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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
3
Washington D C August 11 Special to The Evening Journal The following is the weather forecast for Iowa for today and tomorrow Generally fair and cooler east possibly showers west portion tonight Wednesday partly cloudy with showers and warm west portion
Myrtle and Mable reported from Detroit where they attended as delegates. Myrtle spoke first at the Methodist church last Sunday evening, with Mable to present next Sunday. the report covered convention proceedings and impressions from the gathering.
A bygone notice praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation. The ad claims gentleness and thoroughness with a two shilling price and guarantees from Stewart’s Drug Store.
D Gove learned from partner G W Hobson that Hobson's brother, injured by an engine in Albia last Friday night, is in critical condition. His leg was amputated below the knee and he suffers further severe injuries with intense pain.
For sale an improved residence in a good location offered at a big bargain for quick take. Inquire at this office.
The east side of the square undergoes a grade change to fit the Columbia Pharmacy outlet. The street swell will be reduced by this adjustment. Contractor McCarthy expects to complete the work within six weeks given the favorable weather. Progress is reported as favorable.
Local notes report personal visits and travels including L D Higgins Davenport trip Fannie Shelton Williamsburg trip and Marsh Bailey West Chester visit. Family and social events run with Chautauqua attendance Smiths Bartle family funeral travels and a bakery promotion from Johnson stressing high quality bakers and goods.
A variety of short notices include a health ad for Bucklen Arnica Salve warning of burns and sores, a social on August 18 at St James school lawn, and several local movements. J H Work travels to West Chester to visit his son M D Work, Miss Blanche Guthrie sails to Cot ter, a Fireman Van Dyke family announce a newborn, and A E Reynolds returns from vacation to Carlinville on work for Rathbone Sard Stove Co.
Farmers are urged to arrange tile projects now for fall or early spring. Write, telephone or call 31126 John Shields & Son to discuss details and bids.
An OCR fragment notes wheat results and dates with unclear figures and symbols. The readable parts mention 80 and 62 with scattered numbers like 52ky 34 and a mention of Saturday. The fragment lacks complete context to establish a full story.
Richmonde Jon Kiefer and Will Kron pros pecting in Canada. Charley Shrade buys the brick building and flour and feed business of Jos Wagner Sr Kalona taking possession soon. Numerous social visits and local movements including Minnie events and family trips span August and nearby towns.
August 11 reveal D. A. Fesler traveled to Iowa City to purchase bricks needed to repair his building that toppled earlier. He aims to restore the structure and resume operations after the accident.
An old allegory shows a girl on a grasshopper about to tread a shake, likening a man who sinks funds into a cyclone cellar while neglecting his family’s need for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The remedy is praised as prompt and reliable for these illnesses and sold by Stewarts Pharmacy, Cook and Sherman.
Local railroad circles rumor major changes with next week’s time card. Firefly may be removed and Branch service altered though no solid confirmation exists. Agent Russell notes heavy current business and expects trains to run as before with possible cuts to K D passenger trains not impacting Washington traffic.
One way rate with two dollars extra for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Return limit twenty one days from date of sale. See ticket agents of Iowa Central or address Agg. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis MN for information.
Astray pig about 7 pounds marked on right ears. Leave word at Journal office. J. O. Brown. Wanted Bey years of age wants work in country call at Journal office. For rent four rooms rear the square apply at the Journal office.
August 11 reports J. D. Dayton visiting Brighton for business. Rev. Mr. Stevenson attended the Chautauqua at Columbus Junction. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Snyder welcomed a newborn girl. Miss Lucy Porter traveled to Columbus Junction for the Chautauqua. Joe Simmerman shipped hogs and cattle to Chicago market today.
August 11 reports Mrs. B. H. Harding returning to St. Louis after a visit at the Joseph Harding home. Mrs. J. G. Rowan of Washington spent yesterday with friends here. Mrs. E. Ty Neal of Farmington, who has recovered from her illness, remains with her parents.
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