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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1902

Page

2

Probate and Law Actions in District Court Session

A short district court session heard probate and legal matters. Judge Clements overruled a city demurrer in the McCartney case while numerous guardianships and estate matters advanced or scheduled for hearings. Probate wills and appointments were recorded with bond adjustments and future hearing dates noted.

Clements Newton McCartney John Shalla Wm. H. O'Conner P. J. Hanley H. O'Conner William H. O'Conner J. A. McGoy Mary Spenner Theestate

Vinil Discovery Promises Great Benefit From Cod Liver Oil Reform

A discussion extols Vincl as a modern form of cod liver oil, offering a tasteless wine based extract that preserves curative properties while removing the oil’s disagreeable odor and fatty content. The article lauds Vincl as a century end advancement aiding throat and wasting diseases with improved digestibility and longevity potential.

America Vinci

Almanac Advances in Science and Weather Forecasts

Rev Sir R Hicks 1903 Almanac promises superior science and art with thirty years of data. Prof Wicks and Word and Works publish daily weather forecasts and astronomy notes with illustrations. Mail order offers 30 cent almanac and 1.00 year for Word and Works.

Sir R. Hicks Wicks Word and Works Word and Works Publishing Co Locust Street St. Louis

Pudd'nhead Wilson to Tour England and Australia

Shipman Brothers announce the farewell run of Pudd'nhead Wilson with a city visit next Wednesday. The comedy will then embark on an extended tour through England and Australia, marking the last chance to see the beloved production locally.

Graham Pudd'nhead Wilson Shipman Brothers England Australia

Coffman Joins The News As Travelling Solicitor

Ralph G. Coffman of Keota begins work for The News as travelling solicitor collector and general hustler. He previously served Keiser Bros. as private secretary for about three and a half years and worked for The News four years ago. He is authorized to transact business for the paper and aims to pursue the newspaper field toward possible editor duties.

Ralph G. Coffman Keota News Riley Coffman Sigourney News

French Investigator Warns Military Minds Fatigue Risk

A French investigator reports that military brains fatigue fastest, estimating 199 per 100000 army and naval personnel are hopeless lunatics. He ranks liberal professions with artists hit first, then lawyers, followed by doctors, clergy, writers, and civil servants. London Express.

London Express

Difference Between Man and Animals Classroom Lesson

A teacher spent half an hour trying to explain to a class of boys the difference between man and lower animals. He asks Tommy if he knows the difference between me and a pig. Tommy says no and another teacher nearby groans at the exchange.

Tommy Ughed Lamdon

Meandering Mike Skeptical Of Reading Ads

In a Washington Star snippet, Meandering Mike and Modding Pete discuss schooling. Mike replies he can speak plainly and questions why he would read help wanted ads that push for handouts.

Mike Pete Washington Star

Miss Florence Hayward Appointed Special Crumblestoner

St. Louis reports Florence Hayward has been named special crumblestoner of the Louisiana Purchase expedition to foreign countries. She is the first woman in the role and plans to depart next Friday for London then sail to England France Holland and Germany.

St. Louis Florence Hayward Mise Hayward Londen Bngland France Helland Germany

Lost Brown Horse Listed By Journal Notice

Taken Up. A brown horse about twelve years old weighing eleven or twelve hundred pounds. It has white on the nose and forehead. Information on the horse's whereabouts can be obtained at the Journal by paying for this notice.

City Bus Line Orders Service From Hotel Allen

Call up phone No. 1 at Hotel Allen and leave orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to them.

Hotel Allen Frank Rogers

Seat sale for Pudd'nhead Wilson at Carris drug store

A seat sale opens Monday at Carris drug store for Mark Twain's Pudd'nhead Wilson. Buyers can reserve seating ahead of the admission date.

Mark Twain Pudd'nhead Wilson Carris Drug

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted for Cold Relief

An old notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for bad colds and throat and lung irritation. It claims quick relief and soothing healing, available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Carrier Examination For Rural Routes In City Hall

Applicants from Cedar Rapids named Kenry H. Rathmel Noah Hancock Young Saling Mrs Shockley and Homer White were examined yesterday in City Hall by Alex Charles for rural routes Two and Three.

Alex Charles Cedar Rapids Kenry H. Rathmel Noah Hancock Young Saling Mrs. Shockley Llomer White

Asleep Amid Flames Firemen Rescue Sleeping Inmates

A blaze spreads through a home as firemen drag sleeping occupants to safety. The incident highlights dangers of neglecting coughs and colds and promotes Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption as a protective remedy. Stewart's Pharmacy advertises 50 cent and dollar sizes with free trials.

Dr. King Stewart Stewart’s

Pain Balm Heals Burned Child After Stove Mishap

Mrs. Geo T Benson of Kellar Virginia used Chamberlain s Pain Balm on her child burned by a hot stove after a Saturday bath. The child was soothed within minutes and fully recovered in about two weeks. Stewart s Pharmacy Cook Sherman sold Pain Balm.

Geo.t. Benson

Washington Huskies Loss Sends Fans Into Dampening Silence

The piece mocks a Washington football defeat at Knoxville, noting a 93 to 0 score and contrasting professional dominance elsewhere, while urging respect for the Iowa State University team and conceding Iowa’s off day.

Washington Knoxville Journal Keota Eagle Ameteurs Mr. Eagle Iowa

Railway excursion tickets to western points offered in 1903

On the first and third Tuesdays of November December January February March and April 1903 the Town Central railway will sell excursion tickets to homeseekers at one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip limited 21 days from sale date. Inquire at any Iowa or bus ticket agent or address A. B. R. P. & T. A. Minneapolis.

Town Central Railway A. BR. P Minneapolis Tfpe

California tourist car offers warm winter travel

The Iowa Central promotes a southern route to Los Angeles via Santa Fe with specially equipped cars and an attendant. Through travel to California in under four days promises comfort and avoids winter mountain travel. Contact local agents or A. B. Cutts in Minneapolis for tickets and berths.

Iowa Minneapolis Minn

Community meeting schedule announced for Monday evening

A notice sets a gathering for 3rd Rank on Monday evening November 17 at 7 30 p m hosted by W J Reynolds outlining time and location for attendees.

Special One Way Colonist Rates Announced by Iowa Central

On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through April 1903 the Iowa Central railroad will sell colonist tickets to points in Arkansas, Southwest Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and more at very low rates. Call or write A H K Cutts Minneapolis for rates and details.

Iowa Central Railroad Arkansas Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Iowa Central A. HK. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

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