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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1909
Page
2
Local items describe visits by residents and visitors to the city. Social calls, shopping at The Fair, and coworkers traveling to Burlington Muscatine and Chicago fill the day. A schedule highlights the film Children of the Plains at the Star tonight and stage acts by the Hinkle Trio at the Methodist church.
An Atlanta Constitution item notes a rural quarrel over whether Horace Greely or the ancient Horace wrote poetry in praise of wine. A Billville teacher and local citizen debate the value of wine verses versus corn abundance and government oversight.
The Graham shows a Hawaii cultural act Alohikea Duo with native songs dances and hula plus moving pictures and illustrated songs on October 4 5 6 with price 5 and 10 cents Copeland and Coy perform October dates with nightly program changes and similar shows Jane Eyre a Bronte drama by Piatti adapted from the novel appears October 8 with Rowland Clifford production noted for lavish sets and fire scene.
An advertisement recounts a Baltimore reader’s relief from years of irregularity, drag sensations, and nervous distress after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It claims wide success curing displacements, inflammation, ulcers, fibroid tumors, and related symptoms and offers Mrs. Pinkham’s guidance.
Warning against mercury based catarrh ointments and endorsing Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Promises internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges buyers to ensure genuine product. Includes note on testimonials and price per bottle and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Caterpillars infest railway tracks near Fredericton Junction forcing Canadian Pacific trains to use steam jets to clear pests while in motion. The infestation covers miles of tracks with thousands of insects noted, creating serious service disruption in the region.
A scented advertisement extols Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as a natural hair darkener and scalp conditioner. It claims sulphur is vital for hair color and vitality and notes the product is sold for 5 cents or 1 dollar, with McElhinney Drug Co. as special agents.
In a Washington letter from Representative S C Smith of Winfield Iowa he extols the Hinkle Orchestra and the Misses Ethel and Pearl and Master Charlie Hinkle noting their true musicianship and memorable performances. He says he would travel far to hear these young musicians again.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a universal cure for coughs colds and pneumonia and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. It notes no opiates and identifies Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co as sellers.
Harold McGrath novel dramatized by Grace Livingston Furniss will be staged at the Graham on October 11. The production promises a well staged performance with detailed costuming and a strong capable company for an agreeable surprise to readers of the book.
The Hinkle Trio with Miss Lois Baird will entertain next Friday evening the 8th at the Methodist church under the Queen Esther Circle. The act, praised by the Wapello Republican, features Pearl the violinist and her sister as accompanist, with the cornet by the youthful member “Kid.” They are reportedly the children of Editor Hinkle of the Winfield Beacon.
Washington October 4 James Wilson longtime secretary of agriculture since March 4 1897 the longest serving cabinet officer is expected to step down around January 1 next The president has not announced who will be named his replacement
Des Moines participants including Colonel S W Brookhart LeRoy Schillin Pollok Wallace and Grover Springman join Company D shooters in the state meet. Privates Delbert ETF well Clint McGee plus Homer Megg Elroy Bert Scofield also travel to Des Moines for the competition.
A London Havnia News reflection notes that rainy weather lowers death rates and dampens germs. it mocks the view that extended life is worth living under hardship. The piece contrasts public attitudes with wet weather’s supposed germ-killing effects.
Books of the great play Man on the Box will be presented at Graham Theatre October 11. Copies priced at 50 cents, regular price is 1.50, available at Ni cola and Harmon's store. Readers urged to read the book before attending.
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