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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
4
Corwitt of Keosauqua toured the county home and praised its management by Superintendent Frank Beatty. He reported the county farm ranks well above average in facilities and water system, with only five other counties in the state better equipped.
The article notes the Pure Food and Drug Law raising purity standards and eliminating harmful medicines. It mentions Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a roots and herbs product that will continue to perform its beneficial role despite the regulatory changes.
An advertisement from Steck's Jewelry Store explains it serves as a Hal watch inspector for Rock Island to ensure employees' watches run correctly. The copy implies a service to time watches and suggests audience trust in the store's timing expertise.
The Wash County Chautauqua association will hold its annual meeting Tuesday evening the 13th at 8 o'clock in Smouse. Full attendance of all stockholders is requested so that important business may be attended to promptly.
Funeral service for William W Coprock held Wednesday at two o'clock in the Methodist Church conducted by Rev A Smith with church music. Members of the GAR attended in a body. pallbearers were six GAR members H Stewart W A Shannon N F Food W G Parker J M Thompson and George Corbin. Interment followed at Grove Cemetery.
How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars Re for any case of Catarrh that can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure J Cheney Co Toledo 0 We the undersigned have known J Cheney for 15 years and find him honorable in all transactions Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo O s Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Price 75 cents per bottle Sold by all druggists Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Miss G Marguerite Samuels former ly of the Charles City conservatory and a graduate of the American academy Chicago will open a studio in Washington Muscatine IA She will offer instruction in piano art of teaching harmony and musical kindergarten for children 5 to 9 years old Apply by Sept 1 at 209 Mast Fourth street Muscatine IA.
Jacob Wilmert of Lincoln reports kidney and backache relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says his appetite improved and he is now in perfect health following a few weeks of treatment. Leninons gacy, McElhinney Drug Co.
A fragment notes that Anglo Saxon food featured bread and loaf making terms. It mentions domestic workers as f eater and a mistress as loaf giver. Cakes were round nat cakes baked with a cross to protect them from fire dangers.
An advertisement touts Fal Kidney Remedy as a cure for kidney trouble promising swift relief and restored vigor. Testimonial from J Sibball of Grand View Wisconsin credits one bottle with making him well. Lemon’s McElhinney Drug Co. is listed as supplier.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Samuel E E Swick, who died suddenly yesterday, are set for ten tomorrow morning at the Catholic church with Rev J M Walsh officiating. Interment will follow at Elm Grove cemetery. She was about forty years old, a devoted mother of six children, and the family receives heartfelt sympathy.
Sabbath school at 9 40 morning service at 11 00 junior Endeavor 3 30 senior Endeavor 6 30 evening service 7 20 Rev W G McClure of Fairfield to preach both morning and evening cordial invitation to all to attend
Sabbath school at 9 50 morning service at 11 preaching by the pastor Young Peoples meeting at 6 20 union meeting at First United Presbyterian church in the evening.
Corner of Towa Avenue and Jefferson Street offers Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the subject Substance and golden text from Isaiah. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 45. Free reading room hours Monday Wednesday and Saturday 2 30 to 4 30 over Crail's store.
Sabbath school at 9 90. Morning public worship at 11. Junior Endeavor at 5 50 and Senior Endeavor at 6 15. No evening service. Members will join the union meeting at First Church.
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 Junior Endeavor at 5 Senior Endeavor at 6 15 and evening service at 7 30 A union service will be addressed by Rev J S McGaw of Morning Sun on America for Christ A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m class meetings at 10 30 no morning service due to absence of pastor Junior League at 3 30 Epworth League at 6 15 Union meeting at 7 30 at First United Presbyterian church.
Announcement outlines morning worship and sermon at 11 o clock with baptism in the ordinance, Young Peoples hour at 6 50 and evening service at 7 30. A midweek family gathering is set for Wednesday at 7 30. A $30 fund is noted for the church.
I have Poland China hogs for sale including fall yearling males spring pigs both sexes bred sows for September farrow and sows bred to Inspiration Prince Tos or Old Inspiration To. The latter was champion boar at the Chicago fat stock show and twice winner at the state fair. Pigs are not kin to those sold before. Contact 1, Coleman, one mile east and two south of Oo-T&tt.
Twenty five P E O sisters and guests visited Miss Emma Klein at her country home on Thursday. They hunted four leaf clovers in the clover field with seventeen found as champions. A luncheon followed served by Miss Klein and Charles Kirkpatrick, with Miss Mary Klein and Mrs. Kirkpatrick assisting. The yellow and white color scheme featured clematis and golden red decorations. Will and Frank Klein weighed the bunch of twenty six P E Os and the luncheon at three hundred nineteen pounds. The evening music and hospitality ended with best wishes for such a place. Earlier, the Methodist Sunday school young men and teacher held an animal party at A A Hulse home with several watermelons enjoyed.
J A Swensen reports ten years of eczema cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve at Jas ald. The product is praised for skin eruptions boils fever sores burns cuts and piles. Available 25c at J F Lemmon Lennon’s Pharmacy.
The quote by Johnson notes how fatness masquerades as industry and busy conduct, arguing that idleness hides as apparent business and misleads observers. It critiques the social habit of valuing activity over genuine purpose.
A fragmentary dialogue mocks metaphor use about a blind tiger and gambling dens in a fat city. The exchange references a baleful gaze and a sly scene, with attention drawn to urban vice and cautionary theater.
Preparations for the Crocker brigade reunion in the city are nearly complete with a large veteran gathering expected next week. Committees report strong support for lodging requests and urge residents and businesses to display national colors in honor of the visiting veterans.
The Graham theater schedules Daniel Boone on the Trail for September 13. The program features a small party of surviving Lakota Sioux chiefs, including Joe Frog age 76 who claims Custer Massacre participation and seven wounds, and Takesome White Swallow age 64 with a checkered war record and cattle rustling histories.
A large Washington crowd traveled to the Columbus Junction fair yesterday. Three hundred thirty four tickets were sold and the train quickly filled with standing passengers. Two extra coaches were added but all seats were taken. Washington fans planned to see the Washington vs Lone Tree game and would have rode in box cars if needed.
A Reliable Medicine claims Foley's Honey and Tar is safe for children as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and urges customers to buy only the genuine product in the yellow package from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinn ey Drug Co.
Profitable single store in a railroad town offered for sale. Includes stock and fixtures valued at 4500 dollars and the post office inside the store. Describes a money making opportunity in Muscatine Iowa with Box S18 handling.
Cut flowers offered by Wilber Miller at his business location. Customers may phone orders for prompt and careful attention.
Advertisement promotes Jean Huysmans clothing for coats skirts and suits with a promise of up to date fashion and quick service for early winter wardrobe needs. It urges readers to place orders now so suits are ready when cold weather begins.
The Climax makes its first Graham appearance on September 10 promising a top tier comedy. The Limax has stirred Weber's New York audiences with a memorable story of universal human passion and emotion. Critics praised both cast and production as a standout. Prices range from 25 to 4.50 and 1.50 for varying seats.
The ad announces another purchase of diamonds and invites inspection. It notes a complete stock and guarantees value. It mentions Emerson and Wurtzman pianos as part of the jewelry store's offerings and ends with Hobson's name at North Side Jewelry Store.
Attorney W. Il Butterfield travels to Burlington on legal business. Mrs. N. J. Burham, West Chester hotel landlady, returns from Columbus Junction fair. Mrs. Dr. W. Martin and daughter depart for Cambridge MA to visit Mya Martins’ family. The Climas by Edward Locke debuts here tomorrow with a strong cast. Mrs. G. A. Brinton and daughter Mabel visit Verdi. Brinton heads to Drake University next week. Knox of Manchester visits, en route to Mt. Vernon where he teaches Romance Languages at Cornell College. Neillsville, Wisconsin visitors at Mrs. Bradford’s home plan Lewash visits. H. G. Bartlett, Osage attorney, in the city on business yesterday. Mabel Morton returns to Mt. Vernon to resume Cornell College work. Capt. and Mrs. John Alex Young back from warmer climate. H. Pichardson, Eagle publisher, in city for eye treatment. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Benkett of Davenport attend Mrs. Swick’s funeral. Mrs. O. K. Swick and son James return home after the death notice. The Climax continues to draw large crowds at Weber’s Theatre, a Broadway record likely to stand long.
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