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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1908

Page

4

Man credits Foley's Kidney Remedy after passing life insurance exam

James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports long diabetes treatment without progress until Foley's Kidney Remedy. After two bottles he improved, five bottles cured him, and he later passed a rigorous life insurance exam. The ad claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures backache and all kidney and bladder troubles. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product.

James Donahue New Britain Conn Foley Lemmon

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers

Foley s Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages and, if taken promptly, will effect a cure Lemmon s inarmacy

Foley Lemmon

Milliner Miss Kate Benz Returns From Chicago Purchase

Miss Kate Benz arrived yesterday after a week in Chicago spent replenishing her millinery stock with new fall goods. She plans to display selections for the season at her shop and invites patrons to view the latest assortment.

Kate Benz Chicago

Soldiers Return From Fort Riley After 18 Days of Maneuvers

The 13th Infantry Company D arrives home after a brief Fort Riley encampment with about 9,000 soldiers present, including Iowa units and a North Dakota regiment. General Bell and Secretary of War Luke Wright toured the lines as drills and a mock wedding scene entertained the troops.

Fort Riley John Steck Iowa North Dakota Steck General Bell Luke E. Wright

Notice to debtors at South Side Furniture Store

T M Reynolds requests all who owe him money to call at his former business and settle. Those with bills against him should present them for settlement at 752td South Side Furniture Store.

T. M. Reynolds South Side

Young people plan dance at Commercial club tonight

A dance party for city youth will be held this evening at the Commercial club with music by the Pulver orchestra of Keota. The event follows a well attended D of H meeting at the A O U W hall where Mrs. Etta A. Branson of Shenandoah, grand chief of honor, spoke on the order and its statewide activities before departing for Muscatine this morning.

Pulver Orchestra Keota D. of H Etta A. Branson Shenandoah

Fifteen Years Since Gradwohl Rothschild Wedding Observed

A Salina Kansas wedding anniversary gathering was held at Dr C W Stewart’s home on West Main Street. The bride Emma Gradwohl and groom Isaac Rothschild were honored along with about forty guests in a decorously floral reception featuring clematis and fall blooms. The bridal party entered to Mendelssohn’s wedding march led by Miss Jessie Laffer with officiating clergyman Hon C J Wilson, matron of honor Mrs S Gradwohl, bridesmaid Corinne Rothschild, and flower girl Jeannette Rothschild present.

Corinne Rothschild Mildred Stewart Mr. Wilson Jessie Laffer Ann Houdek Wendred Francis Stewart Jeannette Rothschild Mrs. Gradwohl Salina Kansas Emma Isaac Rothschild Mrs. Rothschild Astors Mendelshon C. J. Wilson S. Gradwohl Kansas City

Chautauqua Meeting Tonight In Academy Chapel

The regular annual Chautauqua Association meeting is set for this evening at 8 o'clock in the Academy chapel. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the year’s formal proceedings.

The Chautauqua Association Academy Chapel

Eyestones in Astrakhan Province and their mysterious origin

Eyestones or crabstones are rare natural concretions found mainly in Astrakhan, Europe Russia. Sailors supply most New York buyers while the Baltic remains a precarious source. Some authorities describe eyestones as crab stomach concretions, others as shell formations shed with crabs. The shedding cycle influences their development and may affect crab survival.

New York Baltic Sea Astrakhan Russia

Jiggs Figures Out Stars as Money Makers

The Florida Times-Union notes Jiggs has profited from the stars. It asks if he is an astronomer, to which Jigges replies he is a theatrical manager.

Jiggs Jaggs Jigges Florida Times-Union

Two souls join in holy bond at Cincinnati nuptials

A brief wedding notice notes a minister uniting two hearts in marriage at Cincinnati with a nuptial knot. The Commercial Tribune reports details of the ceremony and the couple's bond.

Cincinnat! Commercial Tribune

Diary Question Sparks Diplomatic Banter

A brief diplomatic exchange in Baltimore features a playful quip about a diary kept by Bilkins, while a senior official calls a long-standing matter closed, signaling a ceremonial moment in informal talks.

Transformation of a Raven Ringlet in Chicago

A terse fragment notes a proud man who cherishes a raven ringlet until a day he visits and discovers she has turned blond in Chicago.

Chicago Inter Ocean

Homesekers crowd the trains from Iowa to land South Dakota

South Dakota landseekers flood in as a St. Louis passenger train arrives at Watertown. Six hundred homeseekers ride the train filled with twelve coaches five day coaches and seven Pullman sleepers. Most travelers come from Iowa with Illinois also well represented.

Watertown S. D South Dakota St. Louis Pniman Iowa Illinois

Local West Chester Visitors and a New Marriage License

J G Miller of West Chester made a business call in the city today. A marriage license was issued to Miss Ocean A Dash and James N Irwin. Dan Patterson returned to Ottumwa this morning after spending Sunday at home. Kathryne Hopengardner left for West Chester on a professional visit. Clara Coulter traveled to Ainsworth to visit relatives. A D Acheson and Mr Sands arrived from Ainsworth to spend the day in the city with friends. Miss Hearst a nurse from Rock Island visited Miss Agnes Swift briefly, en route to Brighton.

J. G. Miller West Chester Ocean A. Dash James N. Irwin Dan Patterson Ottumwa Kathryne Hopengardner A. D. Acheson Mr. Sands Ainsworth Miss Hearst Rock Island Agnes Swift Brighton

Death of R M Wallace Remembrance in Stratford

R M Wallace formerly in business in this city died yesterday at his home in Stratford Kaw He was a partner of Alex Knox in the grocery business years ago and will be remembered by many citizens.

R. M. Wallace Stratford Kaw Mr. Wallace Alex Knox

An Old Timer Paxton Visits Washington

J R Paxton a Civil War veteran and former local resident visited the city today and planned to spend the night at Perry Van Winkle home. He enlisted Sept 24 1861 in Company F Iowa infantry and was discharged July 22 1865 in Davenport. Paxton later lived in Indiana and returns to town with interest. his cousin Andrew Paxton once lived here at Carpenter by trade. His father and son both attempted enlistments. the father died near the old High School site and Finley Paxton died on sick furlough in the same house. J R Paxton and his wife recently celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary and he is bound for Oskaloosa for a brigade reunion. Rev J C Abels rode the Branch today as a passenger.

J. R. Paxton Perry van Winkle Mr. Paxton Iowa Infantry Davenport Washington Indiana Andrew Paxton Finley Finley Paxton Oskaloosa Mr. van Winkle

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Directoire Sol Rich & Go the People Clothiers Ft. Riley 13Th Infantry Secretary of War Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church Cnurcd Bilkins Baltimore American H. C G. Ralston West Chester, Iowa Trnvester Ompany Clara Coulter J. C. Abels DR. Price
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