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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1902
Page
4
An old advertisement entry notes assurances from alleged healers offering a salve named Araica Salve with boastful cures for piles boils corns felons ulcers cuts bruises and skin eruptions claiming superior results at low cost. The claim appears tied to Stewart's drug store.
Indiana report questions Major Andree's death by natives 300 miles north of Hudson Bay post. Sergeant Frederick, survivor of the Greely Arctic expedition, doubts that account and believes Andree landed farther north in a safer area. He notes preparations to depart north are being finalized though not complete.
Yesterday’s baseball scores list results from St Louis Boston Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Baltimore Detroit New York Cleveland Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis St Paul Louisville Indianapolis Omaha Des Moines and other cities. The entries show multiple games with final scores and some 10 inning affairs. The note mentions Independence Day arrangements in London with embassy reception and an evening banquet and hints at Bailey of Texas potentially securing a fight if polling favors one.
News chatter from Rawlordeville and nearby towns reports infant Gormley, visits by S R Harper and M D Maxwell, Rev A McCleary at Washington tent meeting, Nellie Hull hosting Lorette Ladlanm of Mason City, James Ferguson returning from New York trip, Dr Anderson of Washington on business, Misses Craly of Martinsburg visiting, neuralgia illness for Manners, stormy weather with loud thunder near 4 pm and a 1:40 am echo, notification of L K Kirk’s death in Garnett, Kansas after July 4 wedding to Mattie Lindsay.
Henry Konen was arrested at Wellsburg by Sheriff Morrison and brought to Grandy Center to await the United States marshal. He is charged with receiving money as a rural mail carrier not turned over for post office money orders. The amount kept is said to be about 875.
A Chicago notice reports Arthur Kagan, renowned lifesaver, rescuing Carl Simon from drowning. Local readers wonder if the rescued Carl Simon is the boy reared in this area. The report prompts questions about a possible hometown connection.
Kalona residents report family obituaries, visits from relatives, and social events. Mrs Jacob Boller dies. interment in Kalona cemetery. Tuesday Knight Club hosts dance for visitors Harry Ward and wife in Phoenix Hall. Tent meetings moved to M E church due to rain. audience invited. Local denizens and travelers, including H T Mayne of Omaha, Denver visitors, and church events, are noted.
Milwaukee mayor David S Keowee writes an open letter claiming the Democratic party faces weakness in the administration and signals a possible campaign for the Wisconsin governor nomination. The missive stops short of a formal declaration, but leans toward entry into the race. Highland Stock Farm in Tennessee sells for 77,000 dollars comprising 870 acres to C C Patrick, formerly W C Frances property.
An advertisement proclaims a free full-size box of Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney and urinary ailments. It asserts the pills outperform rivals, cites daily letters of benefit, and offers a single chance to obtain the remedy at no cost by sending to the specified address. The pitch emphasizes health improvements and invites immediate response.
One day event at Columbia Pharmacy Washington where Foster Milburn Co sole US agents distribute trees. Out time set and customers urged to bring their materials.
Notice seeks rewards for a lower parcel containing a waist and a light dress found between the William Bartholomew and Richard Bear homes. Return to William Bartholomew for a 222 reward. Also mentions a lady's jacket two miles southeast of town. Apply at the journal office.
Charles J. McCormick, a Great Northern conductor, and his wife died in a bathroom on the same floor while their son and daughter plus friends were dancing in the parlor. The bodies were found hours later when Milby, 12, called for them after they failed to respond. The couple had been out driving earlier.
Bloomington Indiana reports substantial storm damage from the June 10 cyclone. City crews have hauled and burned 3000 loads of brush, equating to a fifteen mile brush procession. The destruction harmed Bloomington’s famed evergreen trees, reshaping the city’s landscape. Wayne Harrison notes the enduring impact as the town continues cleanup over three weeks. Rich Weather remarks include Hobson speech and Winona Chautauqua events with crowds near 2000, plus faculty reception at Hotel Winona and ongoing season until August 17. Major McKoellip named U.S. consul at Magdeburg.
A Deer Park merchant from Long Island NY endorses Chamberlain’s Liniment as the best for strains. He cites quick relief and cure after a fever lameness in the side last winter. The testimonial is attributed to Wells and linked to Stewart and firm names Macy Ook Sherman.
Cradeate School of Agriculture opened yesterday at the state university with an enrollment of fifty students from the principal colleges of the country who will take a full course under the direction of the foremost educator in the field of agriculture. In a separate incident Joly and Adam Bishman Jr. and his sister were killed while milking cows in the basement of a barn that collapsed during a wind storm. Two others were buried in debris for over two hours but were rescued by neighbors before suffocation.
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