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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1901
Page
2
Washington County taxes feature in the brief notes while Engineer Kyle recounts life in the Far West. The column also notes losses in the Farmers' Mutual Association and other society updates for Journal readers.
The article argues Washington County has shouldered a growing portion of state costs over seven years. It cites yearly figures 1893 to 1899 showing Washington leading or near leading in moneys and credits contributed, ahead of Linn Polk Des Moines and Scott counties in several years, with Des Moines and others far wealthier. It notes a shift since 1897 1898 and lists annual amounts for Washington and compare Des Moines. It ends with an ad for Dr Kay's Renovator noting a testimonial from Rev. A M Shimer Des Moines Iowa and local pharmacies selling the product.
Kalona reports include W Coffee in Davenport for the fourth, A Dunlap visiting Kinross, Mae Emmons calling on Davenport friends, Ed and Mrs Miller returning from Fairfield, John and Mrs Morgan visiting Brighton, Verdi celebrations at the river with baskets, and a local advertisement for a pile cure claiming free samples and a money back guarantee.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. KE. church plans another clothing barrel for Jacksonville Florida. Contributors may leave items at Mrs. Ab Anderson's home by Wednesday the 10th mat. Chaser. Lydia Eicher burned her hand Thursday evening while at J Wilson's house when a fireworks device exploded. A physician attended and she was later able to be about.
Generally fair in Iowa with a warmer northwest tonight and Sunday. A Fourth of July game in Richmond saw Richmond defeat Washington 21 to 2, with heavy batting by Richmond and weak batting by Washington.
Rev S R Belville of Hubbell Missouri testifies to being cured of chronic debility and constipation after using Dr Kay's Renovator. The ad claims spring weakness requires renovation of the whole system with tablets priced 25c and 50c and liquid at $1.
A forthcoming auditor of state report will total tax ferret receipts, with county compilations showing a larger than expected sum. Polk county leads in receipts. other counties show strong per capita figures. Some county assessments and telephone company reports remain pending as the executive council readies a Monday review.
City Engineer D. C. Kyle recalls stories from the New Mexico grading gangs on the Rock Island extension. He describes a diverse work force including Mexicans Texans colored people Italians and Creeks. Fights and a pistol duel ending in death are noted with a coroner’s finding of heart failure.
A testimonial from Mr Wim Hallman of Prospect Virginia claims Dr Kay's Renovator cured his wife’s sick headache. The ad claims the remedy renovates the entire system, improves appetite and sleep, and promotes health. Tablets cost 25 and 50 cents while liquid is $1, sold at Columbia Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
A Burlington route advertisement describes low excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays each month to lands in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota. Full information available from agents in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Also notes social events and local society happenings followed by travel promotions and special round trips with dates and prices to multiple destinations by the Great Rock Island Route agent F E Stewart.
A claim promotes Smith's Safe Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee. Mrs. L. M. McFarland reports a letter from her son, Corp. M. BE McFarland, saying he arrived safely at Manila June 3 aboard the transport Indiana. He awaits station details as heat intensifies in the area.
Mrs. Frank Kain returned to West Liberty last evening after attending Bert M. Warnock's funeral. She was accompanied by Alta Warnock, the widow of the deceased.
The Presbyterian church holds a morning sermon titled In The Beginning God with no evening service. The A. M. E. church offers a 11 a.m. service tomorrow, Sunday School at 3 p.m., and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Rev. R. Houty, pastor, invites the public.
A public meeting will be held tomorrow in the park at seven o'clock. Rev J R Logue will deliver the sermon and the gathering is open to all members of the community.
Neiswanger and Son secured the contract to erect a solid granite family vault for Mr. A Savage in Elm Grove Cemetery. The structure, about nine feet square and ten feet high, will hold six bodies and cost several thousand dollars, with completion expected by November first.
At the Washington County Farmers Mutual office near the Washington National Bank losses listed include Lizzie Chalupa English River calf valued 15 killed by lightning July 2 and Robert Adams Cedar mare valued 65 killed by lightning July 3. Total losses since January 1 number 55 with 2209.10 paid out so far, well below last year’s figure.
To those desiring trips to the east our low rate to Detroit on July 5 6 and 7 offers the best opportunity. By taking advantage of this rate from here Buffalo and all points east can be visited cheaply. F. E. Stewart Agent.
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