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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1903
Page
2
Mrs Alice Miller of Morgan Texas describes a six year battle with severe diarrhea that resisted doctors until she used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after seeing a testimonial ad. One bottle cured her for a few cents at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Report any carrier negligence promptly to this office. Without reports at the office we have no knowledge of service imperfections.
F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama says a terrible case of piles with 24 tumors was cured after trying Bucklen's Amica Salve. He praises its effectiveness for burns and aches. Available for 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.
A proposed Washington County general hospital invites public subscription to fund equipment and annual operations. The plan outlines admission rules, patient care, and the management structure with Finance and House and Grounds committees. Preference to county residents and a call for prompt, generous cooperation accompany the request for aid. Iowa farm values increased.
Iowa reports show farm land values increased about 2.05 per acre over two years, with 34,616,000 acres assessed and a total valuation rise near 205 million dollars. The state seeks broader equalization, using county sales data and expert estimates to guide steady reforms.
In the New Orleans Times-Democrat an observant man asserts yawning is the best hiccough remedy. He explains hiccoughs as a diaphragm spasm and says yawning relieves the diaphragm with a deep breath, unlike other methods tried. He cautions it may not work in every case but his experience supports ordinary use.
This item proclaims a cure for a feared infant illness when treated with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil as directed. It notes availability at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman and asserts a certain cure.
An Iowa report notes a roughly twenty five percent tea price rise coming next August due to a shortened crop in Japan and tariff changes. Japanese shippers and government controlled middlemen influence pricing while most Iowa tea comes from Japan. Some regions use Chinese tea and overall quality remains good despite higher costs. The tariff removal initially lowered prices, but shippers seek to reclaim lost trade.
The joint committee of the northern and southern Methodist Episcopal churches has completed ritual revisions in Ocean Grove. The new order emphasizes reverent worship kneeling in silent prayer upon entering churches and updates the catechism to a primary and standard version. Bishop S M Merrill of Chicago says harmony between the factions is greater now than since the split in slavery days.
Slight injuries can cause days of disability and possibly blood poisoning. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic liniment that speeds healing of cuts bruises and burns and helps prevent infection. For en as Pharmacy Cook Sher
Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman offer a buyback guarantee on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. They promise refunds if customers are not satisfied after use, claiming the remedy is safe pleasant reliable and universally successful for bowel complaints.
The ladies of the A. M. E. church invite all to a chicken fry sociable at the church on Thursday night July 16, 1903. Proceeds support church activities.
A Boon University professor traces 144 descendants of a woman described as a thief and drunkard who died at century’s end. Among 176 descendants, 142 beggars plus four living on charity. 76 convicts including seven murderers. The study estimates German authorities spent about $1,250,000 on almshouses courts prisons and related institutions over 75 years.
The quotation notes two sovereign elements of friendship: truth and tenderness. A true friend permits sincere exchange, while tenderness deepens the bond. Together these form the fortune of friendship, with neither element proving superior to the other.
In a Washington Star quotation a mild man explains that he does not value money for itself but would like a position where subordinate workers greet him with respect rather than orders. He hopes for social prestige rather than wealth.
A fragment from the Pittsburg Press features a wedding couples exchange about a cake made by the wife to prove devotion. The dialogue shows intimate domestic gesture and affectionate pledges between Grace and Arthur.
A petition filed in the District Court of Washington County Iowa seeks to quiet and confirm fee simple title to Lot 8 in Block 3 North East Wahington Addition Washington Iowa. It names Geo M Smith and numerous Moorman and Thompson family members plus unknown claimants alleging adverse possession and seeks dismissal of any competing claims. The notice warns defendants to appear before the next term starting September 1903 or face default and judgment. Attorneys Brookhart represent the plaintiff and the notice runs for six weeks in the Evening Journal.
The article notes how everyone wears a watch and compares cheap and jeweled models. It explains the balance vibrates 18,000 times an hour and totals 157,680,000 vibrations per year, amounting to 7,884,000 pulsations over 50 years, yet watches stay in good condition.
Water rent for July 1903 is payable at Washington National Bank until July 25. After that date, all unpaid bills will be turned over to a collector. City Treasurer F. H. Smith issued the notice.
Iowa Central offers a Saturday July 25 excursion departing Brighton at 9 19 p m bound for Minneapolis 8 15 a m and St Paul 8 50 a m with a $4 round trip price. Tickets valid for return until Tuesday evening July 28 1903. A tourist sleeper available and reservation through agents.
Dick Richardson, delivering groceries, broke two ribs and suffered bruises and a shoulder injury after slipping while climbing a fence. A physician treated him, and he is reported to be doing well today.
The Chautauqua Association Board of Directors will meet next Monday at 8 oclock in the Rest Room to finish up business for this year in a brief session.
The Cash Caldren Company of Iowa City Iowa advertises excursions to the Canadian Northwest for July on the first and third Tuesdays the 7th and 21st returning for 27.00 dollars. For details call or write the Cash Caldren Company.
Call up phone number one at the hotel in Colenso and leave orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to them.
On August 1 to 14 the Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles at a very low rate. Tickets are valid for return to Oct 15 1903, allow one way out and return by another with stopovers in both directions. See ticket agents for full details.
Shining services offered at the Colenso Hotel establish Dave Keltner as proprietor of the hotel shoe shine parlor. The brief note highlights the new business location and owner.
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