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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
7
Advert repeats claims of Morley’s Little Liver Pills curing headache and dizziness by arousing the liver and relieving constipation. Mentions J H Sewart as seller and references to blood pressure and general health warnings. Mentions Foley’s Kidney Cure for kidney disease and various remedies.
The Presbyterian general assembly voted to hold its next meeting in Philadelphia. Delegates favored the venue due to accessibility and historic ties, with dates to be announced by church leadership.
For two years Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pa endured kidney trouble and poor health after costly medical efforts. He finally tried Foley's Kidney Care and reports relief. He urges others to seek the remedy and notes it is sold by all druggists. A foreign sculptor says New York's naval arch is the world’s most beautiful.
Parsons Kansas resident Miss Maude Dickens recalls eight years of severe asthma with repeated attacks. She credits Poley's Honey and Tar for providing immediate relief each time, stating she was not expected to live through some episodes. Sold by all druggists.
The British War Office plans expenditure of 50000 pounds on bicycles for volunteer forces. This move aims to bolster mobility and supply lines for auxiliary units across the service.
An advertisement touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, piles, and women's diseases with a 98 percent observed cure rate. It guarantees refunds if no cure and lists 50 cents price via Stewart's Pharmacy. It also notes 42,000 horses sent to South Africa for the English army during the war period.
A courting-era advertisement counsels gentle care for a weak wife and promotes Morley’s Liver and Kidney Cordial priced at $1 sold by J. H. Stewart in Washington. The piece also notes a Princeton student who has begun a journey to the Pacific coast in a prairie schooner.
Ad for Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims to cure skin eruptions such as pimples eczema tetter erysipelas and salt rheum, along with cuts bruises burns boils felons ulcers and severe piles. Priced at 25 cents per box with a cure guaranteed. Sold by Cook & Sherman, Druggists.
At the first performance in the American section the large American audience erupted with enthusiasm during the Cake Walk and rag-time numbers. The uproar left the French spectators puzzled by the reaction.
Keota will host the tenth annual convention of the young people's societies of Keokuk Presbytery next Tuesday and Wednesday. Participants include Prof. T H Barnes of Ainsworth, Miss Minnie Conner, Mike Taylor, John Stewart, and Miss Vera Maughlin. Rev A Douglass of Des Moines speaks Tuesday evening, with Miss Marion Embleton detailing India famine work Wednesday afternoon.
No. 242 east bound local freight on the Oskaloosa branch derailed Saturday afternoon. Five loaded cars and two empties jumped the track, blocking traffic for hours. No injuries and damage light. The branch passenger arrived via Kidon about one hour late.
A powder you shake in shoes makes tight or new shoes feel easy and relieves corns and bunions. It claims instant relief for swollen and sore feet, cures sweating and hot aching feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 260. Trial package free by mail from Allen S. Olmstead Le Roy New York.
Iona Island in the Hudson River is transferred to the government for use as a naval magazine. The move places the site under federal control for wartime or defense-related storage and operations.
The General Committee requires organization members to buy tickets to Manitou via the Colorado Midland from Denver with a stopover option during the convention. Westbound trips from Manitou offer greatly reduced rates to Cripple Creek Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City and Yellowstone Park. Advertising copy by W F Bailly General Passenger Agent promises top Rocky Mountain scenery aboard Colorado Midland. A 38 year old child fell from a Staten Island train window but sustained only minor scratches on the forehead.
An advertisement touts Morley's Wonderful Eight as a universal remedy for cholera diarrhea cramps lameness sprains rheumatism neuralgia toothache and general pains with a free trial battle at J H Stewart's Washington offering quicker relief than other remedies.
Russian researchers found that seeds subjected to preliminary electrification germinated faster and produced quicker, better results than untreated seeds, indicating a measurable boost in early growth performance.
An 19th century promotional note urges that back pain signals kidney trouble and warns delay. It touts Morley's Liver and Kidney Cordial as a decisive cure and system renovator, claiming it prevents danger. Sold by J. H. Stewart in Washington.
The largest sturgeon on record was captured in the North Sea weighing 525 pounds. The catch brought pride to the fishermen but caused about 750 dollars in damage to the nets before the fish was killed.
Ed H Hardin of China Springs Texas reports Morley's Wonderful Eight cured his mare from lockjaw. He says the treatment saved a $65 animal and notes free trial bottles at J H Stewart's in Wash.
M Danyza of the Pasteur Institute reports a microbe that eliminates rats in tests. In warehouses farms and other sites the microbe caused rat disappearance in half of the cases. Banner Salve heals cuts quickly and is sold by all druggists.
London says John Morley joked that the author of In His Steps should have walked, after learning Rev Charles M Sheldon booked a luxurious saloon berth for his passage from New York to England. The remark reflects light, witty commentary on authorship and lifestyle.
Mr W A Hines of Manchester Iowa recounts a near death from lung trouble after measles and consumption. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with a complete cure after many doctors said he'd die. Hundreds have used it on his advice and report it cures throat chest and lung troubles. Regular 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottles free at Cook and Sherman’s drug store.
Since Wisconsin enacted the marriage license law Milwaukee marriages declined by 3 percent. In 1898 the city recorded 4206 weddings and in 1899 the total dropped to 2810. Milwaukee had long been a Gretna Green for couples from neighboring states.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita Indian Territory reports Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of pain and terrible sores. The ad claims it purifies blood and treats eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores while boosting liver kidneys bowels digestion and strength. 50 cents by Cook Sherman Drugists. Guaranteed.
A Memphis man says his patient suffered eight years with a bladder stone. After visits to Cincinnati New York Chicago and Nashville and treatments by eminent doctors with no relief the stone grew larger. After using Smith's Sure Kidney Cure the patient improved immediately and was cured after two bottles. health improved notably. John E Deedman Memphis Tenn
A. Jackson of Le Roy New York writes from Goshen praising Grain-O as a satisfactory coffee substitute after trying a package left at his office. He states it measures up to the best Java and Mocha and expresses strong approval for the product from GOSHEN HL. GENESSEE PURP FOOD Co. Le Roy NY in a brief testimonial letter.
The school board met Friday evening and elected Lydia Thompson Mattie and Emry Cora Porter Ella Woodford FL Whitney 8 P Wylie Minnie Klass Fannie Cowan Lillian Haggett Minnie Conner Sara Brown Nannie Laughead Nellie Anderson Ella McNeal Gertrude Kendall Josie Knox Florence Knox Edith Bailey Lillian Patton Ollie Maxwell Alice Fluke and others as teachers. Laura Springer will leave for California and Doolittle will train at Cook County Normal. Ollie Maxwell and Alice Fluke are the new teachers. the superintendent appointment pending. Prof G H Mullen retires after seven years.
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