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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1905

Page

6

Sugar Beet Boom in Lamar Promotes County Excur sion

George A. Watson of Lamar Colorado tours Prowers County promoting a 21 day round trip to Lamar with cheap fares and information on sugar beets alfalfa wheat cattle and land opportunities. Lamar boasts a million dollar beet sugar factory prospects irrigation vast lands and growing agricultural output spurred by Herman County notes and Haines Gorham office displays.

George A. Watson W. W. Watson Lamar Colorado Watson Haines & Gorham Real Estate Wells & McCulley West Prowers County Great Arkansas Valley Kansas City L’uebdle Holly Main Street Haines & Gorham Prowers

Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M Meeting Notice

Regular communication of Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M will be held Friday evening April 7 at 7 30 o clock for business including several petitions closing with work on first degree A N Alberson W M.

Washington Lodge No. 26 A. F A. M A. N. Alberson W. M

Thanks to neighbors for support in bereavement

We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who kindly assisted us in our late bereavement for Misses Hartkorn.

Misses Hartkorn

Vienna Bakery Offers First Class Bread at Low Price

East Main Street undergoes improvements with graded and sodded lawns for Cunningham Wilson and Brookes properties. The Brindleys improve the residence moved to this Street. W P Wells near Dublin plans a modern residence on two lots west of the Warfel home.

East Main Street Cunningham

Mrs. C. B. Reeves Returns From Mt. Pleasant Visit

Mrs. C. B. Reeves arrived home yesterday morning after visiting her husband in Mt. Pleasant.

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Containing Mercury

Warning against mercury based catarrh remedies urging prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. D. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, claims no mercury, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions testimonials free and drugstore availability with price 75 cents per bottle. Also references Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Destoy Hall F. d. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney & Co

St Paul Railway Moves West Toward Coast Route

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railways adopt a western outlet slogan and plan a 1550 mile Pacific coast extension starting at Chamberlain South Dakota, crossing the Missouri River to coastward tracks. Estimated cost 40 000 per mile totals 64 million with 100 million potential value and bond funded financing.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Chamberlain St. Paul Lyman County San Francisco

State Shoot Dates and Venue Likely Set

Captain Harvey reports orders from the Adjutant General at Des Moines for the state shoot to run August 11 to 18. The location remains undecided between Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.

Harvey Des Moines Cedar Rapids

Iowa National Guard teams by Des Moines range shoot

The adjutant general seeks to use the Des Moines rifle range for regulars from Fort Des Moines if finished. If not, the state will use the familiar Cedar Rapids Marion Inter Urban range. Five men from each company will form the team, with Company D already practicing locally. The Iowa team to Seagirt will include 18 members plus leaders, with a twelve day east trip. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids weather shows 33 F in the state, and Prof Greene reports fruit prospects remain strong despite potential freezes.

Des Moines Fort Des Moines Cedar Rapids Marion Seagirt New Jersey Iowa National Guard Iowa Government Weather Bureau Wesley Greene State Horticultural Society

Reform Mayor in Office in Centerville

Centerville Iowa April 6 Mayor elect Wyckoff was sworn in Monday afternoon by City Clerk Meers and presided at his first council meeting Monday evening with all city job appointments announced. Wyckoff aims to restore order with an iron hand and will be watched closely by citizens.

Centerville Iowa Wyckoff Meers

Frost Covers Corn and Wheat Belt With No Injuries Reported

Frost and freezing temps affected all sections of the corn and wheat belt except the extreme southeast portions Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Across towns there was frost but no reports of injuries to fruit trees or other vegetation yet.

Des Moines Towa

Why Johnson Cried in the Maine Woods Over Cigar Desperation

Nat Johnson recalls crying after smoking his last Wadsworth Bros. Chico cigar in remote Maine. The ad extols Chicos as natural Havana leaf cigars, with J. E. Lemmon as local agent selling a five cent long Giller Havana, claiming superior quality to ten cent smokes.

Nat Johnson Maine Civilization J. E. Lemmon

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Tops Popular Choices

Moore Bros. of Eldon Iowa tout Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for croupy children adults with la grippe and severe coughs. A Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman store advertises strong sales and rapid relief rows.

Chamberlains Moore Bros Eldon Iowa Chamberlain Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

A New Piano Tuner Seeks Washington Work

A piano tuner with 20 years experience offers permanent Washington location and guarantees first class work. Formerly with Wulschoer Stewart Music Co of Indianapolis. Address J. C. Caner care of Evening Journal Washington Iowa.

Washington Wulschoer- Stewart Music Co Indianapolis J. C. Caner Evening Journal Iowa

Water rent payable at county bank until April 20

Water rent will be payable at the Washingon County Savings bank from now uniil April 20th. Call and settle. 42-4t $55.65 round trip to California April 10th to 4th inclusive via Mil waukee fast trains. Excellent serv ice. Call for information. 42-6t

Washingon California Milwaukee

Public Auction at Washington Iowa House and Property Sale

Moving to Texas the owner offers a residence with seven rooms and outbuildings plus two lots for sale on Saturday April 8 1905 at 2 pm. Items include buggy wagon harness stove range ladders bed furniture and fruit crops among other goods. Terms cash under eight hundred ten dollars credit nine months with note and security. Phillip Gehrbach Teeter Lathrop Auds J A McCoy Clerk.

Texas Opera House Washington Iowa Phillip Gehrbach Teeter & Lathrop Auds J. A. McCoy

Settlers Rates To Minnesota And Dakota Announced

Iowa Central offers very low round trip rates on Tuesdays during March and April for settlers to Minnesota North and South Dakota. Daily through trains to St Paul connect directly in Asion Depot with northern lines. no car changes en route. Consult Iowa Central Agent before buying tickets or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.

Minnesota Dakota Iowa Central North South Dakota St. Paul Asion Depot Iowa Central Agee A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

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Lamar, Colorado George A Watson Masonic Fraternity Vienna Chicago, Milwaukee & St Co. D Glen Fiat Reform Johnson Hobson & Gove
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