Rock Island and Burlington Clash on the Fast Mail
The Fast Mail on the Q and A Double Head Extra East converges with Rock Island and Burlington at Fairfield. Rail service changes unite the two lines in a unique schedule alignment.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
2
Crossing wreck near Fairfield leaves no injuries
At about 2:35 AM near Fairfield two railroads, Co. B & Q and Rock Island, collided due to miscommunication at a crossing with an unused switch tower. Rock Island engine 1211 struck the fast mail, then the tank and mail car toppled. no one injured. No. 12 Rock Island passenger detoured. track cleared by 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Fairfield
George Payne
Burlington
Milwaukee
Fast Mail
Washington Ninety V8 Defeats Fairfield 13 to 2 on Diamond
Washington defeats Fairfield 13 to 2 in a one sided game on the local diamond. Fesler and Vogt pitched for Washington while Harris and Baldridge worked for Fairfield. Errors by Fairfield fueled Washington runs as lineup shifts and misplays marred the visitors’ defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Washington
Fesler
Vogt
Harris
Baldridge
Koll
C Fesler
P Daggett
Ss Murray
Wisecarver
Osterholm
Cf Farrel
West
Ibn Shoma
C . Loehr
Keifert
Ss Spratt
If Allen
If Harris
P Teeter
Rf Bennett
Flood's Remedies for hogs and poultry promoted locally
J. J. Flood of Columbus Junction returns after years away to introduce Flood's Remedies for hogs and poultry. Notices from locals recount successful worm destruction and hog savings, while farmers near Washington report good results. Also guidance on mail delivery to Chautauqua grounds with daily post office forwarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Flood
Columbus Junction
Flood
Philippines
China
Columbus Gazette
G. W. Lewis
Crawfordsville
Hugh Plas Davis
Washington
Candidate for Sheriff Announces Candidacy
A declaration of intent to seek the office of sheriff subject to the Republican County Convention. Signed by 52-20 Wm. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Convention
Wm. Long
Summer Diarrhoea in Children
During hot weather the first looseness of a child's bowels needs prompt care to prevent illness. Use Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy then castor oil. Rev M J Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses its value for summer disorders in children. Sold by Cook Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. M. ©. Stockland
M. E
Little Falls
Minn
Cook & Sherman and
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Rail Fare Notice from Chicago to Canadian and New England Points
Nickel Plate Road announces travel options to Canadian and New England points with a fifteen day limit at one fare plus two dollars from Chicago and a thirty day limit at one fare plus four dollars from Chicago. Sales on September 5 and 19. For sleeping car berths, contact City Ticket Office at 07 Adams St Chicago. ltw-septl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Canadian
New England
Chicago
City
Adams St
Music School Ad Presents Progressive Instruction
T C Davis offers piano harmony theory history and literature study modeled after the New England Conservatory. Rates: up to fourth grade forty minutes fifty cents, last two grades forty minutes seventy five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Conservatory
T. C. Davis
Posts for Sale: Dry Oak Posts 6c and Up
Frank Stewart offers dry oak posts in sizes starting at 6c and larger. Contact details show 62 6b as the listing reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stewart
Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward for Failure
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages as a constitutional remedy. The ad claims the cure works through the blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any case it cannot cure. Also notes testimonials and company address in Toledo Ohio. In a separate note, Frank Brinton and party return from West Chester after last night’s tent show and plan a new opera house season opening in Montezuma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Frank Brinton
West Chester
Montezuma
Hay Fever Relief Promised By Hyomei In Home Climate Change
Advertises Hyomei as the sole home remedy to mimic Adirondack air and relieve hay fever. Advises preventive use before peak August September, or frequent breathing and nose rubs during symptoms. Complete Hyomei setup priced at $1.00 with extra bottles 50c. Columbia Pharmacy offers refunds if claims fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adirondacks
White Mountains
Iowa farm boys contest offers free college scholarship
Des Moines August 20 Increasing interest Among Iowa farm boys in the annual judging contests at the state Fair includes judging stock and seed corn. Winners receive a $200 cash scholarship to Iowa State College Ames. Entries must be in by Saturday. Also notes half rate excursion tickets to Des Moines fair and a testimonial on Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa Central
California Excursions Ticket Sale Announcement
The Iowa Central will sell tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco California from September 3 to October 31 at ONE FARE round trip. Includes variable routes and liberal stop over privileges. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T Minneapolis Minn September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Iowa Central
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cal
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
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