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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1906

Page

2

Clifford Thorne Seeks GOP Nomination for State Legislature

Clifford Thorne of this city announces his candidacy for representative in the state legislature from the county, subject to the Republican county convention. He campaigns on railroad rate reductions and cites recent legislative inaction by a local representative. Thorne is a former Spanish-American War veteran, Yale fellow, and Iowa State University law graduate, noted for aggressive political work and Washington ties.

Clifford Thorne Thorne Iowa Washington Company II State University of Iowa Law Department Yale Amerian Law Review

Hale Fire Fighters show disappoints crowd in town

Review notes the Hale Fire Fighters failed to meet expectations behind chief Hale’s St. Louis show. Night fire scenes lacked realism and few acts impressed, though a few specials like the trapeze, slack wire woman, and acrobats in dress suits earned praise.

Hale Chief Hale St. Louis

Thorne enters race for State Legislature in Washington County

An aggressive young Republican, Mr Thorne, announces his candidacy for the State Legislature from Washington County. He cites his role in unveiling Standard Oil practices and an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry as proof of his reform zeal. He aims to address Iowa railroad rates and insists his past work supports his bid. Miss Beth Burns returns to Columbus Junction. Mr and Mrs J S White go home to Brighton. Miss Pearl White visits Ainsworth. The notes end with a reflection on the clown business as essential to the circus.

Interstate Commerce Commission P. P. Campbell Kansas Campbell Garfield Congress Thorne Iowa

Remedy for bowel complaints praised as best medicine

An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the ultimate cure for colic and diarrhea for all ages. It claims universal success, easy administration with water and sweetness, and urges every family to keep a supply, noting sale at Cook, Sherman, and Stewart's Pharmacy.

Rockefeller Standard Oil Chamberlain Cook, & Sherman Stewart’s Pharmacy

Agronomy Changes At Iowa State College Report

At the Iowa State College trustees meeting in Ames on May 29 the faculty committee report was adopted with few changes. Perry G. Holden moves from agronomy head to advance the field while remaining connected to the college but not in the department. Farm crops and agricultural engineering become separate departments led by M. L. Bowman and Joy K. Davidson as associate professors respectively.

Ames Iowa Iowa State College Perry G. Holden Department of M. L. Bowman Joyj K. Davidson

Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Consumption Says Doctor

A Missouri druggist recalls three cured patients who used Dr King s New Discovery for consumption. He calls it the most wonderful medicine with sure cough and cold relief and throat and lung healing. Guaranteed by J H Stewart druggist. 50c and 1 trial bottle free.

Livonia T. J. Dwyer Graysville J. H. Stewart

Al Pratt Visits Keota on Business

Al Pratt traveled to Keota for an official purpose last evening to handle a matter of local concern.

al Pratt Keota

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