Washington compared to Mt Pleasant town thrives on progress
Mt. Pleasant editor Chas. Rogers extols Washington over Mt. Pleasant citing streetscapes lawns and sidewalks, a central park with bandstand and fountains, extensive paving plans, strong commercial club, modern schools and hospital, rail access, water system, and a handsome county courthouse as signs of superior progress.
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Chas
Rogers
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Roger
Washington County
Expensive Kisses in Georgian and Bavarian Wars
In 1794 Duchess of Gordon funded the Gordon Highlanders with gold and a kiss, aiding a rapid regiment raise that faced heavy French losses. In 1708 a prince kissed a royal princess, triggering a duel and a costly conflict between Bavaria and a neighboring realm, with diplomatic rupture and war consequences.
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Duchess of Gordon
Gordon Highlanders
Ferdinand
Bavaria
Hencehold
Hiaeve
Deafness Remedies and Catarrh Cure Claim
A medical ad asserts deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local remedies. It promises $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh cured not by Catarrh Cure, and promotes Hall's Family Pills by Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Junk Buyers Advertise Old Rubber and Rags
Local ad calls for junk collection offering prices for old rubber and rags. Deliver items to A. Tieend on East Washington Street in Washington. Reminder to remember the old tron buyer for household salvage.
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A. Tieend
East
Washington St
Washington
Relief gifts, floods, and statues in 1900 era notes
Charles Francia Adams of Boston sent 800 to the Kansas City relief committee. Georgetown University student Robert L. Shannon, 22, died after being hit by a baseball on campus. Postmaster General Payne is ill and home. Topeka floods wash more houses from foundations. An equestrian statue of General Joseph Hooker was unveiled at the Boston state house. Sir Thomas Lipton guests with the president. Corbin meets him in New York. New Orleans starts a sewerage and water system costing 18 million. King Peter I of Serbia takes the oath. The pope presides a consistory naming three new cardinals. Citizens' Bank of Milton, Indiana, files deed of assignment after loan losses.
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Charles Francia Adams
Boston
Kansas City, Kan
Robert L. Shannon
Georgetown University
Payne
Topeka
General Joseph Hooker
State House
Thomas Lipton
Washington
General Corbin
New York
New Orleans
Peter I of
Servia
Scent Package Covers Ordinary Uses for Family Use
The scent package suffices for common needs. The family bottle priced at 66 cents provides a four inch supply for a year. Available at all druggists.
Flattery Made Him Lose His Love Says Unsuccessful Suitor
An unsuccessful lover explains his heartbreak by saying he flattered the woman so much she grew too proud to speak to him. The remark reflects a quip on pride and romance.
Woman's War He Time Heals Wound In Your Heart
A dramatic dialogue fragment from the Detroit Free Press centers on emotional fallout and reconciliation. The exchange shows a woman declaring healing is possible while a man warns of anger still lingering.
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Detroit Free Press
Funeral of James Dawson at First United Presbyterian
The funeral for James Dawson was held at the First United Presbyterian Church, with Rev. F. Ross delivering remarks from Job 5 26. Interment followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Dawson, founding elder of his church, left behind thirteen relatives and was mourned by a large community gathering.
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James Dawson
First United Presbyterian Church
Dawson
W. R. Sawhill
Mr. Dawson
W. ©. Allen
F. O. Ross
Ross
Rh. T. McGall
Alex Knox
Geo. McMillan
J. C. Boice
Isaiah Taylor
W. J. Hamilton
Col. H. Scofield
J. A. Young
C. H. Wilson
J. F. Henderson
Ab Anderson
William Cook
That Throbbing Headache ends with Dr Kings Pills
That throbbing headach would quickly vanish for sick and nervous headaches with Dr Kings New Life Pills. The pills claim to purify blood and restore health. Only 25 cents, money back if not cured. Sold by Stewart Druggist.
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Dr. King
Stewart
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Scene
The uniform success of this remedy has made it the most popular preparation for bowel complaints. It is recognized as the one remedy that can always be relied on and is pleasant to take. Particularly valuable for summer diarrhea in children and credited with saving many young lives each year. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Fourth of July excursion fares to 200 miles
The Iowa Central Railway offers round trip excursion tickets on July 4 with one and one third fare, valid to all points within 200 miles. Return limit is July 6. See ticket agent for details.
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Iowa Central Railway
Sey Land
Chamberlain's Pain Balm touted for rapid healing
An antique advert claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic liniment that heals cuts bruises and burns quickly without maturation. It lists Stewarts Har Cook & Sherman as sellers.
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Stewarts *Har
Cook & Sherman
Excursion to Southeastern Assiniboia Northwest Territory
Advertises a Canada-bound excursion run on July 7 and July 21 from Iowa City. Cost is $27.00 with return included. Cash Caldren Company organizes the trip and invites inquiries. Warning about arrests for unauthorized people in pastures.
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Assiniboia
Northwest Territory
Canadian Northwest
Canada
Cash Caldren Company
Iowa City
Iowa
Chautauqua Tickets On Sale At Banks Now
Tickets entitling the owner to admission to all 31 entertainments are on sale at banks. Secure them early to avoid season rush. Children's tickets cost 7 cents.
Special Summer Excursion Rates to the West
The Iowa Central Railway announces summer excursion fares valid June 1 to September 30 1903 from Brighton to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and other western points with varying round trip prices and stopover options. Contact any Iowa Central agent or A Cutts G P T A Minneapolis for folders and details.
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Iowa Central Railway
Brighton
Denver
Orado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Deadwood
Lead City
Hot Springs
Custer
Iowa Central
A. Cutts
Minneapolis, Minn
Septso
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Postoffice
Kaye i Lytle
Steck
Fox
Jeweler
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Cyrus
RK. T. Wickham
H. P
ALL
C. S. Rogers
Mt. Pleas
Ant
Public Square
Chilldren
Mr. Pleasant
Rock Island
Chicago
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Oc Drinks
J. B. Lemmon
Prop
Columbia Pharmacy
Southeast Cor, Square
Citizens’ Bank At
Milton, Ind
First United
Rev. F. . Ross
Elm Grove Cemetery
Chamberlains
Geo
Hays
Will Cherry
William Cherry
George Hays
Silk
Knight, the Tailor
H. Knecht
Washington National Bank
Harwood
Geath
Alaama
Florida
Alabama
G. A. Park
Louisville& Nashviller
Loumvinag, KY
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