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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
2
The Washington County Attorney submits the 1903 criminal cases and costs noting 45 prosecutions, 4 convictions, 3 fugitives, 1 pending on indictment, 1 in Justice's Court, and 0 acquittals. Total expenses itemize jail costs, fees, salaries, and office costs totaling 83688.53, with interest in fines and forfeitures.
A brief social note announces Hans Hanson and his orchestra performing at the Graham tonight with ticket sales urged. A local testimonial promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a long hoarseness case, claiming full recovery after two weeks. Stewart's Pharmacy sells the remedy.
Mrs. T. Williams of Laingsburg Michigan reports relief from distress in her stomach sour stomach and vomiting after using Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets The ad claims a cure for this character of stomach trouble and notes availability at Stewart s Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Uric acid poisoning results from excess nitrogenous intake and insufficient activity, causing urates to accumulate in blood. The condition is tied to headaches, epilepsy, hypochondria, facial neuralgia, asthma, heart neuralgia, dropsy, and obesity, indicating high blood pressure and body hyperacidity.
Mrs M L Bobbitt of Bargerton Tennessee was near death from consumption. Doctors failed but Dr Og’s New Discovery for Consumption relieved her symptoms after the first bottle and she was completely cured with continued use. Guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Stewart’s Drug Store.
Judge Clements adjourns court after the Simmons Hamilton case ends last evening and work on the Hastings divorce continues this morning. The petit jury yet to appear will reconvene next Monday.
Mrs. Dave Burroughs reports from Stanford University that her sister Mrs. D. H. Farris says Miss Faye has been admitted. Only two of eight examinees were successful, and many local friends celebrate her achievement.
A swap offer advertises a clean stock of dry goods groceries boots and shoes at a prime trading point. The Higgins Real Estate Co. invites quick action to purchase the saleable assortment and secure a good bargain.
Mr. McAlpin guarantees Hans Hanson will perform at the Graham venue this evening. Patrons may claim a refund at show’s end if not satisfied after hearing the orchestra.
J T Moore from southeast of the city lost a good horse Monday when the team frightened and ran away as he returned home. One horse broke a leg and had to be killed.
The community notes no service at the M E church tonight due to weather and darkness. Mrs Arnold Twiggs remains dangerously ill but somewhat improved. An open air Hanson show is planned on the square weather permitting. Higging of Higgins Real Estate arrived by Rock Island from southeastern Kansas. Eli Neiswanger is ill and absent from Rankin Mauck, with hopes his illness is not serious.
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