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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1902
Page
2
A local article portrays J J Denny as county commissioner overseeing welfare. He screens aid recipients, adjusts payments, and uses county deeds to secure property for those in need while visiting homes to check on the poor.
The Winfield team scored 2650 pins to Washington’s 2442 as Allen led Winfield with 201. Pratt faltered late, Wilson top and bottom scored for Washington with 90 and 192. Capt James Cunningham led Washington Moones asserting a challenge to Stars. the Moon team members listed. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Jas Boyd returned from Coneville Iowa with granddaughter Pearl Boyd.
A prenatal health message praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for strengthening mothers and easing childbirth. Claims include improved physical and mental well being, no alcohol or narcotics, and confidential correspondence with Dr. Pierce. Subscriber letters endorse reduced suffering and healthier babies.
Western advocates celebrate broad encouragement for the Hansbrough Newlands irrigation bill. Senators Hansbrough Hoar Gallinger Tillman Bacon Clay and Mitchell discuss passage prospects while House resistance and conference aims shape strategy. Senator Mitchell recalls early Oregon move before a statewide record of legislative effort.
The March issue adds pages and superb wildlife and country life images. Notable features include The Life of the Trapper with a one-armed trapper and two St Bernard dogs, The Passing of the Blacktail, and flying fish hawk photos. Also editorial on Return to the Soil and practical Poultry Yard advice. For sale by T. B. Vogt, Columbia pharmacy.
Dr James W Kidd of Port Wayne Indiana claims to have discovered an Elixir of Life produced by a secret compound. The medicine is said to cure diseases from headaches to consumption and paralysis, with free distribution by mail to any requester. Witnesses report remarkable recoveries and dropped crutches within weeks.
Mr. B Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri lauds Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for relief after thirty five years of chronic dysentery. Travel promo from the Iowa Central offers fares to many western states and provinces with routes via Marshalltown and a free homeseekers booklet. Brinton showcases new pictures including Prince Henry reception and Memory's Picture, with a March 11 opera house showing.
City of Washington Iowa released a list of warrants issued in the February period across several funds. The record enumerates fund names and warrant numbers with corresponding dates and amounts for accounting accuracy.
The document records warrants across General Fund Sewer Fund Road Fund and Proof of payrolls. It lists payments to Keck Lewis McCleery Bus lines and suppliers with amounts and recipients. A notary confirms the list as a fair account of warrants issued by the city clerk on March third.
A Glade Springs Virginia druggist A E Clark sold twelve bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy between eleven o clock and eight on January 2. He praised the product for its general use in Virginia and quick cures for coughs colds and grip. Available at Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
An OCR fragment promotes a Chicago based Remedy Co. claim that their pills cure all kidney troubles and offer a free trial. No verifiable medical evidence is provided.
Miss Louisa Wilson continues instruction in Battenberg and Potot Lace and will begin a new class on Tuesday March 11 at 2 p.m. at her home 212 East Main St. The notice advertises Rocky Mountain Tea for children, priced at 5 cents, promoting health benefits.
Henry T. Crook of the Asheville Gazette reports severe rheumatism after wet feet last winter. He credits Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with easing the condition after using two thirds of a bottle. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman. Qolenso Ry Kel
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