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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
2
Milwaukee officials led by A J Karling and H H Williams visited Davenport to inspect yards below Crescent bridge. They said service over the cut off could begin by July 5, offering benefits to communities along the line.
Major Brush of the Twenty Fifth Infantry inspected the Fifty Fourth Iowa National Guard at St Louis. He called the regiment good and fit for field service, noting two junior companies may need conditioning but could be whipped into fighting shape quickly. He praised officers as efficient and capable across companies.
A 19th century advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure claims. It presents J Cheney & Co of Toledo as reputable and lists West Truax Walding Kinnan as wholesale druggists. The ad states hall's catarrh cure is internal and blood affecting with testimonials available. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills praised.
A practice game between the Business Men and the Bums at the Armory drew a 16 to 13 score for the Bums and delays a scheduled final match due to a late new ball. Referees L. H. Wallace Merton Teeter and Mrs. Norman Scofield officiated amid cheering crowds and a postgame social by Baird's orchestra. Out of town guests included Mrs. Alice Baker and Allen Green. Also a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm from Mrs. Anna Hagelgans. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Shermany.
Sioux City lawyer Judge Anthony Van Wagenen, a longtime Iowa Democratic influencer, positions government ownership of railroads as his core issue. He opposes reaffirming the Kansas City platform and has moved from Bryan supporter to a 1904 pro public ownership stance, seeking the gubernatorial nomination amid party factionalism.
A drummer recalls a railroad accident night in a grim Nebraska town where a hotel bill of four dollars sparked a confrontation with a mayoral judge and three sons. The eldest son, a constable, arrests him. the town marshal locks him up briefly. a jailer warning caps the tale of a rough, truism laden visit.
The Johnson bakery lists macaroons in two flavors plain and chocolate. Nearby customers can visit the shop for fresh treats and classic confections.
The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for lung and throat troubles claiming it cures bronchitis croup whooping cough pneumonia and consumption. Mrs B VanMetre of Shepherdstown West Virginia testifies a year long bronchitis vanished after one bottle. Trial bottles free and guaranteed by Stewart Drug. Regular sizes 0c and 1.00.
South English notes a proud honor for Atty Virgil White son of Hon Fred E White elected to the law instructor post at Drake University in Des Moines. The achievement is celebrated as a significant milestone for the young man.
Mr H P Burbage a Greenville District student at law suffered years of persistent coughing feared consumption. After trying Chamberlains Cough Remedy he reports a remarkable change and says two bottles cured him permanently. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Friday evening is the regular chapter meeting. Important business and petitions to attend to. EK Wickham H P.
Tickets for the Chautauqua are now on sale at all city banks and can be secured at any time. Buyers are urged to act quickly to avoid a rush and take advantage of the low price currently offered.
A Madison County Alabama resident speaking at the St Louis good roads convention asserts that in recent years the county has constructed 200 miles of turnpike without state or federal aid, and that property values there rose far beyond the road costs.
A scent package suffices for common occasions. The family bottle costs 66 cents and lasts a year. All druggists sell them.
The Journal presents calling cards for graduates suitable for commencement programs and invitations. It highlights current sizes, type styles, and engraving options for sending to relatives and friends.
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