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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1902
Page
3
Washington report previews Iowa conditions with a generally fair night and Wednesday outlook. The brief note states fair skies for tonight and tomorrow.
A called Rathbone Sisters meeting is set for Monday after noon April 7 at 2 30 to arrange attendance at the district convention in Wellman on April 20. All sisters should attend. By Order M. E. The notice also mentions patterns and heavily plated teas and table spoons available.
Local items include store ads for Duncan’s and Johnson’s with specials on cream puffs bon-bons chocolates and wall paper. Civics news notes J A Young back in Des Moines Molesberry bill debate and a jail term for excessive drinking. Community mentions cover visits travel and upcoming cement walks and a church song practice schedule.
The Chicago Opera Company performs the three act comic opera The Music Hater at the Graham tonight. Selections from King Dodo will be rendered during the show. Tickets and seats available at Carrie Pharmacy.
Mr Mart V Smith thanks neighbors and friends for a gift of a cow, noting the surprise and gratitude of himself and family. He recently bought land and says the gesture brought him happiness, asking the Journal to convey thanks to the givers.
Miss Hannah Eicher hosted a birthday luncheon for friends yesterday afternoon from 3 30 to 6 o clock to celebrate her 13th birthday. Guests included Ruth Anderson Amy Johnson Frances Parkinson and others with Mary Steck Wilma Rowe and Marguerite MacGugin assisting.
A mother from Mt. Crawford Virginia credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her son's life after he suffered crippling cramps and was deemed hopeless by his physician. Three doses restored consciousness and full recovery within twenty four hours. The remedy is sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman Wise. A Burlington Iowa photographer offers pennies and mounted photos.
Gideon minstrel earns high praise in Des Moines for superior vocalizing and innovative jokes. Skinner Harris and Harry Waters lead the vaudeville moments with La She and Wm H. Jones delivering notable performances. Ed Anderson and Mat Turner excel in solos as the chorus impresses throughout the two parts of the program.
During March and April the Iowa Central road offers one way excursion tickets to pilots in California from all Iowa and Illinois stations at a special low rate. Elegant tourist car travel with modern conveniences departs every Tuesday in March and April, direct coast trips. For details, call your local Iowa Agent or write Geo S Batty GP and TA Marshalltown Iowa til May.
The article notes Hot Springs Arkansas as a premier health resort drawing thousands for restorative waters. Opened January 1, baths are U S Government controlled with moderate charges and good treatment. The Iowa Central Railway offers very low round trip rates with full information via Geo S Barry in Marshalltown Iowa.
Chas M Cramer of Colombo Ceylon recommends Chamberlate's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children noting quick chest cold cures and hoarseness relief often within one bottle. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cock Sherman. Also advertises Rocky Mountain Tea as a refreshing system reviver from HL Stewart.
In Washington April 1 the president receives Schoalmeans in the East Room of the White House. He welcomed 290 Indiana teachers from Grand Rapids and Saginaw Michigan.
Mowani KR Miller a junior at Keokuk College of Physicians and Surgeons was found dead in Lincoln Park Chicago with a revolver, presumed suicide due to despondency over studies. He came from Keokuk Iowa with his father Henry St Miller assistant postmaster and was a prominent family member.
C G Nelson of San Antonio was brought to St Joseph Missouri and pled guilty to bigamy. He was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary after admitting three wives. He claimed he was deceived in every marriage and says he would have avoided bigamy if not misled.
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