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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1905
Page
2
Captain Seth Bullock and his cow puncher group visit New York and mock the city as provincial. He argues New York dominates the nation, dismissing outside achievements and claiming nothing matters unless done in New York. He cites the Hudson River as symbol of local superiority.
A speaker praises Americans overall but condemns eastern manners in New York. He contrasts New York’s crowding and dining car behavior with Western ideals, condemning women forced to wait and men pushing ahead. He likens some Easterners to “hog” stereotypes from Chicago.
Sam Blowsnake, an Indian, confessed to killing Kickapau Shopodoe on a farm near Marion in 1908. Shopodoe had sold land for 1200 dollars and soon disappeared. Blowsnake says he shot Shopodoe and three other Indians helped bury the remains in a swamp. Blowsnake and three others are bound over.
Marshalltown Iowa reports that Wallace Morris also known as Frank Shercliffe has married Anna Mae Bergstrom a Des Moines society girl. The union links Morris to the Pollock diamond case rumors.
In Angels camp near Altaville Stockton reports robbers moved a saloon safe to the back yard broke the strong box open and escaped with 2800 dollars in cash.
An old advertisement proclaims Mi-O-Na as the sole agent that strengthens the stomach and digestive organs to prevent disease germs. It claims ordinary medicines only aid digestion temporarily and promises a germ proof stomach with one tablet before meals. The ad urges asking Columbia Pharmacy about a cure guarantee.
Gordon Bennett’s Royal Slave drew a fair crowd at Graham Saturday night. Gus Mortimer played Humboldt and Isabella Turner delivered a strong turn as Countess Inez de Oro. A Saturday matinee by the same company drew light attendance.
Seldom are mortality claims cited yet the notice touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the sole remedy for appendicitis and peritonitis based on a testimonial from M Flannery of Chicago. It lists the price as 256¢ at J H Stewarts druggist.
A second caucus for school board candidates was held Saturday evening in City Hall. Samuel Younkin, currently a board member, was renominated for another term.
A notice calls for a regular Commercial Club meeting tomorrow evening with strong emphasis on a full attendance. Directors are urged to be present, and all members are requested to attend.
I Cohn offers top prices for iron rags old rubber and various metals. Leave orders at Washington House or call 387. Located at 23 EOD TF Washington Iowa.
E A Swift will take contracts for brick buildings foundations or brick work Plans and estimates furnished. Lemmon of the east side jewelry store has secured G V Pope of Decatur Lil as his new watchmaker Pope is a graduate of the Polytechnic Institute of Peoria and regarded as first class new man in Washington.
Hon John Shenick of 2008 Peria St Chicago endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for throat and lung affections citing a campaign illness that improved after two doses allowing him to campaign and win a council seat. The remedy sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
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