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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
3
Weather forecast notes local showers today and tonight. Wednesday looks warmer with central and eastern portions hotter.
Community chatter reports auctions at Columbus and Duncan stores, plus sales on ice cream, frames, and sodas. Local residents Wilbur Hart and Eva Neiswanger travel, while Mrs Maidin visits from Iona and Miss Parker hosts a W T U meeting.
Mr. W A Turner reports arrival in Denver enjoying the city view while noting dry country and plentiful saloons. He mentions an upside down river, rough weather that irritated eyes and pockets, and gold dust in Denver sand inspiring optimism. He toured the three million dollar state capitol and plans Colorado Springs visits. Also notes Knights of Pythias grand lodge date change from August to October due to supreme lodge schedules.
J J Johnston of Broughton Ga recounts severe bronchitis and asthma relief after using De Kings New Discovery for consumption. His wife also found relief. the ad touts it as the best croup medicine with guaranteed bottles and free trials at Stewart's pharmacy. The note closes with thanks from Mrs Jacob Vooruarr and children for support during illness and death of husband and father.
A fragment praises Maud Ballington Booth as a leading public speaker who gives all lecture proceeds to private reform. The text then shifts to a fictional line where an Illinois poet creates a verse about an ankle and a character named Amos Keeter, ending with a deadly slap. Beacon Coal John Shields & Son is mentioned as context.
Advertising notices describe a day trip from Brighton to Muscatine with train at 8:48 am and a 1.25 round trip fare to view the Mississippi riverfront, pearl and lumber industries, parks, drives, and a Keetric Park concert. Also mentions a Modern Woodman picnic at Moline and Rock Island round trip tickets for 1.50 with a August 15 limit.
Buying product from Steck ensures reliability and value with strong performance and trusted reputation. The statement emphasizes confidence in Steck offerings and the implied standard of quality.
A fragmented dialogue portrays male skepticism about women’s self improvement groups, with verbal jabs about duties and independence. It also shifts to a science note on lightning effects on clothing and a playful exchange about dreams, all reflecting casual print-era banter.
A fragmented selection mentions money and social status in a romantic exchange, a mother scolding Elsie for messy clothes, and a remark about theater lights guiding men between acts. The lines reflect social mores and stagehouse milieu with faint humor.
The play David Harum will make another westward trip this season from Frohman’s Empire Theatre in New York. A strong company performs. Until September 30 the Iowa Central railway offers special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake every Saturday with return Monday, enabling short, affordable outings without major time loss for busy men. See local ticket agent.
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