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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1906

Page

6

State Printer and Binder Plums in Iowa Fight

Iowa lawmakers wage a battle over electing the state printer and binder. Editors Emory English and Ed Chassell lead opposing camps to replace Bernard Murphy and Howard Tedford. The session also reorganizes the House and Senate while Gov Cummins pushes reforms including a statewide primary and finance measures. Captain A S Holland appointed inspector to succeed John B Currie under new preference law.

Emory English Polk County Des Moines City Polk Ed Chassell LeMars Bernard Murphy Howard Tedford Murphy Vinton Eagle Tedford pWnls Mt. Ayr Iowa Cummins A. &. Holland Creston Iis John B. Currie Holland State Executive Council George Gallarno

Murder by highwaymen in Cleveland shocks city

An Armenian peddler named Mur aelon was robbed of a small sum and shot in an alley near his home by highwaymen. He was taken to a hospital where doctors pronounced the wound fatal.

Chuys Cleveland Jan. S Napoleon Muraelon

Fess contests removal from Madison civil service post

Madison reporter George Fess sues to overturn his removal by the secretary of state and the Wisconsin civil service commission arguing the June 16 law took effect then his lawyers contend the act began that day Notre Dame adds Japanese history course at South Bend Francis Sugita chairs the new program and Notre Dame cites early adoption Wade Iowa’s Democratic congressman will not seek re election after twelve years in office to return to law practice

Allison Dolliver Senate Iowa Hayward Davenport Wisconsin Ilinois Board of Contract Commissioners Friends of Madison Wis George Fess Secretary of State Wisconsin Civil Service Commission Fess Notre Dame South Bend Ind Japan Notre Dame University Francis Sugita University of Flown City Martin J. Wade Wade

Dissolution Auction of Farm Property Near Washington and Coppock

A partnership dissolution sale will be held at the residence 9 miles south of Washington and 2 miles north of Coppock on Wednesday January 12 1906. Included are livestock cattle hogs horses and ponies grain hay straw and farm machinery with two dozen barred Plymouth Rock roosters. Terms credit 12 months on sums over 10 cash under 10 6 percent off for cash over 10 notes bear 7 percent interest if unpaid. Auctioneers Teeter and Lathrop with Jerome Howe Grosscup Bros A P Child Son Granville K T. Lunch served by Eureka M E Church women.

Washington Coppock Iwuiday Poland Plymouth Rock Jerome Howe Granville Teeter & Lathrop Eureka M. KE

Week of Prayer Schedule Names and Dates

Week of Prayer plans daily themes from January 8 to January 15 with topics on renewal salvation evangelism missions and universal redemption. Highlights include a focus on Christ love unsaved souls and blessings.

Evangelist Will E. Sloane Conducts Special Meetings in Haskins

Rev Will E Sloane evangelist of notable success holds special meetings at Haskins Iowa through January 20 nightly at 7 30 pm Those who hear him once will wish to come again Dr Sloane preaches the old gospel in a unique and attractive manner End of notice.

Will E. Sloane Haskins Iowa Sloanez

Arnica Salve Promises Quick Cure for Skin Ailments

Mrs. Grant Shy of Springfield Illinois endorses Kucklen Arnica Salve as a housekeeping essential. The product guarantees healing for cuts wounds burns sores and all skin eruptions at 25 cents per tube by J N Stewart Druggist.

Hal Kucklen Grant Shy E. Reynolds St Springfield Ill J. Nl. Stewart

Buster Brown At Graham Theater January 16

Buster Brown and his dog Tige return in a comic performance at the Graham theater on January 16. The act features mischievous humor, imitations, songs, dances, and a curtain speech noted for its precision and charm.

Buster Brown Comic Supplement Fame Lige Graham Theater Tige America Augustus Thomas

Glendale School Box Supper Aims for Library Fund

A box supper will be held at Glendale school, five miles northeast of the city, on Thursday evening January 11 to benefit the school library. Mae Bain, Teacher, extends cordial invitation to all.

Glendale Mae Bain

Miraculous Recovery Prompts Cough Remedy Trial

A reader recounts Mollie Holt's near death from lung infection and pus coughing. After Dr King’s New Discovery was prescribed, she improved rapidly and fully recovered. The ad claims a guaranteed cure for coughs and colds priced 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free at J H Stewart’s Drugstore.

Mollie Holt J. ©. R. Hooper Woodford Tenn J. HH. Stewart

Week End Excursions With Iowa Central Railways Deals

The Iowa Central Railway announces weekend excursion options valid through March 31. Half rates apply after noon Saturdays within 160 miles with return by Monday. fares vary for 75 to 150 mile ranges with Monday limit. one fare plus 200 for distant trips up to five days. Deals target cities with seasonal amusements. inquire via Iowa Central agents.

Lowa Central

Mrs Mary Brown Endorses Dr King's New Life Pills

A letter from Mrs Mary Brown of 20 Lafayette Place Poughkeepsie New York praises Dr King's New Life Pills as the most reliable and pleasant laxative she has found. The ad guarantees the best relief for stomach liver and bowels and lists J Stewart as the druggist selling the 25 cent remedy.

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Bly Des Moines Cumming Cummings Thirty-first General Assembly of Assembly House Herriott C. A. Meredith L. L.e Lano de Lano F. M. Epperson Eddyville Wapello County A. W. Buchanan EB. W. Clark Grinnell Poweshieck County Thomas Harris G. R. van Eaton Little Rock Lyon-Osceola C. B. Lamkin J. H. Darrah Chariton FM Manning Lucas An C. DeMar Belknap J. Prevo G. R. Whitmer O'Brien Whitmer George W. Clarke Peaker Rush Benedict Shelby County George A. Newtan Cedar Falls Printer Binder Messrs. Murphy W. F. Parrott Waterloo Parrott Messrs. Chassell English Graham Theatre Week of Prayer Blair Will E. Chilcote Melville B. Raymond’s Master Rosen Big Beauty Iowa Central Railway James Warnock North 7Th Ave Gasey’s Ghas. Brown Casey Bros
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