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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
7
Members of the Walnut Sabbath school will picnic all day Saturday in Johnsons pasture north of Verdi. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. L. S. Patterson and her children Miss Florence and Everette traveled by early train to Chicago. Mrs. Patterson plans two weeks with friends while Miss Florence enters the Chicago Kindergarten Training school. L. S. Patterson accompanied them to Davenport.
The advertisement touts Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a trusted tonic and blood purifier with a forty year proven record. It cites ingredients like Golden Seal and Queen’s root, promotes a non alcoholic composition, and offers a free medical booklet from Buffalo New York. It also promotes All Healing Salve for skin sores and Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
Charles Shannon, sales manager for Smith and Davis of St. Louis, argues liquor is a business issue and urges prohibition. The Henderson Illinois native describes his transformation after a hospital stint, citing dry Kansas City as economically stronger and Enid Oklahoma as an before and after example. He notes liquor costs to firms run into thousands and frames temperance as a business imperative rather than a religious matter.
The Brintons returned Tuesday night from a successful Chautauqua season. They drew large crowds, earned the highest salary in their field, and received strong praise from Chautauquas and critics. They are asked for return engagements and to perform at neighboring Chautauquas, planning another season and winter rest. A letter of recommendation from Weldon Springs Chautauqua praises their moving pictures as clear, up to date, uplifting, and entertaining, and commends them to sister Chautauquas.
One of the essentials for happy homes is knowledge of quality products. The document promotes a family laxative, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as genuine and manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., with sale claimed at leading druggists.
Highland Park lots seven in block nine and one in block twenty-six join the City Library and are offered for sale to settle the EK E Everson estate. See executor A Anderson for price and terms. Margaret Dicken’s runaway horse and buggy rode wild on West Main last night, no injuries, minor damage. Ed Weiss left Tuesday night for Canada on business.
Advertises Dr. A. W. Chase Kidney and Liver Pills as the first rule of health for regular bowels. Claims prompt movement without dose increase, cures biliousness, and cites Mrs. Paul Buckie of Gypsum Kansas noting long-term constipation relief with half a pill twice weekly. Priced at 25 cents per box, available through dealers and Dr. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
Battling Nelson defeated Joe Gans in the 21st round at Colma Arena in San Francisco to win the lightweight championship. Gans was unable to rise before the ten count, declaring after the bout that he has fought his last battle. Nelson vowed never to fight a Negro again, and hinted Papke shares that decision.
Springfield dispatch reports farmer G. Andrews of Pit Wood in Trogonis county Ohio arranged a contract risking $1,000 if he shaves or cures his war until Bryan is elected president. In offset neighbors bind him to wear a red Mother Hubbard dress for one tenth if Taft is defeated.
Chicago and New York headlines with full National League box results. Standings list St Louis Chicago Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Cleveland with batter ies hits and errors across venues including Chicago New York Pittsburg Philadelphia Detroit St Louis Boston and Cleveland. The report notes multiple doubleheaders and game counts across Sept 10 with inning by inning totals and series outcomes.
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