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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
3
Fair in east and showers in west tonight then Saturday showers and not so cool. Special to The Evening Journal. Washington D C July 3.1.
Short items report bakery goods offerings at Johnsons and Means & Stichters, arrivals and departures of residents and visitors including Carl Keck, F K Swift, L H Wallace, Mrs James Todd, Father Stahl, J B Patterson, Mrs Ben Pratt, Mrs R P Lewis, Miss Sade Hamilton, Mrs J R Isenhart, Mr and Mrs Charles Woodford, J R Cunningham, Mrs J B Young, Mrs George Schneider, A Twinam family, Miss Emma Stark, Miss Hazel Humble, Harrie Horne, Ella Kyle, and others. A Pleasant Plains W F M Society meeting noted for August 5 1903 and Keota resident A Stephens visiting in Keota.
A classified appeal lists numbered boys ages four months to eleven years seeking placement. Descriptions include eye color, hair, health, and special notes. families sought by Catholic and Protestant homes. Applications to W. H. Slingerland at the State Children’s Home Society in Des Moines, Iowa.
An advertising blurb touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mighty remedy turning weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. It claims health benefits and lists the price as 25 cents per box with Stewart's Pharmacy as the seller.
Dr J T McConnaughey formerly of this city has moved to Olds where he bought the practice and goodwill of Dr Gahringer and left Tuesday to begin his new duties. He is son of Dr McConnaughey and a graduate of the Medical College of Keokuk.
Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman offer a buy back on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy claiming no risk to buyers. The ad touts refunds if unsatisfied and asserts the remedy is the most successful for bowel complaints and never fails, described as pleasant safe and reliable.
A fine residence in a good location is offered for sale at a big bargain for quick action. Inquiries welcome at this office. Say requested.
The Keota Eagle notes Washington won 19 to 23 against Sigourney in the Washington Sigourney baseball series and suggests a decisive rule game at Keota after both sides accuse the others’ umpire of stealing games.
The notice promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil as a cure for a fatal infant illness. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman. Ends with a bakery ad hinting at Nice things for your table at the Johnson bakery tomorrow.
The article notes a September 1 target to start regular service on the Milwaukee Muscatine Rutledge extension. Superintendent Laas reports progress on sand ballast, raises, culverts and wiring, with heavy fall traffic anticipated and work continuing through fall and winter to ready the line for full operations.
Editor W G Manners visits Crawfordsville while Leigh Ralaton from West Cheater tours the county seat for Mutual Telephone work. Rev J F Smith and family visit Led Nebr brothers. Several locals change jobs. Miss Mac McParlane to East then West Chester. Oskaloosa times notes Iowa dairy outlook with Wright reporting strong milk and butter production despite price dips.
From August 1 to 14 Iowa Central Ry sells excursion tickets to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver at 45.00 for the round trip. Return by October 15 1903. Stopovers allowed and travelers may use different routes for outbound and return. Contact A. B. Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis for details.
A gold medal contest is planned at Living Lake church this Friday evening. The program features speakers from Riverside Ainsworth and Washington and Glendale Glee Club providing music. Admission is ten cents.
Advertisement urging farmers to plan tile installation now with contact for John Shields & Son, offering writing, telephone, or in person arrangements at 31126.
Appeals from the paving assessment on South Third avenue were served on the city council, mayor, and city clerk just before closing. About $3,000 involved. no motions on file. If a trial is held, it will be at the next August term beginning August 31.
Gilter Franklin died at four years old in Humboldt Iowa on July 31 and was buried today at the residence of his son in law A W McFarland of Dakota City. His father Franklin born in Illinois when it was a territory was a contemporary of historic figures including Jefferson Adams Lafayette and Napoleon. His wife survives at ninety two, having lived with him seventy one years, one of the state’s oldest couples.
The article highlights large yields on L and N Railway lands in Alabama and West Florida. It notes radishes yielding 100 barrels per acre with high gross returns, potatoes fetching 1548 dollars from three acres, and berries producing up to 300 to 550 dollars per acre. G A Park invites interested parties to contact Louisville and Nashville General Industrial and Immigration.
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