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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1902
Page
3
An obscure barter exchange notice from a local osteopathic office lists contact details and hours of operation. The fragment mentions names and a timetable but lacks clear context or complete information.
The past week was among the coldest for early September with daily temperature deficits around seven degrees and very light scattered rainfall. Freeze mornings on the 12th and 13th damaged tender vegetation in northern districts, while corn in low flat areas suffered but overall conditions could boost later harvests in favorable weather.
Partly cloudy with possible showers. North west portion warmer, east portion cooler tonight. Wednesday forecast calls for cooler conditions in the west and warmer in the northwest.
John G Stewart offers three good stock farms for sale at 45 to 55 dollars per acre. He also lists a well improved new residence with modern improvements. Sept 21.
Judge Clementa ruled for the City of Washington at the opening of court in the injunction case. The Washington Illuminating Company’s temporary writ was denied. Attorneys for the Illuminating Company have not given notice of appeal but expect to do so. Meetings of the Council announced last night, with another session tonight to pursue light business.
Kat Oysters at Allen's and Miss Falkner starts as a millinery apprentice at Mide Lewis. Visitors include Fred Van Sickle and Bert Ragao in Almond, Rev. Clapp joins Keokuk conference, Morgan Park students head to Chicago, and others travel to Des Moines Chicago Neola and Columbus. Community notes on shopping, dining, trains, and church events intermingle with ads and local promotions.
Notice announces a W V R U meeting set for Monday evening September 15 at 7 30 in the Court of Honor hall and urges all members to attend. It also reminds that county taxes must be paid by this month to avoid penalties starting Oct 1.
A long standing remedy claims over thirty years of use and millions of bottles sold with no reported failure to cure croup. Used at the first sign of hoarseness or croupy cough it aims to prevent attacks. It is nontoxic and suitable for babies and adults. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman carry it.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Heart Cure for nerve and muscle weakness of the heart. It claims symptoms like fluttering pulses and palpitations subside with treatment and quotes Mrs J A Coats of Upper Sandusky Ohio praising its effectiveness after three bottles.
Dr Miles Heart Cure quiets the nervous heart and regulates pulses. It builds strength like nothing else. Sold by druggists on a guarantee. Dr Miles Medical Co. Elihart Ind.
The seat sale for Flaming Arrow begins tomorrow at Carris Pharmacy. A rush is expected as fans hurry to secure tickets for the upcoming play.
A meeting of all interested in the Chautauqua project is called for next Monday evening in the Academy chapel. The group will discuss organizing the plan and report progress to date.
An editor circulated questions to married men asking why they married and received varied replies. Answers include seeking company, fitting family expectations, companionship, financial concerns, and reactions to proposals. The responses reveal multiple motives from duty to affection and irony.
W P White of Kennedale Texas reports relief from distressing head back and stomach pains after using Dr King’s New Life Pills and says they made him feel like a new man. Stewart’s Pharmacy has 250 pills. Latta moves to New York and sells his household goods cheap in private sale. Rock Island offers round trip tickets to the Columbus Junction fair for 65 cents.
Musicians with instruments are asked to report tonight at 10 to the Armory to arrange music for the funeral of Thoa McCutcheon. The gathering seeks coordination on instrument roles and procession plans.
A mother scolds seven year old Dorothy for wisdom in prayer. Dorothy asks if God forgives and jokes about being dizzy. A Columbus pastor visits Freddie, a bright local boy, and Freddie asks how many souls the pastor has saved. The exchange highlights childlike curiosity about salvation.
Notice from J T Butler stating he has sold his meat business to O D Gorham and requests indebted customers to call at once at the east side market to settle. L H Wallace returns from Chicago. Iowa Central Railway offers special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake every Saturday through Sept 30, with return Monday.
Rock Island outlines Pacific coast travel options from Chicago with lower rates to California Oregon Washington and mountain states. Tourist sleepers run daily Chicago to Los Angeles and San Francisco via El Paso with faster times than rival lines. Departure times include 8 32 a m for standard cars and 10 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays for tourist sleepers to San Francisco and Los Angeles via Utah and Colorado. Portland departures at 10 p m Tuesdays.
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