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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1901
Page
2
A shipment of 68 dozen ladies and children's underwear from Little Falls New York arrived soaked in transit. The retailer outlines a liberal settlement and transportation terms to enable offering the damaged stock at a big reduction.
Meteorologist Iri R Hicks forecasts a turbulent October with heavy gales over the lakes and North Atlantic between midmonth. Storm periods center on the 2nd and 15th, with rain, snow, and a late-month Vulcan pattern likely. A cold wave follows, with warm spells and unsettled conditions through the 22nd.
Dell H Duncan book seller and stationer plans a six thousand dollar remodeling of the Hotel Colenso building. The second floor front parlor will be moved to the first floor with a new ornamental rear staircase. The project includes steam heat and converting upstairs rooms into bedrooms.
Crawfordville items report visitors and travel by train with scattered names. Families and relatives including Mrs. Marion Neal, Mr. and Mrs. George Racer, and John Goodman with W. B. Myers host welcome guests. Several travelers ride No. 86 and No. 85 to Washington Lineville Letts and Dublin while others visit kin in nearby towns.
The Democratic county convention will be held in the city tomorrow with talk limited to possible candidates. Jobo Teeter is expected to be named for sheriff while A N Alberson may enter the treasurer race after expressing a desire to retire from politics.
The Columbia Pharmacy invites farmers to deliver best corn for prizes. First prize pays in dollars for top is kernel quality, second prize also in dollars, and the longest perfect stalk grown this year earns one pluck in silver. A committee of three local farmers will judge by November first.
Henderson Grimett of this place suffered partial paralysis and lost use of an arm and side. After two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, treated by a top physician with no relief, he nearly recovered. Geo R. McDonald of Logan county WV reports cures of partial paralysis and the balm is widely known for rheumatism sprains and bruises. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
Rev. J H Scull of New London the Prohibition candidate for state senator will hold evening meetings at Turbott s Hall Aine worth Snow ball school house Clay Congregational church Franklin Center and Pleasant Hill from Oct 7 to Oct 11 with a broad invitation to all. Walter Goode sprained both arms after a fall in a barn loft injuring his left arm more than the right.
O R Larson of Bay Villa Sundays River Cape Colony runs a general store nine miles from the railway, serving farmers within thirty miles. He notes fourteen of sixty locals cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the past year and promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure. Local social news and church updates follow.
A brief reflection notes dissatisfaction with current outcomes. The speaker implies a desire for improved accuracy and usefulness. No specific dates or names are provided in the readable text.
Rev J H Scull of New London Iowa and others discuss the Dominant Issue in a masterly Christian and patriotic presentation Friday evening October 4 at 7 30 at Smouse s ball. Invitations extend to all regardless of party affiliations with ladies especially invited and music promised. By Order of Committee.
Miss Parker departed last evening for Shenandoah to attend the state WCTU convention and plans to visit Red Oak before returning home to the city.
Excursion by home visitors via the Burlington Route on September 16 and 28 and October 1 and 8 in 1901 offers the lowest rates yet. See E GQ Fox for full information.
The W C T U District convention met in Columbus City last Thursday and Friday. Delegates were treated kindly by citizens, with pastors’ help noted. Six speakers competed with Miss Sands of Ainsworth winning first and Miss Royer of Wellman second. Rev Walter Davis gave an inspiring address on prohibition. Two invitations for next year were extended and one accepted for Washington.
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