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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1909

Page

3

Washington county urged for next congressman in first district

A note praises Colonel Brookhart as a product of the first district and urges Washington county to support him for national affairs. The piece argues Washington county should gain recognition through electing its representative. It also states that the total continental area of the United States equals Europe including Alaska.

Washington Washington County 8S. W. Brookhart Brookhart Prockhart Colonel Brookhart S. W. Brookhart Jefferson County van Buren County Lee County Santa Fe Iowa National Guard Europe United States Alaska

Rural Route 4 to Meet Rural Route 6 for Big Ball Game

Patrons of Rural Route 4 and Rural Route 6 plan a Saturday game at the southeast ball grounds weather permitting. Attend to see a likely good contest. Also note farm loan offers from Edmund D. Morrison with early applications offering favorable terms.

Edmund D. Morrison

Deadly Whooping Cough Threat to Young Children

Whooping cough kills more children under five than scarlet fever, raising alarm about infant mortality and the need for public health action and vaccination awareness.

Bed-Rock of Success Fueled by New Life Pills

In Sizemore West Virginia J A Harmon praises Dr King's New Life Pills for boosting brain and body health. They vitalize every organ and energy builds with each dose. 25c at J Lemmon's.

Dr. King J. A. Harmon Sizemore W. Va J. &. Lemmon’s

Missionaries Elect Samuel B Capen President of Board

The centennial convention of the American board of commissioners for foreign missions closes in Minneapolis with a new financial plan to reduce dependence on funds. Rev. L O Baird presided at devotional service and addressed the gathering. Officers elected: President Samuel B Capen LL D, Vice President Henry C King D D, Treasurer Frank He-Wiggin.

Samuel B. Capen Board of Commissioners Minneapolis American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions L. O. Baird D. D Omaha LL. D Henry C. King Frank He-Wiggin

Disciples of Christ End Meeting in Pittsburg

The fifth day of the centennial celebration closed with sessions at Carnegie Music Hall and three downtown churches. Tomorrow will begin with a monster communion service where over 500 deacons will administer the sacrament.

Disciples of Christ Pittsburg Carnegie Music Hall

Pape's Diuretic Promoted for Kidney and Back Ailments

An advertisement extols Pape's Diuretic as a remedy for dirty kidneys, backache, and bladder misery urging readers to try the product. It frames the claims as a universal solution for men and women with urinary or kidney concerns.

Pape Pape, Thompson & Pape Cincinnati

Washington County Chautauqua plans new year program

The Washington County Chautauqua board announced officers for the year, set August 16 to 25, 1910 as the event dates, and outlined a stronger program featuring Rev A. S. Smith as president, Rev Homer Wilson as manager, and Prof Wilcox for lectures. Musicians Crill's Band Elbert Foland and The Spanish Ladies Orchestra are highlighted along with other attractors. A homecoming opening day and a curated mix of religious, educational, and entertainment events are planned to attract campers and the public.

Washington County Chautauqua Th Board of A. S. Smith S. B. Dewey A. R. Miller Leigh H. Wallace Homer Wilson Wilcox Crill Norton Bureau Elbert Foland

Secretary Miller Oversees Chautauqua Attractions

Secretary Alex Miller keeps in close touch with the Chautauqua attractions offered and those to be added. The additions aim to round out the program in excellent proportions.

Alex Miller

Well Known Hotel Keeper Endorses Chamberlain's Colie Remedy

J C Jenkins of Glasgow Ky praises Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he has stocked it for fifteen years and given to many travelers with satisfactory relief. The medicine is sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

J. C. Jenkins Glasgow F. L. Stolte Léemmon

Hidden marriage claim shocks acquaintance tale

A speaker recalls a middle aged woman who claimed her husband never spoke harshly. Later it emerges she never had a husband, revealing a mistaken or false marriage claim and a reveal of the truth.

Lachange

Cure a Cold with Bromide Quinine Tablets Adverts

An old advertisement promises a cold cure with laxative bromine quinine tablets. It notes a money back guarantee by FE W. Groves with a 25 cent price. A separate London report notes a rise in serious crime across police courts in recent years.

FE. W. Grove London Police Courts

Wood sawing notice by Frank McClean

Notice promotes wood sawing service by Frank McClean at 404 Green or 54. Good work guaranteed.

Frank McClean

Early hour departure forces guest to take wife

In the Cleveland Leader anecdote a host questions a guest about leaving at dawn. The guest insists it is necessary and that his wife must accompany him, apologizing for the situation.

Cleveland

Lecture series draws large crowd for Nutting sea lecture

A Tribune note describes a well attended talk under the Federation of Clube banner. Prof C C Nutting delivers an excellent lecture on The Sea Bottle and its uses as part of a five lecture series in the city. The event, priced at 1.00 for the five lectures, is scheduled for Friday October 22.

Tribune Pices Federation of Clube C. C. Nutting

Electrick Bitters Boosts A. A. Chisholm’s Health Claim

A TreddWell man, A A Chisholm, reports relief from indigestion, torpid liver, and nervous debility after using Electri¢ bie. He credits twelve bottles with restoring health and vigor and says he can tend to business daily. Sold as 50c at J F Lemmons.

A. A. Chisholm TreddWell J. FE. Lemmons

Remarkable barber shop cash register misfire tale

A quirky incident is recalled where lightning supposedly struck and damaged a barber chair but did not injure a boy. The teller notes the event was odd and mentions a separate case where a lightning strike caused a cash register to ring up a purchase by accident.

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