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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1901
Page
2
The city faced extreme heat with readings near 100 degrees in the shade around 2:30 pm and 99 degrees at noon. Early morning temperatures rose to the mid eighties, continuing the heat wave that dominated yesterday’s general-interest news.
Rev B E S Ely extends an invitation to delegates of the Young People’s Christian Union of the United Presbyterian church to visit his family at the Kildare cottage in Winona Lake Indiana during the annual convention July 24 28. The invitation note is dated Rockport Inn June 29 1901 and addressed to Washington Iowa editor.
The Iowa State Firemen's Tourney will be held at Marshalltown on August 27 28 29 and 30 1901 under Marshalltown firemen. Rev A M Shimer Des Moines says Dr Kay's Renovator restored his energy and health and recommends the Spring Medicine. Tablets 25c and 50c sold by Temple Stewart Cook Columbia pharmacies.
A meeting is called for this evening at 7:30 at the home of Miss Ida Roberts to arrange a P. E. O. picnic.
A fragment notes a druggist offering Smiths Sure Kidney Cure and questions customer satisfaction with its results, suggesting skepticism about the cure.
The young folk of the Second U. P. church enjoyed a Friday evening picnic at Highland Park with games and rowing. A 7:30 supper followed before threatening weather forced them to head home early. The ad content markets Dr Kay's Renovator and pharmacy products.
Mr John Matucha collapsed from heat at his home just before his daughter's funeral service. He fainted in a close room, was moved outside, and recovered after brief care. He remains not fully recovered but able to move about. John Buxbaum also visited from Crawfordsville.
Grace Hill June 20 Funeral services were held for the late Mr. Andy Kobler at the Moravian church. Several townspeople traveled to Verdi to view the railroad wreck. Members of the community visit relatives and attend regional events including baseball and funerals.
The funeral was held from John Matucha's home at two o'clock with Rev J R Logue presiding and music by Second U P church choir. A large crowd gathered to honor Mrs. Wesson whose death was deeply mourned. Interment followed at City Cemetery with pallbearers Harry McCall Rob J Cook Frank Brindley Allen Thyne Rit Maxwell and Orville Elder.
Riverside Leader quotes a local resident boasting a sworn affidavit from a witness about a 6 pound fish caught in Washington. The paper notes larger catches from nearby dam and questions why the town treats a 6 pounder as news, citing reader curiosity and local gossip.
An advertisement states a pile cure claims to heal piles for customers who try the product. It promises a positive guarantee and “no cure, no pay” terms for 50 cents per package with free samples.
The outlook suggests generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with probable thunderstorms tonight and cooler temperatures expect.
An antique ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as superior to old pill poisons and liquids, claiming genuine stamped CCC and availability at druggists, not sold in bulk. The phrasing evokes period advertising, emphasizing novelty and reliability.
We express sincere thanks to all who assisted us during the illness and decease of our daughter and sister Mrs Frank Wesson and family. The notice mentions a remedy with a 98 percent cure record and a free trial if it fails. Signed J H Stewart.
Chas Strain visits Crawfordville yesterday. Sunset Park benefit set for tomorrow evening on lawns of Frank Stewart and H A Burrell. Mollie Cherry completes apprenticeship at McCall millinery store and takes summer vacation. Mr and Mrs R Palmer Dickson of Boston to visit Madison Street home this week. Second U P church picnic at Coppock next week Thursday with free transport for children. Most attendees travel by Narrow Gauge. Sunset Park benefit postponed to this Tuesday evening with High School band performing to support the pavilion fund. Mrs Ed Bowman of Muscatine visiting her mother Josie Cullet, formerly of this city, married two weeks ago to Mr Bowman of Muscatine.
In St Louis and Decatur Illinois pastors announce they will appear in the pulpit wearing shirt waists. Unknown blackmailers who failed to extort $10,000 from Charles D Barney of Philadelphia sent his daughter an internal machine. Frank G Logan a Chicago Board of Trade member retires from active business.
The Great Rock Island Route offers a low rate trip east to Detroit on July 5, 6 and 7. Travelers from Buffalo and other eastern points can visit cheaply by using these special rates. F. E. Stewart, Agt.
Advertises low excursion rates on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway to lands in northwestern Iowa southwestern Minnesota and South Dakota. Tickets on the first and third Tuesdays each month with 21 days limit available from Cedar Rapids agents for Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly areas.
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