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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1903
Page
2
The remedy is described as uniformly successful and the most popular preparation for bowel complaints. It is noted as pleasant to take and especially valuable for summer diarrhea in children, said to save many children's lives annually. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy, Cook & Sherman.
The Chautauqua Association Hacks announce departures from the Eichelberger Grocery corner with tickets sold there. Buy early to guarantee seating and avoid being left behind as not everyone can be hauled at once.
Antiseptic liniment claimed to heal cuts bruises and burns quickly without maturation. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy Cook and Sherman. Lumber yards will close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday June 20 1903.
The Washington community gathered as Rev Charles Brown former local resident and Oakland Cal Congregational pastor preached at the Methodist church. His sermon on Luke 7 38-39 outlined Christ as king through five Jerusalems visited, praising kingship in property temple home and teaching. Schuyler and Ralph Livingston left for Des Moines to attend the Republican State Convention.
A Boston man interrupts a foreign traveler and suggests starting language study from the foundation after the visitor mentions studying since arriving in the country. The exchange highlights language barriers and cultural misunderstandings between a Boston resident and a foreigner in New York.
A man boasts he pays cash for everything and avoids credit while another sharp observer questions what 000 bookkeepers in town would do if everyone followed that practice. The exchange highlights differing views on budgeting and credit use in the community.
Pip the pickpocket and Hill the burglar plan a theft as two lovers, George and Lizzie, walk toward Bethlehem Pennsylvania. The hymn from the church and nature fill the scene while Lizzie marvels at beauty and George misreads the moment.
Baptist congregation failed to secure Rev Lemons for the church with Rev R Eechlin of Chicago to fill the pulpit. Eechlin earned the D B B degree at Chicago University this year. Yesterday morning’s theme was The unanswerable argument for Christianity, and the evening topic was The Abundant Life. Rev Boblin will preach again next Sunday.
Commercial Club members from This City met with a delegation from Iowa City to discuss a proposed railway line southward from Iowa City through this city. The Cedar Rapids to Iowa City route is viewed as likely, and local interest aims to connect north and south locally. The visit is expected to bolster the movement.
Report notes Em po ria event closing June 7 as a success with same performers as used locally. DeWitt Miller Hobson and Jones praised. Wesleyan Male Quartette also appeared delivering high satisfaction this year. An unrelated excerpt then promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money back guarantee and druggist sales.
Ira Richardson in New York Herald offers quips on men and romance. He argues trust, temperament, and money shape affection and calls for lightheartedness to keep faith in life’s sweetness.
Mrs. Newson of Decatur Alabama endured years of stomach and bowel distress and near death before trying Electric Bitters. She reports immediate improvement and full recovery. The remedy targets liver kidney and stomach troubles and is sold at 50 cents with a guarantee by Stewart Drug Store.
Secretary Coon lists two week losses from lightning at Farmers Mutual. Names include W J G Crawford Wellman cow value 0 W Hi Cress & Son Riverside Keifer 220 N L Babcock Washington steer 0 PD G Knottnerus Washington horse 115 and Francis Parrow Ainsworth house contents damaged to 614.50.
Prof D O Jones of Emporia Kansas arrives to head the choral work at the Chautauqua. He is eager to begin and offers to assist teachers with sight reading and related instruction in the evenings if a suitable hour can be arranged.
Oral Watters, once a student at the Academy, visited the city on Saturday to pursue matters related to Parsons college.
A Philadelphia Record clipping recalls medical rules written over seventy years ago by a great grandmother. Tips include brimstone in the pocket for cramps and a lodestone for rheumatism. Other cures mention water gruel with ram, onion in a roasted ear, and eating nuts before bed to combat consumption.
In a private military academy story, a distinguished youth named Robert Crane is asked to identify the Massachusetts governor. He calmly replies he does not know who the governor is, then reveals his father is Gov. Crane but admits he never believed it, doubting the claim as boasting.
The Iowa Central Railway announces summer excursion rates from Brighton for June 1 to September 30, 1903. Destinations include Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo Colorado 22.75 dollars Glenwood Springs Colorado 34.76 Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah 35.75 and lower fares to Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs and Custer South Dakota. Diverse routes and stopovers offered. Call any Iowa Central agent or write A B Cutts Minneapolis for folders and rates.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Bessie Louise Benz and Mr. Frederick Lawrence Dwyer on Wednesday June 24 in Los Angeles California. The bride resided in the city with her aunt Miss Mary Tondre until six years ago and will be remembered by many. The Bachelor Maids meet this evening at eight with Miss Josephine Babcock on North Iowa avenue.
Local brief noting Mrs Allen Singmaster and Minnie Singmaster returning from Brighton after a Sunday visit. Mrs Jesse Barnard returns to Muscatine after a week with John Rupp on East Second Street. Dr Adair and Nellie visit Kearney Nebraska for James Dawson funeral, plan to return tonight. Miss Miksch from Grace Hill were shopping. Nelson Steel of St Louis arrives to visit uncle Will Steel and relatives. A J Hillhouse acts as island sitter while Mack Wright is ill.
Conductor Caleb Warren and Brake man McDowell of the branch passenger run were examined in Eldon yesterday. Both men passed the required sight and hearing examinations.
Miss Lena Coates arrived Saturday evening from Macomb Illinois and is the guest of her cousin Miss Grace Coates on East Washington Street.
A remote family relies on Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts wounds and ulcers after accidents. Advertises it as the best on earth, priced at 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.
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