Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington DC dispatch
Partly cloudy with probable showers in the northwest portion and warmer conditions in the south and east. Saturday shows showers with warmer conditions in the western portion.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
3
Partly cloudy with probable showers in the northwest portion and warmer conditions in the south and east. Saturday shows showers with warmer conditions in the western portion.
A collection of short items notes visits travel and social events. People named include J J McKeone Paul Moore Miss Kate Stichter Mrs Louise Griner Miss Marie Samson Herman Walther Susie Morton Miss Emma Purvis Willie Harwood Leonard Miksch J P Thomas Mrs William Barrielow Mr and Mrs T M Reynolds and others with mentions of trips to Keota Peoria Columbus Junction Colfax Martinsburg Lincoln Linwood and Tama.
Scranton based John Shields & Son urge immediate coal contracts highlighting Scranton coal as the best option for customers seeking steady supply and value.
Five thousand hear Booker T. Washington urge sober, constructive action on the negro question. He argues for patient policy, education, and industry while condemning both radical whites and blacks. He calls for harmony and practical progress over mere denunciation.
Local residents welcome new baby son as Mrs Putnam receives medical care. Clergy figures from Indiana and Keokuk visit, and Smouse Hall leased to the School Board for next year. Teachers and families plan moves to Palo Alto and Manitou Springs. weddings and church events announced in Keota Eagle.
Mrs. J. B. Crooks hosted a small informal party yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. William Sturges of Carroll Iowa, I. M. Bieber, L. H. Wallace, Harry Bell, Frank Brindley and families, Mrs. Etna Steck and children, and Mrs. Stella Van Doren Towle of Des Moines. They enjoyed a day picnicking on the river.
A historical advertisement claims Dr King's New Life Pills end pain from dizziness backache liver complaints and constipation. Sold for 250 and guaranteed by Stewart's Drug Store.
Mr and Mrs Norman Scofield beat Harl Lewis and Rev Sawhill 6-4 and 6-3 on the West End court in a strenuous two game tennis contest yesterday evening.
An advertisement claims a preventative for self destruction has been found. It warns despondency leads to self harm and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic that strengthens nerves and regulates stomach liver and kidneys. Available for 50c at Stewart's Pharmacy with satisfaction guaranteed.
An Iowa announcement from the Iowa Land Co invites property owners to exchange or list lands for sale. It touts stops on railroad routes, rich soil, good artesian water, nutritious grasses, social advantages, and exchange options for Iowa property. Address at Crail's Store.
The Iowa Central Railway announces round trip excursion fares to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria Vancouver and San Francisco Los Angeles at 45.00 and 80.00 respectively. Tickets valid for return by Oct 1 1908 with route flexibility and stopovers allowed. See agents for details.
Special one way tickets are on sale daily to support a prospective enormous crop in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Applications to Iowa Central Ry agents offer very low rates with liberal return arrangements.
Frank Shubal and others file a suit in the District Court of Washington County Iowa seeking to quiet title and declare ownership of the northeast quarter of section nine township seventy seven north range five west along with associated parcels. The defendants include several named individuals and unknown claimants asserting various rights, liens, or interests. The plaintiff seeks to cancel mortgages and liens and have title vested solely in the plaintiff, with any adverse claims barred. The notice warns defendants to appear by September 1, 1903, or risk default and judgment.
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