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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
3
Earl Lewis returned home to Skaloosa last evening after a brief city business trip. Miss Etta Anderson of Cumberland Iowa arrived from Chicago to visit her cousin W. A. Anderson west of the city.
The article extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a staple medicine with growing popularity and huge sales. It is described as ideal for acute throat and lung diseases including coughs and croup, pleasant to take, and dependable, sold by Cook and Sherman.
George McNamara aged 22 died on his first day as an Iowa Central brakeman his body found beside the tracks near Hampton Iowa. He was sent to flag the rear of a freight train and had just secured the guardmaster position at Marshalltown.
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and is sold by all druggists.
The coming year brings a tax decrease in Washington City with the levy reduced by two and one half mills. Officials indicate the cut will lower city financing needs while maintaining essential services. The move reflects budgeting priorities and aims to ease the tax burden on residents.
Washington county officials adjourned after fixing this year’s tax levy. City total rises to 64.55 mills from 67. city school levy falls from 23.5 to 19.5 mills. State levy up 0.4 mill. County levy set at 11.30 mills, funding general county, insane, county farm, bridge, road, school fund, and soldiers relief.
The Capital reports that long sleeves will dominate fall and winter fashion, with cuffs reaching the palm. Dr. Louis A. Thomas warns exposure harms arm beauty while Dr. Roscoe Cook notes fuzz grows into hair from continuous exposure.
Ottumwa and southern Iowa plan a major fall carnival named Onepaw with merchant subscriptions funding the event. The festival features industrial and electrical parades, amusements, airship flights, band music, agricultural exhibits, contests, and prizes, drawing visitors within a 100 mile radius.
W. Lees of Ottumwa was killed when his wagon team bolted five miles southeast of Adair. He was dragged by the team after being thrown, suffered severe head injuries, broken left shoulder four ribs and a broken right leg, and died about an hour and a half later. He leaves a wife and three young children.
Corn growers entering premium exhibits for the National Corn Exposition in Chicago from October 5 to 19 must prepay express charges. Express firms serving Chicago offer a General Special Rate of one and a half cents per pound with a minimum of 35 cents per shipment. Contact local express agents for exact costs and terms.
A rough, flea ridden dog with a bent ear and mange endears himself to a narrator through loyalty. Despite his foul looks and messy habits he waits patiently all morning when needed and loves the speaker, showing that true affection transcends appearances. The dog chases chickens and climbs trees but remains a devoted companion from an unknown past.
Mrs A Knapp was a passenger last evening for her home at West Chester after spending the day with relatives in the city.
Local brief items record coffee cakes pies and baked goods at the Vienna. Mary Martin arrives from Lexington and Mrs Daisy McFarland comes from Crawfordsville. Local residents travel for fairs and visits among Ainsworth Keota Crawfordsville Burlington and West Chester.
Miss Gertrude Swift rode to Havre for the day at the George Swift home. Mrs H Richards of Cotter travels to Sigourney for a short visit. Mr and Mrs Rude Warfel visited West Chester. Mrs Cavender and Miss Mary Martin head to Corning for a week with relatives. The Longs return from Burlington. Mrs Thomas returns from Mediapolis where her son J W Thomas lies ill. The Rev L D Young returns from Atalissa after attending a presbytery meeting.
Charley King arrived from Muscatine and will stay briefly for business in the city. J. T. Moore left for Kinross after a short visit. David Tuescher returned home to Keota after a southern Texas trip for George H. Paul Co. Miss Laura Dupuis departed for Keota after a visit with her mother Mrs. Thos. Dupuis.
Stomach troubles and heart and kidney ailments are claimed to be quickly corrected by Dr Shoop's Restorative. The ad cites restoration of stomach nerves and heart nerves to alleviate dyspepsia and palpitations. Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin offers free mailed samples. sold by J H Stewart.
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