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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1908

Page

6

Cattle Sale At Washington Yards By Charles Brown Auctioneer

Public auction sale of cattle at C B Q yards Washington on Monday October 5 at 2 00 pm. Three hundred and twenty head native Kansas cattle include righty head two year old Black Polled feeders hightly head two year old white face feeders forty choice native white face heifers one hundred twenty choice yearling steers about 650 pounds W E Stowe owner.

Chas. Brown Washington Kansas W. E. Stowe

Public sale at West Chester area on Oct 6 1908

Public notice lists a farm auction beginning 10 am at the seller's location one mile east of West Chester. Items include six head of horses and fourteen Polled Angus cattle with a Jersey cow, farm machinery, hay tools, harnesses, two buggies, household goods, and other articles. Terms: 12 months credit for sums over ten, cash for ten and under, notes 7 percent, 5 percent cash discount. Auctioneers and clerks named.

West Chester Norman Attie Sam Rose

Funeral of Mrs Kleese Hartman

Funeral services for Mrs Kleese Hartman were held at her home and at Elm Grove cemetery. Rev A S Smith conducted the house service. The Order of the Eastern Star led the graveside rites, with fourteen Wellman and local OES members present. Mrs Hartman was active in Foreign Missionary work, the OES, and the Woman's Relief Corps. Pallbearers were H T Reynolds, George Brown, Wyatt Marbourg, Chauncey Myers, A N Alberson, Dam Gardner.

Kleese Hartman A.S. Smith Order of the Eastern Star Henry Foster Wellman Hartman Foreign Missionary Society M. B. Church Woman's Relief Corps H. T. Reynolds George Brown Wyatt Marbourg Chauncey Myers A. N. Alberson Dam Gardner Elm Grove Cemetery

The Churn of the Stomach and Patent Medicine Claims

An old style extract extols dairy churning as a metaphor for digestion and promotes Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. It claims sour stomach taints the blood and touts cures for ulcers eruptions and dyspepsia, urging readers to request a booklet detailing ingredients and authorities.

WinPierce Wendine Weschits

New York Fashion Letter Hats Grow Larger This Season

Hats grow larger and more elaborate as the season advances. Satin velvet rep and scratch felt dominate with mushroom shapes and two tone and three tone color effects. Satin hats in winter dressy wear feature wreaths of lavender orchids, lavender marine, and plumed trims. Lucy Carter.

Wistaria London Lucy Carter

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Holds Annual Meeting

Keota October 3. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church held its annual business meeting at the home of Mrs. A A Hulse on Friday afternoon with good attendance and an interesting program. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs Er A Kennel Vice President Mrs Dimmitt Bamford Treasurer Mrs W A Stephens Recording Secretary Mrs Stella Sloat Corresponding Secretary Miss Emma Keeley Program Committee Mrs Lola Gilbert Mrs Gertie Rich

Local notes include arrivals and visits in town

Miss Artie McCulley arrived on the Burlington last evening. Miss Nichols and Miss Alice Denison left for West Liberty and Pleasant Plain for brief visits. A marriage license issued to Ady McKeown and Lena Haney. Ida Dupuis traveled to Sigourney for a relatives visit. Mrs. F V Boyce left for St Louis after visiting her father D S Cole. Mrs. G Bradley and daughter Edna arrived from Winfield to visit the Logue home. Editor A Dolph of the Wayland News was in town. Mrs John Ryan attended her brother John Kennedy's funeral in Iowa City. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised. Prof Tom Davis and class performed in Ainsworth. Frey’s Studio advertised fall styles. Archie Young showed new corn ears from his son A L Young’s field. the corn looks fine and ears are large.

Artie McCulley Burlington Miss Nichols West Liberty Alice Denison Pleasant Plain Ady R. McKeown Lena P. Haney Ida Dupuis Sigourney F. V. Boyce St. Louis A. Dolph Wayland News Tom Davis Ainsworth Washington Frey Square Archie Young A. L. Young Archie

Enormous Winged Millinery Shapes Dominate Colorful Season

The season showcases wings in millinery as enormous spreading shapes with marvelously blended colors. Designers feature an array of greens grays amethysts browns and other hues creating diverse color schemes for hats.

Fashion Notes From Paris Influence On Gowns And Gloves

Extreme Directoire ideas influence walking skirts and coats with three quarter length, high collars and braid trims. Perrin gloves match the white waist and skirt tones, Paris colorings praised. Society notes list thirty two members and a missions offering of $138. The Friday meeting featured delicate refreshments of sandwiches fruit salad cake and coffee.

Paris Ardson Laura Shrader J. W. Helscher A. A. Hulse Alice Martyn

A Jeweler's Experience Promotes Kidney Remedy

A jeweler from Indianapolis writes that kidney trouble left him weak and unable to walk, but four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy revived his strength, cleared his complexion, cured backache and irregularities, allowing daily business activity and prompting his recommendation. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the remedy after other doctors failed.

R. Kluger the Jeweler Virginia Ave Indianapolis Ind Foley Lemmon

Everson Estate Seeks Sale of adjacent Highland Park Lots

For sale to close the estate of Mrs. E. E. Everson are lot seven in block nine and lot one in block twenty six in Highland Park adjoining the City Library. For price and terms contact A. Anderson, Executor, at 67 tf.

Everson City Library Highland Park E. E. Everson Tf A. Anderson

Whiting Promises Guaranteed Quality Flour Sale

Occident Flour is sold with a guarantee that protects. Your money will be refunded for every sack that is not perfect in quality. Wm. A. Whiting. 82-If.

Wm. A. Whiting

Funeral of Mrs Kleese Hartman

The funeral for Mrs Kleese Hartman was held at the residence at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon conducted by Rev A S Smith of the M E church. The Eastern Star lodge and Wellman attended and conducted burial at the grave. A large crowd of sorrowing friends followed the casket to Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were H T Reynolds C E Myers A N Alberson Com Gardner Wyatt Marbourg and Geo Brown.

A. N. Alberson Com. Gardner Wyatt Marbourg Geo. Brown

Electric Bitters Benefit Civil War Veteran Worth Five Hundred Dollars

David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach trouble and keeping him strong He says the tonic is worth more than five hundred dollars and recommends it J E Lemmon sells it for 50 cents

David Parker Fayette, N. Y Gettysburg J. E. Lemmon

High grade used automobiles offered for immediate sale

Advertises low prices on all makes of high grade used cars in A-1 condition. Ships any make with payment on delivery. Requests readers write for price and specify preferred car. Address: H. S. Vrooman 1118 Fisher Building Chicago. 6t

H. S. Vrooman Fisher Bldg Chicago

Healthy Family Praises New Life Pills Gain

L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the family has enjoyed good health since using Dr King's New Life Pills for three years. The product cleanses and tones the system gently. 25e at J E Lemmon's drug store.

Dr. King L. A. Bartlet Guilford Maine J. E. Lemmon

Blind Boone at Presbyterian Church October 24

Blind Boone performs at the Presbyterian church on October 24 under the auspices of the C. E. society. The event promises a local cultural highlight with the musician known for his piano artistry.

Blind Boone Presbyterian Church The C. E. Society

Shel Labarger's Pantatorium Ad Listing

Overcoats skirts suits etc offered by Shel Labarger's Pantatorium. Phone 342. 93-5t.

Shellabarger

They Were Hard to See Quote in Bohemian Paper

A Bohemian excerpt depicts a prison officer asking about a charge and the response describing the man as having no visible means of support. The dialogue hints at social strain and hardship behind an arrest.

Mending Lace Techniques For Amateur Work

Lace mending is approachable for needleworkers with patience. Use layered newspaper and blue tissue, place lace face down, and sew with cotton to match stitches. Repair fillet lace on a frame using a slate and flannel, basting lace so the hole stays centered for precise sewing.

How to Wash Fine Woolen Blankets

A careful housewife describes washing fine wool blankets using a soap jelly made from yellow soap and boiling water, then rinsing in lukewarm water, wringing, and sun drying until thoroughly dry with straight hanging.

How to Use Gas Safely With Lamps and Stoves

Always turn off the cock beside the gas pipe after using the light to let the gas in the connecting tube burn off. If the other cock remains on, pressure can push gas through an imperfect joint and cause a leak. A dislodged tube can release gas into the room and lead to asphyxiation.

How to Clean Lace Safe Home Method

To clean lace sew muslin around a glass bottle and wind the lace on it. Lightly touch with sweet oil while winding. Fill the bottle with cold water to prevent bursting, then boil in strong cold water and castile soap for over thirty minutes. Rinse with warm water, dry in sun, then remove and press between white paper for 24 hours.

How to Sew Easily

A small cake of white soap kept in the machine drawer saves needles and eases sewing. When a thick seam crosses, rub the material with soap to let the needle pass through without breaking or bending, especially with sheer lawns or mousselines and fine needles.

How to Cure Watery Eyes

A simple home remedy advises not straining the eyes and avoiding nighttime tasks. Use a mild eye wash of one ounce purified water and one ounce distilled witch hazel, bathing the eyes frequently to soothe wind irritated or watery eyes.

How to Clean Gold Lace

How to clean gold lace using rock ammonia from a druggist. Pound it finely and apply with clean flannel to the lace, rubbing briskly. After thorough brushing the lace will look as good as new.

How to Kill Worms In Flowerpots

A simple home remedy advises planting six matches with heads down around decaying potted plants. The sulphur from the match heads is said to kill the worms attacking the roots.

Forty Hours devotion at St James church program

A Forty Hours devotion at St James Catholic church begins Sunday at 10 a m with a High Mass. Father Bulger of Ottumwa speaks on the Sacrament of Penance Sunday evening. Monday 9:30 a m Father Leonard of Muscatine speaks. Monday 7:30 p m Rev J W Gillaspie of Mechanicsville speaks on the Blessed Sacrament. Tuesday evening Rev B Jacobsmeier of Riverside closes with a sermon. Rosary recited each evening and benediction closes each night.

St. James Catholic Church Father Bulger Ottumwa Father Leonard Muscatine J. W. Gillaspie Mechanicsville Iowa B. Jacobsmeier Riverside

Ward Visits Sister in City From West Plain Mo

Ward of West Plain Missouri is visiting his sister Mrs Jas Mec Cutcheon in this city.

Ward West Plain, Mo Jas. Mec Cutcheon

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A. C. McNurlen B. Crayne New York Fashion Letter Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Keota McCall Company McCall Ren J. H. Wagner Company Fort Madison, Iowa U.S. A John Shields Lemmon’s Pharmacy Dakota Geo. Peck Popham Williams Mfg. CO Cleveland, C McElhinney Drug Co
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