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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1905

Page

2

Fourth Annual Meeting of the Central Town Osteopathic Association

Des Moines reports the secretary of state plans a new Official Register feature. It will list faculty members and officers of Iowa colleges, plus details on governance, endowments, courses, degrees, and yearly attendance for about forty colleges. Authorities expect cooperation and cite the move as a first for statewide college data.

The Central Town Osteopathic Association Des Moines Iowa

Iowa Osteopathic association meeting at Webster City

The Iowa Osteopathic association gathered in Webster City with forty to fifty osteopaths in attendance. A banquet at the Wilson hotel honored members. County participation reached about two dozen. The program included talks on obstetrics placenta previa obstetrical experiences auto intoxication insanity and practice progress with a round table on best cases and emergencies and closing remarks by Dr. S. B. Miller.

Webster City Iowa Central Iowa Osteopathic Association Wilson Hotel Drs. Pysart Lysart Laura Moore- Dysart Frances Stewart Ames Nettie Olds Haight Des Moines A. M. Bibbits Grinnell R.S. Dysart

Transfer of R P O service to Oskaloosa Iowa

The post office received notice that Henry D. Criswell of the R P O service will transfer from Albert Lea and Albia to Oskaloosa. The new R P O will operate between Oskaloosa and Columbus Junction on Rock Island trains 49 and 50, with morning eastbound and evening return service once car equipment is ready. The change is expected to aid business along the line.

Oskaloosa Iowa Henry D. Criswell Albert Lea Albia Columbus Junction Rock Island Mr. Criswell

Price of Wife, $500 in Des Moines Nuptial Contract

In Des Moines a pre-nuptial contract fixes the price of a wife at 500 dollars. The agreement between S. Caster of Des Moines and Mrs Sterne Chalken of Omaha waives all claims to his property or estate upon death except the 500 dollar payment.

Des Moines Iowa Frank Dodson S. Caster Sterne Chalken Omaha Nebr

Couple Granted Marriage License Amid Royal Plea in Agreement

The groom agrees to pay in consideration she marry him and live as his wife until his death, waiving any claim to her property. The couple received a marriage license from the clerk yesterday.

New Burlington Washington mail train to start January 2

The Fox branch train leaving Burlington at 4 10 daily will begin service Tuesday January 2. Charles F Brodigum moves from Burlington-Des Moines to this run with a substitute until regular appointment. Afternoon delivery will reach Latty Sperry Mediapolis Yarmouth Roscoe Winfield Crawfordsville Wyman and Washington with the morning return mail linking to fast Burlington trains. The mail volume is expected small but local convenience will be substantial.

Burlington Iowa Burlington- Washington Charles F. Brodigum Burlington-Des Moines Latty Sperry Mediapolis Yarmouth Roscoe Winfield Crawfordsville Wyman Washington

High School Football Debate Shapes Iowa Teachers Association

In Des Moines the State Teachers Association session draws 1480 attendees the largest gathering. Prof John A Biggs of Washington High backs football in high schools arguing it boosts school spirit and grades while urging rule changes to curb brutality. his stance is widely endorsed by delegates statewide.

State Teachers’ Association Les Moines Des Moines John A. Biggs S. K. Stevenson Iowa City Washington High School Biggs

Adams Family Surprise Gift On Christmas Day

The Adams family staged a special Christmas gathering at their mother's Washington home with thirty five in attendance. Al Adams, living in Idaho, uncovered a gold signet ring gifted by siblings at dinner. Sam Shrader notes the scene as unusually lopsided by missing two relatives. A Washington guest visiting Keota faced a loud night alarm after a K P night in Castle Hall.

Adams al Adams Washington Idaho Sam Shrader Keota K. P Castle Hall A. A Eagle

Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Promised Fast Relief

Pains in the stomach and sudden colic attacks demand immediate relief and no doctor is needed when Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is on hand. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy, Cook and Sherman.

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

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