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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
2
The weekly crop bulletin for Des Moines Iowa notes ideal conditions for corn ripening with normal temperatures sunny days and light rains ending with a moderate frost. Corn binders are active and much of the crop nears maturity though overall output will be below 1902 levels. Apple and grapes improve while the potato crop falls short of average with fall work progressing.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo executives endorse the firm. The cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price ten dollars per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
An informal meeting of directors from the Iowa City Kalona and Washington Railway company occurred in Iowa City with President George G. Rodman of Washington. Chicago constructing engineers Hammel and Conover were present to survey for future work while Rodman discussed starting the road survey. John Clary Sr of Washington county is reported critically ill after a weekend fall.
Charles Gorham returned from Kansas with top feeders for town markets. He reports the corn crop in the visited region is good and largely out of danger, suggesting favorable supplies for local buyers and farmers.
Weather conditions limit service to three deliveries per week on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Lou Jugenheimer signs the notice as the operator.
The Twenty-Fifth Iowa reunion and campfire set for Thursday October 1 in the city. The morning features registration at Graham Opera House led by A. B. Folget. Afternoon session includes addresses by Mayor Alber and Gen. H Scofield, musical selections, and short talks by veterans and officers. Admittance to the campfire is free for old soldiers and their wives with limited speaker times and reserved seating.
Local ad touts white pine ayrap as best cure for cold cough hoarseness and throat troubles. Buyers may exchange unfinished bottle for another 5c remedy or get a money refund if not satisfied. Price 25c per bottle.
A report from St Louis describes rapid construction at the exposition grounds ahead of the May to November 1904 opening. Large buildings nearing completion include the agricultural and transportation pavilions, with state and international structures under way. Preparations cover transport for visitors, electric cascades, lagoons, and a planned midway.
In the analysis it states strict law governs the matter and abuse causes pain. Irregular living deranges organs leading to Constipation Headache or Liver trouble. Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised as a gentle thorough remedy priced at 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.
Attorney P. J. Hanley says many people did not know his amendment offered to the Democrat convention. It in substance reaffirmed the Kansas City platform. The resolution committee did not present it to the convention, claiming it was already embodied in the original resolution.
An act titled My Friend from Arkansaw and its company perform at the Graham theater this evening with ticket sales available at Carris drug store located at 26e 35e-500. Prices are set to remain unchanged.
World widely famed remedy advertised as superior for cuts corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands skin eruptions and piles cure guaranteed for 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
Bedridden veteran J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio suffered kidney disease for years before trying Electric Bitters. The tonic swiftly improved his health and he now claims to be on the road to complete recovery. It is advertised as best for liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel issues, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by Stewart Druggist.
An antique classified style note lists shoe shining services at Colenso Hotel run by Keiltner with a brief scent package offering and a family bellie item priced at five cents for a year, noting druggists sell referenced supplies.
Reports say the Mississippi is in a major flood, overflow flooding Muscatine basements and forcing some factories to shut down. The river rises rapidly, flooding low land and washing logs and firewood downstream. The high water is expected to peak today near the danger line, with island landowners fearing levee breaches. Beacon coal advertised for furnaces. Exclusive sale by JOHN SHIELDS & SON.
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