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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1902

Page

2

Last Day for Little Coaches in Narrow Ridge System

The Narrow Ridge branch ends as trains run for the last time today. Roadmaster Shields leads nearly 100 men to widen tracks from here to Winfield with work starting at 4 90 o'clock and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy roster pressed into service Monday for new rolling stock.

Narrow Ridge Eystem Moreland Pierce Winfield Burlington Chicago Burlington & Quincey Widenlow Robert Shields Tere Winfeld Hailey Rock Island Oskaloosa BR &Q BOR &N Hannibal & St. Joe

New Freight Rules and Rail Schedule Updates

New freight rules across Illinois Car Service association impose a 48 hour loading window before charges apply. Illinois and Burlington routes announce time card changes with 7:00 am morning trains linking Monmouth and Burlington connections. New equipment and routes set for the Burlington line with revised arrival times and improved cars.

PALL ELECTIONS SHARED CONFIDENCE UNDER FADING SUN

A Washington dispatch notes both parties express confidence ahead of elections. Republicans cite prosperity and solid prices for farmers. Democrats point to Philippine policy criticism and broken platform pledges. The piece also surveys Indian treaties and highlights Senator Hale of Maine as a capable, independent figure influential in naval and appropriations work.

Washington Philippine Ehatalog United States Philippines Maine National Congress Senate House Senator Hale Hannibal Hamlin Hale Congress

Marvelous Elixir of Life Claims by Doctor-Scientist

A famed doctor in Indiana announces a universal cure named Elixir of Life. He offers free samples by mail to any sufferer, promising cures for rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart liver and many conditions. The letter claims witnesses report dramatic recoveries and urges immediate request for the remedy.

Captain Hobson Speaks on The American Navy Traditions

Cedar Falls Chautauqua hears Captain Richard Pearsor Hobson discuss The American Navy Its Traditions and Victories. The amphitheatre overflows with attendees including many female summer students, and the address is praised as above average with no disappointment for listeners familiar with the Merrimac hero.

Richard Pearsor Hobson Cedar Falls

Messenger Chas King Resigns Over Pay for Extra Train Service

Chas King of the messenger service resigns citing inadequate pay for duties between the postoffice and Rock Island mail trains. Pouch mail for No 30 east is carried in the afternoon. Postmaster O Cunningham posts bid notices in the post office with bids due in coming days.

Chas, King Postoffice Department Postoffice Rock Island Postmastmaster O Cunningham

Spirit and Okoboji Lakes Booklet Free To Readers

An illustrated booklet describing Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in northwestern Iowa along the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern line will be mailed free on application. It includes Minnesota and Iowa game laws. The notice notes boarding houses, hotels, and cottages for rent, with contact from Jnc. G. FARMER AGP&TA B CR&N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Iowa Burlington, Cedar Rapids

Gallaugher murder case survey for Holliday trial set

River Junction reports no new developments as officers from Iowa City conduct premises survey Wednesday for the September trial of O A Holliday.

Explosion at Williams Drug Store in Hamilton

A dynamite blast leveled the Tom Williams drug store in Hamilton at 3 15 yesterday morning. The charge of five to ten pounds was placed under the building by an enemy who had been refused whisky by the druggist.

Hamilton Tom Williams Williams

Startling Medicine Advance by Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve

Startling proof of a medical advance comes from G W Roberts of Elizabeth West Virginia. An old man thought incurable cancer was cured using Electric Bitters and Kunklen's Arnica Salve. The remedy claims to expel poisons and cure blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy for 60c and 25c respectively.

G. W. Roberts Elizabeth W. Va Kunklen Stewart's Pharmacy

Reader’s Note on Pain Balm Prompts Hope for Relief

A German resident in New Lebanon Ohio shares a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain King Balm used for his wife’s eight week back pain. He reports rapid relief and renewed ability to perform housework. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

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

Change in Time and Improved Service on Iowa Central

On and after the eighth, the Iowa Central Railway will operate sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St Paul and Minneapolis. It will provide quicker time and improved service from all points on the Iowa Central to St Paul and Minneapolis or Peoria. For details, consult Iowa Central agents through July 15.

Tvene Iowa Central Railway Peoria St. Paul Minneapolis Central Railway St Paul Lowa Central

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

Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pennsylvania describes six months of severe sickness from Hay Fever and Asthma. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing her and recommends it for consumption coughs colds and bronchial issues. Guaranteed bottles 50 cents and 1 dollar with free trials at Stewart's Pharmacy.

A. M. Shields Chambersburg Stewart’s Pharmacy

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