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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
2
Advertises Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription as a remedy for a wide range of female health ailments. Claims to strengthen and regulate the entire system, prevent need for surgery, and avoid miracles or tumors, with letters to consult Dr. Pierce and free medical adviser offer.
The L. S. Department of Public Roads is testing a novel pavement concept using furnace slag and candy road ideas. Officials hope slag aggregates improve durability while the candy layer could reduce noise and provide better grip.
United States Department of Agriculture researchers test slag with asphalt and tar to build dustless roads. Experiments in Chicago and Birmingham aim to replace crushed rock, while molasses from cane and beet refineries is blended with oils and binders for a potential road surface. Additional oiled road trials are planned in Newton and Independence Kansas.
The ad promotes Mi o na as a cure for dyspepsia by strengthening stomach walls so digestion occurs without aid. Lemmon's Pharmacy in Washington handles sales with a 50 cent price and a money back guarantee. A customer testimonial from W A Ennis of Syracuse praises the product after a week of use, claiming renewed health and work ability.
A lawn social for St James church takes place Thursday evening at the Harry Whittaker home three miles north of Washington. Everyone is invited. The event offers music entertainment and refreshments. Carriages will meet at St James school at 7 o clock for attendees without other transport.
Hans P. Freece of New York will speak Friday evening on Mormonism in Politics at the Methodist church. The church and community donated support, with blessings from several backers praising his clear, unbiased argument and strong knowledge of the Mormon issue. Early sponsors include Reverend G N Luecock and Jno Willis Baer, among others.
A first rate company led by William Macauley presents the rewritten comedy drama When We Were Friends at the opera house for one night only, September 21. Wallace Desmond plays a confession of self defense in a murder case, with a dramatic finale and lavish costumes and scenery.
The Everson property adjoining the City Library lot seven in block nine and lot one, block twenty six in Highland Park are for sale to close up the estate of Mrs. E. E. Everson. For price and terms, see A. Anderson, Executor.
A 135 acre stock farm located several miles southwest of West Chester and six miles northeast of Rubio offers 50 acres tiled and 100 acres cultivable. Features include good buildings, solid fencing, water, and timber. Price right. Contact H. W. Luers at R. 1 Brighton or West Chester.
200 head of fine 2 year old native cattle offered for sale. White Face and Short Horn stock suitable for ranch use and beef production. Price and delivery terms available on inquiry to seller. Located for viewing in local area.
Foley's Orino Laxative is pitched as a modern remedy improving on older laxatives. It claims not to gripe or nauseate and is pleasant to take, with Lemmon's Pharmacy guaranteeing the product.
The society comedy drama When We Were Friends returns on a second triumphal tour with cast and plot updates. Wallace Desmond's escap e replaces a self-inflicted death in the final act, while William Macauley again leads the production, praised for strong acting. The show plays Monday evening September 21.
John Babcock on Wednesday sold a load of 325 pound hogs for Mr Bartholow at 7.40 per hundred, the high price for Washington county hogs. He also moved 120 head of 210 pound hogs at 7.30, 240 pound hogs at 7.35, mixed hogs at 7.10 and 7.15, and a load of big packers weighing 326 pounds at 7.05.
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