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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
4
A Virginia druggist reports brisk sales of Chamberlains Cough Remedy, sold twelve bottles between 11 PM and closing in January 1901. He praises its reliability and rapid cures, noting long familiarity with its effective qualities. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
The Rock Island announces reduced fares to Minnesota North Dakota and the coast points. See agent for details.
The Hot Springs Arkansas health baths draw thousands worldwide for restorative waters. Opened January 1 with U S government control, affordable rates and quality treatment. Iowa Central Railway markets low round trips for travelers seeking command hotels and spa facilities. A testimonial from Henry T. Crook supports Chamberlain's Pain Balm curing rheumatism, sold by Stewart’s Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
The Lower House of the Iowa Legislature voted 59 to 15 to pass the Nagle bill prohibiting baseball and football on Sundays. John Dillon was suspended in the British House of Commons for calling Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain a liar.
Licenses to wed were issued yesterday evening to Everett J. Morgan and Minute Ashe, John Stevens and Mildred J. Frost, Joseph Klopfenstein and Anna May Stout. The singing class in the basement of the First U P church will skip this evening’s lesson due to the open season at the Academy.
The Whist Club gathered last evening at Miss Elia Reid’s home on South Beavenue. Four tables were arranged for the game and a dainty luncheon followed. Twelve guests attended.
Mrs St Clair Lewis hosted a informal one o clock luncheon at North Second avenue with two progressive whist tables. Mrs A Hays won first prize a solid silver sovereign spoon. Elab orate luncheon served. Mary Mabie Dill works in the 8 W and J L Brookhart office during Miss Gertr y Smith’s illness. Improvements planned on North Marion avenue when weather allows. Hi Walker to move a Jones house to a lot south of Harmeier properties and make a home there. Mr Jones to build anew on the corner. Mrs S A Krindley to build a cottage on her new lot. John Wagner plans improvements on his property nearby. Wagner bought the Jones corner house and will move it across the street. R W Moulton of Washington Steam Laundry adds a dry room and interior repaint. Jap Bidwell bought a Cable piano from Charles Saling. One drunk before Justice Folger fined 20 and costs for resisting an officer and attempting to escape the city jail. The Brinton show tomorrow night benefits Rest Room. half proceeds after expenses go to the ladies for improving the public facility. Mr and Mrs Lester Mintie welcome a daughter born this morning. Miss Anna Dean joins Tondre and Bens millinery as sales lady on the south side. Open session features quartette music with no extra charge.
Local notice lists an eight oclock open session in the Academy chapel with admission ten cents. Archie Young reports his daughter Edna, ill in bed for five weeks, able to sit up yesterday. Also noted: Will Witte in town, Fitch Johnson engine dept employee, El Paso engine trip, and various visitors and illnesses among residents.
Cow for sale fresh and good, one gray Norman mare blind nine years old, two thousand feet date unknown. House and lot for sale cheap in desirable location. Wood-sawing service by steam saw at Cunninghams or Brindleys. Large front room for rent on third floor of Rookery. Inquiries at Journal office.
A tale about Patsy Dooley puzzled by numbers as he asks how many mothers sixty four brothers would share. The dialogue plays on arithmetic misunderstandings and family relations in humorous regional speech.
The quotation notes a close brain and stomach connection as a scientific explanation. A humble learner responds, and a Washington Star line adds a jab about political alliances and financial deals being discussed at banquets.
Notices advertise on first and third Tuesdays of March April May a fare plus 2.00 trip from Marshalltown Iowa to Minnesota Iowa North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon Nebraska and many southern regions. Address Geo S Batty G P T A to request a free booklet.
A Washington Star reminiscence notes July warmth vanished as frigid blizzards sweep the earth. The piece contrasts once hot conditions with today's frosty scene, underscoring the stark seasonal reversal.
A brief humorous exchange notes a hired servant discipline tactic as a joke. Mrs P complains she has not kept her last hired girl a month and Mrs Flip asks if she keeps her locked up. The Ohio State Journal caption presents the quip in a light domestic vignette.
Columbus March 20 The supreme court reversed the circuit court ruling in Noah Johnson v the state a wheelmen case. Johnson killed a pedestrian in Sciotoville while riding a wheel and was found guilty of manslaughter. The court discharged him. Bay City March 19 City treasury drained again. officials consider raising funds for expenses. Berlin March 20 Fifty Russian and Polish students expelled from Prussian technical schools for political agitation.
Major General Bb M Young retires from command of the military department of California. The Marquis of Duferin's will disposes of an estate valued at £108.48. Admiral Custodio Jose De Mello, who led a revolt in Brazil, is dead in Lisbon. Tension Commissioner Evana refutes claims of succeeding Hitchcock. The Bettish admiralty plans a new class of warships the scout very Faust and seaworthy. Rebels in southern China proliferate while government troops retreat. BE Burns, ex-Chicago pennant winner, dies aged 45 in New York. A Wyoming murderer to be hanged on Good Friday. Elephants praised for intelligence but trainers note varied learning. Cats have calm brains yet some dislike mankind. Birds generally stereotyped by species but may vary in intelligence.
A Chicago News quip notes a London visitor promised to write a paper titled Neat ness Needed in American Kitchens after hearing a joke about rabbit stew containing a hare. The exchange highlights cross‑cultural humor and perceptions.
A terse exchange attributed to the New York Times shows a poet accusing a publisher of insulting him with a three dollar offer. The poet responds by pocketing the money, highlighting tensions over payment for verse.
An advertisement asserts fluttering or irregular pulsations signal heart weakness and claims Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens nerves and muscles. It cites a testimonial from Mrs J A Cours of Upper Sandusky Ohio praising relief from palpitations and smothering after use.
Heart Cure quiets the nervous heart regu lates its pulsations and builds up its strength as nothing else can. Sold by druggists on a guarantee. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
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