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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
2
At a city council adjourned session Mayor Wilson and all councilmen heard Prof G W Bissell present a detailed plan for a municipal street arc lighting system. He proposed 75 450 watt lamps, 125 to 150 foot pole spacing, a 75 kilowatt dynamo and two large boilers, with coal savings and feed water improvements. A Monday Feb 24 follow up was set.
The estimate outlines costs for lights 272x18 ft ART bollera with steel stack, setting and freight, a 125 hp high speed engine, foundations, a 75 kW dynamo, piping, wiring, pole line, contingencies at 10 percent, totaling 13722.00. Fuel cost for all eight service moonlight schedule with coal at $2.00 per ton is projected between 1750 and 2000 annually. Respectfully, G. W. Bisseui, M. E.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with possibly snow flurries and warmer tonight. Tomorrow is Saturday and Johnson's bakery advertises cakes of all kinds on hand for the big day.
The Hot Springs Arkansas baths attract thousands seeking healing waters. The season opened January 1st with government supervision offering moderate charges and good care. The Iowa Central Railway advertises low round trip rates with travel information available from Geo S, Atry, GP&T, and Werehalltown.
Iowa newspapers praise David Harum at the Graham theatre with flat tering notices. Muscatine lumbermen enjoyed the show, and advance sales were strong, suggesting a full house this evening.
The Q of K club will hold a bazaar in the basement of Greer Glasgow’s residence on West Main Street on Saturday February 8 1902. Items for sale include candy nations aprons and more. Doors open at 1 p m.
The Iowa Central R A announces excursion tickets at fare and one third for the Annual State Meeting in Marshalltown Iowa on February 20 and 21 1902. For details contact the local agent or Gro S Barry G P T A Marshalstown Iowa.
A vintage drugstore ad promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic with the C C C branding on each tablet and cautions buyers to avoid bulk sales and impostors while urging readers to seek the product from reputable druggists.
Tonight at 8:15 the Graham shows David Harum. Mrs J A Moore of North Star Mich endorses Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup and notes long use by her family. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook X Sherman.
The P. E. O. Sisters hosted an elaborate seven course dinner at the Foreman home on North Iowa Ave with six maids assisting. Mrs. A. R. Dewey presided as toast mistress delivering multiple toasts while guests from Lexington York Neb. and local members attended. A post dinner trivia game and prizes followed along with an advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea.
Mayor Wilson ordered all students to be vaccinated amid a smallpox outbreak in Iowa and mild city cases. The directive covers public schools St James school and Academy with provision that unaffordable cases are vaccinated by their family physician and billed to the board of health. Medical authorities say about 90 percent of vaccinated individuals do not contract smallpox.
Meeting time and place updated for the Fort nightly club. Members are asked to gather Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs M P Miller's residence. Also notices Allen's offering Sunday dinners for 25 cents.
Fire crews pursued a smoky scare at the Emer Wells home last night. A zinc leaning on a hot stove caused the blaze but no fire was found after officers arrived.
An advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic as a cure for constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. The copy promotes lifelong relief and urges readers to visit druggists for the product.
The Graham presents a clever comedy as audiences enjoy a lively show. Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Meitine Co centa is praised for its uplifting tone and revitalizing feel.
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