Fra Diavolo Opera Opens Three-Night Run With Mixed Reviews
The Washington audience greeted the DaVolo Opera's Fra Diavolo with large turnout and lively applause. Performers Irene Palmer Wade Burgess delivered notable moments, while critics questioned melodic judgment but praised humor and staging. The company plans Olivette May 3rd for more comedy.
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Fra Diavolo
Iowa
Missouri
Prince of
Tilson
Sultan of
Sulu
King Oato
Sage
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Dock
Washington
Irene Palmer
Zerlina
FA. Wade
Will Burgess
Heppo
Giacomo
Olivette
Des Moines Teachers Wage Increase Acknowledged
County superintendents report noticeable rises in teacher wages due to agitation. The state press is credited for progress, with adjourned resolutions by J. T. Gray, Mary E. Hostetler, and H. D. Smith praising the cause and pledging continued cooperation. A minimum wage of five dollars per month was urged among superintendents.
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Des Moines
J. T. Gray
Mary EB. Hostetler
H. D. Smith
Maloney’s Courtship Comedy Delights Graham Crowd
James L. McCabe stars as Dan Maloney in Maloney’s Wedding Day a Gaelic comedy praised for strong Celtic wit and three hours of nonstop laughter. The cast receives positive press notices and Manager Moore promises a rich dramatic treat for the Graham audience on Friday evening April 24.
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Dan Maloney
Clancy
James L. McCabe
Moore
Thoughtful man aids wife with new life pills
A Winchester man, M. M. Austin, acted in a family crisis turning to Dr. King' New Life Pills for his wife suffering stomach and liver trouble. She found relief at once and was eventually cured. Stewart's Drug Store sold the remedy for 25 cents.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
Stewart's Drug Store
Local social notes and band update from Brighton
Local Brighton notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling to cities such as Davenport Muscatine Fairfield Rochelle and Orion. The community band held its first Saturday concert of the season with BE M Friend taking over as leader.
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Cleveland
Dayton
Frank James
Cole
BE. M. Friend
Brighton News
Scottish Rite cigars rated among the best
A brief note praises Scottish Rite cigars as among the best, signaling strong positive opinion about their quality.
Weather Bulletin Forecasts Across Continent in April
The 1903 forecast predicts disturbances crossing the continent April 21 to 25 with warm and cool waves through April 27. Disturbances reach the Pacific coast by April 25 and move across the Rockies by late April. A cold period follows with rapid temperature rises and a risk of severe storms around April 28. Weather chart covers nine days starting April 20 with regional shifts by meridian line. Grain prices may move. send a 2 cent stamp to Weather Forecaster Foster for details.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Mississippi River
Foster
Washington, D
Electric Bitters Found Fatal Illness Cure
John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates a tale of dire illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and fleet appetite. After three physicians gave up he used Electric Bitters gaining a full recovery in three weeks and claims they saved him from the grave. Stewart's drug store sells them for 50 cents guaranteed with contact for work teams.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Stewart
Death Returns in Iowa Cities Critiques Vital Stats Non Enforcement
Dr. Frank I. Herriott of Drake University attacks Iowa laws on birth and death registration in the April Iowa Medical Journal. He cites national census exhibits showing high city death rates due to indifference of the medical profession and municipal negligence in collecting vital statistics.
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Iowa Medical Journal
Iowa
Frank I. Herriott
Drake University
Towa
Herriott
Arnica Salve Heals Leg Sore in Five Days
Pr A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered a six month running sore on his leg. Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. It claims to heal ulcers wounds and piles and guarantees a cure. Sold by Stewart druggist.
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Pr. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Stewart
President Roosevelts Special Excursion To Oskaloosa
Iowa Central Railway offers a special one day trip to Oskaloosa for Presidents visit on April 28. Round trip from Brighton priced at 1 dollar. The town will hold a grand parade and military drills by the National Guard with K of P Uniform Rank and I. 0. F. F. Cantons. Music by the Iowa Brigade Band.
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Iowa Central Ry
Oskaloosa
Brighton
National Guard
Iowa Brigade Band
It Has Arrived Exhibition in East Window
The Savings Bank Store advertises a new exhibition item described as the sweetest thing made, located at 60 tf F. F. Parrish.
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Savings Bank
F. F. Parrish
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