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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1901
Page
2
An underwear order shipped from Little Falls New York was thoroughly soaked in transit. The text notes a liberal settlement with the Transportation Department should permits be offered.
Sheriff Teeter reports Samuel Williams, a white man linked to a jail delivery and rape case, has been captured in Muscatine after being tracked from Kalona. The two colored accomplices were largely captured earlier, leaving one fugitive named James Duke at large. A separate suspect was last seen near Ainsworth after Havre shootings.
Amos Miksch estate probate failed as judge ruled the decedent was not of sound mind. Four witnesses testified including Carrin and Rehmer, plus a son and daughter. Will disinherited heirs and favored missionaries. Lew Lemley named administrator with bond set at 14000. D D Bonpine announces county treasurer candidacy pending Republican convention September 28, 1901.
An ad from Sterling Homedy Co of Chicago markets Sparagus Pills as a cure for all kidney troubles, with offer of free samples and home delivery. The claim targets readers seeking kidney relief and health remedies.
The article previews Callahan's big production of A Romance of Coon Hollow at Lith Street Theatre New York with a strong company and elaborate scenery. It also lists county caucus attendees and delegates for the upcoming convention, naming Franklin Will Vinton J M Lewis A Strohm J P McAnulty and others, plus committee selections like Will Ingham and A Z Rawson.
The notice touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the most important recent discovery a positive remedy for constipation. It promises genuine tablets stamped C C C and guarantees cure with Druggists roc distribution.
An 1890s ad extols the burdens of disease on women and claims Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription makes weak women strong and sick women well. It asserts relief from inflammation ulceration bearing down pains backache and nervousness and promises renewed energy for motherhood and wife duties.
A dense notice inviting listing of property for sale exchange or lease. Requests all kinds of farm city and merchandise items available for trade or sale and offers to place a lot in the city at the owner’s price for building.
Agent advertises affordable farms you can locate as wished with prices to suit buyers. Highlights include improved farms in other states, a list of low priced lands, and agency for lots in East Washington, Columbia and Highland Park Additions.
Insurance and farming loan services advertised promise low rate financing for farms and insure property through first class companies.
Crawfordsville items note G H Cummins of Sioux City visiting Rev E H Thompson. Miss Maud Murray of Cairo visits Laura Allen. Rev Davin of Grandview assists in communion. Alice Hobart returns from Pan-American Exposition. Miss Eina Twinam visits Fairfield friends. Local arrivals from Washington include Mrs J G Maxwell Lena Hannah Davis and John Neal. Andrew Ferguson sells 200 acre farm east of town to T W Rickey for 10600. Dr W B Crooks visits town. James Farrier and Walter Johnson travel to nearby towns. Jessie Crooks to spend Sunday at home. Community notices mention Dunkard meetings and a theater performance in Graham tonight.
Special to Tuk Evening Journal reports increasing cloudiness with likely rain in the west portion tonight or Tuesday and a cooler feel across the capital area.
Mrs Catherine Ohngemach celebrated her ninety third birthday in Washington county today. Her daughter Miss Lou Chogemach hosted a dinner for a few friends while the elderly honoree read the newspaper without glasses. A Milwaukee railroad construction report notes hundreds of carloads of tools and material landed locally for hauling to the site.
A Washington cloak dealer touts models of $500 and $10 coats with stylish lines and up to date fashion. The store guarantees to save customers 10 percent on cloaks as people buy heavily, claiming the greatest cloak business of the season.
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