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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
2
The Carnation League of America invites all U S residents twelve and up to join and wear carnations on January 20 in silent memory of President McKinley. Dayton Ohio hosts enrollment and mailed notices request age and sex for proper classification with no fee.
Engineer Cy Hays of Rock Island survived a dangerous incident when drive rod failure tore the cab of accommodation train No. 241 near Atwood. Steam blinded him and the fireman as the engine dug into ground and the Northwestern passenger train passed moments later.
With spring near, Washington prepares for municipal elections. A new mayor, four councilmen, a city treasurer and solicitor will be chosen. Terms of Walthers Miller Hebern and Tews expire. Last year’s campaign was contentious. hopes rise for a era of good feeling and cooperative effort for the town. The election occurs on the last Monday in March.
Iowa legislators may envy other states as Colorado lawmakers face weapon requirements. The piece notes Colorado’s political tension with references to historical figures and threats, while remarking that wind often surpasses blood in such conflicts.
Agent Fox of the C B and Q reports a new time card effective across the system. The Branch line loses one afternoon train and all Sunday trains. Morning departure shifts from 7 15 to 7 5. Noon train eliminated. Evening train leaves earlier at 7 00. First Burlington morning train arrives 10 25. Evening arrival 5 35 and last morning train 9 20, twenty minutes later than usual.
In Ainsworth on January 23 local notes report Mrs Be W W Nardin returning from Oskaloosa, Mr Erdice ill, Bloomfield visitors J R Newcome and Mrs Easter, Cocklin selling his 120 acre farm to California buyers, Dr J B Hall in town, J M Sullivar returning from Burlington, Miss Huskins visiting Mrs M L Miller, Master Masons hosting a wives ball, Mr Richardson back from Mound Valley with cancer treatment, John Garrett from Brighton in Grace today, Rehmel family visiting Richland, W B Myers visiting his mother, Frank Bettle headed to Chicago after a brief stay.
Editor O IL Downey of Churubusco Indiana touts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption as infallible for coughs colds and grip claiming instant relief and certain cure Venturing guarantee at Stewart's Pharmacy with $0.50 and $1 bottles and free trial bottles offered
Lincoln Nebraska January 24 a meeting aimed at forming a farmers co operative grain and live stock association was held with about 500 delegates from Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma. The group seeks to control elevators and extend unity across the states and eventually the nation.
Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman offer a money back guarantee on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy if not satisfied after two thirds usage. Described as best for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and safe to take. Claims to prevent colds from turning into pneumonia.
A Washington reader from East Madison Street shares relief from chronic backache and kidney discomfort using Doan's Kidney Pills from Columbia Pharmacy. The claimant notes better sleep and less swelling, praising Foster Milburn Co as US distributors and urging buyers to remember the brand.
South Bend announces a meeting of a dry goods firms combination to import and buy direct. The gathering will be in Marion January 28 with South Bend as headquarters. Participants include firms from South Bend Elkhart North Manchester Anderson Delphi Michigan City and Bluffton. George E B Robertson of South Bend leads the movement.
Munete tink Jan 24 The Stratton carriage manufactory suspends operations as mumps strike through its workforce with foremen superintendents and many workers affected. Other factory managers face labor shortages due to the same illness.
A dated testimonial letter from Cincinnati in 1902 lauds Wine of Cardus as a woman’s tonic and regulator. The writer describes eight years of female trouble with back and head pain, then recovery after faithful use for four months, noting renewed health and regular cycles.
A high quality melodrama from Holden Bros arrives at Graham next Wednesday for one night. The Denver Express promises unsurpassed scenery and mechanical effects with strong reputation and management backing. Tickets cost 25 to 35 cents.
The article urges mothers to treat croup promptly with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy rather than untested remedies. It claims universal approval and promises quick disappearance of symptoms when used as directed, noting availability for sale by a merchant.
Maud Ballington Booth, noted American orator, will lecture at the Graham theater Monday evening January 26. Her talk titled Lights and Shadows of Prison Life supports prison reform work, with all ticket proceeds donated. Tickets available from C. H. Wilson for this lecture and remaining course events.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co promote internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin claim Cheney's honesty and business reliability. Testimonials available free.
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