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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1905
Page
3
Washington August 22 Special to The Evening Journal The following is the weather forecast for Iowa for today and tomorrow Fair tonight and Wednesday
A stream of residents and visitors were noted leaving for or arriving from nearby towns. John Greenlee of Richland and Col. D J Palmer head to Des Moines and Des Moines region. Numerous locals attended Chautauqua with trips to Chicago, Keota, Brighton, Eldon, and Bloomington. An Iowa Publishing Co advertisement seeks countywide map data and orders.
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh and offers $100 to prove any case that it cannot cure. It explains the constitutional nature of catarrh, describes internal use to reach blood and mucous surfaces, and invites readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Pills are also recommended for constipation.
A popular excursion departs on September 9 with limited tickets for return on September 12. Call agents for particulars.
A reflective piece discusses summer ennui and the urge to persevere through weariness. It cites a Dutchman’s despair, notes heat’s choking atmosphere, and suggests relief will come with cooler weather bringing renewed spirits and optimism.
A Winslow Alabama merchant reports using Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with men on his farm. He says it relieves diarrhoea and colic promptly and pleasantly. Available for sale at Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
RK W Bear offers a bus for Chautauqua runs with home pickup for parties of five or more at 10 cents each way and return to starting place. If fewer than five ride, fare is 50 cents. Leave orders at McEhinney's Drug Store or call 59. Aug 24.
Word reached late Saturday that Mrs. J. A. Fields had sudden illness and died within a short time. A. Fields could not catch the Firefly Saturday and traveled up Sunday morning on the Branch with his son Warren.
Mrs. Bert Tracy and her children from Brighton recently arrived after visiting her sister Mrs. Clarence Aughey in Ottumwa. They will spend several days with Mrs. Tracy's parents Mr. and Mrs. Scott.
Mrs. Vint Nash of Waukee visits the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Schilling. She was a delegate to the Rathbone Sisters grand lodge meeting at Davenport and is en route home.
J. D. Runyan of Butterville reports the peculiar disappearance of his indigestion and biliousness after using Dr. King's New Life Pills. He calls them a perfect remedy for dizziness sour stomach headache and constipation. Guaranteed at J. H. Stewart's drug store for 25 cents.
Rock Island schedules a daily Washington to Des Moines special train from August 28 to September 1 leaving Washington at 5 00 am and Des Moines at 6 10 pm. One fare round trip. Iowa Central offers a September 9 excursion Brighton to Minneapolis and St Paul returning September 12 for 4 00 with stops at Lakes Minnetonka Harriet Calhoun and more.
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