22 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1889
Page
1
The Iowa Woman’s Relief Corps has 171 chapters with 4,987 members. Last quarter 1888 relief payments totaled 2,586.25 across posts. 229.91 and 1,407.08 listed as other relief. The state convention will be held at Burlington in April.
The article outlines Zuni male and female clothing, noting that men wear shirts pants and blankets while women favor the yah to nan and petone with buckskin moccasins and silver adornments. Sacred garments and masks accompany dances, with references to biblical verses and Ruth. It ends with fashion notes on Mrs. Harrison gowns and various dresses.
A weary dying woman reads about Dr King s New Discovery on wrapping paper and survives after using trial bottles. Fort Smith druggist W H Cole offers free trials at Chilcote and Cook s.
Authorities claim to have secured evidence against all establishments, initiating district court proceedings to eradicate saloons described as disorderly. Officials allege the so called Sarsa parilla and impure blood fight ceased long ago.
A 19th century vignette recalls Nahum Grout of Richmond New Hampshire as a lone federalist mocked by neighbors who name him hog reeve. He sues the town after pigs escape the pound, wins damages near 900, and then returns to private life. A Baltimore streetcar anecdote follows with sharp wit from a gossiping rider.
The senate committee on woman’s suffrage reported a joint resolution urging enfranchisement of women. It argues that a truly republican government requires full voting rights for women and warns that male suffrage alone risks demoralization and disintegration of the body politic. A minority report opposes adoption.
Albany cor reports gas abundance amid new discoveries converting crude oil to fuel gas at low cost. Ohio’s Windlay well reportedly yields 32 million cubic feet daily, surpassing older Pennsylvania and New York fields. capitalists in Chicago back the venture as Ohio poised to dominate the petroleum industry.
Genoa Nebraska reports Superintendent Chase of the local Indian school is missing while Government Inspector Mallet alleges he robbed the federal treasury of more than 25000. Investigators say Chase forged vouchers inflating amounts due workers and diverted funds including children’s weekly 63 cent deposits. A teacher’s class assignment contrasted laziness with a blank page. Pax Bros. suffered 1200 loss from a fire at their Mirror of Ice in Oxford Junction.
A fragmentary exchange shows two traveling men debating payment of a debt with uncertain promises. One insists payment may wait while the other questions reliability and the possibility of borrowing again. The dialogue reflects caution about lending money on the road.
Subscription terms offer one year in advance for one dollar fifty cents with rates for post-year payments. Advertising and job work details promise quality and timely service. Local officers and meetings for the Washington W C T U and Y W C T U list presidents secretaries treasurers and meeting times at member homes and Union No 2 Mars McMinnan and Man A Stewart are noted with weekly and biweekly gatherings.
A correspondent laments coastal drinking in Madagascar, noting widespread rum use among Hovas and Creoles, illegal sales under foreign protection, and church leaders pressed to pledge temperance. He cites Mauritius imports, English and French stances, and calls for action to end native liquor manufacture.
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