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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1903

Page

2

Remarkable Diarrhea Cure Narrated by Mrs. Miller

Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas recounts a six year battle with severe diarrhea. After failed treatments the Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her with one bottle costing a few cents, prompting sales at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Alice Miller Morgan Texas Sean Bosque County Chamberlain's Colle Stewart's Cook & Sherman

Prompt reports of carrier negligence in paper delivery

Office requests prompt reports on carrier boys for any negligence in newspaper delivery. Without a report at the office, the imperfections of the service remain unknown.

No pity shown, cure for piles by Bucklen’s Amica Salve

F A Guiledge of Verbena Alabama writes of a years long battle with piles and 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Amica Salve finally cured him and it also helps burns and aches. Available for 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.

F. A. Guiledge Verbena Ala Bucklen Stewart's

Sunday Suit of Clothes Lawsuit in Dutch Creek

An interesting lawsuit was tried in Dutch Creek Township over a farm hand’s wages and a Sunday suit of clothes. Frank Adams and H V Frank sue John Strouse for 25 in money and the attached clothes. venue shifted to Dublin based on Strouse’s sister Strouse’s involvement.

Dutch Creek Frank Adams H. V. Frank John Strouse Breitenbach Valley Hanley Singmaster Dublin Strouse Henry Hlatner Johnson Talleyland

Miss Hughes Explores Angelo Art at Presbyterian Meeting

Miss Elizabeth Hughes of Cedar Walls spoke at a prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church on the religious convictions of Michael Angelo as shown in art. She discussed David Moses and the Sistine Chapel works, urging listeners to learn the artist’s lesson without preconceived notions.

Elizabeth Hughes Cedar Walls Presbyterian Church Michael Angelo David Moses Sistine Chapel

Quieting title suit over Washinty County Iowa property

Henderson and Thorne sue to quiet title to a described southwest quarter of section 6 in township 70, range 6 west, Washington County Iowa. Unknown heirs and claimants of William Spencer Alexander Swan and others may be barred from any rights by adverse possession for twenty years. The petition seeks a decree establishing plaintiff's fee simple title and barring all unknown claims, with publication ordered in Washington Evening Journal weekly for six weeks.

William Wil Har Spencer Alors Peas Ward Finiden Jane M. Belth W Laaron Ane M. En Argaret McCullough Cullough Mecullough Kaveth K Swan Roy H. Crorier Corny Crosier Dawson J. Croxier P.M Patrick M. Dick Ryan McCullough Washinty Sont Namber Sywnahip Washington County Iowa Pistrie Court Eveh William Spencer Alexander Swan Ishington County Pininus Platout Vialat Pisinuit Henderson & Thorne Washington Evening Journal W. ©. Clements

Sousa Band Master Debut Retold as Humorous Tale

A Washington audience recalls John Philip Sousa’s first public appearance as a violin soloist, staged in a lunatic asylum. The tale recounts a wardrobe mishap with an oversized shirt, a bungled debut, and a stern instructor who forbids lunch, leaving Sousa hungry and in tears.

John P. Sousa Washington Sousa John Philip Sousa Demosthenes Mr. Sousa Mr. Demosthenes Hiss

Washingtons Baseball Trip to Sigourney Monograms

Washingtons baseball team travels to Sigourney tomorrow morning to face the Sigourney Monograms. A number of fans accompany the squad to watch, with many likely in attendance and the game expected to be a good contest.

Washington Baseball Nine Sigourney

Threshing season opens with Gorey O'Laughlin starting machine

After days of repairs and setup, Gorey O'Laughlin fires up his threshing machine. The first assigned job is on the James Herring place southwest of Lexington as preparations continue for threshing.

Gorey O' Laughlin Lexington Jas. Herring Place

Marriage of Ida Fergue Son and Charles M Jacoby

Mrs Ida Fergue Son and Mr Charles M Jacoby were married last evening after a prayer meeting at the M B K parsonage. The Rev J B Sehreckengast officiated at the ceremony.

Ida Fergueson Charles M. Jacoby M. BK J. B. Sehreckengast

Engineers Tour Des Moines River Bridge Route

Superintendent Robert Law led a Burlington engineers party touring the line to Tracy and back this morning. The group crossed the Des Moines river bridge and included Mr. Breckenridge J. D. Bessler and the Q system's general bridge engineer from Oskaloosa Herald.

Robert Law Burington Tracy Des Moines Mr. Breckenridge J. D. Bessler Oskaloosa Herald

Honey crop outlook bright for town beekeepers

The summer promises an abundant honey crop with fine flavor for local beekeepers as wet conditions spurred bees' activity. Early grain forecasts remain cautious, but bees seem resilient, benefiting owners financially. Miss Mame Shearer enjoys a vacation in the east and will return by week’s end after trips with Washington friends to Niagara Falls, Quebec, and other cities.

Lowa Mame Shearer Washington Niagara Falls Quebec New York City Boston Philadelphia

How to Treat Infant Disease with a Remedy

This item touts a cure for a dangerous infant illness using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil. It claims a certain cure when properly treated and directs purchase at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.

Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Iowa commission to hold stock exhibit at State Fair

The Iowa commission to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition will maintain headquarters on the State Fair grounds during August 21 and 22. The exhibit plan divides into livestock agriculture horticulture manufacturing education and dairy with appointed superintendents for each area and officers named from several counties.

Iowa Commission W. H. Harriman Iampton W. ©. Whiting Whiting F. J. Sessions Cedar Rapids J. A. Ericson

Rural Free Delivery Policy Favoring Larger Routes

The department clarifies its stance on free delivery routes, denying plans to discontinue rural routes with minimal mail volume while funds are limited. It states preference for routes serving more than 100 families when petitions exist for larger coverage, to maximize public benefit.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Constitutional Cure

There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases and was once thought curable only by local treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is advertised as the only constitutional remedy, taken internally, with a $100 promise to cure if it fails. Sold by druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Coal shortage predicted with guaranteed low price offers

Notices from T Anderson and Wm A Whiting advertise hard coal availability amid a national shortage. They claim track stock of 16 cars, promise prompt delivery, and price guarantees until Sept. 1, urging early orders to secure the best grades.

Sats OM T. Anderson

Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Power and Vitality

Advert promises a miracle pill that turns weakness into strength and lethargy into energy. It claims strong health benefits and offers a Bonus per box through Stewart's pharmacy.

Dr. King Enka Stewart

Southern Fruit and Vegetable Growing In Alabama And Florida

The Louisville and Nashville railroad region yields large profits for fruit growers and truck gardeners in Alabama and West Florida. Reports cite radishes bringing high gross and net per acre, potatoes and melons sold in 1902 with strong returns, and strawberries producing significant quantities per acre. Address G. A. Park, General Industrial and Immigration Agent, L&N Railroad, Louisville.

Louisville & Nashville R. A Alabama Florida Pittsburg

Quieting Title in Washington County Iowa

In the District Court of Washington County Iowa the petition seeks to quiet and establish fee simple title to the south side of lot 5 in block 18 of the original town plat of Washington. The plaintiff claims open exclusive possession for over seven years and asserts all unknown claimants and named defendants hold no valid title adverse to the plaintiff. A six week publication is ordered.

Washington County Iowa Wabnits Platout D. Lo Mearland Ilowa A P. Moody Mary L. Moody Mary Louisa Moody Daniel McFarland Alexander Moody N. Reynolds Joseph Reynolds Home Insrrance Company Charlies H. Dickson Hannsh Couger Sarah KB. Stafford Eva Stafford Sarah Willams Hannah Stafford Sarah Stafford W. BP. Keister Sta’ph William Wilson Washington District Court Platatifl Platatil Court House Wo & JL Brookhart Petitin yAron W Preston

Iowa Bargains Offer Farm Lots Near Grandview

A Washington Iowa ad from July 20 1903 proclaims four Louisa County farms near Grandview for sale with plans to boost value by 10 to 20 dollars per acre in six months. It notes a divorce related note and invites inquiries to L D Higgins & Co in Washington Iowa.

Louisa Co Iowa Grandview

Scranton Coal Dealers urge prompt contracts

Scranton coal buyers urged to contract now with John Shields & Son promoting Scranton coal as the best option and inviting customers to visit or contact immediately.

John Shields & Son Scranton

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