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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1903

Page

2

Annual Meeting of Washington Rest Room Association Held

The Washington Rest Room Association met last Saturday at 2 40 PM with Mrs A R Dewey presiding. Officers were elected for the coming year and Miss Mary Shaffer named matron. Reports from the Secretary noted 2726 registrations in the past year. Committees were appointed and the group adjourned.

Washington Rest Room Association Mra. A. R. Dewey Treas Mary Shaffer PL Lewis Hiram Scofield Zod Cook Ella May Brown

Surprise Party For Mr and Mrs Creath

Members of the 8 8 8 Club planned a surprise for Mr and Mrs Frank Creath to honor their ninth wedding anniversary. The group and husbands arrived about eight o clock, presented a panel picture, provided lunch, and stayed until 11 30. Games were played and all enjoyed a good time.

Frank Creath

Revival at Eureka Church Closes After 46 Conversions

Rev. J Hi Dimmitt concludes protracted meetings at Eureka church with 46 conversions, 42 joining on the spot. The revival closes as 12 more accessions by letter expected to strengthen the church in the vicinity.

Eureka J. Hi. Dimmitt Eureka Church

Valentine party at Sherm Crope home hosts 42 attendees

Ina Crowe and Eva Crowe organized a masquerade style valentine party at the Sherm Crope residence on Saturday evening. Children enjoyed a cake walk games and refreshments in a lively gathering of 42 people.

Sherm Crope Ina Eva Crowe

Take Rocky amink Tea at night Stewart

The fragmentary text references a phrase about loving and true hearts and mentions Rocky and Stewart in a cryptic way. No clear event, person, or organization is established to form a coherent news item.

Rocky Amink Stewart

Fraudulent seal used by four Des Moines banks

State Auditor Carroll found four Des Moines financial institutions the National Life and Trust Northwestern Life and Savings Mutual Life and Trust and Security Life and Savings used bogus seals on certificates. A job printer supplied dies and cuts imitating the auditor's seal. Ex auditor Merriam is said to be involved. Attorney general is consulted on potential fraud prosecutions.

Iowa City Republican Des Moines Carroll National Life and ‘Trust Northwestern Life and Savings Mutual Life and Trust Security Life and Savings Merriam

A Citizen Endorses Deans Kidney Pills

Thomas Thompson of 827 South Second Ave says Deans Kidney Pills relieved his backache after long country drives. He bought a box at the Columbia Pharmacy and found the relief lasting after use. For sale by all dealers, 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co sole UK agents.

Washinon Union Thomas Thompson South Second Ave Dean Columbia Foster-Milburn Co N. GT United

Congress backs disposal of Indian lands without treaty

Washington reports that Congress has authority to dispose of Indian lands by legislation without treaty, shifting to auction sales for Kiowa and Comanche lands in Oklahoma. The piece notes hope for fairer bidding, with some tracts fetching high prices and others low, and mentions ongoing discussions on presidential candidacy and Alaska issues.

Washington Congress Supreme Court Severalty Kiowa and Comanche Oklahoma

New manganese steel safe at Washington National Bank

The Washington National Bank installs a seven cubic foot manganese steel burglar proof safe claimed to resist drilling and explosives. Government tests and bank demonstrations show the body and circular door form a tight joint, withstanding attempts that opened other safes in minutes. Depositors are invited to inspect the new safe.

Washington National Bank Manganese Steelpest Washington National Paris U. S Buffalo John Alex Young South Dakota

Postal Law Boosts Salaries for 8000 Carriers and Clerks

A new postal law allows the postmaster general to raise salaries by 100 per year for 8000 letter carriers and postal clerks. Washington postal workers expect a share of the gains, though larger increases may go to clerks in big cities. The appropriation bill enables many service improvements next year, with city by city funding dates not yet announced.

Washington Postofice

Local News from Ainsworth and Nearby Towns

Ainsworth reports a flurry of visits and travel. Residents and guests, including Martha Cassill and J H Mathers, travel to Garner Hanover and Jamesport, while J R Harden seeks cancer treatment in South English. A Valentine party hosted by Mable and Beulah Easter captivates forty friends with hearts and flinch.

Jamesport Mr. Wilson James Samuloner Galesburg R. McGahey Richard Donaldson Coal Valley John Boatman

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with $100 reward

An 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. The copy asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any case it fails to cure. Proponents urge testimonials and mention Hall's Family Pills.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Kalona businessmen plan stock sale pavilion project

Kalona businessmen will erect a stock sale pavilion at an estimated cost of about 3000 dollars. Work will start once a suitable site is found. George Greenwood of the Washington National Bank traveled to Keota to attend the funeral of J. T. Webber, late cashier of the State Bank of Keota. Chas Reeves reported two sales today near Keota and near Talleyrand. Joe St. Clair, visiting friends in the city, returned to Chillcothe Missouri this afternoon.

Kalona George Greenwood Washington National Bank Keota J. T. Webber State Bank of Joe St. Clair Chillcothe

Dr Hughes at the Opera House Friday

The Los Angeles Times notes Dr Matt S Hughes of Kansas City described as an incandescent bulb with an arc light in it. He appears at the Opera House Friday the 20th from 9 to 5.

Matt S. Hughes Kansas City Los Angeles Times Opera House

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Runaway Injury

A runaway incident nearly cost J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove, Illinois his life as a severe leg ulcer persisted for four years. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured the wound, noted as effective for burns, bruises, skin eruptions and piles, available for 25 cents at Stewart’s Pharmacy.

J. B. Orner Franklin Grove Bucklen Stewart's

Electric Bitters Praised By New Hampshire Family

F. J. Green of Lancaster, NH recounts chronic indigestion and nervous debility improved by Electric Bitters. He notes his wife’s long health with the tonic and invigorator quality for female troubles and recommends the remedy, offered at 50 cents with a guarantee by Stewart’s.

F. J. Green Lancaster N. H Stewart's

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