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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented note claims Kemble's towers were superior and mentions direct ordering with payment of charges. It cites Emble Flowsn Co and Ostalooss, Lowan, with unclear context and missing dates or locations.
Frank Hott is aboard the flagship Brooklyn in New York City seeking a furlough to visit home briefly before sailing to England. The plan would allow a short leave prior to departure.
For the national Baptist anniversaries in St. Paul in May 1920 the Iowa Central Railway offers one fare plus 2.00 round trip with May 18 19 travel dates and return by May 2. Extension to June 30 available with joint agent at St Paul for 50 cents. Local ticket agents or A S Cutts Minneapolis Minn. are sources.
A Springville Alabama resident recounts using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during her three children’s whooping cough, noting better health and plumpness versus untreated children. The piece lists local ads and notices including May 7 business items and social event at the J. F. Simpson home.
The Hot Springs of Arkansas draw thousands seeking health benefits from its waters. The season began January 1, with the U S Government overseeing baths offering moderate charges and good treatment. The Iowa Central Railway promotes low round trip rates for travelers from the west and northwest. Address A By Cutts in Minneapolis for details.
District court proceedings include probate actions for multiple estates with final reports approved and executors appointed. Also a criminal plea change for Riverside hides case with thirty day jail terms and $400 bonds.
Special to ladies skirts cleaned at Wells and McCulley s. P J Hanley seeks democratic judicial nomination. Mrs Micnie Stichter Fulton and children visit Fairfield relatives. Miss Marie Stewart of Davenport to visit Maude Reeves. Colds and flu treated with Bhomo LAX noted as safe quick cure.
The May issue notes the Seniors cancel the Merchant of Venice for commencement, comments on last rhetoricals, mentions visitors and staff, and records moves of Myrtie Goode and Fay Farris. It also covers railway ticket sales, church events, rumors, and social gatherings at the First Presbyterian and M E Church activities with local names and dates.
May 6 items from Almneworth and surrounding towns record visits, travels, and small events. Names include Louie Marr Keota W. T. Trotter Chas W Stephens Mrs J A Crawford Mra J W Dasham Miss Belle Marsden Miss Martha Walker Mrs Mary Hartwick J G Rowan D W Martin Clara Pearson Harry Casselbaum John Tl Pearson Guy Tomlinson Miss Jessie Crooks Miss Nell Ogier and Grace Hill with various visits to Washington Sigourney Davenport Peoria and Morning Sun.
Townsfolk attend a county convention and news spans visiting friends and local notices. The Columbus Junction district fair runs August 26 to 28 with a detailed speed program including trotting and pacing stakes of 1000 dollars and entries due August 14.
A Boston dentist uses gas on a patient who keeps one eye open claiming it is glass. A shallow home whitening recipe darkens light mahogany with madder and varnish. A joke about a nurse and a maid ends with a child’s resemblance to his father becoming a matter of mishearing.
Some scientists predict future meals will come as capsules with nutrition from beefsteak packed into tiny pills. The era’s trend leans toward compact, bottled forms of food as suggested by current advertisements.
A local ad promotes sour pickles sweet pickles chow chow and olives in all sizes with prices from 10 to 50 cents per bottle appealing to households seeking compact pantry options.
Marshal B. Ragan warns that pasturing livestock in town around Sunset Park is illegal and will be stopped. Fines or seizure may follow for animals found trespassing. Edna Webb recovers as visitors played phonograph records at her home.
The notice lists annual and biennial meetings from associations including the National Educational Association in Minneapolis July 7 to 11 with a round trip rate of 8200, National Baptist Anniversaries in St Paul May 2028, and various fraternal and labor gatherings with one fare plus additional charges, plus a final return limit of 60 or 90 days for many routes and dates across multiple states.
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