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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
2
Dr and Mrs Jenkins entertain at six o clock dinner as a compliment to Dr Adair and daughter Nellie of Kearney Nebraska visiting at the James Dawson home. The table was prettily decorated with ayringas. Covers were laid for twelve.
May 28 notes from Alneworth and nearby towns list visits by Dr and Mrs Halick and others to Washington and Columbus City, visits by Miss Alma Johnson, and بين rest of residents including teachers, farmers, and church workers. Mentions a new rock arch bridge near the Sherm Brindley home and upcoming bridge projects.
Muscatine Iowa reports strong progress on subscriptions for a new Y M C A building started yesterday with broad coverage of the town. The article notes 1476 associations in America with 208477 members and suggests many associations own buildings valued at over 21 million dollars.
The View Leason News weekly publication edited by a high school pupil aims to benefit mankind and present matters of interest to the student body.
An evening kindergarten entertainment is set for next Thursday at 7 30. Ticket prices list 1016 and 2c with children admitted for 150. Reserved seats are available at Carris' now.
Josh Edgar of Germantown Cal relates fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism and long suffering until using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He reports immediate relief and a cure with no recurrence. Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman offer the liniment for sale.
Last Friday the Seniors left high school and became alumni though they struggle to look dignified. Twenty eight students are in the class this year. Botany students submitted their books and the ball team regained its good name after a Saturday win. The Juniors plan a May 20 reception for the Seniors and the week stays quiet.
A historic notice advertises a one dollar round trip to Burlington on June 3 with return at night after the opera. It proclaims this the last cheap rate excursion as the Standard Gauge promises to out run future offers and invites a farewell jaunt on the rails.
Persons desiring Narrow Gauge car bodies at ten dollars each should notify B. G. Fox, agent here. The 24 by 7 by 6 foot bodies can serve as sheds for cattle, wrab hing, kitchens, or possibly housekeeping. They are needed by the railroad company after gauge standardization. leave orders with Mr. Fox at once.
Special summer excursion rates from al pointe on the Iowa Central Railway to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer in the Black Hills South Dakota. From June 22 to 24 July 1 to 13 August 1 to 14 23 24 30 and 31 and Sept 1 to 10 a special low rate of less than one way fare for round trip to above points. Stopovers granted final limit of tickets October 31 19 2. For further information call local ticket agents or address A. B. Outts G P T A Minneapolis Minn eow until 9-15-02.
A shoe designed for elderly ladies offers gentle support and easy fit for tender feet. Ideal for those who struggle with finding comfortable footwear that feels good and is simple to wear.
Washington May 28 Special. Congress again debates per diem service pensions for veterans. It is estimated about 290000 Civil War veterans have never applied, not fitting existing acts, yet support grows for a universal pension after ninety days of service. Other topics include anti shoddy measures and naval submarine assess. ARTHUR W. DUNN
A mother recounts distributing Cham berlain's Cough Remedy to her three children including a three month old baby after whooping cough last summer. She claims the remedy prevented health decline and kept them plump, noting a daughter calling for cough syrup between fits. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
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