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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
3
Real theater successes of 2ason feature SW Mann's The Cow-Puncher a Western play praised for its appeal. The Gow l is touted as an early future attraction at Graham's opera house. Performances noted for sequence at Graham on Saturday.
The notice extols Chamberlain's Remedy for acute throat diseases including coughs and croup, praising its safety and popularity with widespread sales. It also advertises Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets and lists marriage licenses issued in the area. A public appeal urges action against noxious weeds, detailing proposed state weed investigations and funding, inviting farmers and clubs to participate and submit questionnaires.
Thirteen years ago Mr Brinton gave his first entertainment in the West Chester United Presbyterian church. His shows now fill opera houses and tents as crowds grow yearly. He may sign a top Washington county contract and plans to donate next receipts to four local churches. Also: Miss Margaret Smith and the Ward sisters describe a rail trip hold up near Rexford Montana with safe robbery and a wild west greeting.
Article extols preventing appendicitis by avoiding constipation. It touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation, claiming it stimulates liver and bowels and restores natural action. The product is described as mild and pleasant to take and recommended over substitutes available from druggists.
Local news item lists ice cold melons at Stuart's market and numerous residents traveling to Winfield Crawfordsville Burlington and St Louis for fairs visits and family matters. References to portraits Freys studio and a marriage near Columbus Junction.
Crawfordville residents Jack King and J E Patterson spent yesterday in the city while Miss Essie Essley assists at a local bookstore. Hal Reid’s The Cow-Puncher opens at Graham Opera House with a large cast, desert scenery by Buhler, and a western Arizona theme toured by producer Mr Mann.
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