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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
7
Frightened horse and street accidents referenced to sell Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. Ad cites Stewart's Pharmacy for purchase and urges readers to keep all earnings after securing employment with Ford Publishing Co. Indianapolis. U S A Dept tist 56 6.
Local notices list Johnsons bakery selling fresh salted peanuts and cakes for Xmas, Vienna bakery expanding rolls, and George Stewart Hardware offering top buggy and range. Several visitors arrive in West Chester including George Carson from Ainsworth and C. R. Wells with Allie, plus reports on deliveries by Wilber Beenblossom and Chas Nicola shipping hogs and cattle to Chicago.
Stockholders of the Derr Haute and Indianapolis company met in Greenville to vote on a merger into Vandalia Railroad. The vote was unanimous in favor. stockholders of the other company did not interfere. News from New York discusses political and international events, including remarks about public figures and a weather forecast.
Chicago markets show hog receipts estimated for the day with varied sales by weight and grade. Cattle quotations list ranges for extra steers to native veal calves, while sheep prices cover exports and western lambs. Wheat corn and oats futures move higher or firmer with multiple contract dates noted.
Rev L D Young and Rev Albert Stewart organized a new Presbyterian church in Brighton yesterday. Elder-elect Wm McClellan installed. Stewart preached afternoon and Young evening. Twenty members joined the new congregation. Also advertised is a post after school job offer seeking boys and girls to earn $15 weekly, with applicants sending name and address to Ford Publishing Co Indianapolis USA Dept 167 Suet.
An advertising blurb warns costly mistakes and touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headaches and liver or bowel troubles. The pills are promoted as gentle yet thorough and priced at 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.
A young woman severely bit three fingers of a man who attempted an incident in Rettoh Mieho Pree 14 Piyeled. The scene describes snow being thrown and a later attempt to cover the event. The report records court action and notes a pedestrian reaction to the assault.
The interview with Savings Bank Store President Beckwith, discussed by Mrs Chadwick and reporters, drew attention to alleged improprieties and potential misconduct. Anxious questions about credibility and the press approach followed, with no decisive statements issued.
The text describes a society scandal surrounding a deputy’s alleged duty, a divorce action pursued by Madame Syveton, and dramatic family tensions preceding a sleuth’s appearance. It mentions the Ohio river navigation impacts, a fire destroying a plant in Cincinnati and related financial losses, while noting New York civic federation activities.
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