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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
In Carroll, Mrs. Culbertson, wife of a local banker, pledges to defend depositors as authorities consider changes. The statement centers on safeguarding customer funds amid policy or bank changes affecting property and accounts.
George and Sam Scammon of northwest Iowa fall prey to a swindle while traveling to the Dakota. A stranger in Kenwood yards claims their goods car must transfer to the Great Northern road for a 65 fee. They hand over the money and discover the ruse after complaining at the freight depot.
Carroll Iowa October 22 Mrs W L Culbertson widow of President Culbertson who died by her own hand last Monday said Tuesday she would turn over every bit of property in the Culbertson estate to ensure depositors at the bank receive every dollar. She would even sacrifice her home to fulfill this duty and words of praise greet her stance.
Cedar Rapids reports the Iowa Library association gathering with wide participation. The president’s report notes growth from 42 libraries in 1901 to 102 public and 27 associate libraries, including 60 donated by Andrew Carnegie. Iowa led in placing libraries in penal institutions and schools.
Mrs. Kirkwood has left the entire library of the late Gov. Samuel J. Kirkwood to the State Historical Society of Iowa. The gift announced Tuesday in Iowa City on October 22 includes several thousand volumes and reflects the historical value of the library assembled by the war governor.
Governor Kirkwood, once president of the historical society, notes the collection holds volumes of immense historical interest unavailable elsewhere.
Anita October 22 report notes Clare Carey real estate dealer and James Scanlon farmer wagered on the election outcome. Carey bets Taft while Scanlon bets Bryan though both will vote for Bryan. Carey favors his judgment. odds few to one against his side.
Mrs. Hattie Barquist of Des Moines was nominated for president of the Iowa Rebekahs at a Tuesday session in Marshalltown Iowa. The event signals leadership selection within the lodge women’s organization.
The report notes an election scheduled for next June with no opposing candidates. Officials clarify the ballot will feature a single contender and voters will decide the incumbent's future in the race.
J C Hawthorn of Hedrick Iowa found a letter warning to deposit 500 in a tin can at a crossroads post by 8 p m October 19 1908 or face consequences. A deposit was made and officers watched the site all night but no one disturbed the package. Authorities believe the writer lost nerve and no further action is expected.
A married man is urged to avoid neglect by allowing no one in the family to use anything but Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung issues. The genuine product has no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A used gasoline engine rated 3 percent horsepower is offered for cash. The seller claims it ran six months and is better than new, with the former owner now using electric power. Inquiries to Iowa Gas & Electric Co. now.
Clothing cleaning service advertises laundering and pressing for ladies coats and skirts and men's overcoats and suits by Shellabarger's Pantatorium with contact phone 342 10-66.
Mrs. Bachman of Bristol South Dakota wife of Bishop Bachman departed last evening to visit relatives in Lexington Nebraska after visiting Grace Hill and the John Mauthe home. She had been in Grace Hill and at the Mauthe residence as part of a social visit.
Daily snippet of brief social and travel items from Oskaloosa and nearby towns. Mrs. Gormley Crawfordsville, Miss Salladay Ainsworth, Mrs. Anderson and others visit or return home. Mentions Rothschilds Roths Vienna bakery and register to vote reminders. Wabnitz eastbound Firefly, Lovelett Ainsworth, Ward Davenport trips and Crawfordsville visits noted.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure, and the box bears W. Grove’s signature. Price 25 cents.
A Wisconsin man credits Foley's Orino Laxative with saving his three year old son's life after severe constipation and high fever. The father, A. Wolkush of Casimer, Wisconsin, states the remedy brought the fever down by the next morning and left the child entirely well. Lemmon's Pharmacy is listed.
Mr and Mrs 8 T Gregg of Belmont Ohio expected to arrive this week for a visit with her mother Mrs L E McConnaughey and other relatives See the Directoire collars 25c and 50c at Rothschilds.
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