Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow
Fair tonight with warmer east portion. Tuesday may bring showers with cooler west portion.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1903
Page
3
Fair tonight with warmer east portion. Tuesday may bring showers with cooler west portion.
A flurry of personal news from the city includes visitors and travels. People like the Welte family from Richmond, Prof. Miller from Sigourney, Mrs. Harrie Horne from Davenport, and Miss Esther MacGugin in Chicago are mentioned along with many others visiting friends, returning home, or relocating.
A bargain ad offers work shirts and overalls at 30c and 50c values, plus lighter shirts at 20c. The note promises dry cleaning and dyeing of old clothes with a satisfaction guarantee and laundering lace curtains to look like new.
Mrs G W Taylor and son Edwin return home from Marlington after a visit with Mr and Mrs D Gone. Miss Isabelle Davidson resumes kindergarten work after grip. Miss Marie Beastys to marry Mr Clarence Loftus announced at St James church. Miss Eva Denny visits Muscatine en route to St Louis. Asa Reid buys driving team Brown Prince and Black Prince. Engineer MacGugin and Van Dyke back from Valley Junction. Engine 236 repairs noted. Miss Margaret Raguet appointed assistant librarian in Davenport. Iowa City Republican reports Keota house foundation by J J McKeone and Frank Edworthy. Y M C A dedication in Newark. hog sale details and local housing plans noted.
The article notes hats of lightest material with loose bouqeutes and low crowns, featuring floral ribbon and dainty blossoms. It contrasts airy styles with long quill and ostrich feathers, featherbone girdles, silk nets, and low coiffures. Tailor made gowns at Lord and Taylor emphasize coats, blouses belted, and fabrics like canvas and voile with Shirring.
Central figures showcase Wooltex costumes with long coats triple skirts and stoles. Mohair Sicillienne and pongee fabrics appear with French Curve fronting and Rosalind waist adjuster. Silks feature Ponkees and Louisines while parasols display velvet trims and chenille accents.
George Parker living north of the city wrenched his knee while involved with the Woodman Accident Association. He was notified his insurance was active Tuesday and injured the previous Wednesday. Local agent M. J. Moriarty reports he will receive 12 per week until recovery.
The Business Men face the Bums next Thursday night in the second of three games for gold medals based on total points. Lineup shows Burns 19, Lewis, K. F., Sproull, Steck, Corbin, and others.
Two extra coaches will run on No 215 tomorrow from here at 9 45 and No 216 held at Oskaloosa until 6 40 to allow parties to see the president and return the same day. Fare is one and one third rate good until the 20th.
After six hours the Davenport jury found Mate Dan Breen not guilty. The decision also relieves the Diamond Jo line of steamers from liability in the suit brought by the Leonidas heirs to recover for the killing. Costs are assessed against the plaintiff.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Ga. reports Bucklen's Amnica Salve cured a frightful running sore in five days for ulcers wounds and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by Stewart druggist. A M Gardner suffers severe stomach trouble and hemorrhages at East Main street home. Pearl Danforth aids his father. Grace Melcher Zaiser will perform at the Methodist church May 7 for Uk Society benefit.
A quoted beauty advertisement urges readers to avoid paint or skin foods and to use Rocky Mountain Tea for restoring youthful complexion. It attributes the claim to J. H. Stewart with promise of bringing back real beauty of youth.
Seat sale for the Beggar Prince opera company in Olivette opens next Tuesday morning at the Carris drug store. Be there early. 21 R-I-P-A-N-S Tabules Doctors find a good prescription for mankind.
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