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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1902
Page
3
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will hold a social Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs M J Roberts on East Washington street.
The third and second rooms of Wallace school played an exciting Saturday matinee with the older boys winning 56 to 0. Old Uncle Ned Skinner, now very frail, is believed to be a Civil War era veteran who settled in the area long ago.
A called meeting of Washington lodge No. 26 AF and AM will be held Monday evening April 28 1902 at 730 for work on two candidates. A full attendance of membership is desired.
Advertises a city lawn mower dealer offering the "rune-easy" and wear well mowers. Highlights Penn brand and cheaper options to fit budgets. Ends with a nickname or initials L. Stewart and a price range 60-66 FF.
D L Goodwin in Washington Iowa offers prompt guaranteed service for outdoor advertising prints and circulars distribution with signs tacked up and samples delivered. Contact to arrange work is advertised.
Advertising blurb touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a quick health aid. Claims include a lively liver pure blood clean skin bright eyes and perfect health. Mentions genuine tablets stamped C C C not sold in bulk and available at all druggiststoc.
Dr Pratt the optician will be at his Temple Building office through April 26 offering eye exams and glasses fittings.
A long itemized list records numerous visits, arrivals, and departures in Crawfordsville and nearby towns. Names include R M Wilson, Lon Brindley, Rev Romig, John Lewis, Karl Lewis, John Blattner, Arthur Yard, Newton Dennison, Frank E Swift, Nell McCall Anwyl, Grace Brinton, J H Cashman, Mrs Robert Cherry, Miss Frankie Porter, Hattie Chilcote, Dora Minovich, Rev Masson, Mrs L L Tease, Drew Davidson, Charles Hanley, Mrs O Smith, Grace Goode, Belle Kilgore, Elsie, and many others. travel by Narrow Gauge and special cars is noted. The Twentieth Century Reading Circle and local church activities are mentioned along with various social visits across East Washington, West Chester, What Cheer, Rock Island, and Burlington.
The Hot Springs in Arkansas attract thousands seeking health benefits with the season opening January 1. Governed by the U.S. Government, the baths offer moderate charges and good treatment. The Iowa Central Railway advertises low round trip rates and easy access for western travelers, with George G. Barry as G P. & T. A. in Marshalltown, Iowa, handling inquiries.
Classified notice seeking a local and traveling salesman with salary or commission in an exclusive territory. Address Brown Brothers Rochester New York.
Fragmentary ad-like notice promotes Dr Hobbs 8 pill remedy with dubious health claims. Mentions Carling Remedy Co and free offer, but lacks verifiable details or credible medical support.
The King Perkins company presented Under Two Flags at Are ham opera house Saturday evening in a French revolution setting. Chic Perkine played Cigarette with force and charm, Frank G. King portrayed Corporal Louis Victor, and Cigarette's selfless death scene moved many in attendance. The Graham theater season ended successfully despite a few unsatisfactory attractions.
Mary Hughes, county superintendent, received several teaching applications after a Journal story on teacher shortages. Catherine Powelson secured Dutch Creek township work, and Seventy-Six will hire Mattie Huot of Columbus City. Wages rise to 30 dollars monthly. other vacancies already filled.
At Saturday caucuses across the county delegates were chosen for the county convention. Notable picks include Al Cockling, T. J. Nicholson, T. H Rarnes, ML Olds, Walter Crawford, J. M. Clegg, W. T. Trotter, and Joe Jones among others across Highland Grace Hill Richmond Washington West Chester Cedar Wellman Seventy Six Brighton and more.
A nostalgic ad copy urges readers to drink Rocky Mountain Tea to restore forgotten joys and revive a youthful glow, appealing to sentiments of fatigue and craved vitality.
Des Moines paper reports C. J. Wilson of Washington slated to replace Harry Weaver on the Republican state central committee as term ends next year. Wilson has served two terms as representative from Washington county and is described as a pleasant gentleman by local correspondent Pleasant Cor. from Hawk-Eye.
Ice wagon service resumes May first with drivers authorized to collect and receipt for books and flags. Place orders by phone at office No 176 and have flags displayed by morning to ensure ice before dinner this summer. Dr. Charle s R Parkinson signs off. Candy Cathartic offer appears at end.
Last fall I suffered a severe attack of muscular rheumatism and tried several remedies before using Chamberlains Pain Balm. After two applications I improved, and after one bottle I was completely cured. Salem New Jersey. For sale by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
Knights will hold a regular meeting tonight with a special program and refreshments. Knight R B Hoff of Muscatine will give the address on Pythianism. All brothers are urged to attend. W J Reyknowps, C C.
A Colombo Ceylon watch maker Chas. M. Cramer endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children causing quick relief from chest colds and hoarseness. He states it has been beneficial for two years since first recommended by the City Dispensary and has cured many. Sold by man.
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