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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
3
An old ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills to cleanse the system. It claims lively liver function active bowels and good digestion and notes the price as 25 cents at Stewart’s drug store.
The forecast from Washington DC predicts showers and possibly thunderstorms tonight and Saturday. The report is filed as a special to the Evening Journal and covers Iowa’s weather outlook.
Local notes list Allen the candy man also promoting Allen's ice cream sodas. Several residents travel to nearby towns including Winfield Sigourney Columbus City Fairfield Davenport and Keokuk for visits sales and events. multiple residents attend horse sales carnivals and instate visits with family and friends.
Prof Gillan editor of the Western Teacher and Lecture of Milwaukee spoke to Normal students at the Baptist church on Where Are We At outlining current educator positions. He urged progress through updated methods and free text books, criticizing outdated ideas and praising teacher study of pupils.
No new developments in the Gallaugher murder case are reported. Local papers note his cool demeanor and a willingness to allow officers to photograph his feet. Exhibits of those photos appear in a Iowa City gallery. Rumor of a confession lacks verification. The public doubts Mrs Gallagher as an accomplice or victim. M G Campbell, of this city, knew Holliday well and found his criminal turn surprising.
Ed Hearne state Y M C A secretary from Mt Clair New Jersey met President Roosevelt after delegates from a Maryland convention toured Washington. Hearne, who had served in the Philippines, discussed island schools and friars with the president during a brief half hour meeting.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as far ahead of obsolete pills and liquids. It claims genuine stamped C C C and that the product is never sold in bulk, with a price of 10 cents at all druggists.
Bonaparte residents resist further action after Deputy Fish and Game Warden Stillwell is mobbed and shot in the arm. The piece accuses Stillwell of offensive discrimination and notes the Normal Institute closure and dispersal of teachers. It also warns of tornado and windstorm losses with a sales pitch for insurance.
Vendors announce fish market at public square every Thursday at ten o'clock. The event promotes town peddling on the same day with fresh catch available for locals.
Burlington showcases a July celebration featuring music by the Washington U band, a river carnival with yacht and shell races, balloon ascension, parachute leap, fast horse races, decorated bicycle parade, foot races, and baseball alongside a grand street parade. The Fortnightly Club meets tomorrow at 2:30 with Miss Allie Rownd.
The ad touts Cascarets as a cure for constipation with a money back guarantee from druggists. It presents a humorous tagline and promises relief from fall discomfort.
Free descriptive booklet on Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in northwest Iowa along the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Ky line. Includes Minnesota and Iowa game laws. Mentions boarding houses hotels cottages for rent. Signed Jno G Panwen AGP TA BCRAN Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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