Quay Directs Endgame for Omnibus Statehood Bill
Washington rumors peg Senator Quay as the central figure guiding the omnibus statehood bill toward a late session clash. He favors steady, deliberate debate and time management, hoping to block an extra session without stalling a vote on the measure. Other notes cover Bailey’s obstruction tactics and election outcomes in Minnesota and Texas congressional scenes.
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Quay
Pennsylvania
Senate
Congress
Blushing Misconceptions Across Genders
The London Tader notes that blushing is not a female trait and that men blush more in business or political discourse. It argues that modern women express emotion by turning pale rather than blushing, a shift from past norms.
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London
Tader
Loyal Citizens State Marshal Club Formed in Washington
A new Loyal Citizens State Marshal Club of Washington and Vicinity is formed with over a hundred voters. Members commit to enforcing Iowa liquor laws, funding state and local work, with quarterly dues and a three year term. Officers include President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer and Press Correspondent.
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Constitution of the Loyal Citizens State Marshal Club
Loyal Citizens’ State Marshal Club
State
Iowa
Loyal Citizens’ State Marshal Club of
Washington and Vicinity
Mrs Belle Scott Dies at 60 in Brooklyn Iowa
Mrs Belle Scott wife of Judge Scott of this district died Saturday morning at 6 o clock at age 60. She came to Brooklyn in 1845 with her parents and married Judge Scott on Thanksgiving Day in 1868. A longtime member of the Methodist church she is survived by son Oliver Scott of Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn
Belle Scott
Scott
Methodist Church
Oliver Scott
Roadmaster Sheehan Named New Superintendent of Bridges
Roadmaster Sheehan of the old B. and W. will move February 1 to St. Louis to assume the role of superintendent of bridges with headquarters on the Burlington line between St. Louis and Hannibal Missouri.
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Sheehan
Centerville
St. Louis
Burlintgon
Hannipal, Mo
Traveling man from Iowa City commits suicide in Tremont hotel
Waterloo Iowa January 26 A traveler registered as Lyers from Iowa City an elderly man over 60 took an overdose of opium Friday night at Tremont hotel and left a note to his wife saying he was out of money and discouraged.
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Waterloo
Lyers
Iowa City
Tremont Hotel
Ile
Croup Remedy Endorsed By Mothers In Advertisement
The notice recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and urges immediate treatment without trying new remedies. It states the medicine will make all symptoms disappear when used as directed and notes sale at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Ice harvest underway near Rock Island station
Ice men and teams fill the ice house near Rock Island station after a cold spell. Ice hauled from Highland Park lake is clear and preferred to river ice in some aspects. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy guarantees satisfaction with refund if not pleased after taking two thirds of contents.
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Rock Island Station
Highland Park Lake
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Stewart's
P . Cook & Sherman
Local Almanac Notes From County Towns
Telephone news reports from neighboring towns list several incidents and personal updates. Weill and Wes Reiner prepare to fill their joe horses while Isaiah Bush engages in land prospecting in Miasmuri. Others, like John Dawn and Iris horses, face illness. Vincent Soika, Anton Marek, and Jos. Hovel have woodwork done by Duwa Hros. Measles spread affects John Wingler, Dan Bopp, Win Bockhorst, David Durst, Lon Duwa. Mra. Anton Renter is recuperating after illness.
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Jan
A&—Pather Weill
Wes Reiner
Joe
Isaiah Bush
Miasmuri
John Dawn
Iris
Albert Kechers
Vincent Soika
Anton Marek
Jos
Hovel
Duwa Hros
John Wingler
Dan Bopp
Win, Bockhorst
David Durst
Lon Duwa
Mra
Anton Renter
Tender devotion of General Grant to his wife tied to eyes
A story recounts Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant's eye trouble and a specialist suggesting surgery. The general advised against the operation, saying he would not recognize his sweetheart if her eyes changed.
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Ulysses
Grant
Olfactory Distances From Natural Springs and Coasts
The passage notes how fumes from Colorado sulphur springs travel up to twenty miles, the scent of Ceylon forests reaches twenty five miles at sea, and during foggy weather travelers a hundred miles offshore detect the Colombian coast by a coastal breeze with a sweet scent.
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Colorado
Foresta
Ceylon
Colombia
Schoolmaster Quote Sparks Conversation on Inherited Talent
In a classroom exchange Professor Longhunger questions Mr Henry Peek about his son’s future, joking that the boy may become a lecturer. The father agrees the boy inherits the inclination from his mother, highlighting family influence on vocation.
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Professor Longhunger
Henry Peek
Savage on Survival in a World of Conflict
The savage contemplates options faced by the first white man. He fears extermination if he fights and starvation if he seeks peace, fearing he will be cheated out of everything. He concludes his chances are dire.
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the Savage
Hin
What to Eat Delights Readers in Humorous Dialogue
Quote linked column mocks a curmudgeonly host, highlighting witty exchanges on hospitality. Readers enjoy a playful critic who debates manners and menus alongside a lighthearted travel note.
Doan's Kidney Pills Backache Cure Ad
Washington woman endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache caused by kidney trouble. Mrs. V. Bell notes quick relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Columbia Pharmacy. Ad copies Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents with 50 cents price and urging buyers to remember the name.
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Dean
Washington
V. Bell
Columbia
Foster-Milburn Co
N. Y
United States
Doan
Quieting Title Suit Notices in Washington County Iowa
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa March Term 1903 W A Wilson and Sherd Wilson sue Edmud N Walls Redmund N Walls David Paxton Edwin JF Brockway Rowena Brockway Samuel Reiner Samel Reiner Alice Reiner and others unknown heirs and claimants to the west half of section 29 and north half of northwest quarter of section 32 township 76 north range 6 west Fifth P M The plaintiffs seek to quiet and establish fee simple title against all defendants and unknown claimants asserting they have held possession for over twenty years and that any claims are barred by law They ask for reform of deeds mortgages releases and other instruments and general relief The notice commands appearance before noon on March 10 1903 else default and decree will be entered The publisher is ordered for six weekly insertions in the Evening Journal Byron W Preston Judge January 21 1903 Approved for publication
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Washington County
Iowa
W. A. Wilson
Sherd Wilson
Edmud N. Walls
Redmund N. Walls
David Paxton
Edwin JF. Brockway
Rowena B. Brockway
Samuel Reiner
Samal Reiner
Samel Reiner
Alice Reiner
Edwin Reiner
Ed Reiner
Nathaniel St .Son
N. M
District Court of
Court House
Washington
I. W
J. L. Brookhart
U V U Meeting Set at Mrs Scott Home
The members of the U V U will meet at 1 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Scott by order Committee.
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Scott
New Discovery Promises Longer Life Says Editor Downey
Editor O H Downey of Churubusco Ind claims a discovery will lengthen life and endorses Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption as the infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip. The medicine promises relief and potential cure with instant effect. Stewart s Pharmacy offers guaranteed 50¢ and 1.00 bottles with free trial bottles.
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O. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Dr. King
Carnation League of America Seeks Members For Patriot tribute
A notice invites all US residents twelve and older to join the Carnation League of America in Dayton Ohio. Members will wear a carnation each January 29 in memory of President McKinley and receive future communications by mail. Applications require age and sex. no fee. A September 1903 observance date is also noted for special respect events.
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Pres. Wm. McKinley
Carnation League of America
Dayton
Ohio
The Denver Express at the Graham Wednesday evening
Holden Bros. present Denver Express, a highly acclaimed drama with impressive scenery and effects. The production promises refined comedy and powerful dramatic moments, touring to the Graham Theatre with seats now selling.
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Holden Bros
Denver Express
United States
Graham
Remedy for Headache Piles Up Two-Year Relief
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia says Dr King's New Life Pills wholly cured her two year bout with sick head aches. Also claim relief for headache constipation and biliousness. 25 cents at Stewart's drug store.
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