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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1902

Page

4

Such Clothes Washer Swindie Fails to Appear

County attorney Hailey reports State of Iowa v Hubbell O Soper with default entered and $2000 bond forfeited after Soper failed to appear. Soper’s whereabouts are unknown. possible prison return if located. Other cases include challenges to grand jury in White and Wykoski matters.

Marsh W. Hailey State of Iowa Hubbell O. Soper Iowa Supreme Court Soper Pt. Madison Washington County Dixon Claude White Martin Wykoski

Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement in Washington

Mrs Maurice Herzog of near the city testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved years of backache and urinary troubles. She bought from Columbia Pharmacy and reports pain, kidney secretions, and health improving quickly. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY lists as US sole agents with price 50 cents per box. Remember the name Doan’s.

Dean Washington Maurice Herzog Columbia Doan Foster-Milburn Co Bitaffio N. Y United States Doan's

Public Sale at Bonicson Farm Near Brighton Iowa

Auction notice for November 27 1802 at 10 a m selling livestock horses cattle shoats and farm produce. Items include horses cattle calves oats rye corn and farming implements with 12 month credit on sums over five and 5 percent discount for cash on large sums. M Goodwin and C S Reeves listed as organizers.

Bonicson Brighton Iowa M. Goodwin C. S. Reeves

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine

Advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claiming cure for a cold in one day with a signature mark on every box 445.

Private Sale of Household Goods from McJunkin Home

Furnishings of the McJunkin residence will be sold Wednesday Thursday and Friday afternoons this week from two to five oclock at the corner of West Second street and North C Ave. Terms strictly C O D.

McJunkin West Second Street North C Ave

Johnson's North Side Bakery Offers Daily Fresh Bread

Daily hot bread for dinner or supper is available at Johnson's bakery on the north side, located at 35 26. The shop emphasizes fresh delivery and convenient hours for locals.

Johnson's North Side Bakery

Advertising drives higher sales and better terms for merchants

Advertising enables stores to maximize daily sales and accept lower margins per sale. Progressive advertisers attract manufacturers who prefer partners with wider reach. Manufacturers seek progressive merchants to ensure their bargains reach customers. Advertisements act as an index to a store.

Town Votes for the Establishment of a Gasoline Plant

County voters approve a plan to establish a gasoline plant in the county seat. Officials report the decision will bring jobs and expected tax benefits while outlining next steps for zoning and construction approvals.

Jury Sworn in McCartney Against City Trial Opens

The case of Mrs. Kate McCartney against the city of Washington opens with jurors sworn and the plaintiff alleging a negligent East Jefferson walk caused her injuries. City Attorney Butterfield defends the walk as properly constructed as testimony continues this afternoon.

Kate McCartney Washington H. M. Richer McCartney East Jefferson Street MacCartney Bishop Joseph Knotek Will Darbyshire J. O. Lemon L. J. Anderson Matthew Crawford John C. McCartney

Lost and found and sale notices compiled

Lost wants and finds include a horse haul manure inquiry for A. B. Roe and Plymouth Rock chickens via John Miller 35 31. For sale Belgian hares through Nate Jones. Wanted good cook at Sergi delicatessen at once. A 240 acre farm for rent thirty four miles northeast of Brighton Iowa by C. M. Goodwin. A house and four lots near the square for sale through Conner and Schilling grocery 31 11t.

A. BK. Roe Plymouth Rock Chickens John Miller Brighton C. M. Goodwin Conner & Schilling Grocery

Local notices from Johnson bakery and area visits

Local items list sweet and cinnamon rolls for tomorrow at Johnson bakery. Visits and travel plans include Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Dihel to Aledo Illinois, Miss Maud Reeves hosting the Monday Knight Club, Mrs. Bertha Shillinger visiting Miss Carrie Stephens, and Miss Josephine Babcock hosting the Bachelor Maids Club. Others include Mrs. H. M. Barrows at Turner Hardware, Saling selling a Conover piano, Ambrose Bell visiting from Loveland Colorado, the Thomspons to spend winter in Los Angeles, and Esther Stephens visiting Kilgore family in Battle Creek Michigan with Kilgore now able to sit up. Wildlife outing noted as W. D. Shearer and W. S. Grecian hunt in primeval forests.

Johnson Bakery R. M. Dihel Aledo, I Bertha Shillinger Eldon Carrie Stephens Bachelor Maids Club Josphine Babcock Iowa Avenue H. M. Barrows Sam Thompson Los Angeles California Esther Stephens Battle Creek Michigan Sigourney John Kilgore Kilgore Johnson's Bakery W. D. Shearer W.S. Grecian

St Paul and Northwestern Engineers Seek Higher Wages

The engineers and firemen on the St. Paul system demand wage increases and an all new schedule. Similar demands are made by Northwestern workers. Increases sought range from 10 to 20 percent.

Chicago St. Paul System Northwestern

Washington merchants pledge holiday gift variety

The merchants of Washington urge shoppers to visit local stores for holiday gifts. They claim a wide selection including diamonds, clothing, jewelry, books, perfumes, stationery, skates, knives, and more, encouraging people not to hunt elsewhere.

Washington

Pudd nhead Wilson Play At Graham Tomorrow

The Graham hosts Shipman Brothers presenting Pudd nhead Wilson with fresh costumes, props, lights, and a capable company delivering an engaging stage interpretation. Audiences expect a lively American comedy noted for its entertaining effects and distinct opinions on the play.

Pudd'nhead Wilson Graham Shipman Brothers

Dr King's New Discovery Promises Protection Against Illness

A vintage ad depicts firemen rescuing sleeping inmates from a blaze and promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as protection against throat chest and lung troubles. It touts a seaspoonful cough remedy with a promise of satisfaction and trial bottles offered by Stewart's pharmacy.

Dr. King Stewart Stewart’s

Miss Hazel Mount Hosts Sunday School Class

Miss Hazel Mount will entertain the members of Mrs Eugene Andersons Sunday School class this evening.

Hazel Mount Eugene Anderson

Mountain Tea Promises to Sharpen Senses and Strain Minds

A fragmented ad like snippet touts Mountain Tea claiming to make peng prick up ears and strain anticipation. The line ends with a signature J. H. Stewart and a stray word Sids indicating uncertain brand or product context.

Sids J. H. Stewart

Riverside Election Votes For Gas Plant To Cost Five Thousand

Riverside November 18 special report shows a clear 208 for to 80 against result on the proposition to bend the city for five thousand dollars to establish a gasoline gas plant for lighting. Supporters won easily despite active opposition led by organized groups. Mrs Lenker and the women of Riverside participated actively at the polls. The plant will be established by W W Lenker of Williamsburg.

Riverside Legion W. W. Lenker Williamaburg Cleveland Cleveland Light The Sun T. H. Chilcote

Local Notes From County Towns Include Visits and Travel

Mrs E W Spessard visits Washington today while Rev W R Williams stays with friends in Columbus Junction. Mr and Mrs R Love return from Centerville. Karl Erdice rides to Keota this morning. T H Barnes leaves for Indiana to visit his parents. Mr and Mrs S A Walker head to Mercer county Pa for a niece wedding and kin. Olive McClanahan travels to Monmouth for visits.

E. W. Spessard Washington Rev W. R. Williams Columbus Junction R. Love Centerville Karl Erdice Keota T. H. Barnes Indiana A. Walker Mercer County Neice Olive McClanahan Monmouth

Nov 1 Social Roundup in Richland Ends With 60th Birthday

Miss Vernis Wade visited Miss Ollie Fox in Richland on Sunday while G. L. Woods returned from Ringling Bros. duties in Monroe La. Thomas Woods sent two cattle loads to Chicago and one to Indianapolis. T. L. Emry came back from a Chicago business trip. About 22 friends honored G. G. Woods on his 60th birthday with a surprise party and refreshments.

Vernis Wade Richland Ollie Fox G. L. Woods Ringling Bros. Circus Monroe Thomas Woods Chicago Indianapolis T. L. Emry G. Woods

Pastor Candidates Stir Tremont Temple After Talk

George C. Lorimer of Madison Avenue Baptist Church New York seeks consideration as Tremont Temple Poston pastor. Eugene Ik Schmitz San Francisco labor mayor visits Chicago saying organized labor must speak. H Moore and L V Dierman killed in Pennsylvania railway collision at Bolivar. Adna R Chaffee and Luke E Wright arrive in Chicago from the Philippines. Dynamite explosion in Pell City Alabama fire kills J D Hall and Thomas Whitfield.

George C. Lorimer Madison Avenue Baptist Church New York Tremont Temple Poston Eugene Ik. Schmitz San Francisco Chicago Organized Labor H. Moore Ll. V. Dierman Pennsylvania Railway Bolivar Adna R. Chaffee Luke E. Wright Philippine Islands Chi-Caro Pell City Ala J. D. Hall Thomas Whittield

Peritoneal Cure Claim vs Surgical Reality

A satirical quote from the Cleveland Plain Dealer contrasts a claim that peritonitis cures appendicitis with the idea that beheading would cure squinting, highlighting the absurd thinking around medical remedies.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Speak Loud or Face the Guillotine Moral Tale

A prime minister complains of a hard of hearing courtier before a king. The king vows to speak so loudly that the offense will not be repeated. The courtier is executed by guillotine. Ax speak louder than words.

New York Herald

Naggsby and Waggsby Job Ties Reveal Unlikely Bond

A humorous exchange between Naggsby and Waggsby from the Los Angeles Herald humor page. Waggsby explains he clings to his job to protect friends in the same line of work, fearing awkward consequences if he quits.

Naggsby Waggsby Los Angeles Herald

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