Farmers Winter Institute Set for December 15 to 17
The Farmers Institute plans a three day program at the Commercial club building from December 15 to 17. Officers include President W J Brooks Vice President Joe Wright Secretary Charles Devel Treasurer K R Harvey with committees for program premium and general arrangements. Speakers include Henry Mields Shenandoah seed corn Heath rington Iowa City horticulturist and CC A Brook stock feeder discussing the silo question.
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Farmer's Institute
Court House
Commercial Club
W. J. Brooks
Joe Wright
Charles Devel Trenénrer
Harvey
Ceoorge Reed
W. W. Wilson
Will Darbyshire
Geo. W. Grecian
J.C. Weade
Janiéa Palmer
A. R. Miller
KE. R. Harry
W. J. Brook
John S. Wilson
J.cade
Charles Devel
Darbyshire
Henry Mields
Shenandoah
Heathrington
Iowa City
CC. A. Brook
Washington County
Testimony on Kidney Remedy Prompts Cited Cure
Carlisle Center N Y resident G B Burhans writes after four years that Foley's Kidney Remedy cured kidney trouble with two bottles and has remained free of symptoms. The letter appears in support of the remedy distributed by Ellinney Drug Company.
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Carlisle Center
N. Y
G. B. Burhans
Foley
Reid
Pauthan Pays Visit by Air to Chateau Taintionies
M Paul Hin piloted an aeroplane from the aerodrome toward the chateau Taintionies, crossing the countryside and landing near the chateau entrance to visit occupants.
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Pauthan
Tournal
Ronce
Sept. O
M. Paulhin
Auction of House and Lot in Southwest Washington
Public auction without reserve to settle an estate. Premises described as lot No. 1 in block No b on a good street in a good neighborhood featuring a frame house, barn and outbuildings with small fruits. Terms announced at sale. Auctioneers J W LOMMON and J W TERTER. September 19 18.
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Washington
J. W. Lommon
Imagining Personal Flying Machines for Everyday Life
A Springfield Ohio News opinion contemplates a near future when families own flying machines for day trips. It envisions safe air travel replacing roads as the air becomes a wide open panorama for all, boosting happiness and freedom from terrain barriers.
Electric Bitters Promised Health Builder Despite Obstructions
The item extols Electric Bitters as the greatest health builder, claiming it stimulates stomach and kidneys, purifies and enriches the system, and results in a vigorous body and alert mind. It warns against neglecting this tonic.
Visited Friends in Washington Iowa
Mrs George Will left yesterday for Washington Iowa to spend several days visiting friends. Miss Ida Graff also departed for Washington Iowa for a similar visit. Four special tourist cars of the Geo H Paul Land company arrived in Corpus Christi last evening with homeseekers bound for Robstown and later return north.
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George Will
Washington
Muscatine
Ida Graff
Orange Street
Geo. H. Paul Land Company
Corpus Christi
Robstown
Miles Bradford
Roann
Ind
Elisha Adams
Persia
Oskaloosa
Holiness University
Wake Neal Leads State Sunday School Overseers
Wake Neal, superintendent of the M. 1. Sunday school in Washington, arrives from British Columbia to meet preachers and inspect the largest SS in the state. He has a long editorship at the Gazette and previously served as Des Moines senate secretary. rumors about his politics and a potential legislative role circulate.
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Wake Neal
M. 1
Washington
British Columbia
Neal
The
Gazette
Wake
Senate
Des Moines
Wee
Washington County
Winfield Beacon
Loflands Return From Five Hundred Mile Iowa Illinois Trip
Mr and Mrs C Lofland and son Miwing with Mr C C Sheppard returned Saturday from a five hundred mile journey through Iowa and Illinois. They traveled Labor Day weekend visiting Washington Columbus Junction Davenport Clinton and Belle Plaine praising good roads and noting Mahaska County as the roughest stretch. The party found several excellent roads including macadam twelve feet wide and earth roads packed and graded for drainage. The trip impressed Mr Lofland who says he learned enough to inspire a sermon.
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C. £. Lofland
Miwing
C. C. Sheppard
Iowa
Illinois
Washington
Columbus Junction
Davenport
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Belle Plaine
Lofland
Mahaska County
Towa
Oskaloosa Herald
Foley Urine Laxative Advertises Health Claim
Health and Beauty Aid promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for indigestion stomach and liver trouble and constipation. The ad asserts it cleanses the system and is pleasant to take with Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company named as sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Company
Odd Notion of Handomeness Shapes a Man’s Self View
A remark on male appearance notes that even when a man lacks beauty he may believe his face appears intellectual and distinctive. The line explores vanity and perception in a concise, reflective tone.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Expands Nationwide and Abroad
From a small beginning the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. It has proved especially valuable for coughs and colds. For sale by I. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
United States
I. L. Stolte and
Lemmon
Pay Your Taxes Before Deadline, County Treasurer Warns
The message urges taxpayers to settle dues this last month to avoid penalties. J. A. McCoy, County Treasurer, invites residents to come in and pay at the county office.
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J. A. McCoy
Too Many Knaves in Montenegro Card Duel
A Montenegrin prince proclaims he holds cards of reigning heads, exposes them to prove there are too many knaves in the pack as he challenges a royal audience. The scene presents a tense, satirical moment in a palace confrontation.
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Montenegro
Phadelphia Public Ledger
Pharmacy Ad Cautions Against Relying on Foley’s Remedy
Cautionary note warns against taking Foley's Honey and Tar as the sole cure for coughs and lung conditions. Mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company as sources or references in the advertisement.
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Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Company
Rural Carrier Patrons Challenge Other Routes to Baseball Game
Route 8 patrons invite Washington route players to a September 25 game. Proceeds fund road improvements on rural routes.
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Washington
Vienna Bakery Adverts and Local Notes
Local column highlights a Vienna bakery offering cakes pies and breads with multiple daily rolls. A Richland Iowa lost horse notice and several brief travel and social updates follow, including church conference travels and staff changes at Snouffer Hughes Co. dry foods.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Quick Cure
Advert says demand for Dr Kings New Life Pills is astounding. J E Lemmon claims they cure sour stomach constipation indigestion biliousness jaundice sick headache chills and malaria. Only 25 cents.
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Dr. King
J. E. Lemmon
Why They Leave Home
A Chicago Journal note describes Ukrainian and Russian courting customs where a woman reveals her love to a man at his home. If reciprocated, marriage follows. if not, she stays to pursue him, while he must endure and may leave home to avoid insult.
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Ukraine
Russia
Barkis
Chicago Journal
Druggists Endorse Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Portsmouth druggist Frank C. Hanrahan cites six years of selling and recommending Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says it is a great, reliable cure, preferred despite higher profits from rivals. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's.
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Frank C. Hanrahan
Portsmouth
F. L. Stolte and
Lemmon
Parents lose status as new generations rise
A witty exchange shows a visitor celebrating youth while a paterfamilias laments not tasting the white meat of chicken. He notes the reversal of generations as his children now eat what he never did. The dialogue highlights age and kinfolk roles across time.
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Paterfamilias
Rainfall Delays Paving and Outdoor Work
Last night’s rain measured 1.91 inches, halting plowing and making outdoor activities impractical. Officials postponed paving and related outdoor exercises indefinitely due to wet conditions.
Kuhn v Conger jury verdict reported
In district court the Kuhn v Conger case returned a verdict for the plaintiff after a three hour deliberation, totaling about $190. The State of Town v J Ek McCullough rape case opened with the prosecuting witness and her brother testifying, before jurors F W Werner A R Strum H B Porter T T Maxwell R C McCleary Ode Manatt C M Maxwell Fred Bartholomew Chas McMillan W J Duncan BE Fulton and Obo Weiland.
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Kuhn
A. R. Strum
H. B. Porter
T. T. Maxwell
R. C. McCleary
Ode Manatt
C. M. Maxwell
Fred Bartholomew
Chas McMillan
W. J. Duncan
BE. Fulton
Obo Weiland
British speed control device trials at 16 mile limit
Vice Consul H M Byington reports a new British mechanism for motor cars. It uses an automatic clutch and brake to hold speed at 16 miles per hour, with a semaphore warning and a compact oil operated aluminum box that can be locked to prevent exceeding the limit.
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H. M. Byington
Bristol
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J. W. Terter
Caner Music Company
Vienna
Asher’s
Rubio
Richland Clarion
Richland
Helen Dean
Alice Dempsey
Snouffer, Hughes & Co. Dry Foods
Ora Hopkinson
Grace Dawson
West Chester
City
Winfield
J. F. Robertson
Keota
P. H. Hawk
Wellman
W. J. Scott
Amish
James Priestnal
M. Parker
Fannie Ross
S. H. Ross
Anna Ross
Edmund D. Morrison
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's
RL & Prr
Tin’ EN
Golden State Lim
Sun
J. H. Wagner Company
Fort Madison
U.S. A
Conger
St. P
So'west Lim
Chicago
Milwaukee
G. B
Dakota
Geo. Peck
Central Ry
Brighton
Agony
St.Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Mason City Mail
Twin Cities
Peoria Express
Sun Peoria Lim
Vestilei
A. J. Morris
A. B. Cutts
Minn
Ed Pullman
Spencer Bros. & Hall Cement Contractors
Ead
Hawkeye Ty Aetty Orges
Barnes
Hawkeye Lightning Rod CO
Riverside, Iowa
Clifford Thor
Court Hou
J. J. Kellog
Squta Side
Squari
W. NM
Butterfiel
Crail
Eicher & Livingst
Charles A. Dewe
the Notary
P Olice
Washingto
C. J. Wilson
Wilson & Wils CO
Journal Office
W. M. Keele
E. D. Morris
P. J. Hanley
Farmers & Mercis
State Bank Capital
S. A. White
Sam'l Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
D. F. Macon
Macon
Washington, Towa
Austin
Suthers
R. R
Casey’s Live
Turnou
Hotel Cole
Doug
Weg
Caucus
Price & Trial Bottisng
Troubl
Lemmon’s and McElhinney Drug Co
Phar
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