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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1907
Page
7
Washington Feb 27 Special: Friends urge raising Secretary to the President William Loeb Jr salary after Congress increases senators and representatives pay by 50 percent to 7500 a year. Loeb earns 5000 and faces public scrutiny for duties and diplomacy.
Sherman Co Texas notes rapid development around Stratford. Land can still be secured at bargain prices. L D Higgins oversees town business and invites locals to learn more. An excursion car runs twice monthly with the next trip next Tuesday. Standard Land Company arranges for visitors traveling to Sherman county with a Stratford Texas headquarters hotel, meals at 25 cents, and beds. The company operates four cars to tour the area and promises comfortable accommodations for all visitors.
John Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana recalls a lesson from six years ago about taking Dr King’s New Life Pills. He says the longer he takes them the better he feels and notes they please everyone at Stewart’s pharmacy.
Motorman Carl Carter suddenly became paralyzed while controlling a Union Electric car in Dubuque Iowa. He could not move the motor or brake as the vehicle sped down a incline toward the busy business district. Passengers and a conductor shouted to stop the car but signals were ignored until the conductor finally halted the car.
Pittsburg Feb 27 The Southern Pacific Railroad and Steamship Co and the St Louis Gas Co contracted with the Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Co for 1 million dollars worth of coal. Southern Pacific orders 250000 tons to be delivered at its New Orleans wharves. The deal signals phasing out oil fuel at New Orleans.
Arch bishop Nuttall announced par lament will arrange a loan of 5 000 000 for Kingston to rebuild the business district razed by the earthquake. The plan follows Governor Swettenham’s report to the colonial office.
Mrs Sullivan and Mrs Walters of New York and New Jersey report health benefits from Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound during pregnancy and after birth. They credit easier deliveries, stronger health, and healthier babies, and recommend the remedy to others. The ad notes decades of use and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Foley Honey and Tar is advertised as not violating the National Pure Food and Drug law due to no opiates. It is recommended for coughs colds and lung troubles for both children and adults. Sold by all druggists. Settlers' railroad rates to Minnesota North and South Dakota and Canada promoted. Iowa Central offers low second class settlers tickets in March and April. For pets address B Cutts. Apr 29.
Reduced one way tickets to Arizona California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and Old Mexico on sale March 1 to April 30. Rates $15 below regular fare. Wednesday tourist cars to Los Angeles and San Francisco via Kansas City and Santa Fe System. Consult agents or write A B Cutts Minneapolis Minn.
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