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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1910
Page
8
A newspaper letter urges forming a local committee to verify credentials of visiting fundraisers. It argues many solicitors lack proof of authorization and could be impostors. The Journal offers support to curb uncertainty and protect the public from unverified begging in the community.
Mrs J E Van de Lande of Kirkland Illinois credits Electric Bitters with preventing breakdown during a three month strain. The tonic medicine is advertised as matchless and health restoring with guaranteed satisfaction. 60c at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A compact reflection on labor praising workers for sustenance comfort health vigor and virtue. Attributed to a labor ethic emphasizing toil discipline and communal worth through a historical lens and quoted from Jeremy Taylor.
The Des Moines court nears completion of the drawing trial of Governor Carroll on a charge of criminal libel. Key testimony and closing arguments are reported as the case moves toward a verdict.
Des Moines Iowa September 28 The governor’s criminal libel trial against John Downie nears completion. Cross and redirect exam of the governor finished and rebuttal witnesses underway. Prosecutors press malice while defense objects to questions.
Great alarm over infantile paralysis as five cases in the Hans Shhubert family and two in the Naid family are reported. Three deaths have occurred, prompting closure of public schools and banning of all public gatherings in the vicinity.
John M. Elee of Douds Leando died at Ottumwa hospital from burns suffered when a traction engine boiler exploded several days earlier. The Van Buren county farmer was described as prosperous.
Delaware county aims to improve next year’s corn crop with a seed corn week from September 24 to 30. Rural school boys will select well matured ears for planting, following plans from county schools superintendent Frank D. Joseph. A Farmers Boys' oats club exhibit from the county fair informs the effort, and October 1 parents’ day will swap geographies for grain displays in country schools.
Iowa City report says traveling rat catcher T. A. Tormey is jailed on forgery accusations after a $25 check he used to obtain $5 cash proved bogus. He allegedly obtained funds from Globe hotel landlord J. Filtenberg and vows to prove the check’s validity.
In Columbus Junction Iowa George Brown of Fredonia drove into an open ditch after dark while the new Davenport built sewer project marked danger lights. Brown and his daughter escaped uninjured though two horses fell in and required many men to recover.
Davenport September 28 The $2,000,000 heiress tale that alarmed Davenport last month collapsed as Mrs. Frank Treaney No 2 admitted she never received letters from English attorneys or anyone else about the matter. Her claim now seems untenable.
The supposed husband in a bigamy case admitted to police he never married the so called heiress but had lived with her for four years. The claim is backed by Mrs Treanery. Treanery faces a grand jury on adultery while the heiress tale aimed at obtaining rent credit is under investigation.
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh, promised by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo. Walding Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists, endorse the firm and attest to its honesty. The remedy is claimed to be internal and to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available free. Price is 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
In a humorous Strip from The Delineator, young Robert asks Uncle Bil how much for the pups. Uncle Bil offers about two dollars each, prompting Robert to question what use a single pup could have.
Mothers find Perry Davis Painkiller valuable for nursing mothers and advise keeping a bottle handy. The remedy is used for breast pain and clogged milk passages, with a suggested mix of Painkiller in sweetened milk and water and topical breast bathing for relief. New 35c bottle advertised.
Lincoln Ireland Mrs Jacob Wilmert reports kidney trouble backache and poor appetite. After using Foley Kidney Pills she found great relief and returned to perfect health. Lemmon's Pharmacy and MckElhinney Drug Co. distributed the remedy.
The skating rink announces its season opening this Friday night with public skating hours. A brief notice notes expected crowds and safety guidelines for visitors.
Auction to dissolve partnership on September 28 1910 at 10 a m at the W P Wells farm eight miles west of Washington near New Haven church on the Sigourney road one mile east of Dublin. Liquidating cattle hogs hay and farm machinery with cash or bankable note at 6 percent interest. Auctioneers D F Macon and Sam White clerk.
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