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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
4
Judge Roberts of Ottumwa will arrive tonight to hear the matter as the Carris case returns to the city. The article argues physicians may lawfully dispense liquor as medicines without tax payment when used for healing, outlining distinctions between retail liquor dealers and licensed physicians.
A survey of top political cartoonists notes that only about a dozen nationally renowned artists constantly produce high caliber work. It highlights Homer Davenport Charles Green Bush and others, plus brief court notes and local happenings in Davenport Iowa.
A despatch reports the death of Robert Adair a former resident of the city. He died at his brother Dr Adair's home in Kearney Nebraska after long illness aged about 65. The remains will arrive by the B and N W tomorrow morning and be taken to City Cemetery for burial. Willie Adair and son Kert may be among those arriving from Omaha and vicinity.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female weakness and hysteria. It claims to end crying spells, inflamed organs, and womb issues, citing Mrs. Mary A. Sasser's testimonial after multiple bottles and other products. Free medical adviser offered with a small postage fee.
A partial excerpt discusses whether tax collectors enforce licensing for physicians and questions why licenses are not taxed or collected. The note asserts a tax is required and implies current collection or permit enforcement is unclear or disputed.
Beloit Wisconsin November 1 Beloit college freshmen banquet faced a scare when one bus load of young women failed to arrive on time. Patrols kept guards on the scene as sophomores loomed. the abducted group was later rescued and welcomed with applause.
A quirky note from The Globe line touts neat barbershop work and assures quality in a breezy promotional style. The item implies a playful ad or reader’s column fragment from a historical period.
A local pharmacy advertises Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets as a remedy for a bad cold amid bad weather. The ad asserts the product breaks up the condition with no cure claimed and lists price and availability.
Riverside November 15 Special Grandfather Robi Craig died last night at his home after weeks of illness He was 86 and an old settler in the county He leaves eight children living in the county with two abroad Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 pm from the M E church Rev Jones will conduct and interment will follow in Riverside cemetery The government thermometer this morning stood 8 degrees above zero marking the coldest fall day
The Iowa Central Railway announces the California Tourist Car Line for 1900 1901 from Minneapolis to Los Angeles with weekly departures each Wednesday and a four day rail journey. The latest pattern Pullman vestibule gas lighted tourist cars offer conveniences for travelers. complete details available from Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
A brief catalog notes Platino Cabinets sold at 2.00 per dozen, plus a dozen small photos with six positions and a gold photo button for 75 cents. It proclaims the town has the only X was Cards and features oval circle and panel mounts with a motto promising value.
The Iowa Central Railway announces a new daily permanent sleeping car service connecting Minneapolis and Kansas City via St Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Albia and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and the Wabash. Departures begin 8:05 am from Minneapolis and 9:20 pm from Kansas City with arrivals in St Louis at 7:00 am and 6:30 pm in Minneapolis. For details contact the Iowa Central ticket agent or G S Barry Marshalltown G P and T A.
One way and round trip by Northern Pacific Bay each Tuesday for points in Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia. For details write Gro D Rogers of Dist Pass Avt Des Moines Ta.
The text extols fruits as desirable wholesome foods served at meals and celebrations. It notes morning eating is ideal and invites readers to visit for fruit, joking about avoiding a doctor.
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