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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1902

Page

3

Allen's Ice Cream and Local Bakers Boost Town Treats

The item highlights Allen's ice cream and local bakers Johnson's and Isenhart’s as top choices, with praise for Means' bread cakes and pies. It notes a sale on portrait frames at Nicola & Campbell, a new black Percheron horse for Col. Dr. Palmer and Livingstons, and upcoming moving picture shows by W. F. Brinton on the 14th and 15th. A hospital update mentions Mrs. Morehouse's improving condition amid erysipelas.

Breif Chicago Isenhart Nicola & Campbell's Dr. Palmer Livingston Bros H G. McMillan Rock Rapids Allen's

Chicago Health Department Vaccination Creed

The circular on Vaccination and Small-pox states four points about true vaccination. It asserts vaccination repeatedly until it no longer “takes” prevents Small-pox, uses clean arms and pure lymph, and leaves a recognizable lifelong scar as proof. It warns against neglect causing thousands of deaths due to ignorance.

The Health Department of Chicago

Bill to Deposit Surplus Funds Aims at National Banks

Representative Pugsley of New York introduces a House bill referencing Secretary Shaw's proposal to deposit surplus federal funds with national banks. The bill allows deposits of excess treasury money to be kept with banks having at least 100000 capital and surplus, limits deposits to 50 percent of bank resources, and requires interest at not less than 2 percent if securities are not U.S. bonds. It protects existing depositories and makes deposits a first lien on bank assets.

Washington Pugsley New York House Banking and Currency Committee Shaw Treasury United States

Smallpox in Des Moines Report From Local Businessmen

A group of Des Moines business leaders says mayor and city officials handle the smallpox situation well. They report mild cases, no deaths, and little public alarm, noting the disease is rapidly being stamped out and could be eradicated soon. The statement is signed by M. Frankel, Edward J. Rixser, and Milo Ward.

Des Moines Associated Press M. Frankel Retail Merchants’ Association Edward J. Rixser Jobbers’ and Manufacturers' Assoclation Milo Ward The Commercial Exchange

Britain makes a five year contract for war transport

The British government and Canadian Pacific Railway sign a five year arrangement to move troops mails and stores between Halifax Quebec Montreal and Hong Kong with an annual subsidy of 100000 pounds half from Canada and 15000 pounds from the Canadian government. Ships to be war ready with admiralty supervision and gun platforms.

Victoria B. C Daestle Railway Halifax Quebec Montreal Hong Kong Canadan Canadian Pacific Railway

Local News and Social Roundup From Brighton

Pat Morgan of Verdi visits Brighton while Ira Saundera and Mise Saundera are seriously ill with pneumonia. Several local residents travel or attend events, including funeral attendance, dances, and church socials. The High School forms an athletic club, and residents plan gatherings at homes and in town.

Mra Pat Morgan Verdi

Affordable Canned Goods and Deli Treats for All

A brief promotion highlights Oyster Crackers Pickles Kraut and a selection of canned and pickled meats and sausages offered at budget friendly prices inviting customers to save money by trading at the shop.

Homeseekers' Excursion Tickets Offered by Iowa Central

An old advertisement invites homeseekers to buy excursion tickets on January 1 and 3 in January and February 1902 to Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas and beyond. Fares are one fare plus 2 dollars round trip with 21 days final return limit. Route touted as the north northwest west south southwest short line with first class gear. For details contact Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Lowa Central Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas Iowa Central Geo. S Batty Marehalltown Towa

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