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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
3
Carl Han sep of Neola area was crushed when his left arm was caught in a cog wheel while operating a corn sheller on January 31. He required amputation as a result.
Farmers seek rental properties with large or small holdings advertised by J. A. Y. Ashby at 88 11 The first basketball game of a series is set for Friday night at the Armory between the W. H. S. and the Muscatine All Stars. Plan to attend.
One hundred dollar reward offered for a case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J J Cheney of Toledo advertises the remedy and notes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin, wholesale druggists. The cure is said to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. Price is 75 cents per bottle. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A contractor notes the fire revealed gaps in the insureds proof of coverage. He stresses policies may not cover all structures without complete documentation and offers to file and organize all work for future proof. He signs as H. J. Ross, contractor and builder in Washington Iowa.
Orley Warm of Monona Iowa died when he fell onto a wood saw he was operating. The fatal accident occurred January 31 with the man aged forty. The body was severely mangled and death was almost instantaneous.
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine recommends Bucklens Arnica Salve to avoid chilblains and to treat salt rheum fever sores and frost bites. He claims it also cures skin diseases and lists 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
Des Moines sends word on January 31 that Iowa plans a new anti pass law aligning with the federal statute. Debates center on railroad advertising restrictions with newspapers and on passes to politicians. A proposal would bar exempt railroad employees from office while holding elected roles to stop passes.
Carl Savage of Brighton reports on friends in the city as valentines appear at the north side book store. A basketball game is promoted for Friday night with 25 cent admission. Various residents including H. Davis of Wayland and Tarry Ragan from Texas are noted for recent travel and family illness. A public seed cleaning event is advertised for Saturday, Feb 2 at South Side Hardware. J. Limerman farm sale details and other local movements are listed.
The owner states the line of goods is clear and rejects informal thoughts. He instructs to have a complete set of plans and specifications drawn up. He provides contact Tel. 213 and signs as H. J. Ross.
The article extols the grip as a painful illness and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy as a preventive and curative treatment, claiming no pneumonia cases among its users.
Rep Dawson of Iowa spoke at the Merchants and Manufacturers association banquet in Baltimore on The Middle West. He extolled Iowa corn, saying its yield could fill the burned Baltimore district ships could move the crop, and impressed listeners alongside Senators Elkins and Blackburn and Rep Townsend. A license to wed was issued to Henry Gudgell and Kate Kelley.
Weather forecast for Iowa calls for snow and warmer air tonight. Friday will be fair overall with snow in the east portion and a warmer trend overall for the region.
Joe Rhea of Crawfordsville was noted as a city visitor yesterday, with no further details provided on purpose or activities.
A terse medical advertisement warns that kidney trouble can be insidious and fatal before symptoms appear. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs, claiming it regulates irregularities and helps prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
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