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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
3
Washington D C August 10 Special to The Evening Journal The forecast calls for fair conditions in Iowa today with showers and cooler weather in the extreme west portion Tonight will be fair except for showers in the west with cooler temperatures Friday brings more showers and cooler air across the state
Local items show numerous arrivals and departures from Davenport area towns. Mentions include Miss Mary Johnson, Ethel White, and Katharine Stichter visiting West Chester, Ainsworth, and Fairfield. Upcoming ball games feature Riverside vs Washington at the ball park and prices at twenty five cents.
Personal visits note M. W. Bailey arriving from the west and Homer Mount coming from Chicago. Several residents travel to Columbus Junction for Chautauqua events and trips to Fairfield, Knoxville, Davenport, Trenton, and Atlanta. Death in the Steffy family prompts Sam Steffy’s arrival from Fruitland.
One week from yesterday the Chautauqua exercises begin with a concert by the Cleveland Ladies' Orchestra. Mayor Alberson urges residents to brighten city yards and present a cheerful, well kept appearance during the ten day event.
James Clark thanks contributors to a fire relief fund for his family raised yesterday by Fred Smith and Alex Miller who collected donations from neighbors. The Clark couple express deep appreciation and joy noting the gesture, though surprised, has filled their hearts with thanks and relief from a worse outcome.
The Journal reports Gun Day set for the 16th with guns en route. Dr. McClean and Gen. Joe Wheeler will attend and Gov. Mickey of Nebraska cannot join the evening campfire. Attendees should plan to visit the Chautauqua daily.
The Board of Supervisors authorizes county officers to attend all afternoon and evening Chau tauqua programs. Marriage licenses should be obtained in the forenoon during the Chau tauqua season.
An excursion from Fairfield to Muscatine is planned for Sunday August 13. The Rock Island train will pass through the city at 7:30 a.m. Round trip fare is 1.10 dollars. Passengers will have ample time to enjoy the day and a boat ride.
A newspaper advertisement touts Halis Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming it cures by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer a hundred dollar reward for any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials from F J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio. Druggists sell it for seven cents, with separate pills for constipation.
The Globe barber shop announces they now have James Coder, a first class artist, to provide neatness and dispatch. An electric fan keeps customers cool, with four chairs and no waits. Telephone 490. 48 In Mart White, Prop.
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