Washington City approves new sewer district ordinance
The Washington City Council in regular session led by Mayor Alberson passed a preliminary sewer ordinance repealing ordinance No 47. It creates a citywide sewer district with construction reconstruction and control provisions including land purchase funding bonds and certificates. The full ordinance will be published in tomorrow's Journal.
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Accident at The Journal office roof injures Jack Deweese
Last evening while roofing The Journal office a mechanism used to raise materials struck Jack Deweese on the head causing unconsciousness. He was treated by a physician, his arm wound dressed, and taken home. He remains dazed though doctors say injuries are not serious.
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Jack Deweese
Journal Office
Jack
See Remedy Praised by Harlan Merchant
George L. Chubb of Harlan Michigan says Chamberlains See remedy is the best cough medicine he has taken and that it cures a cough or cold faster than other treatments. It should be kept at home for instant use and can shorten recovery time. For sale by Stewart’s Pharmacy Cooks Sherman.
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George L. Chubb
Harlan, Mich
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cooks& Sherman
Weather and Farm Progress in Iowa End of April 1905
For the week ending May 1 1905 Des Moines reports a trend toward normal temperatures with the Mississippi valley about four degrees above normal central district near normal and Missouri valley about four degrees below normal rainfall light in the north and normal to the central areas with some excess in the south. Farm work shows fair progress though rainfall excesses hindered some localities. Plowing for corn is advanced and warm dry weather could bring planters into the fields in the first week of May. Northwest and southwest districts indicate some farmers began planting as early as April 27. Wheat oats barley and rye grow well pastures and meadows are lush fruit trees promise full bloom with little frost damage overall crop prospects excellent.
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Iowa
Mississippi Valley
Central District
Missouri Valley
Cough cured by New Discovery in Calhoun advertisement
Local reader from Calhoun Ga describes use of Dr King s New Discovery for a severe cough and bronchial illness. The ad claims rapid relief, improved sleep, and eventual cure with a 50 cent or 1.00 dollar price and a trial bottle offered.
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Z. T Gray
Calhoun
J. H. Stewart
Kalona Horse Sale Friday Auction Draws Eastern Buyers
Kalona hosts a horse sale on Friday the 5th featuring 125 draft horses plus good drivers and a few mules. Eastern buyers are expected to attend. interested bidders should be present. Contributed by John A. Yoder.
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Kalona
John A. Yoder
Little Bill and the Vacationing Fish
Fishing was poor for Little Bill as he waited all morning with a worm on the line. In Fishland under the waves Mr Sunfish declares a vacation and leaves life at sea, while Mrs Sunfish mourns the loss of her mate and their tale ends with a moral on happiness at home.
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Bill
Fishland
Mr. Sunfish
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Wonder Worker Granny Knits Warmth and Wonder
The poem depicts a grandmother celebrated for clever handiwork and care. A child marvels at her skill with string and wire, knitting a scarf and mittens, baking gingerbread, and curing colds with simple remedies. The narrator praises the granny’s warmth and abilities, hoping others see her talents.
The Frank Stories For Washington Boys Available Locally
Nine stories of Washington boys and the late Chiney are on sale at Vogt's news stand Stewart's drug store Duncan's book store and McElhinney's drug store. The cloth bound 18 mo volume is priced 35 cents locally and 50 cents in other markets. Chiney is gone but Frank and Tad remain busy.
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Washington
California Excursions Start April From Rock Island Line
Starting April 10 the Rock Island will operate excursions to Los Angeles, San Francisco and other California points at a special round trip fare of 855.65. Trips go via any regular route with flexible return options. Passengers board at Washington and stay in the car until arrival in sunny California. For details contact agent H. W. Russell.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
California
Washington
H. W. Russel
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