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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
5
Washington officials invite public input on census questions for farms and agriculture. The director cites expert consultations with university economists and agricultural specialists to shape the schedule and data collection methods for the Thirteenth Decennial Census.
An advertisement extols Electric Bil ters as the supreme health builder, claiming it purges the blood and tones the whole system. It asserts the tonic improves stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels, delivering vigor of body and clarity of mind.
Local items mention a Vienna bakery selling fancy cookies and advertising Wizard Carpet Clean samples. Fashion ads tout Jean Huysmans garments and lifetime fit. Residents travel to Eldon Verdi Crawfordsville Fairfield Mediapolis Gaylord and Jaccoby homes. regional stores and furniture noted.
An advertisement touts Mi o na tablets offering quick relief from indigestion and belching with claims of a healthier complexion and purer blood. It promises noticeable results in days and a money back guarantee through Lemmon's Pharmacy. Local notes list residents returning home from visits and travel, and small items about travelers and a physician quote.
The family of C. F. Wabnitz expresses heartfelt gratitude for the kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
John Chapman, a nationally known Baptist youth leader, will visit Washington next Lord's Day for three services at the Baptist Church. The day features sermons in the morning and evening with special music and an afternoon invitation to all Washington churches. Chapman is described as a consecrated business man delivering a message from God to the people.
Portsmouth dealer Frank C. Hanrahan praises Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as one of the best patent medicines. He reports six years of sales and strong cures, preferring it over higher paying rivals for reliability and customer appreciation. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
An old advertisement urges readers not to rely solely on Foley's Honey and Tar for chronic coughs and lung problems. It cites Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company as suppliers in this medical pitch.
The W F M society of the M FE church meets Friday at 2 30 PM with Mrs A Anderson for the annual officer election. Attendance urged by Mrs Dewey president and Mrs White secretary.
Notice calls creditors of Catherine Benz to settle debts within thirty days or risk collection. The appeal names Miss Wolfe of the south side millinery shop and cites a payment window of thirty days.
Health and Beauty Aid promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for indigestion stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation claiming it cleanses the system and is pleasant to take. Lemmon's Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Company listed as sources.
George Barrett of Washington Tennessee has been a business visitor in Burlington with neighbors and friends. Douglas Page traveled to Washington Iowa for a visit with relatives and friends, as noted in the Burlington Gazette.
Mrs W D Crawford of Washington Iowa arrives this morning on the I and I from Clinton where she visited her brother Arthur Wilcox. After a day in Davenport she plans to return home this evening.
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn December 6, 1886 before A. W. Gleason. The remedy is taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials.
John Babcock sold stock in August for clients including J A Kephart Hon J W Stewart Chris Sommer Milt Godfrey Guy Robertson Davis Bros Tom Godfrey Joe Zimmerman Lincoln Noble Sidney Coon W H Wells Herman Schully W A Anderson Walter Kleese John Griffith Frank Anderson Augustine Bros N L Babcock Francis Swift Charles McKinstry John F White E E L Davis John McKinstry F L Van Horn Sam Paul and R H Paul.
An old remedy of sage tea preserves dark hair. modern Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur offers a ready to use scalp tonic and color restorer. Sold 50 cents to $1, available at drug stores or by Wyeth Chemical Co. 74 Cortlandt St. New York City. McElhinney Drug Co. special agents.
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