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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
3
Congressman Birdsall of the Third District urges railroad reform as timely. Washington reports say Secretary Shaw plans heavy labor on his presidential push in 1908, with westward trips and lakeside visits to speak to bankers and merchants.
Congressmen Benjamin P Birdsall urged interstate commerce rate reform at Iowa Falls Chautauqua. He said rail property should not dominate others and called for IC C power to set fair rates. Local notes list visits, bakery items, dinners, and events with mentions of towns, trains, and upcoming Holden Day.
Mrs. Elizabeth Shelton sues Dr. Cass Shelton in Ottumwa district court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and threats with a revolver. She seeks 5000 temporary alimony 200 attorney fees and 5000 permanent alimony with an attachment to restrain disposal of property before the hearing. Judge Roberts issued the 5000 attachment. The couple married in January. she is 19 and daughter of ex mayor T H Pickler. Dr Shelton hails from a Davis county family.
Holden day runs August 15 to 24 in Washington Chautauqua events. The notice emphasizes serious participation for corn day activities and farmer involvement.
The church announces next Sunday morning services featuring Brother Charles Brown as speaker. Members are urged to take notice and attend.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a constitutional treatment for catarrh claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Offers $100 reward for any failed cure and notes internal dosing from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Washington July 28 Special to The Evening Journal Iowa forecast calls for a fair day and night with cooler temperatures tonight and tomorrow.
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Tickets for the Chautauqua are on sale at city banks. Season tickets cost 1 75, children's season tickets 1 75, with a 25 cent discount if bought before August 1. Buy now to save.
Concord Kentucky resident B F Leek credits Bucklen’s Arica Salve with curing a painful 20 year upper lip sore after trying other remedies. The salve, described as good for burns cuts and wounds, is priced at 25 cents at J H Stewarts drag store.
John Trammes of Oskaloosa visited the city to conduct his trade today, moving through local shops and markets as part of his work routine.
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