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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1902

Page

2

Carriers Named For Free Delivery In Washington

Washington dispatches list three mail carriers Clayton Neiswanger Morton Bickford Lloyd Purvis and two substitutes Joseph Neal Franklin Gray appointed to carry mail when free service starts Postmaster will be notified by mail in a day or two All candidates ranked high in recent competitive exams pay 600 a year rising to 800 after a probation period

Dewlat Clayton A. Neiswanger Morton D. Bickford Lloyd Purvis Joseph KR. Neal Franklin H. Gray Cunningham Washington The Journal

Vinci vs cod liver oil praised by Cook and Sherman

A reporter questions Mr. Cook of Cook & Sherman about Vinci, comparing it to cod liver oil. He explains Vinci separates the healthy interior from the fat, offers a pleasant table wine form, and claims Vitally strong principles aid digestion and fight disease.

Cook Cook & Sherman Vinci

FAILED TO AGREE Trial over murder case ends in hung jury

A Guthrie Oklahoma murder trial ends without verdict after jurors split ten for hanging and two for acquittal. The judge orders a new trial set for Thursday, reported by H K Darbyshire who alleges jury bribery by Moran supporters.

H. EK. Darbyshire Guthrie Okahora O.T. Nev the Evening Journal Washington Towa Lear Perkins Moran H. K B. Darbyshire

Death on Iowa ranch ends in tragedy and funeral held

Professor R D Daugherty and Knox Dunn arrive with the remains of Calvin Daugherty killed at a Thrall area ranch after a heavy feed-bunk accident. The body moved to Burlington depot and then to Wyman for today’s funeral. The Daugherty family gathers, with siblings and relatives listed among mourners.

R. D. Daugherty Knox Dunn Calvin Daugherty Thrall Iowa Burlington Wyman Mr. Daugherty Daugherty Wolkce Prof. Daugherty E. ©. Daugherty Red Wing J. K. Daugherty Estride Kan Mary Marvin St. Louis Bessie Westmoreland County R. Fox Topeka Wilson Daugherty Il. McKenry Hay Donn Jennie

Advertising Stands for Capital in Trade

A merchant argues that active advertising yields bigger sales even against rivals with larger capital. He cites two competitors with about 4 000 and 4 500 dollars, noting his own stock is fresh and turnover rapid. He claims non advertisers hold stale stock that harms earnings and could bankrupt a business that fails to refresh merchandise through promotions.

Annual inspection of the Women’s Relief Corps

Notice states the W R C will hold its annual inspection on Saturday November 1. Members are to report for the event and participate in the proceedings as outlined by corps officials.

Women’s Relief Corps

Tourist Car to California via Iowa Central

The Iowa Central Railway offers a weekly tourist car to Los Angeles via the Santa Fe route every Wednesday. The comfortable southern journey includes an attendant and special cars, promising fast through travel to California in under four days. Tickets and berth reservations available from local agents or A. B. Cutts, G P and T A Minneapolis.

Iowa Central Los Angeles California Iowa Central Ticket A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Iowa Central announces low rate homeseeker excursions

On the first and third Tuesdays from November to April the Iowa Central Railway offers excursion tickets to western, southwestern, southern and southeastern points at one rate plus 2.00 for the round trip. Tickets are valid 21 days from sale with 210% limited. For details contact any Iowa Central ticket agent or A. B. Cutts, G. P. and T. A., Minneapolis.

Iowa Central Arkansas Southwest Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn Iowa Central Railway Mint

Lost Brown Horse Description and Reward Notice

A brown horse about twelve years old weighs eleven to twelve hundred pounds with white on the nose and forehead. Information on the horse’s whereabouts can be obtained at the Journal by paying for this notice.

Cook informs mistress of impending marriage

The cook Bridget announces she will be married next week and must leave that morning. The mistress pleads for a delay, but Bridget explains she is not well enough to arrange words or ask the groom to wait.

Bridget Philadelphia Press

Portrait Gift From Li Hung Chang To Porter Daughter

General Horace Porter once asked Li Hung Chang for his photograph for his daughter. The Chinese statesman drew a portrait with the left column listing titles and the right column his posts. Porter gave the photo to his daughter saying she might play it on the piano if she cannot read it.

Horace Porter Li Hung Chang Porter

Clerk seeks raise at neckwear counter as boss replies

A clerk tells the floor walker at the neckwear counter of asking for a salary increase. The boss responds that everybody would, as reported by the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.

Pittsburg

Have Some Municipal Ways

A Quot city column notes town growth and urban quirks as residents debate status and streetcar tensions in a playful Chicago Tribune style piece. It observes fashion, evening gatherings, and the lack of a streetcar strike amid civic changes.

Chicago Tribune

A Problem of the Present Hortense Papa

Hortense Papa ponders life in Brooklyn Life as she considers how he will cope after departure with the family. The piece hints at household strain and anticipated separation within the domestic scene.

Hortense Papa Helen Brooklyn

City Bus Line Orders By Phone At Hotel Allen

Call up phone number 1 at Hotel Allen to place orders, with prompt attention promised by Frank Rogers.

Hotel Allen Frank Rogers

Best Remedy for Croup Offered by Local Pharmacists

The article notes a seasonal demand for croup cures and compares hive syrup and tolu with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims the latter expels phlegm quickly, relieves symptoms faster, and is pleasant and safe to take, with Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman mentioned as a seller.

Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Rural Carriers Exam Rescheduled for Friday

Postmaster Cunningham reported that the rural carrier examination for applicants on Routes Two and Three will be held Friday at City Hall starting at 9 20 A M Instead of Saturday as previously announced.

Cunningham

Pudd'nhead Wilson on Stage Ends Northern Tour

Shipman Brothers present a strong cast led by William S S Gill and Suzanne Halpren in Pudd nhead Wilson. The Graham engagement Tuesday night November 1 marks the finale of the tour with plans to take the production to England and Australia next season.

Mark Twain Pudd'nhead Wilson Shipman Brothers William SS. Gill Suzanne Halpren Graham England Australia

Twelve Months Carnival at St James School Draws Large Crowd

A very large attendance filled St James School for the Twelve Months Carnival yesterday evening. The UC T D band provided excellent music and the crowd enjoyed a successful event. Voting in the contest remained nearly even at closing. Music by the UT D band is scheduled for tonight.

St. James

Grand medicine claim lures readers to try King’s New Life Pills

A reader from Dempsey town Pa praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a miracle cure for constipation and liver troubles after two weeks of use. The ad notes the pills cost 25 cents at Stewart’s drug store and promotes their sensational effectiveness.

Dr. King D. H. ‘Turner Dempsey Town Stewart's Drug Store

Hugh Teeter Buys All Kinds of Second Hand Goods

Local buyer Hugh Teeter advertises purchase of second hand goods. The notice directs interested sellers to find him at 10 1f to negotiate exchanges.

Hugh Teeter

Iowa Central Inaugurates Through Train to St Louis

New through train service to St Louis, starting Nov 2, travels via Marswall town, Oskaloosa, Albia and Moberly. Train features buffet sleeper and coach cars and runs through without change arriving daily at 2:00 pm. Service adds to existing trains, making two daily runs to St Louis. inquiries to Iowa Central agents or A B Cutts in Minneapolis.

Iowa Central St. Louis Marswalltown Oskaloosa Albia Moberly A. B. Cutts G. PP T. A Minneapolis Minn

Upholstering Services From Frank Wesson

First class upholstering and repair work offered by Frank Wesson. Located in the rear of the James Cowyer blacksmith shop. Specializes in upholstering with a fine line of samples. Will call and visit if wished.

Frank Wesson James Cowyer

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