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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
3
Special forecast notes fair tonight and Thursday for Iowa. Washington delays weather report for May 17 indicates warmer Thursday.
The page lists loan offers on farm security from Iowa Land Go and notes about academy commencements. It records travels by residents to Canada and Des Moines for meetings, G A R encampments, and stays with relatives. Community notices include church topics, local taxation chatter, and a reader letter from the Clipper.
Two students in the county may receive scholarships valued at 120 dollars each for a four year college course at Western Reserve University. Selections will be based on high class standing and merit with letters from teachers. Applications are due by June 1, 1905, through President Thwing in Cleveland.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as essential for cuts bruises burns and scalds. It claims instant relief from pain speeds healing by about one third and acts as an antiseptic preventing blood poisoning. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
A Belle Plaine man reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve drew out poison from a swollen hand and saved a life. Described as best for burns and sores, sold 25 cents at J Stewart’s drug store.
The Animal Husbandry Department publishes Bulletin No 81 detailing a twelve month feeding trial comparing beef and dairy steers. Four steers per type from Angus Hereford Jersey Holstein breeds are studied with full feed tables and individual group gains. Slaughter test data and carcass notes by John Gosling Kansas City accompany illustrated cuts. Obtain from C F Curtiss Director Ames Iowa.
Mr B Wainwright of Lemon City Fla notes faster relief from pains in the stomach with Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy when taken in hot water. Major Fred E Holsteen reports a reorganization of the Fifty fourth Infantry with battalions led by Majors Wetherell Howell and Holsteen and postings at Fairfield Washington Fort Madison and Burlington Hawkeye.
Wright county Iowa shows a population drop of over 500 in five years with every township except Clar iand Dows recording losses. Belmond also falls slightly while Eagle Grove faces the largest decline, estimated at over 1,000 from returns.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills clear the body for action and show health by rosy cheeks bright eyes firm flesh and buoyant mind. It urges readers to buy at Stewart’s drug store for 25 cents.
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