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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
3
Washington weather bulletin from Sept 4 provides fair conditions tonight and Friday with rising temperatures. The forecast highlights Iowa’s weather with no precipitation expected and a gradual warm up across the period.
Local notices include multiple names and places such as Allen for oysters Stichter for ice team Beacon Coal John Shields and Son and Dress making by Stella Page. Mentions Monmouth College Ottumwa West Liberty and Denver with travel and business notes along with a health claim for Rocky Mountain Tea and a cash-back offer from J H Stewart.
The piece advocates a real live business men's association to channel inquiries for new locations, develop local industries, and support growing enterprises like the Baughman mitten factory and pumps by Lee Scranton. It calls for keeping students at home to fund local institutions and schools, arguing for homegrown economic protection and prosperity.
A testimonial from W A Greer of McConnellsville Ohio credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing piles and fistula after three years of medical treatment. The ad claims it heals burns bruises cuts corns sores eruptions salt rheum piles and more. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy for 25 cents.
Mary Alyce Combs, daughter of Dr and Mrs J B Combe, married John Ernest Lemmon last evening at 702 West Main. Rev J R Logue performed the ring ceremony. reception featured pansies roses and palms. The couple will reside at the Smouse flat and begin housekeeping immediately.
Nicola and Campbell advertise daylight sale with big discounts to clear fall stock. Couches priced at 20 percent above or below unclear figures. some lines list 20 and 12.40 dollars with others unreadable. The ad mentions a large line of fine furniture and unusually low prices this week.
Family waited as Leesville Indiana man W H Brown faced death from asthma. He endured 14 miles to fetch Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles. He reports instant relief and better sleep. Advertisement notes 50c bottles and free trial at Stewart s pharmacy. Also mentions kindergarten opening in Smouse Building and Rocky Mountain Tea for children.
A local notice announces the play For Her Sake at the Graham theater next Monday evening with a strong company and special scenery. Seats are now selling and dry wood is noted as available. John Shields & Son listed in the notice.
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