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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
3
Washington reports the Iowa forecast for today and tomorrow with rain tonight likely turning to snow on Thursday. Colder conditions expected in eastern and southern portions.
Miss Mabelle Glick is sick. Several residents visit relatives in Davenport and Muscatine. W S Grecian goes to Missouri for business. John Bryson to St Louis with horses. Cattle shipped to Chicago. Mr. W J Eyestone in serious condition. Mrs. Beatty returns from North English. Mrs Maxwell visits daughter Miss Etta in Davenport. Mrs. J R Benn and Mrs George Savage visit sister Mrs Kennett. D J Norton departs for coast with Charlie Mount. Chas Brown ships two loads of cattle to Chicago. Mr Henry Bovee improving. Mrs J R Benn visits sister and mother in South Washington. Mrs A Webber returns home. Mr and Mrs Simmerman visit in Wentworth. Mrs Yerger and Mrs Saddler visit Lindauers. Jans and Gehlbach consult on German congregation. Jans returns to Muscatine.
The Beggar Prince opera company stages Olivette at the Graham this Friday evening May 1. Only one more Graham performance until September, so act quickly to reserve seats.
We offer unbelievable prices on work shirts overalls and lighter shirts. Dry cleaning or dyeing of old clothes is guaranteed to satisfy. Curtains laundered to look like new.
A jumble of items includes piano tuner schedules, a corn doctor contact, a health tonic claim for Rocky Mountain Tea, travel notes from Ralph Smith, and William Boyles of Trenton visiting Chicago. The Washington Mitten Factory expands, pole work for a telephone line extension progresses, and Iowa smallpox claims are settled with federal refund assurances. Public notices finalize sidewalk work in Washington Iowa and city ordinances are approved.
Olivette will be presented at the Graham this Friday evening as one of the season’s best performances. After this show only one more performance remains, and no further shows are scheduled until September.
A called meeting of the Washington Prohibition Alliance will be held at the home of Mr. Chas Corvette on Thursday evening April 30 at p m. Prohibitionists are urged to attend as important questions are to be discussed.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Amnica Salve as the best for burns, ulcers, boils, cuts, and skin eruptions. Sold by Stewart, Druggist, at 25 cents with a guarantee of satisfaction.
Resolution adopted April 27 1905 establishes a 6 inch cemented sewer from the Will Cherry property to connect with the Court House sewer 240 feet west and levies two mills for street purposes for the ensuing year. Mayor A N AbBERSEN city clerk Hugh H McCleery attest.
Caution against mercury containing catarrh remedies continues. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio claims no mercury and works internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Purchasers urged to ensure genuine product and testimonials are free. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
The Iowa Central Railway restores its Homeseekers Rates to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washingon and Oregon plus other western and southern points. Valid on the first and third Tuesdays of April May and June 1903. One fare plus 2.00 for the round trip limited 21 days from sale. Inquiries to any Town Central Ticket Agent or A B Cutts GP T A Minneapolis Minn.
The Iowa Central Railway sells special one way Colonist Excursion tickets at very low rates daily through June 15, 1203. Destinations include California Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Arizona and more. See local agents or contact A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis for details on rates and through tourist cars.
Membership fee of 2.00 accompanies annual meeting notices. Tickets pricing via Nickel Plate Road run July 2 to 5 with return July 8 to 11, deposit not with joint agent. Return extension to September 1 requires deposit plus 50c, requires joint agent. Train service and dining car meals offered with American Club Plan 35c to 1.00, a la carte also available. John Y. Galahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St room 208 Chicago, for train times and details.
A young man named John Pf travels to India for health reasons and dies after a delayed cable report. A large coffin arrives labeled Johns body, sparking confusion before a Bengal tiger misidentification is resolved. The other feature describes a colossal rock formation resembling George Washington along San Vicente harbor in Cape Verde, a striking natural monument visible from the sea.
A vast dune system along the Bayonne to Reordenus coast in Gascony shifts inland yearly. Winds move surface sands from the west to the east inward slope, building a parallel ridge up to 250 feet tall. The dunes advance at three to six feet annually, sometimes burying villages and forcing relocations.
Among snakes, the dendrophis tree snakes are prized for their delicate form and vivid colors. They rarely descend to the ground, feeding among birds, frogs, and other tree dwellers. Larger specimens exceed five feet, often displaying bright greens. They are diurnal and highly active.
A brief humor item from the Boston Herald noting a playful exchange about marriage and memory. The gag contrasts Dearborn and Wabash as comic locales and mentions a man getting married with his wife urging him not to forget.
Advertisement touts Northwest farm lands along the Minneapolis and St. Louis line as ideal for homes or investments. Promises rich soil and rising farm values with low excursion rates from Iowa Central lines. Contact A. B. Cutts, G. A., for details from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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