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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1903
Page
4
J A Guiledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe case of piles with 24 tumors and was twice hospitalized. After doctors and remedies failed, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve stopped further inflammation and cured him, according to Stewart Drugist.
Tlalames seekers excursion tickets at half rates to Nebraska Wyoming Montana Idaho Washington Oregon. Departures March 17 April 7 21 May 6 19 June 2 16 with folders for details. California trips cheap tickets on sale until June 20. Pullman Sleeping Cars to Los Angeles and weekly personally conducted excursions. Also promotional free books about Nebraska and Colorado offered for six cents postage.
The author argues moving stock raising southward to Alabama and Florida to exploit year round outdoor work and cheaper feed. He notes northern confinement wastes half the year, warns of high winter shelter costs, and praises cheap range and potential for velvet bean and cassava as fat and flesh producers supporting a growing regional industry.
Mo Keek returns from a business trip visiting Cedar Rapids and Chicago. He met with partners and discussed plans for upcoming projects in the two cities.
If seeking a home or investment, the best farm lands are along the Minneapolis and St. Louis BRR line where crop failures are unknown. Good soil climate and people, farm values rising. buy now. Low excursion rates from Iowa Central and M and St. L railroads. For particulars contact A. B. Cutts, GP. A., La, Cent, and M. & St. L. RK. R. Minneapolis, Minn.
The notice promotes Nickel Plate Road with through express trains linking Chicago, Fort Wayne, Findlay, Fostoria, Erie, Buffalo, New York City, and Boston. Dining cars offer American Club Meals from 5 to 10 cents, plus la carte service. Chicago depots are Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue with ticket offices on Adams Street. John Y. Callahan is the general agent at Adams Street, Chicago. Also mentioned is a city bus line with Frank Rogers handling orders by phone.
Soper the convicted conspirator in this county was released on good behavior from Ft. Madison Saturday. Parole granted by Governor Cummins requires Soper to stay at home evenings and abstain from alcohol, with monthly progress letters and possible revocation by the governor.
Albert Lints and Jobo Eagle received 40 and 215 dollars respectively for lightning damage on May 6. Several residents report barn work and repairs with light dog rods added to barns. Uncle Tom Payne, now frail in Katona, and visitors Mrs. Otto Brutn of What Cheer and Amelia Strabala are noted.
Townships list delegates to be chosen Saturday for the Republican county convention to select delegates to the state convention in Iowa. Kalona delegates to be named tomorrow evening. Wes Ragan to oversee Milwaukee interlocking switch tower project starting today with construction instructs.
When colds and grip are prevalent the quickest remedies are in great demand. Mr Joseph D Williams of McDuff Va says he was cured of a deep lingering la grippe by using Chamberlains Cough Remedy after trying several other preparations with no effect. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
Mrs. Harry Montgomery hosts a reception on West Washington Street Wednesday afternoon. The Montgomerys entertain with cards Thursday evening. Mrs. A. J. Dawson leads the Twentieth Century Reading Circle tonight. Miss Eulala King marked her 16th birthday with friends Friday. The Eicher party enjoyed a farm picnic near Noble Saturday with several youngsters. Basket Club entertained by Mrs. Ralph Smith on West Washington Street this afternoon. The Tondre and Bens millinery party toured Haskins yesterday, dining at Hotel Haskins and visiting Milwaukee camps. attendees included Mary Toodie Kate Benz Elle McCreedy Mable Shilling Dot Keister and Mrs. Ida Rathmel.
The bid period for square paving closes tomorrow at noon and the council will open bids at 1 p m. Fifteen firms have plans and specs, with representatives expected. J D Likes of Des Moines is on site. A regular council session is slated for this evening.
Epworth League of the ME Church held a special no sermon service last evening marking the league’s 14th anniversary. Rev J B Schreckengast and Mr Charles Keck led. Alma Brindley sang The Man of Galilee, readings followed, a history was given, and Wesleyan quotes were shared. The program closed with Rock of Ages and Nearer My God to Thee.
A notice states the Royal Neighbors hold a regular meeting tomorrow after noon at 2 50. It also announces a basketball game Thursday night between the Stars and Merchants teams.
A phrenologist assures anxious parents their son will become a poet, while the father questions if a literal bump whack could cure him now, highlighting humorous medical quackery of the era.
Oshkosh reports that a portion of the state fish and game law granting wardens authority to search cars and boats for contraband fish and game is unconstitutional. The Winnebago county court and by inference the state supreme court deliver the ruling.
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation to neighbors and relatives for kindness and sympathy shown during Mr. Browns illness. The writer credits true friends and asks for blessings from the Lord on all who offered support.
The Iowa Central Railway resumes its Homeseekers Rates to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and western/southern points. Valid on the first and third Tuesdays of April May June 1908. One fare plus 2.00 for the round trip, 21 day limit. Inquiries to Town Central Ticket Agent or A B Cutts GP AT Minneapolis Minn.
Elder Aaron Hise and Deacons L. 8. Patterson and S. J. Foreman were ordained after the regular morning service at the Presbyterian church. Rev. L. D. Young preached two sermons, morning on I am among you as He that serveth and evening on Burning Hearts. Dr. G. A. Pratt sang Peace Troubled Heart at the evening service.
Johnson, the baker, employs a force of men to improve ovens today. He aims to be better prepared to furnish bakery goods to Washington and vicinity this summer. Buy all bread from Johnson this summer. it pays.
Account of Presbyterian Assembly notes Iowa Central BR selling tickets Brighten to Los Angeles or San Francisco for 50 dollars round trip. Tickets on sale May 3, 12, 15, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 with final return limit to July 1 1903. Passengers may use diverse routes with stopovers both directions. Contact local agents or A B Cutts, G B P T A, Minneapolis.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through September 1903 the Iowa Central Ry will sell colonist tickets to points in Arkansas Southwest Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Colorado Texas Louisiana New Mexico and more at extremely low rates. Contact local agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis for rates and info.
Advertisement promotes Nickel Plate Road service from Chicago via Harrison Street to New York bound travel. It claims three daily through express trains with vestibuled sleeping cars and American Club Meals in Nickel Plate dining cars. Fares range from five to one dollar and no a la carte service is offered. Chicago depot details and agent contact at 113 Adams Street.
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