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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
2
A small Graham audience heard the Beggar Prince Opera Company perform Fra Diavolo last night. Emma Abbott as Zerlina gave a pleasing soprano, with Chorus applause for the ensemble. The production drew on its tuneful melodies and clever staging for an entertaining evening amid a crowded previous school showcase.
Amoy China April 27 local self-government groups announce a public meeting for tomorrow to call for united defense measures amid tension and fears of gaps in local governance. Executive committees urge prompt attendance and precautionary cohesion.
Readers learn of a claimed universal cure for catarrh called Catarrh Cure, advertised as internal medicine that reaches blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer a hundred dollar reward if it fails, with directions to send for testimonials and sample pills.
A garbled April report notes a new fad spurred by a shipment of a fogish delicacy meant for President Taft’s dinner in New York. The piece hints at broader demand and possible importation to support large gatherings.
A major solar eclipse will occur tomorrow afternoon with totality visible only in a Pacific island location at Vavau. The path extends from Auckland to Central America, duration about five minutes, while New York sees a small partial eclipse near sunset and San Francisco notes a 3:04 to 4:24 p m window.
Reservoir Park Muscatine April 2 report lists Company D DP as the prize squad of the regiment with members Hays Hout Ziegler Bell Guthrie Wooster Pattison and Ahrens. Hugo Ahrens nicknamed Tiny Lee Pattison praises field glasses with pork chops. Dutch Hout promoted then reduced after a petition. Skillet Mcktro y resigns as cook then replaced. The unit runs South Muscatine and trains civilians to disperse.
Invitations announce a music evening at the new store on North Iowa Avenue with a six member orchestra led by Schmidt and featuring soloists. Various church and women’s groups plan meetings with reports, social events, and gatherings scheduled for Friday and Saturday, including a Mystic Workers social and a Presbyterial convention update.
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