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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
2
Registration boards across four wards show few new voters added as names drift in. The last chance to register before fall elections is next Saturday with books at City Fire Hall Ol Farris feed store Fred Stewart implement store and Sturgis harness shop.
The coming Iowa City game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Gophers is one of the season’s pivotal West contests. Iowa relies on speed while Minnesota emphasizes bulk and strength, with Minnesota seeking revenge after last year’s tough win. Excursions are planned from many western state points bringing nearly a thousand Gophers and supporters to Iowa City.
The Washington Chautauqua board met in City Hall to advance July’s program. Full 300 shares of stock at 410.00 each were sold and incorporation papers ordered. Committees proceed with duties, entertainment bureau responses promising strong talent for a premier regional event in Iowa.
Alfred Bee of Welare, Tex, describes severe biliousness and back pain easing after using Electric Bitters. He reports improved sleep, appetite, strength, and ability to work. The pills are advertised as giving health to weak and run-down people. Only 50c at Stewart's pharmacy.
Unpaid accounts will be turned to a collector with collection costs added after November 1. Baird & Johnson urge prompt payment and settlement of balances.
The second month of school moves to work with exams ahead and literary efforts improving. A joint meeting set committees for Open Session while the Oratorio Paul the Apostle progresses smoothly with Mayo joining next week. The Parsons College Orchestra performed despite rain with Prof. Luce leading an strong ensemble and a planned return date soon.
America’s famous beauties dread blemishes but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve banishes eruptions blotches and sores. It cures chapped hands cracked skin and piles and is sold for 25 cents at Stewart’s pharmacy.
Chairman John Downie says Mount Pleasant hospital inmates resent the new department for inebriates and the commitment of dipsomaniacs. Incidents at tobacco distribution illustrate contempt toward the inebriates. The board plans additional wards at Cherokee hospital and may add two more at Clarinda and Independence.
An old telling claims Cham berlain's Cough Remedy cures colds and grip and counters their tendency to cause pain. The ad notes the remedy is pleasant and safe to take and lists Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman as sellers.
A child claims to know the world’s end while the teacher does not. The child cites Uncle John, who says the end comes when children stop asking questions no one can answer. The exchange highlights curiosity and limits of certainty.
Washington Iowa city council approves a resolution effective after October 6 1902 raising pay for water pipe ditchers and street laborers to 1.75 per day and for men with tents to 5.00 per day. Mayor pro tem M P Miller signs the resolution with city clerk attestation on October 6 1902.
City council on October 21 1902 authorizes borrowing 4000 for Road, Stoking and Water Works funds and confirms mayor and city clerk obligation. Also adopted sewer installation along West Main Street from Lot 5 Block 6 to Lot 5 Block 7 Original Plat with eight inch pipe, estimated cost 4000. Mayor H L Wilson approves both actions.
Established plan describes a sewer line starting at the southeast corner of Lot 2 Block 6 Denny's addition proceeding south through alleys crossing East Sixth Street then south through the Block 11 alley to East Fifth Street connecting with the sewer on the south side. Ten joined sewer pipe with cementing and manhole fittings planned. Estimated cost 85.00.
City authorities in Ton Iowa publish an official notice dated October 21 1902. Mayor HH Wilson is named with attestation by City Clerk Hugh H McCleery. The fragment confirms municipal action and clerical endorsement.
Edwyn Sandys in Outlog notes that the snipe Gallinago delicata spreads across the United States and into the Arctic north and northern South America. It migrates north February to May to breed south of the international line, with grounds in northern states and a vast southward movement from Canada to California.
The notice urges buyers to act quickly as hard coal is scarce and soft coal prices rise. It touts a large stock of affordable coal and offers timely delivery to fill bins, inviting orders now.
Fifty years ago a barber's apprentice seized access to Buckingham Palace. He trespassed repeatedly, slept in royal rooms, and stole food while claiming to have seen Queen Victoria. He refused to explain the method, was summoned by the Privy Council, and then vanished under state protection.
The passage narrates three tenors strolling in Paris planning engagements for Rio Janeiro. A theater manager reveals he hired all three to avoid being left without a tenor in Rio Janeiro, humorously noting the risk of yellow fever reducing the cast. It then shifts to reflections on struggle and origin shaping civilization.
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