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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1909

Page

3

Low Fares to Milwaukee via Chicago Route

Low excursion fares advertised for the National Daily Show travel to Milwaukee via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Round trip one and a half fare from Chicago and surrounding stations with a minimum fare of three dollars. Sales October 14 to 20 with return by October 26. Inquiries to local ticket agents or F A Miller.

National Daily Show Milwaukee Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway F. A. Miller Chicago

Cultivate a Happy Nature Moral Lesson

A reflection on happiness as both a gift and grace that can be cultivated. The text urges those training children to adopt a definite aim of fostering a happy nature in young lives.

Foley's Honey and Tar Cited By Parent as Cough Cure

Louis Boon of Norway Michigan states three bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar cured his boy's severe cough. He also says a neighbor's ill child was cured when doctors had given up. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. promote the product.

Louis Boon Norway Mich Foley Lemmon McElhinney Drug Co

Steam Pipe Bursts Halting London Stage Actor Footlite

Theatre anecdote recalls Bob Footlite being hissed off stage when a steam pipe burst after the Inet act. The incident disrupted the London performance prompting spectators and notes in Bits column.

Bob Footlite London

Bed Rock of Success Pills Endorsement from West Virginia User

Dr. King's New Life Pills praised for vitality and health benefits. J A Harmon of Sizemore says they are the best pills he ever used. available 25 cents at J and Lemmon's store.

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

Bangkok as a Motor Boat Haven

The city on both riverbanks and many canals offers passageways to all parts for various craft. Bangkok would be ideal for motor boating with water routes radiating through the city.

Bangkok

Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine

An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. KE Grove’s signature appears on each box and the price is 25 cents. Hans Breitman notes a stray adder caution.

KE. W. Grove

ZEMO Claim Says Eczema Cure With Samples Shown

An advertisement from The McElhinney Drug Co promotes ZEMO as an external liquid that stops itching instantly and cures eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases. It urges readers to ask for a sample and view photos of cures displayed by ZEMO.

ZEMO McElhinney Drug Co ZEMQ

Beauty claim for Rexall Mucu-Tone cures catarrh and improves looks

A Rexall Store advertisement urges women to treat catarrh as the cause of dull complexions and fatigue. It endorses Rexall Mucu-Tone as a blood purifying tonic that restores vitality and mucous membranes, with a money back guarantee and mail order option from Cook & Sherman.

Swift New York Uere Svsu Rexall Cook & Sherman W. Cor. Square

Obituary for Allie I Stevenson Finnie of West Chester Iowa

Allie Isabelle Stevenson Finnie born January 22 1877 died October 8 1909 at 56 0clock am in West Chester Iowa after a serious operation. She joined United Presbyterian church at West Chester at age fifteen and remained a member throughout life. Survived by husband A M Finnie son Wade Finnie parents Mr and Mrs W T Stevenson siblings Mrs Jessie Augustine Mrs Caleb Lemley Mrs Ethel Lowash and J T Stevenson. Funeral held at the Christian church on Saturday with Rev Irving F E Wade and Rev C E Bennett officiating. virus of Psalm 23 sung. Evergreen cemetery interment. Floral tributes included from Sunbeam lodge Mystic Workers of the World. Pallbearers were Charles Olinger Ross Olinger William John Clark John J John Byron Olinger. Deceased born in Washington county Iowa. married A M Finnie at Maxwell February 9 1902.

A. M. Finnie Wade Finnie W. T. Stevenson West Chester Jessie Augustine Caleb Lemley Ethel Lowash Washington County J. T. Stevenson Perry Missouri Christian Church Irving FE. Wade C. E. Bennett Olingers Johns Maxwell Sunbeam Lodge Mystic Workers of the World Evergreen Cemetery Charles Olinger Ross Olinger William John Clark John John J. John Byron Olinger

Pigs for Sale by Jake Lemley Near Town

Male pigs offered by Jake Lemley include yearlings and April pigs. He claims quality matches or exceeds previous sales and offers a pig not kin to his prior stock. Location: 1 mile east and 2 miles south of town, Route [tet.

Jake Lemley S. of Town

Thanks for Kindness in Our Time of Loss

The family of Mrs. Lillie I. Finnie thanks everyone who assisted during her illness and at her funeral. We deeply appreciate the sympathy shown by friends relatives and neighbors.

Hallowe’en Lillie I. Finnie

Mexican author De Lara jailed after arrest in California

Gutierrez de la Lara, known for accompanying an American magazine writer into Mexico, is jailed in Los Aireles after Oct 9 arrest for disturbing the peace. He faces a hearing, possible deportation, and a charge of uttering words against the United States and being designated an undesirable.

Los Aireles Gutierrez de Th Setae Cena Bor de Bare Mexico de ‘Lara de Lara Taft Department of Commerce and Labor A. C. Ridgway Immigration Office United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor

Shortage Found in Oxford Treasurer Accounts

Oxford Michigan October 19. Simultaneous with the disappearance of Mark L. Hagle city treasurer and part owner of three banks it is announced he is short in his accounts with two banks and with the town to about twenty five thousand dollars.

Oxford Mich Mark Ll. Hagle

How to Decorate a Fancy Cake

For large iced cakes decorate by pinning vineyard flowers with small Invisible hairpins. Use the tiniest pins to secure trimmings firmly without leaving unsightly marks on the cake. Place carefully to keep decorations in position and maintain a neat appearance for fêtes or displays.

How to Stiffen Candies for Warm Weather

The article explains cooling candies in the icebox for several hours to harden them. Stored in the cold, they stay firm for an evening and resist drooping when used as illumination or on the table.

How to Adjust an Extension Table

A compact guide notes that a table should fit the number of guests and warns against oversized rooms. It describes a leaf that can be split in half to provide just a bit more elbow room for small gatherings.

Papes Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief

Papes Diuretic is advertised as the best cure for kidney and urinary disorders. It claims rapid relief from backache swollen eyelids and nocturnal urination, promising cleansing and healing of kidneys, liver, and urinary organs within days.

Pape Pape, Thompson & Pape

French chemist cites cider as typhoid antidote

A French chemist claims cider acts against typhoid fever because its acid destroys germs. In Europe it is a more common beverage, while Americans prefer it when sweet. sour cider is less favored here.

Europe

How to Make a Novel Photo He

An odd background for photog uses an animal skin such as maj from store art departments. They cost about a dollar each and come in various colors. Cut skins with a knife, make cross marks for each picture, tuck back corners, and insert blank space the size of the photograph glued to the bag skin. When all are in place, hang on the wall.

Ormere

How to Believe inflamed Eye

A guide note explains that eye irritation comes from minor causes. It suggests applying a thin inner skin to the eye and covering with a bandage to reduce inflammation and ease pain.

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