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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
2
Washington braces for a large influx of veterans and citizens for a soldiers reunions event next month. Officials urge festive preparations including food and entertainment as Major Earle and Col Patterson attend, promising a spirited gathering and reconciliation.
Washington shows strong support as delegates gather for the Crocker Iowa Brigade reunion in Muscatine. The 1906 event drew veterans, re elected officers include H H W Road as president and J H Munroe as vice president with regional representation.
Rev O J Hudlong of Ashaway reports Electric Bitters cured his long standing jaundice liver troubles. The medicine is praised for liver kidney and stomach relief with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction. Local notices mention fair crowds, a new Hareka pastor, a big sale, and a Washington Chautauqua meeting postponed to October 2 by committee order.
The 1902 Washington County Veterans' Association gathering at Sunset Park features a fore noon assembly, a basket dinner, band concert, and a speaking program led by Judge AR Dewey with multiple speakers. An opera house event includes Col Josiah Patterson addressing veterans, plus a sham battle and music. Local notices advertise Means & Stichter meals, oysters, and Gunther candies as top local offerings.
The piece notes Chamberlains Doughe Remedy has a 30 year track record with millions of bottles sold and no reported cure failures. It claims quick relief when hoarseness and croupy cough appear, is safe for babies, and free of opium. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman. It also advertises a political speech by Hon Malcolm Smith at Smouse's Hall on October 18th and a travel berth offer from Washington Ia to Washington Dc for October 4th.
W P White of Kennedale Texas reports distressing pains in head back and stomach and loss of appetite. after using Dr Kings New Life Pills he feels like a new man. claims infallible in stomach and liver troubles. cost 25 at Stewarts Pharmacy.
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