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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1903

Page

2

City Council Acts on Petitions and Street Improvements

City council last night discussed four sidewalk petitions on West Washington Marion Town and West Madison streets, with approval to extend sidewalks and relocate some to widen the right of way. A license for city scavenger was granted and sewer permits issued. paving bids may be let by May 19 with paving to start by July and finish by October 1.

Alberson Concilman Glasgow Barden Foley Crooks Emry Miller A. White WA. Moore D. 4. Dewey Hi. A. Montgomery J. A. Harwood J. J. Crail West Washington Street Marion Street Frankl. Moore L. R. Morehouse J. A. McGcoy J. BD. Daniels M. P. Minner Frank Singmaster J. G. Kirkpatrick Brokaw L. Rh. Davis J. T. Stevenson Flo E K. Taylor W. H. Graham Mra B. A. Beard Town Street A. H. Wallace Mary V. McCurley Kate Horan Frank Ferguson P. A. Shockley West Madison Street Sunset Park A. L. Mall U. DP. Churcch T. J. Neiswanger Belle Montgomery John Swift Charles Means R. L. Cherry E.R. Lease Geo. T. Griffin Nettie Bain

Nickel Plate Road Service Promises Fast, Comfortable Travel

The short line to the East offers three through daily express trains with vestibuled sleeping cars and American Club Meals in Nickel Plate dining cars. Prices range from Moe to 1.00 with la carte service. Chicago depot Harrison St. Fifth Ave. City offices 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex. Jane Y Calaban general agent 113 Adams St Room 208 Chicago. May 30.

Moe Lacarte Chicago Flarrison St Fifth Ave Adams St Auditorium Annex Jane Y. Calaban M&f

Winchester man helps wife with new life pills relief

M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana urged by his wife illness tried Dr King’s New Life Pills after doctors failed. She found relief at once and was cured. Available for 25 cents at Stewart’s Drug Store.

M. M. Austin Winchester Ind Dr. King Stewart's Drug Store

Farm Lands Northwest Along The Minneapolis and St. Louis Line

Farm lands along the Minneapolis and St. Louis line in the Northwest are advertised as fertile with rising values. Potential buyers are urged to consider low excursion rates from Iowa Central and M and St. L railroads and contact A. B. Cutts, G. P. A., Ta. Cent, and M. & St. L. R. R. Minneapolis for particulars.

Minneapolis & St. Louis KR. R Iowa Central A. B. Cutts

Paugh Family Spends Sunday Visit at Cunningham Home

Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Paugh and their son Master Walter of Columbus Junction visited Mrs. Emma Cunningham on Sunday. Mr. Paugh returned home yesterday morning and Mrs. Paugh and Walter planned to return this evening on No. 4.

W. N. Paugh Walter Columbus Junction Emma Cunningham

Third Degree Session Aims Full Attendance Tuesday Evening

A notice calls for a Tuesday evening meeting on third degree work. M Clapper and W M urge full turnout from eligible members for initiation activities and related proceedings.

M. Clapper W. M

Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters Healed

John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near grave condition with yellow skin and weakness. After three doctors gave up, Electric Bitters produced rapid improvement and he credits the tonic with saving his life. The testimonial ends with a strong recommendation and a price of 50 cents at Stewart's drug.

John Oliver Philadelphia Stewart

Adjourned Board of Review Meeting Notice

The Board of Review will meet tomorrow in the city council chamber from 1 30 p m to 4 50 p m and 7 p m to 10 60 p m Notice has been sent to seventy six taxpayers that their assessments have been raised Citizens may appear before the board and present reasons against the increases.

Board of Review

Ambitious Colored Candidate Withdraws From City Council Race

A local colored man in Micasant’s city briefly led in a ward council race but withdrew after a committee of prominent Black residents urged him to quit. Since his withdrawal three white contenders emerged, signaling a potentially lively political contest ahead.

Micasant

Crop Bulletin for Week Ending April 20 1903

Crop reports from Des Moines Iowa reveal cool wet weather with several frost mornings. Seeding and field work progressed slowly. many areas remain too wet for planting while pasture and fruit buds show early growth and promising prospects.

Moines Iowa

Plans for Good Roads in Iowa Association

Des Moines April 21 ten thousand members at one dollar each form the target for the Iowa Good Roads association to raise eighty dollars from each county. The executive committee endorsed this plan to create an annual fund of eight hundred fifteen thousand dollars for operations and legislative push at next session.

Des Moines Iowa Good Roads Association

Arnica Salve Cured Severe Leg Sore Fast

A LaGrange man reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed a frightful running sore in five days after six months of suffering. The product is advertised as best for ulcers wounds and piles with a cure guaranteed. 25 cents at Stewart druggist.

P. A. Danforth LaGrange Bucklen Stewart

Boston Trip Offer for National Educational Association Meeting

A Chicago travel offer lists a $19 round trip to Boston with a $2 membership fee for the annual meeting of the National Educational Association. Tickets via Nickel Plate Road sale July 2–6, good for return July 8–11, with optional extension to Sept 1 by depositing return and paying 50 cents. Dining car meals and American Club Plan priced 35 cents to $1. inquire John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 115 Adams St., Chicago.

National Educational Association Nickel Plate Road John Y. Calahan Adams St Chicago

Presbyterian A B R Tickets Brighton to Los Angeles

The Iowa Central A B R offers round trip tickets from Brighton to Los Angeles or San Francisco at 50 dollars. Sales run May 3, 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 with return by July 16, 1903. Diverse routes and stop overs allowed. For details contact A B Cutts Minneapolis.

Presbyterian Iowa Central A. BR Brighton Los Angeles San Francisco Ca!l A. B. Cutts G. Pp T. A Minneapolis Minn

Special Excursion to Oskaloosa for President Visit

Iowa Central Ry announces a special excursion to Oskaloosa on April 28 to salute the President during his western trip. The event features a grand parade, National Guard drills, K of P Uniformed Rank and I C O F Cantons, with music by the Iowa Brigade Band. round trip from Brighton listed on small bills.

Iowa Central Ry Oskaloosa Brighton National Guard Iowa Brigade Band

East Window Exhibition Showcases Sweetest Item

It Has Arrived and is an exhibition in our East Window the sweetest thing made at The Savings Bank Store wO tf F. F. Parrish.

Savings Bank

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