Possible addition of two local trains on Milwaukee line
Washington may gain two more local trains daily on the Chicago Kansas City division of the Milwaukee road. A representative indicates a strong chance of added passenger service with a Kansas City to Chicago fast train via Ottumwa and Davenport, plus local stops east of Davenport. The plan aims to benefit towns along the line and allow same day return trips.
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Washington
Milwaukee Road
Chicago, Kansas City
Wells, Fargo Express Company
K. C
Kansas City
Chicago
Western Terminal
Ottumwa
Davenport
Illinois
Rock Island Road
Temperance Talk and Fumigation Policy Update
The Rev. W. R. Sawhill to speak on temperance work and organization in the state with a Des Moines headquarters note read at 2 30 PM in the First United Presbyterian church Sabbath school room. An Iowa physicians bill now shifts fumigation costs to patients and excludes certain diseases from mandatory fumigation. state law change noted.
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W. R. Sawhill
Perance Federation
Des Moines
First United Presbyterian Church
Miss Haydee Flannigan Sets Washington Callers Record
Miss Haydee Flannigan of Ainsworth served as a Washington caller yesterday during a local press telegraph event.
Local Notes from Keota and Nearby Visitors
Frank Ollinger of Keota and Orville Turner of Coppock were in the city yesterday. Peter Engeldinger of Keota called on business. Mrs S R Warren of Havre visited her daughter in the city. Mae Townsley of Letts spent time with W W Wabnitz. Belle Turkington of Columbus Junction returned home after a visit. Clem Schnoebelen of Hawkeye Lightning Rod Co completed rod installations for local residents Sam Anderson and Matt White. Holisters Rocky Mountain Tea advertised with beauty claims and price. Lemmon's Pharmacy promoted tea or tablets at 35 cents.
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Belle Turkington
Columbus Junction
Clem Schnoebelen
Hawkeye Lightning Rod Co
Riverside
Sam Anderson
Matt White
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Lemmon
Real-Deal Pastor Boxes Against McFarland and Forbes
The pugilistic pastor Rev. F. A. Wedge of Omaha visited Chicago to coach Packy McFarland and also boxed a friendly bout with ex bantamweight champion Harry Forbes. He held his own in six rounds and gained attention for his advocacy of boxing and athletic church work.
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Chicago
F. A. Wedge
Omaha
McFarland
Nelson
Wedge
Harry Forbes
Russian laborer charged after attempted assault near Bernhart
In Fairfield Iowa on April 28 a Russian railroad camp worker near Bernhart attempted to assault Miss Annie Sappenfield a Bernhart teacher waiting for a train. The station agent drew a revolver to free the girl and the man was brought to Fairfield for a preliminary trial. The suspect is thought to be Russian but language barriers complicate identification.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Bernhart
Here
Annie Sappenfield
Sappenfield
Alfred
Montrose widow sues Leisy Brewing in fatal liquor quarrel case
Mrs. Mary Bunker of Montrose Iowa files in Ft Madison district court a suit against Leisy Brewing company John Leisy and R S Latta alleging illegal liquor sales led to her husband being intoxicated and killed in a quarrel with Jack Andrews. She seeks 10000 damages against the brewing company and 5000 exemplary damages against the others.
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Ft. Madison
Iowa
Mary Bunker
Montrose
Jack
Andrews
District
Leisy Brewing Company
John Leisy
R. S. Latta
Lessy Brewing Company
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Safe Spring Remedy
Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended to prevent serious spring colds from inflaming the lungs and turning into pneumonia. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co urge customers to insist on the genuine product to avoid counterfeits.
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Foley’s
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Kidney Support
Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised as a spring tonic for kidneys following winter strain. It purifies blood by stimulating kidney elimination and is described as imparting new life and vigor. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are named sellers.
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Foley
Lemmon
McElhinney Drug Co
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Milwaukee
Ger
STECK
H. F. Steck
Temperance
Een
S.S.S
S. S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Frank Ollinger
Keota
Orville Turner
Coppock
West Chester
Peter Engeldinger
East Side
Arthur Wilcox
Rock Island
John Steen
West Liberty
S. R. Warren
Havre
A. E. Wilbur
Mae Townsley
Letts
W. W. Wabnitz
the Gas Light Company
S the
Real
Sues
the Fair
Vador
Breeze
J. F. McNamara & Son. Furniture and Undertaking
South Side
Washington Plumbing & Heating
South of
Postoffice
Washington CO. Savings Bank
Ashington
J. A. Cunningham
Pres A. Anderson
V. Pres
A. W. McCulley
B. B. Berdo
Asst
Cashi
A. Cunningham
A. Anderson
A. Harvey Cool
B. F. Brown
T. J. Berdo , C. Hull
J, Palmer
Pauls Lumber Co
Charley
Caner Music Go
Puck
Houston Post
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