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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
6
A bold guarantee backs Rexall Orderlies as a gentle safe bowel regulator and tonic. The ad claims immediate relief or money back, noting benefits for liver function and suitability for children and the elderly. Cook & Sherman endorse the claim and offer a full refund if unsatisfied.
Fayette N Y Civil War veteran David Parker who lost a foot at Gettysburg praises Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with curing his stomach trouble and keeping him strong. Sold for 50 cents at J E Lemmon’s drug store.
A doctor tells Mr. Snug that his wife’s mind is gone. He quips that she’s given him a piece of it daily for fifteen years and it wasn’t much to start with. The exchange reads as a dark humor line in a domestic tale.
A married man is accused of neglect for allowing family members to use any remedy except Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. The ad claims Foley's is superior and free of opiates in a yellow package sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A playful exchange about a date turns into a flirtatious line about the apple of one’s eye. The snippet captures light humor with a Baltimore American tone.
A playful local vignette describes how the willies loosen as a woman relaxes in her hammock. She calls to an apron holder, prompting a lighthearted moment in a Houston Post style scene.
The Home Guards of the World announce their 4th annual entertainment in the hall next Monday evening. Members may invite two friends and should bring provisions for themselves and guests. A picnic supper with Caner's orchestra providing music for the 15-31 Committee.
Preparatory services to the communion will be held in the Second U. P. church Friday at 7 30 p m and Saturday at 2 p m. Rev W G Robertson of Crawfordsville will deliver both sermons and assist in the communion service.
A pie supper is planned at the Eureka school house south of town on Friday evening October 23. Everyone is invited to attend and bring friends and as many pies as they can eat.
State of Iowa Washington County notice to multiple defendants including C W Watson and Mary Smith about a petition by J W Willis Orval Willis and First Congregational Church of Clay Iowa asserting ownership in fee simple of east thirty six acres of section 31 township 74 north range 9 west St P M and seeking partition by sale with one referee. Cross bill by H S Robinson administrator claims Emily S Meacham’s interest not exempt from execution and asks sale. unless defendants appear and defend by noon Nov 3 1908 default will be entered. Brener & Livingston Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
The petition by L. Karnes seeks a mandamus against Walter Churchill and Joseph Churchill to remove fences and gates obstructing a public highway across the SE quarter of the SE quarter in Section 3 Township 74 Range 9 West Washington County Iowa. The road supervisor is commanded to clear the obstruction and prevent further hindrance with costs. The matter is before the District Court Judge Edmund D. Morrison represents the plaintiff.
A brief Iowa city item notes a range of social mentions including T. B. Grapes heading to Oklahoma to buy cattle and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob with two daughters from Wayland. Anna Pugsley of Mondamin returns home from Will McFarland's, while Mrs. Geo Shaw and baby depart Rutledge after visiting Tom and Mrs. McClean. Mrs. Ethel Dillon-Hale of Shelby visits C S Bennett in town then travels to Rubio to visit relatives.
Frank McClean of Washington Iowa advertises wood sawing services available in town or country. Contact phone number 494 green for arrangements.
Ladies coats and skirts and men's overcoats and suits cleaned and pressed advertised by Shellabarger's Pantatorium with phone contact 342 10 66.
Do R Kluger of Indianapolis writes he was weak from kidney trouble and four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy restored his health. He recovered strength, backache and irregularities disappeared enabling daily business. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the cure.
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