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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1902

Page

2

Miss Edith Wilson Entertains at Cards Social

Washington society hosts two receptions at the Crooks home on North Second Avenue with over two hundred ladies in attendance. Epworth League social at the MEB church features prize guessing games and a large turnout of teachers from the Normal Institute.

J. I. Crooke North Second Avenue Washington Society J. B. Crooks Jessie Ada Jenkins Eva Denney Edith Wilson Kathryn Bell Charlotte Dunningham Daisy Hull Rabter MacGugin Lauree Dunningham Doll Buckley Josephine Babcock Anna Hodek Epworth League Epworth League Society MEB S W. Neal Washington Street Lillian Haggett Stevenson Mary M. Hughee Normal Institute J. P. E O. Society J. i. Crooks

Distressing Rescue After High Water For Burlington Man

A Burlington man saved his life after fording a stream in high water last week but lost two gallons of whisky and eight bottles of beer in the process. The Madison Republican notes the danger and mocks the man’s fate. The U T D Band plans a Fourth of July engagement in Burlington and will provide music for the celebration. Clifford Thorpe, a Washington attorney, has agreed to give a short talk on July 4.

Burlington Madison Republican Clifford Thorpe Washington Wellman

Wind Cave National Park Proposed by South Dakota Senator Gamble

Senator Gamble proposes creating Wind Cave National Park in western South Dakota to protect a system with about 53 000 chambers and 100 miles of passages. Government officials back the plan to prevent vandalism and misuses while praising the cave as a natural wonder with immense potential for power.

Washington Gamble South Dakota Yellowstone National Park Congress Crater Lake Oregon Petrified Forest Arizona Lacey Iowa Cater Lake Park

Prof Frank B Irish Unable To Attend Lectures

Prof Frank B Irish cannot fill his engagement in Kansas City and may visit later. The committee apologizes to the public and will refund all funds raised for the lectures at the earliest possible time. June 10 Kansas seeds 4000 harvest hboods. The state employment bureau has given its Kansas City agent a list of places where men are to be sent. Railroads will offer a one third fare rate.

Frank B. Irish Kanaaes City Kansas State Employment Bureau Kan Sas Missouri Bureau

Crawfordville News Highlights From County Towns

Crowderville June 20. News notes from surrounding towns include travels of M Sloane to Washington, visits by Rev Kerr and Rev McCampbell, and Mrs Yeager visitingKeota relatives. A Moulton resident sought editor’s help over garden chickens with comic advice. Local editor jokes about poultry and cooking methods.

Children Day Service at Eureka M E Church 1902

June 22 1902 service features organ and school songs recitations and solos. Performances include The World is Praising Thee What Can Children Do for Jesus and The Gospel Train with a closing address by the pastor followed by a parting song.

Eureka M. E Johnny Simpson Deces Hazel Jones Gertie Buntenbach Maele Jesus Hattie Hil Grace Ida Nicola Savior J.F. Bingaman Dee Snider Ree Ralph Bunce Edith Ceeeeeesess Orobostea Ruth Bidwell Obotr

Chronic Constipation Cured by Cascarets Candy Cathartic

A sensational 19th century style claim touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for constipation. The ad promises genuine tablets stamped C C C and notes they are never sold in bulk through druggists, Roc.

C.C.C Druggists Roc

Nebraska Agriculture Census Shows Farm Wealth and Output

Washington June 20 The census report on agriculture in Nebraska lists 121 525 farms as of June 1 1900 valued at 747 050 057 Buildings land and improvements account for 60 of the value Farm implements and machinery total 24 040 450 Livestock 145 340 587 Total farm property 747 050 057 Farm products for 1900 total 70 227 000 with 43 percent in animal products and the rest crops Forest products are included Excluding 1888 gains this product value is up 143 percent The 1890 gross farm income stands at 124 670 856 and gross income on investment at 17 percent.

Washington Nebraska

Pain Balm Brought Relief for Mrs Schaub’s Back Pain

George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio recalls reading Dayton Volks Zeitung ad for Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. After using the balm, his wife’s eight week back pain vanished, restoring her ability to perform household duties. Lintment sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

George Schaub New Lebanon Ohio Dayton Volkszeitung Chamberlain Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Church and fraternal convention calendar listings

A series of dates and locations for upcoming conventions and meetings from various organizations. Triennial and biennial gatherings include the International Sunday School Association in Denver, the National Educational Association in Minneapolis, the Ancient Order of Denver, the Young Peoples' Christian Union in Tacoma, Knights of Pythias in San Francisco, Elks in Salt Lake City, and the National Fraternal Congress in Denver. For rates and routes contact Monet Law, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt, Burlington Iowa. Ed. Fox, Agent.

International Sunday School Association Denver National Educational Association Minneapolis Minne Ancient Order of Pen Young Peoples’ Christian Union Society of the United Presbyterian Church Lacoma Wash Knights of Pythias San Francisco Cal Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Salt Lake Ctty Utah National Fraternal Congress Col Burlington Iowa Fox

Supreme Court strikes down labor protection law in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Supreme Court rules a state law forbidding discharging workers for union membership is unconstitutional. It upholds employer liberty while recognizing workers may form labor organizations, noting risks if rights are curtailed for employers or employees. The decision is described as highly important for labor and industry.

Madison Wis Supreme Court

Saved From an Awful Fate by Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pennsylvania recounts a six month illness due to Hay Fever and Asthma. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete recovery. It is advertised as a safe cure for throat and lung diseases including coughs colds and bronchial affections. Bottles priced 60 cents and one dollar with free trial bottles at Stewart’s Pharmacy.

Mra A M. Shields Chbamberabure Dr. King Stewart's Pharmacy

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