Gloomy Memorial Day Observed Despite Rain
Memorial day observances in the city proceeded with graves decorated at old and new cemeteries. Soldiers and citizens attended services in the opera house with Dr. J W Hancher delivering a major address on Civil War causes, unity, and the role of slavery in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ER
Washington
U. T. B. Band
W. Et
Stiles
Wm. Stiles
Isle
W. A. Stiles
George Stiles
Opera House
Thos, McCutcheon
J. W. Teknaheen
Dimmitt
J. J. Kellogg
Ile
Ferguson
Warfel
Ross
Hovee
Daniel Bakeman
Freedom
N. Y
Dr. Hancher
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
The text claims deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and offers Hall's Catarrh Cure as a cure for catarrh related deafness. It promises one hundred dollars for any cure failing and cites F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as the maker with distribution through a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Dixon & Co Prospecting List for Washington County Farms
Dixon and Co announce a new prospectors list offering fine first class Washington county tiled farms from 160 to 640 acres at $75 to $110 per acre. Also a 160 acre tiled farm with ood barn seven miles from market offered for residence property in Washington. Includes first class corn land and other listings for buyers in Washngton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon & Co
Washington County
Washngton
Civil War Soldiers Honored For Hardship And Valor
The article recalls the soldiers who fought in the Civil War with dignity and sacrifice, noting their bravery and sufferings. It highlights the contrast between public memory and the true hardship of hospital isolation away from the fighting, and ends with a devotional observance including music and benediction.
Electric Bitters cures insufferable pain claims
Mrs 38 Il Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of indigestion stomach and bowel trouble ending in death fears before trying Electric Bitters. She reports immediate improvement and full recovery, praising it for liver kidney stomach and bowel relief. Only 50 cents guaranteed by Stewart Druggist.
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Newson
Decatur
Ala
Stewart
Windmill Accident Breaks Arm of Grace Hill Man
Friday last, John McKinstry caught his arm in a windmill wheel while oiling it. The wheel could not be stopped in time and his arm broke in two places below the elbow with severe flesh tearing. He will be unable to work for some time.
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John McKinstry
Grace Hill
McKinstry
New Sidewalks Aim for Chautauqua Grounds Access
The Chautauqua Grounds Committee is negotiating with west town residents to build a sidewalk to the Chautauqua grounds. The project is described as affordable and badly needed with possible help from the Chautauqua Association. The item ends with an ad for Rocky Mountain Tea as brides’ best friend by J TH Stewart.
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J. TH. Stewart
People We Know: Local business moves and health news
Mrs. Ti A Wilson of Washington county returns home cured after X ray treatment by Dr. Johnson and can again do housework. Mos J pares of Washington named manager of Peoples Telephone Co. Dupuis enters as a practical telephone man ready to serve. Fred Parker rents Daut block rooms and plans tailoring work in Sigourney. W JD Beatty buys Daut corner building from L W Bartholomew, who remodels for a jewelers display. Bartholomew’s long, successful jewelry run in Sigourney noted.
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Keokuk County
Ti. A. Wilson
Washington County
Johnson
Mos. J. Pares
Washington
Peoples Telehone Co
V. Dupuis
Fred Parker
Pfannebeck
Daut
W. Db. Beatty
Geo. Daut
Bartholomew
Ilis Ner
Sigourney
L. W
L. Db. Robinson
Washingington
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
A local notice emphasizes the danger of colic and cholera morbus in neighborhoods and promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a lifesaving medicine available at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Rest Room Imprvements Noted in Court House Basement
The basement rest room at the court house has received several improvements including halfo mined ceiling, wall paper, fresh painting of moulding, repaired screens, new chairs and sofa covers. The room will be thoroughly cleaned and several persons registered today.
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Court House
Ice price cut to 25 cents per hundred at Windsor Grocery
Due to cool weather and ample ice stock the price is reduced to 25 cents per hundred. Orders may be left at Windsor Grocery. Lou Jugenheimer is the seller.
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Windsor Grocery
Lou Jugenheimer
Made Young Again From Dr King Liver Pills
H Turner of Dempseytown Pa reports nightly use of Dr King’s New Life Pills for two weeks returning him to his teens. The product is praised as best for liver stomach and bowels, vegetable and non gripe. Available at Stewart’s drug store.
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Dr. King
H. Turner
Dempseytown
Stewart's
Washington to gain street lighting with new dynamo plant
The city shows first light from a Davenport engine started Saturday as aldermen and officials witness tests. Officials report the dynamo works well and expect reliable illumination soon with lanterns becoming scarce. Inventor J. A. Russel touts a refrigerator attachment for small institutions, to be installed for Wells & McCulley.
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J. A. Russel
Davenport
Crook Hrookhart
Emry
Patterson
Glasgow
Washington
Harry Speer
Krussel
Wells & McCulley
Chamberlain's Pain Balm touted by farmer and customer
A farmer near Pattens Mills N Y helped a rheumatic man by giving Chamberlain's Pain Balm and allowing a refund if unsatisfied. The man later returned, paid a dollar for another bottle, claiming it kept him in good health. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman sell the product.
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P. Rayder
Pattens Mills
N. Y
Stewart's
Cook & Sherman
Mrs McCall's clears headwear at cut prices
Mrs. McCall's in Washington offers a two week clearing sale on children's, misses and ladies' millinery. New summer headwear, flowers, draperies and novelties are marked down to attract shoppers.
Citi Zens Savings Bank Announces 4 Percent CDs
Notice states The Citi Zens Savings Bank will pay four percent interest on all certificates of deposit written for six months or longer. I M Sproull cashier in Washington Iowa signs the notice dated May 26 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
I M. Sproull
Washington
Iowa
Scent package and family bottle back in stock
A scent package suits ordinary needs and a family bottle priced at 60 cents provides a year supply. The item is widely available at druggists.
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Drugg Ss
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J.W. Hancher
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
Balbriggan Underwear
Cauid
Ecru
Dimities
Batiste
Mercer & Chilcote
Postoffice
Kaye & Lytle Telephone
East Side Square
Oxfords
Harwood
Lowa
J. B. Lemmon
Prop
Columbia Pharmacy
Southeast Cor. Square
Mr. Dimmitt
MRS. McCall’s
G. H. Pratt, M. D
STECK
Nice
Gina
H. F
Steck’s
West Side
Loe
New York
Knight, the Tailor
H. Knecht
Washington National Bank
Nmccall Bros
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