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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
3
A vintage drugstore ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills to cleanse the system and improve digestion. It claims lively liver function, active bowels, and a good appetite, offered for 25 cents at Stewart's drug store.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with probably local showers and thunder storms. Washington DC June 13. Special to The Eve Ning Journal.
A slice of town life with notices of visits and arrivals. Mrs Maggie Robertson visits relatives in Indianola while Roy Andrews from Burlington tours the city. Jo an Wiley returns from Chicago. S B Ewing visits from Colorado Springs staying with the Andersons. Parcell McAtlion comes to aid her sister Mildred McAtlin. Attending weddings include attorney Clifford Thorne’s trip from Bloomfield.
Mrs Narcissus Saville Humston, longtime Iowa resident and German Reformed church member, died at home after months of heart trouble. Funeral set for tomorrow at 4 pm from the family residence with Rev J B Logue of the Second United Presbyterian Church officiating. interment in City Cemetery. Four children survive. Additional local notes mention storm damage near Silas Caldwell and upcoming church services led by Rev L D Young. Also a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm and Cough Remedy promoted by local merchants Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
Mrs E E Rverson and Mrs Ladder of Eildon depart for Boston on a pleasure trip for about two weeks. Kathryn Mauthe returns home to Grace Hill for summer vacation from Glenwood. Mr and Mrs Kt PT Lewis announce a reception for Mr and Mrs Karl Ashton Lewis on Tuesday evening June ith at 4 40. Miss Kila Acheson plans to return to Odebolt next year after a year teaching. she has earned a notable salary raise. Ancient Order of United Workmen to elect officers Friday night. all members urged to attend. A local boys team plans a game against Burlington Choir at the ball park with small admission to cover grounds. Rocky Mountain Tea ads urge genuine remedy. Mr and Mrs Henry Eicher and children Hanna Lydia, and Mrs Hl Steck sod with Mary and Henry depart for California for the summer. Drave man R G Stowell and wife will occupy their residence in Henry Eicher’s absence. Stowell arrives from Chicago Monday. Honeymooners H H Metheery and wife return tomorrow from Chicago after visiting Clarion and Jakes.
A called meeting of the Twentieth Century Reading circle will be held Saturday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs. J H Stewart. Important business to transact and full attendance is desired. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy after the death of our father. Sigafoose Hamilton Hamilton family thanks. Iowa Central railway selling excursion tickets within 200 miles at one and one third fare. Sales July 3 and 4, limit July 7.
The Reynolds Gallery announces its reopening after returning from the state association with many new ideas to enhance offerings. The note promises progress and improvements aimed at enriching visitors’ experiences.
Washington bulletin shows in three months ending Dec 41 1901 there were 1451 railroad collisions and 887 derailments in the United States resulting in 274 deaths and 2089 injuries. Total railway accidents raise deaths to 813 and injuries to 10235 with property damage over 2 million dollars. Separate note praises Electric Bitters and Sinklen’s Amica Salve from Elizabeth West Virginia claiming cure for cancer and various ailments with strong medicine ads.
Six year old Washington shave shop highlights cleanliness and cool ambience. Mrs Shields of Chambersburg credits Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with a full recovery after severe Hay Fever and asthma. Guaranteed bottles available at Stewart s Pharmacy. trial bottles free. Fresh fish slated for sale on the public square at ten each Thursday with town peddling the same day.
R N Bevill of Old Town Virginia says their daughter was wholly cured of a bad scald head by Buck Len’s Aroha Salve. The ad touts it as infallible for piles and effective for cuts burns bruises boils ulcers eruptions. Available for 26 cents at Stewart’s Pharmacy.
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