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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1905

Page

4

Peril in lawmaking on Cuba trade and investors control

Chicago January 90 at Commercial club banquet ex Comptroller James H Eckels warns that over legislation threatens the nation and that control of corporate property by legislative decree harms investors. Cuban minister Senor Quesada says the US loses Cuban business to European merchants who tailor products, language, and credit terms to Cuba.

Chicago Commercial Club James H. Eckels Republic of Cuba Bekele Congress Washington Senor Quesada United States Cuba Europe Great Britain Germany

Rabies Epidemic Strikes Janesville Dogs

In Janesville Wisconsin an epidemic of rabies has broken out among valuable dogs. Several persons are known to have been bitten. The outbreak is drawing attention from local authorities and residents as cases increase.

Janesville Wis

Notable Items Across Nations and States

Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland has been ill but has ported out of danger. Indiana professor J. Rigdon joins Park University Worcester faculty. Booker T. Washington met President Roosevelt in Washington. Naval appropriation bill in committee set at 100,070,079 with total estimates 119,699,438. McKinley clubs held Carnation Day across locales. Judge Belden clears attorney J J Cunningham in disbarment case. Wisconsin seeks 1,600,000 for charitable and penal institutions for 1905–07. U S S Boston crew in Panama reported fever recovery. Italian chamber confirms King Victor Emmanuel civil list at 3,210,000. Westchester Ave New York fire kills three Saxon children. Portland Oregon port opens Sundays for public. American firm bids high for six Chilean warships. congress refuses sale. Italy endures severe cold. Mount Vesuvius enew.

Tom” Johnson Cleveland J. Rigdon Indiana Park University Worcester Mass Booker T. Washington Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee Ala Roosevelt Washington McKinley Belden J. J. Cunningham Janesville Wis Wisconsin State Board of Control U.S. S. Boston Panama Italy Mount Vesuvius

Oats Best Feed to Strengthen Horses, Agriculturist Says

The American Agriculturist advises feeding oats to strengthen horses. It recommends less corn and more oats with good hay and grass. Corn is too heating for young growing and work horses. Oats impart vitality more than any other grain.

The Aim in Hog Raising

The aim in keeping stock should be to secure the largest and most rapid gain in the shortest time. The article discusses efficient hog farming methods and the best practices for rapid growth and profitability.

Special Church Services Mark Pastor Echlin Farewell

Last evening at the Presbyterian Church a cordial farewell sermon closed Rev Echlin's pastorate. A large crowd from nearby churches attended. Special music featured, including Lead Kindly Light sung by the male quartet, carnations decorating the church, and a strong showing of support for the pastor. A six o'clock B Y P U rally followed with a splendid program and broad participation.

Bro. Echlin McKinley Echlin

Epworth League Meets For Evening Business

The Epworth League missionary department will hold a business meeting tomorrow evening with Mies Ball at seven o'clock sharp. The S. 8 S. club young ladies will meet this evening at Miss Jael Matthews home on South Town avenue. Mrs. Daniel Steffy on East Second Street hosts a seventy fifth birthday luncheon at her home with about twenty friends and a velvet rug gift. Ed Mohr of Winfield attends as out of town guest. Hazel Martin hosts about twenty five friends Saturday evening at North Marion avenue with a dainty luncheon. A Medina event sees twenty five friends at the Bickford home on East Second street with bunco and high five and a three course luncheon. The Married Ladies club hosts a large ball Saturday evening with many out of town guests and strong attendance.

The Epworth League Mies Jael Matthews South Town Avenue Daniel Steffy East Second Street Hazel Martin North Marion Avenue Mmes Mert Bickford George Stewart Bickford Bunco

Can of Lye Deflects Washington Robbery Attempt

Robert Gault reports a Saturday evening call from a would be robber who demanded money. Gault used a Lewis lye can to strike and chase the attacker away, pursuing him several blocks before he escaped. The suspect was described as tall in a heavy overcoat with collar up. face unseen.

Robert Gault Washington Mr. Gault Joel Gray

Sacred concert at Presby Church arranged by Mrs Norton

Last evening's service featured a sacred concert with an eight piece orchestra for the first time at these events. Harry Reister Pollak Wallace Lester Mintle Louis Baird Mel Shields Milan Shields Hubert Crail Prof Davis performed two pretty numbers with a choir performing two anthems. Solos by Emeline Warren Mrs Norton Daisy Hull and Dr Pratt delighted the audience. A notable morning feature was Mel Shields singing Oh Savior Mine. Lead Kindly Light was sung by the congregation. Concerts will continue monthly through April.

Presbyterian Church Emeline Warren Norton Daisy Hull Pratt Mel Shields

Crawfordsville hunter brings wolf scalp for bounty

Ed Curtis of Crawfordsville arrived in Washington with a large wolf scalp shot near his town. County Auditor Nea! paid him the usual five dollar bounty.

Ed Curtis Crawfordsville Washington Nea

Revival Services at Methodist Church Begin in March

Rev Schreckengast announces special revival meetings at the Methodist church with Rev C F Barrett from Delaware Ohio assisting. Services start March 5 and run four Sundays with preparatory evangelistic events all month. Two sermons by the pastor were reported yesterday. Three new members were received at morning service and one man sought prayers after the evening service. The day also marked observance of the McKinley memorial.

Methodist Church Schreckengast C. F. Barrett Delaware Ohio President McKinley

Funeral and business notices from West Branch region

C N Livings visited West Branch for Washington Art Co interests. Oscar Solbrig and son returned from Amana after attending his father's funeral. A full line of funeral supplies is offered at the north side furniture store with undertakers J M Harris in charge. Mrs Rev Ballard of Columbus Junction visited and returned home after time with daughter Mrs Glassburner. A man in a local business asked if a woman were present, replying he was hunting his wife.

C. N. Livings West Branch The Washington Art Co Oscar Solbrig and Son Amana Mr. Solbrig North Side J. M. Harris Rev. Ballard Columnus Junction Glassburner Huntin

Reeves caught after eluding sheriff then taken to Mt Pleasant

Charley Reeves, who dodged Henry County Sheriff, was found at his brother Thomas Reeves home Saturday night. Deputy Will Black escorted him to Mt Pleasant with his wife accompanying, following the court order. Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup advertised as la grippe remedy, 25 and 50 cents, sold by J A Stewart.

Chas. Reeves Thos. Reeves Charley Reeves Henry County Thomas Reeves Will Black Charley Mt. Pleasant Mrs. Reeves Charles Warner J. A. Stewart

Dr. King's New Life Pills Promoted as Blood Cleanser

Advertises Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a blood and system cleanser to cure stomach and liver troubles. Sold at J. H. Stewart's drug store for 26 cents with a guarantee.

Dr. King J. H. Stewart

Henry Rathmell resigns as Route 3 carrier

Henry Rathmell announces his resignation as Route 3 carrier effective the day after tomorrow. He will be succeeded by R H Elwell, who has served as substitute on this route for months and starts February 1st. Rathmell departs for Oklahoma to seek new prospects. Elwell brings prior carrying experience to ensure smooth service. Raised doughnuts at the Vienna bakery today and tomorrow.

Henry Rathmell R. H. Elwell Mr. Elwell Henry Oklahoma Elwell

Man from Dutch Creek Breaks Three Ribs After Fall

Mr. R. G. Hunter, an elderly, visually impaired resident of Dutch Creek, fell last Friday in his home and broke three ribs after striking a chair. He rested well last night under medicine, and a speedy recovery is hoped for.

R. G. Hunter Dutch Creek Hunter

Vienna Bakery Sells Wide Range of Cookies

A city bakery named Vienna offers a diverse assortment of cookies for everyday snacks and special orders. Freshly baked varieties include chocolate chip, sugar, oatmeal raisin, and butter cookies, with options for custom assortments.

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Reputed Healer for Skin Ailments

Spoiled beauty Harriet Howard of New York states she suffered from rheum and eczema for years and found cure with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Describes it as a quick healer for cuts burns and bruises sold for 25 cents at J. H. Stewart’s drug store.

Harriet Howard W. 34Th St New York Bucklen J. H. Stewart

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