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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
3
Special forecast from Washington on August 6 notes generally fair and cooler conditions. Tonight and Friday are expected to be cooler with pleasant weather across the state.
A stream of people from Ainsworth New Sharon and Colfax pass through Columbus Junction and nearby towns for visits business and leisure. Travelers include Mrs Nelson Miss Coulter Miss Lindsay Miss Buckley and Miss Walker while Ira Sproull Frank Sage and others spend vacations at Okoboji Lake and Havre.
Scranton area buyers urged to contract coal now from John Shields & Son announcing Scranton coal as the best option and inviting immediate purchases.
New York manager Miller urges shoppers to seize big bargains in blankets as Brother Sam highlights remarkable value. The note emphasizes limited stock and strong discounts to attract budget buyers.
The News chronicles a string of greetings and errands around Ainsworth and nearby towns. Mrs Edgar Wilson visits her mother in Keota. Orville Smith improves after illness. Chas Olds returns to Ainsworth. several residents travel to Columbus Junction to hear Booker T. Washington. Alma Marcelo visits from New Market. Misses Anna and Della Deane attend a Chautauqua. The ice cream trade is weak this season. a school board meeting is planned with a teacher to fill Minnie Klass’s seat. a new house is under construction in Cunningham & Koupp addition. farm sales and local fishing outings are noted.
Des Moines reports the Board of Control purchased 12 acres west of the existing restitution farm, bringing Cherokee’s holdings to 610 acres. The 120 acres cost 85 an acre, with rental credits reducing the net to about 82. Cownie notes needs at Eldora and Mitchellville, including expanding cows for butter at Mitchellville, while Anamosa reports sandstone from a vein for a cannon base and a cob pipe factory nearing completion with machinery installation and a finished shop building.
M. P. Miller of the New York store has two big cases of sample blankets from his brother Sam Miller of the J. W. Farwell company. They go on sale Friday and Saturday at old price minus one third with cotton blankets priced around 50 75 and 1 1 25 and woolen ones at 2 6. Buyers urged to shop early before supplies run out.
A severe storm hit Ottumwa Iowa at 11 yesterday with a strong wind, destroying property, damaging crops, and flooding streets. The total losses exceed 95000 with trees downed roofs damaged and stocks harmed. one injured, Frank Mercer, after being struck by a shattered window.
Mrs. Thomas McKee, west of the city, was pecked in the eye by a tame chicken while feeding her birds. The injury is severe and may cause loss of sight, though doctors hope the eye can be saved. The bird reportedly acted as if attracted to something on her face.
N H Jones offers the Journal a sample of Iowa peaches grown on his residence lot in East Washington. A single tree bore 20 large peaches on one limb. three trees should yield at least six bushels this year, with about four last year. The peaches are described as very high quality and delicious. Jones notes peaches can be raised here with little trouble and the Journal thanks him for the gift.
The African Methodist Episcopal bishop Abraham Grant will preach at the First MB church Friday night at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend this service.
An ad claims the pills end unbearable pain from over taxed organs including dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation. The product is described as gentle yet thorough and is guaranteed by Stewart's Drug Store with a price of 25e.
A notice promotes Electric Bitters as a preventive against self destruction by addressing despondency. It claims the tonic strengthens nerves and the system and acts as a regulator for stomach liver and kidneys. Stewart's Pharmacy guarantees satisfaction at 50 cents.
The ad promotes land excursions by railroad with stop-overs and two-way travel options. It touts rich soil, good artesian water, nutritious grasses, and social advantages. It invites readers to exchange Iowa property and lists the sale contact at Over Crail's Store.
Washington readers heard Senators Tillman of South Carolina and Burton of Kansas discuss the Negro problem at Chautauqua. The debate featured vigorous debate and supportive applause as mobs and education topics drew reports and stories. Attendance grew with about 150 tents on the grounds and Washington's appearance by speaker Ralo noted.
The notice advertises reduced one way tickets for laborers due to a large upcoming crop in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Tickets are available daily through Iowa Central by agents at very low rates with liberal return arrangements. The J. J. Kellogg agency reports a pension of 12 dollars a month for Mrs. Henry Bovee and an additional increase for Mr. Bovee from application date to his death.
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