fenced with black loam soil, deep productive land. Improvements include nearly new 28 by 28 house and 50 by 60 barn, granaries, multiple outbuildings, orchard and walnut trees. Offered at 75 dollars per acre. Contact J. T. Jackson Rural Route Britt Iowa or Geo H. Jackson Floyd Iowa 476 dee Beate Arete rah ooh.

J. T. Jackson Britt Iowa Geo

Horse and Mule Sale at Washington Yard

At Marbourg and Helwick s Feed Yard Washington la a sale will begin at 2 o clock Saturday Dec 4 Twenty head of horses and sixteen head of extra good mules ages three to six years include a few good mares in foal good feeding colts and some broke driving and shipping horses Brown Helwick Charles Brown Auctioneer H T Reynolds Clerk 474

Marbourg & Helwick Washington Brown & Helwick

Milwaukeeman held for car robbery in Mason City

Thomas Van Drasky a Milwaukee employee, once a Central passenger train conductor, is under arrest in Mason City charged with stealing merchandise from freight cars. A public notice-like testimonial extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy used by a Texas mother, with local saleroom mentions.

Mason City Thomas van Drasky Milwaukee Freigh Lows Central

Iowa Corn Growers Show Opens With Big Prizes

The seventh annual Iowa Corn Growers Association exposition opens in Des Moines with cash prizes and trophies totaling 20 000 dollars. More than 10 000 visitors are expected as sessions of multiple agricultural groups run through December 11.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Corn Growers’ Association Corn Belt Meat Producers Iowa Horticultural Association The Bee Keepers, Park and Forestry Association State Agricultural Society Small Grain Association

Bush Terminal plans 12 million bond issue and name change

Stockholders of Bush Terminal Company convene to approve 12 million fifty year bonds with a sinking fund to refund 600 thousand maturing bonds and fund Bush Terminal Land Company, renamed Bush Terminal Buildings Company. Bond sales to occur as funds are needed for development with first installment already arranged.

New York Bush Terminal Company Bush Terminal Land Company Bush Terminal Buildings Company Terminal Building Company Terminal Company

Six Day Racing Returns To New York At Madison Square Garden

Bicyclists from around the globe gather in New York for the annual six day race in Madison Square Garden with short distance finals set for next Saturday night. Last year’s event produced new records led by McFarland Moran and Rutt Stoll among the top finishers. Also this week world pool champion John Kling faces Thomas Huesten of St. Louis in a Kansas City title match beginning tonight.

American Automobile Association Belmont New York City New York Madison Square Garden McFarland-Moran Rutt-Stoll Hill-DeMara Walthaus-Root Collins-Mitten Galvin-Wiley Anderson-Vanoni Palmer-Drobach Miller-Waller McFarland Butt DeMara John Kling Thomas Huesten St. Louis Kansas City

Foley's Urine Laxative for Clear Complexion

Advertising copy from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. promoting Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for constipation and liver trouble to cleanse the body and improve well being.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co

Two Killed in Battle at Dance Near Point Clear

News from Mobile reports a fight at a dance near Point Clear Alabama where two men were killed and four wounded. The daughter of Simon Nelson, whose house hosted the event, refused to dance with a man who had been drinking, triggering the conflict.

Mobile Ala Point Clear Simon Nelson

Fear Steamers Lost Off Jamaica Suspected Hurricane

The Latona, bound from Kingston to Gonaives with Santo Domingo revolutionary leaders aboard, is believed lost after a recent hurricane. Meanwhile Dexter Missouri reports a tornado wrecking 35 houses in Stoddard County with several injuries. Foley's Honey and Tar ad promotes a cough remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Kingston Jamaica Latona Gonaives Revolutionary Party Santo Domingo Missouri St. Louis Dexter Stoddard County Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co

Officials reinstated after Coast and Geodetic Survey penalties

Secretary Nagel says the punishment of six survey employees was excessive and revoked the charges. Acting Secretary McHarg, before retirement, reinstated Assistant Superintendent rank W Perkins and John J Gilbert, an expert in the office, citing overly severe penalties.

Nagel Washington W. Perkins United States Coast and Geoetic Survey John J. Gilbert McHarg

Rough note on a chat with Jones in Cleveland Leader

A terse Cleveland Leader item notes that T met Jones today and mentions a remark about a method needing refining. The brief hints at a conversation about a proposed approach needing improvement.

Jones Cleveland

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Praise

A Reverend endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praising its effectiveness for diarrhoea. He bought a bottle from druggist R. R. Brooks and offers to speak in its praise. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain R. R. Brooks Rev J. D. Knapp Pastor M. RB Hrreh Miles Grove F. L. Stolte and Lemmon’'s Pharmacy

Governor Hadley Calls Special Election in Missouri

Governor Hadley issued a call for a special election in Missouri's Sixth district to fill the vacancy from the death of Congressman David A. De Armond. Election set for January 25, 1910.

Jefferson City Hadley Missouri David A. de Armond

McElhinney Drug Co Secures Zemo Agency

The McElhinney Drug Co announces they have secured the agency for Zemo the remedy claimed to cure Elezema pimples dandruff and skin diseases. Zemo advertised as a clean liquid that gives instant relief and destroys germs to leave healthy skin. The firm offers proof of cures and invites customers to inquire.

McElhinney Drug Co Zemo

Mark Twain Turns 74 and Keeps Resting in Fame

Biographical calendar notes Samuel Langhorne Clemens known as Mark Twain is 74 today. The humorist stands atop the American Hall of Fame and enjoys rest from labor. He began as a printer at 13 and piloted Mississippi steamboats before moving west as a reporter. He later edited a Buffalo newspaper. his wife Olivia Langdon died in 1904 in Italy. Twain may travel to Bermuda this winter, a place he visited since the 1880s and described in Some Rambling Notes. His last Bermuda trip was in 1908 with H. H. Rogers.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens Mark Twain American Hall of Fame Nevada California Buffalo Olivia Langdon Italy Mr. Clemens Bermuda Bermudas Little Island H. H. Rogers Standard Oil

Mark Twain health rumors rise as family upheaval noted

The article reports on Mark Twain's frail health with rumors of decline and a softened cigar allowance by doctors. It mentions his daughter's marriage to a Russian musician and his isolation, while noting business troubles and his Missouri birth with subsequent move from Florida to Hannibal.

Mr. Clemens Dr. Clemens Missouri Florida Hannibal

Religious Author Outlines Kidney Remedy Cure

Rev. Joseph H. Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina, author of several books, describes years of kidney trouble culminating in eight days of bed confinement. After starting Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain eased, ceased, and urine returned to normal. he fully endorses the remedy. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Joseph H. Fesperman Salisbury N. C Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy Mc-Elhinney Drug Co

Well-dressed man who killed himself at Pueblo Gun Club identified

Pueblo police seek identity of a well dressed man found dead by suicide at the Pueblo Gun Club a month earlier. The man, James Mott of Council Bluffs Iowa, had been located in Cheyenne Wyoming before reappearing in Pueblo.

Pueblo, Colo James Mott Council Bluffs Cheyenne Wyo Pueblo

ZEMO claims cure for eczema and itching skin diseases

An advertisement from The McElhinney Drug Co. touts ZEMO as a curative liquid for external use that stops itching instantly and permanently cures eczema and any itching skin or scalp condition. It urges customers to ask for a sample and view photos of cured cases.

Zemo McElhinney Drug Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

STECK Tewelry Steck’s H. F. Steck the Jeweler Orley Page D. F. Macon Ralph Dougherty Hancock County Hutchins Dee Beate Arete Rah Horse and Charles Brown H. T. Reynolds Chamberlaan Andrew F. L. Stolte and Lemmon Towa ERS’ Association Bush Terminal Kling Houston Sample Club Woman’s Home Companion McClure’s B. Vogt Newsdealer Postoffice McElhinney Rexall McElhinney Furniture Co Mott
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