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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
4
A full line of magazines is advertised at the Elite Candy Kitchen with orders to be delivered to homes. The notice also invites the public to a festival at the A. M. E. church, free admission, and mentions local personal notes including illnesses and births.
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related ailments. It cites testimonials from readers and outlines supposed benefits such as restored regularity, increased vigor, and relief from pain. It promotes confidential correspondence with Dr. Pierce and offers the 1008 page Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail with small stamp payments.
Two loads of coal dumped into the High School basement caused dust to rise through cracks, covering desks and floors with grime. Prof. Pratt dismissed students for the afternoon. dust to settle by tomorrow morning.
Announcement from Keokuk about the marriage of Llewellyn A. Hamill of Keokuk and Grace McCrary, formerly of Keokuk, at Judge A McCrary's home in Binghamton NY. Hamill is a S. Hamill Company executive and active in state affairs. They plan to reside in Keokuk.
The Iowa Central Railway announces the California Tourist Car Line serving Minneapolis St Paul Mason City Hamp on Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa and Los Angeles California for the 1900 01 season. Inauguration is on Wednesday October 1st with the first car from Minneapolis and weekly departures thereafter arriving in Los Angeles the following Sunday morning four days en route. The route features Pullman vestibule gas lighted tourist cars with full conveniences. For complete details contact Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo S Batty GP and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Herman Peterson, a 28 year old farmer from one mile west of Springville, was found dead beside a highway in Vernon County Wisconsin. Authorities believe he fell from his wagon into a deep ravine about fifteen feet below, fracturing his skull on a large rock. He leaves no family.
Clinton Indiana January 31 Harry Sampson was burned and crushed to death in the Shirkie mine after a delayed shot exploded as he returned to inspect the reason for the blast.
Chicago and St Louis markets show mixed grains with wheat and corn steady to higher and oats easing. Livestock at Chicago and East Buffalo report varied receipts and prices across hogs cattle sheep and lambs, with cattle and hog values noted for regional markets.
Washington scene as Landis Indiana amendments target Utah Agricultural College polygamy records. King objects while Landis cites polygamy by trustees and professors. amendment fails then is struck from the bill. Mahon faction pushes extra $50,000 for farmers bulletins amid railroading critique.
Secretary Long says no clear hazing evidence at Annapolis and urges cautious inquiry. He notes investigation could disrupt the academy, suggests summoning the superintendent and possibly a subcommittee visit to determine if formal action is justified. There is no strong indication of current wrongdoing.
The department superintendent states that all officers will wholeheartedly cooperate to make this effort thorough and complete.
Washington Jan 31 A Democrats and Populists and Silver Republicans conference will decide the fate of the ship subsidy bill. Opponents face a stiff fight that could doom the measure this session and avoid an extra session. Mercer Nebraska introduced an omnibus public buildings bill raising costs by about 1.5 million with various city increases listed.
Washington date shows President McKinley and all cabinet members will attend the memorial services for Queen Victoria at St John’s Protestant Episcopal church next Saturday morning. The program is set to proceed as planned unless an unforeseen event stops it.
Frank Stricker, a Rushville carriage builder, fell victim to a sham marriage with a Charlestown widow who claimed wealth. He withdrew about 1500 from a bank to mortgage her house, learned he was unwanted, and after mental decline died at Richmond insane hospital. He will be buried in the potter's field near the hospital.
Kalamazoo Michigan reports a 10 year old boy contracted blood poisoning and lockjaw after vaccination and scab removal at school. The incident fuels local debate on compulsory vaccination with one parent threatening a supreme court challenge.
Chas Reeves went to Keota this morning to cry a sale near there. Will Kleese of Eldon was called here by the death of her brother's wife and returned home this morning.
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