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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
3
The report from Washington D C states Iowa will see generally fair conditions with frost tonight and warmer temperatures on Thursday.
Local notes include Geo Howe renting a cottage on the East Side, Mrs Stella Van Doren Towle visiting Brighton, Fred Reid returning from Chicago, and numerous brief visits to relatives in Fairfield Keosauqua and Monmouth. Also mentions bath tickets, lawn mowers, and local business visits to Geo Stewart hardware.
A cornice fire at Hotel O Colenso on the east side was extinguished after water was carried from the attic to the roof. Sparks from a flue rack started the blaze in dry dust but the brick wall stopped it from reaching the attic. The fire department was not needed as winds drove the danger away. A traveling man spotted the fire.
New York health authorities report nearly two tons of alum baking powder seized and dumped into the offal scow for destruction after analysis found alum and pulverized rock. More powder was found at a Sixth Avenue department store. Authorities note that alum powders are cheap and tempt households, but warn consumers to buy high grade powders from established brands.
Community items include the JH Smith and Son well installation for D F McCarthy in Ainsworth, a Coppock wedding attended by Rev Coates, Robt Nicholson, and others, and a Republican ward caucus set for Friday April 26 at 8 pm to select delegates. Also mentions Misses Williams Hindman Parlington guests, Etta Conner leaving for Des Moines, Star Concert Co engagement, and local business and social news.
Mrs Whitmore joins the Star Concert Company for tomorrow evening's concert and is slated to perform a solo on the program with the troupe. Her cousin is also connected with the Star Concert company.
Rumor places the Milwaukee road planning a line from Conesville in Muscatine County to Cedar Rapids. Local towns like Iowa City Lone Tree and Muscatine push for the project while a crew of Milwaukee civil engineers is said to be surveying the route, tying Cedar Rapids to the Kansas City cut off.
Mrs Mary Haller of Mt Crawford Virginia credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with restoring her son after severe cramps. A neighbor administered three doses and the boy regained consciousness and recovered within twenty four hours. The remedy is sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for chronic constipation. It promises genuine tablets stamped C C C and states scarcity in bulk with druggists carrying the product.
Des Moines reports a dry week with very light rainfall and freezing mornings followed by warmer conditions. Grass and cereal germination are hampered, water scarcity affects stock, but corn planting progress is unusually strong and soil is ideal for planting. Farmers anticipate larger corn acreage and wait for warmer weather. Fruit prospects are fair except peaches and some berries.
A Salem New Jersey resident recovered from a muscular rheumatism attack after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. She reported significant improvement after two applications and full cure after continued use. Sold by George T Pharmacy and Cook & Sher.
Dave Keltner, proprietor of the Colonna Hotel shoe shining parlor, receives commendation for good work and service.
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