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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
2
Commissioner Ware addresses about forty clerks in the pension office warning promotions must be earned on merit. He cautions against outside influence or steering legislators, threatens removal for repeated offenses, and urges promotions tied to clear records. Auditor Castle may seek 200 more clerks to handle increased workloads.
Ordinance from the Washington Iowa City Council sets curb lines by street with 20 feet from center on Main Washington and Marion areas, and 15 feet elsewhere. It allows property owners to park to the curb under street committee supervision, with curbs to be stone or cement, specific dimensions, and potential amendments by council. The measure was passed September 4, 1903, with mayor A N Alberson and city clerk Hugh Th. McCleery attesting.
Advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies. Cites inflamed mucous lining of the auditory tube as cause, offers 100 dollars for incurable cases, promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, Toledo, Ohio, and Druggists as sellers.
Belknap Oct 22 The right of way for the Rock Island cut off is reportedly fixed between Laddsdale and Drakeville. The line would pass Floris three quarters of a mile north of Belknap and connect with the old road at Drakeville. A new line cross over the Wabash by a viaduct. workmen repair the depot and platform at Belknap.
The Minneapolis Journal praises the American hen for creating wealth through poultry and eggs. It compares egg crop value to global gold production and notes the vast freight value required to transport a single year’s egg output, surpassing three banner wheat states in worth.
S LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont reports a bizarre incident of chronic constipation invaded his home. Dr King's New Life Pills were used to treat the ailment and claim a complete cure. Pills priced 25 cents at Stewart's rug store.
A telegram read at the International Missionary convention reports ex-Governor F. M. Drake of Iowa will donate 85000 to start a Bible college in India. Drake has previously given 5000 for colleges in Japan and China. The item notes railway excursion tickets to western states and Santa Fe travel details.
Burlington IA October 22 The R J P railroad conducts a preliminary survey for a line between Burlington and St Louis proposing a direct route from St Paul to St Louis.
Rev Jno E Cox of Wake Ark says he suffered yellow jaundice for 12 years before using Electric Bitters and now feels cured. Advertisement urges Electric Bitters for liver and kidney trouble stomach disorder or debility, sold by Stewart's Pharmacy for 60 cents.
Ex President Cleveland, a noted hunter in Barnegat, got lost in a cold wet night near Waretown. He wandered mud and darkness for over two hours before finding a house. A windowsill greeting led to shelter for the night after he explained his request and showed his firearm.
The citizens of the first ward are urged to meet in the council room on Friday October 23 at eight o'clock to nominate a candidate for councilman to fill the vacancy. 112 Improvement Committee.
Two fine mules offered for private sale at the Haines and Scranton livery barn. Mules are four to seven years old and broke to work. Heights range from 15 to 16 hands and weights from 1100 to 1400 pounds. Possession by John Kessel on November 1 at the Benz Hotel. The Benz will operate as a dollar a day house.
Adjutant J Garabed of the Salvation Army known as Joe the Turk has a record of time in jail worldwide for his gospel work including fifty jail terms and a Turkish arrest. He is sent from Salvation Army headquarters in New York and is a prominent worker who wears a full Turkish costume at meetings and in public.
Lockjaw or tetanus stems from a bacillus found in street dirt. If introduced under the skin by wounds such as percussion caps or rusty nails and kept from air, it releases virulent poison. Applying Chamberlin's Pain Balm antiseptic directly after injury prevents maturation and speeds healing. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
The Gra ham theater presents An American Hobo as the next attraction featuring a band and an operatic orchestra.
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