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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
2
The uniform success of this remedy makes it the most popular preparation for bowel complaints. It is recognized as a dependable and pleasant remedy, especially valuable for summer diarrhoea in children and credited with saving many lives each year. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
For the Fourth of July the Iowa Central Railway sells round trip excursion tickets on July Land 4 at one and one third fare to all points within 200 miles. Return limit July 6. See ticket agent for particulars.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is described as an antiseptic liniment that heals cuts bruises and burns without maturation, avoiding the usual sickly appearance. The claim mentions Cooka by Stewart's and Herman in the vintage advertisement wording.
The Chautauqua Association grounds committee urges immediate tenting site reservations for campers. Will McClean coordinates layout with streets, a boulevard, electric lines, a central phone station, playgrounds, shade, and ample water. A list of prepared campers includes Clapper Keeley Patterson Wilson Miller Bovee and many others. A funeral report follows: Charles W Shelton, 35, died of erysipelas in Wayland after illness. widow and daughter mourn.
The Philadelphia Ledger recalls Queen Victoria’s rare jokey quip about Wellington’s boots. The Washington Star cites Mrs. Torkins praising Charley’s thrift while noting a plan to quit smoking when tobacco-war savings rise, illustrating humor amid daily life.
The Journal in Washington Iowa runs an advice column answering reader questions. Entries from Andrew Humphrey Sarah Angler George and Lottie cover dating divorce wedding trips and name origins with humorous twists and moral reminders.
County Auditor Frank Neal received from the state executive council an abstract showing Iowa has 0 021 miles of railroad. The Rock Island leads with 2168 miles followed by Milwaukee 1787 and Burlington 1364 miles. Per mile net earnings show Burlington 2114 42 Rock Island 2204 85 and Milwaukee 5905 19. Total state taxes paid were 1624058 96 with Burlington 230214 06 Rock Island 583560 03 and Milwaukee 268 54 92. Burlington assessed at 5488 per mile Rock Island 667 per mile and Milwaukee 11500 per mile.
An advertisement states deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It claims catarrh inflames the Eustachian tube, causing rumbling or loss of hearing, and offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh that Nall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Includes address F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and product mentions Hall's Family Pills.
In a Chicago Tribune scene a pink shirted girl cheers a pickup while a nearby man faints from shock. Aunt Miranda and Uncle Silas share brawling banter about insomnia and a bed, ending with a playful dollar wager over clues in the bed.
A stranger asks about a boy leadinG a group to a baseball game. Mickey explains the lad has no tickets but a good augur, and the defense isn’t thick. The scene hints at playful mischief and crowd behavior around a sports event.
Tickets entitling admission to all Chautauqua entertainments are on sale at banks for 2 dollars. Secure them now to avoid end of season rush and note children’s season tickets availability.
Rural families seek Bucklen's Amnica Salve for Burns cuts wounds and ulcers when stranded from civilization. The ad claims it is the best on earth and priced at 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.
An old notice seeks junk for old rubber rags and scrap metal. Deliver to A Heend on East Washington Street in Washington Iowa. Repeats the familiar call for an iron buyer and mentions 3 Im as a local contact.
A nervous visitor questions a pie as the waiter jokes that ptomaine is not used unless ordered. The dialogue shifts to romance with a Chicago Tribune quote about asking papa, and a reply that the suitor has experience as a book agent and life insurance solicitor making the task seem easy.
The g cent package is enough for usual occasions. The family bottle priced at six cents contains a yearly supply and is sold by all druggists.
Advert says Dr King’s New Life Pills cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and boosting health. Thousands of sufferers report merit. price 25 cents with money back if not cured. sold by Stewart, Druggist.
J. H. Stewart asserts that evidence shows the world’s most beautiful women are American and that 90 percent owe their beauty to Rocky Mountain Tea.
A telegram from Rev. A L Davidson of Lenox regrets he cannot conduct Mr. James Dawson's funeral as planned. Davidson was due yesterday. locals awaited his arrival with confidence, while Dawson's family mourns the missed tribute amid the delay. Also included is an anecdotal testimonial for Electric Bitters claiming miraculous relief from digestive and bowel troubles.
A violent notice warns parents to keep boys out of Geo Hays and Will Cherry pastures or be arrested without notice. Names William Cherry and George Hays appear with a local authority tone. The notice advertises Canada Northwest visits on July 7 and 21 with travel return for 27 dollars, inviting inquiries to Cash Caldren Company in Iowa City.
The Iowa Central Railway announces summer excursion rates June 1 to September 30 1903 from Brighton to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo Colorado 22.75 Glenwood Springs Colorado 34.1B Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah 35.75 and cheaper routes to Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs and Custer. stopovers and return plans available via Arts GA Minneapolis Minn inquiries.
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