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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1901

Page

2

Loveland Letter Praises West Tour and Beet Boom

Rev A L Davidson writes from Loveland Colorado praising the town as ideal and thriving with a stable population of 1200. He notes notable residents, church growth, and the beet industry led by the Great Western Sugar House, plus Estes Park and Longs Peak nearby.

Colorado Loveland Washington City A. A. Ferguson Washington Joe. Ballard Shielda Ira Clapper Marion Cora Porter Mr. Mahaffas United Presbyterian Church Ethel King Lexington Denver East David Anderson Joseph Boyle David Hamil East Washington Pacific United Presbyterian A. W. Jamison Great Western Sugar House Estes Park Long's Peak

Keokuk Presbytery Conference at Living Lake

Keokuk Presbytery will hold a conference at Living Lake with Rev. A. M. Stevenson of West Chester presiding. Speakers include Rev. J. B. Tussey of Columbus City Rev. J. P. Nesbit of Morning Sun and Rev. W. H. Davis of Wapello. A second session Friday features Rev. J. W. Kerr of Burlington and Rev. J. P. Davis of Ainsworth.

Keokuk J. W. Kerr Burlington J. P. Davis Ainsworth

Young Lady Saved After Severe Dysentery Case

Dr Charles H Utter of Panama Colombia reports a sixteen year old girl with a severe dysentery attack. After ineffective treatment she used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a last resort. Within eight hours she improved, three days later stood, and one week later was entirely well. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

Charles H. Utter Panama Colombia Chamberlain Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

County displays corn from local contributors

The Washington National Bank showcases a county corn display featuring A. B. Swift of Ainsworth C. M. Maxwell of Havre Jas F Havel and son Frank of Kalona Chas Caldwell of Havre and Will and Joe Booth from the northwest area.

The Washington National Bank A. B. Swift Ainsworth C. M. Maxwell Havre Jas. F. Havel Frank Kalona Chas. Caldwell Will Joe Booth City

Dickens Titles for His Books Revealed by The Golden Penny

The Golden Penny lists at least fourteen title ideas Charles Dickens offered to his adviser Foster for one book. Most noted is number six Hard Times, with other suggestions including According to Crocker Prove It Stubborn Things Mr Grandgrind's Facta The Grindstone Two and Two Are Four Something Tangible Our Hard Headed Friend Rust and Dust Simple Arithmetic A Matter of Calculation A Mere Matter of Figures and The Grandgrind Philosophy.

Dickens Charles Dickens Golden Penny Foster Crocker Mr. Grandgrind

First Week in Prison Brings Unlikely Cheerful Visitor

A warden notes despondency after imprisonment but recounts a new inmate who, after a week, asks if a woman awaits at the gate. He jokes that the governor would summon him if needed and expresses optimism about earning wages, showing rare early humor.

London

Thief in Paris Freed After Dog Reveals Purse

A thief fleeing police discarded the stolen purse during the pursuit. At the police station he seemed likely to be released for lack of evidence until his trained dog trotted in with the missing purse in its mouth, confirming the crime.

Paris Paris Journal

Primary Planets and Their Satellites

The primary planets are centers of secondary systems with small globes revolving around them. These secondary bodies are called satellites or moons. The attended primary planets carry their satellites in orbit around the sun.

Epworth League program and regional notices Aug 29

Local brief lists weekend events in the area. Epworth League holds a Sunday program at 8 PM. Lexington circuit quarterly meeting planned for Sunday and Monday with Presiding Elder Coxe. Townsfolk attend fairs, school assignments, and community updates amid light rain and regional travel.

Epworth League Lexington Eder Coxe J. W. Jenney May Martin Des Moines

Educate Your Bowels With Cascareta

A bygone patent medicine claim promotes Cascareta as a cure for constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. The item reads like an advertisement promising fast relief and refunds through druggists.

Wetmores M. C. Wetmore Tobacco Company St. Louis C.C. C

Informal Dinner for Careys Hosts Elmer C. Keck

Mr and Mrs Elmer C Keck entertained informally at dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs E L Carey of San Louis Mexico. Roses decorated the table and fourteen covers were set. A noted remedy claim about piles is included with samples and a free trial if it fails.

Mrs Elmer C. Keck E. L. Carey San Louis Mexico Rector J. H Stewart

Lively Liver Promise and Candy Cathartic Offer

A promotional notice touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a quick path to health with genuine C C C stamped tablets for 10 cents. The Journal office mentions using a few cords of wood on subscriptions.

C.C.C Journal

Course Tickets and Opening at Wilson's Opera House

Tickets for the season are being taken daily and seat checks will occur September 4 at 9 a.m. at Wilson's Opera House office. Father Nugent will open the course on Monday evening September 9.

Wilson's Opera House Father Nugent

Court of Honor Initiations Friday Evening

Several initiations will take place Friday evening at the Court of Honor. All members are urged to attend, with other business of importance on the agenda.

Court of Honor

Old Soldiers Hold 30th Iowa Reunion in Kalona

Kalona Iowa Aug 29 Special The 30th Iowa reunion drew a large crowd with Rev Shawkey Prof Williams and Capt Smith Brookhart of Washington delivering addresses The Misses Emmons and Warner of Washington sang solos The Quartette provided music A short program planned for today was cut short by threatening weather

Kalona Iowa Shawkey Prof Williams Smith Brookhart Washington Demiah Emmons Tula Warner

Noted Ohio Neighbor Relies on Remedy for Cholera Infantum

Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recounts aiding a neighbor's infant with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She says the child recovered in two days and remains healthy nearly a year later. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

Curtis Baker Bookwalter Ohio Chamberlain Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

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