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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
2
A local company enforces tighter rules restricting guardsmen to reside within one mile of the city. The measure aims to improve call-up readiness and community proximity for duty. Governing officials outline enforcement and potential exceptions.
General Order No. 14 from Adjutant General Melvin H. Byers of the Iowa National Guard imposes enlistment before June 1 to attend encampment and strict drill attendance reporting. It bars residents more than a mile from armories from joining Company D, outlines quarterly reports, and sets a minimum strength target of about fifty per company.
Mrs Geo T Benson of Kellar Virginia reports her child burned by a hot stove during a Saturday bath. She applied Chamberlains Pain Balm from Stewart's pharmacy Cook and Sherman and the child recovered in less than two weeks.
The furnishings of the McJunkin home will be on sale Wednesday Thursday and Friday afternoons this week from two to five o'clock at the residence corner West Second street and North Ave Terma j C. O. D. 35 36.
Nov 19 items report new houses under construction and occupancy changes. Measles affect John Mathers four boys. Verne Mathers returns to school. A reception honors Mark and wife at the Campbell home. Morning Sun resident Will Bragg moves into Stephens’ vacated house. Irene Glaze heads to Texas to stay with her father for winter. John Harding reports a cave dog. Charles Stephens digs a cellar at his new home. The Shalla home mourns infant Clarence who died of measles and lung fever. Mrs. Vaclav Solka returns from Europe. F Saur laid up. Freise clerks in Wellman. Winglers wed and begin housekeeping on Wingler farm. Invitations issued for Kolosick Soukup wedding. Mrs. Jacob Simmering improving.
Cook & Sherman spokesman discusses Vinol and Vinci Wine of Cod Liver Oil, claiming the new extract avoids the odor of traditional cod liver oil while delivering medicinal principles. He notes increasing inquiries, patient reports of ease of use, and plans to publish testimonials with permission.
Teeter children Myrtle and Lillis Teeter hosted a party for nearby youngsters last evening. Between refreshments, the children Eva Crone Ina Crone Marian Davis France and Clara Meyer Ines Vivian and Ethel Booth Yelmes Bolon Hazel and Maggie Brown Eva Fleming Myrtle Pickens Nita and Irvin McKeon and Walter Connor enjoyed a general good time.
For a bad cold this medicine relieves throat and lung irritation. It loosens phlegm and soothes inflammation. The remedy is praised for fast relief and healing properties. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
A Bombay van offers a bedstead priced at 10 000 rupees featuring four full sized Grecian datsela figures at the corners. The head figures hold banjos while the side figures hold fans. A full length musical box beneath the cot plays twelve airs when pressure is applied and stops when the sleeper rises.
A.T. Headley of Tilden Indiana had ten years of rheumatic torment but two bottles of Electric Bitters cured him completely. He reports no pain for over a year and credits the medicine with regulating his kidneys purifying his blood and curing rheumatism and neuralgia. Available at Stewart's drug store for 50 cents.
The play Pudd nhead Wilson by Mark Twain was presented last night in solid form. Gill as Pudd nhead Suzanne Halpren as Roxie Augustus Huse as Tom Driscoll received praise for their performances with the ensemble delivering a creditable showing in a blend of tragedy and comedy.
A Banffshire youth on holidays in Aberdeen notices numerous kites dying on the green while strolling with his uncle. He asks about a kite that soars higher than the rest, recalling a remark that he has seen some kites “clean out o' shht” among the high fliers.
Call up phone number 1 at Hotel Allen and leave orders for the city bus line. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to them.
The text portrays Wayne Avery as a self confident lawyer and bachelor delivering a masterly speech to a jury of intelligent citizens. Miss Lola Swallow, Wilson's sister, amuses with her lack of common sense while the jury endures the final act, reacting to Mr Wilson's thumb mark distinctions.
Wm Spivey of Walton Furnace Vermont sent 13 miles to receive Bucklen s Arnica Salve which completely cured a severe fever sore on his leg Other claims include relief for bruises felons ulcers eruptions boils burns corns and piles at 25 cents guaranteed by Stewart the druggist.
An advertisement invites customers to Frank Wesson for first class upholstering and repair work. The shop operates in the rear of the James Cowger blacksmith shop and offers a fine line of samples. He will call on interested parties upon request.
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