This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
3
Washington August 15 weather forecast indicates unchanged conditions tonight and Sunday with likely local showers. Cooler temperatures expected in the eastern portion tonight.
Personal notes record Sam Jones serving to order at Isenhart's on Sam Jones day at the Melons, plus visits by Dr. Henry Hull, Editor Manners and wife, J. F. Trace and family, and many others in the city. It mentions shop openings and departures, and a sewing machine for sale.
Warren S. Stone named new chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Cleveland after W. M. Arthur. Stone, a Rock Island veteran and Iowa farm boy, details his rise from fireman to engineer to chief, and notes Rock Island’s high wage scale negotiated under his leadership. He will remain in Cleveland a week before returning to inspect the system.
A letter from Klat Batanga dated June 24 1905 details the death of Charles McCleary, a missionary in Crawfords ville. After weeks of fever and complications including vomiting and hematuria, he died June 20 with morphine relief and loved ones at his bedside. The governor and natives mourn, and six former students carry the coffin in white.
An old ad copy touts Buecklen's Arnica Salve as a life saver noting minor injuries can lead to death. It urges keeping the salve handy and mentions John Burns, Neers, and piles, with Stewart's Drug Store as the seller.
Myrtie K. McCleary letters recount the death of Charles in Africa, a funeral with traditional rites, a governor giving earth on the grave, and vows to continue mission work. She describes illness among locals, the doctor’s orders, and her resolve to learn the language and aid the church.
The Harris Nickel Plate Show proved the best value in town with a high demand seating crowd. The event drew a large attendance despite limited seating capacity, as reported by the Daily Independent in West Point.
Miss Mable Buckley hosted a refined gathering honoring Miss Hope who departs with her mother tonight for a year in California. Guests enjoyed progressive games, a luncheon, and tasteful social courtesy. Mrs Miller’s “squaw” club assembled to craft baskets and share refreshments, with no trouble anticipated. Mrs Charlie Dougherty, visiting basket builder from a camp in New York, joined the social circle.
Chicago reports that Pullman porters have organized a union to refuse nickel tips as a response to declining service charges. The group, centered at the Keystone hotel, plans to cut gratuities while seeking wage adjustments from the company to compensate for lost income.
Harris Nickel Plate Shows arrived in Mobile yesterday and performed yesterday afternoon and last night to urge crowds. The shows are described as first class in every particular by the Daily Register of Mobile Alabama.
A Shell Lake Wisconsin father recalls his four year old son suffering colic and cramps. After morphine failed the doctor, a half teaspoon of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy eased the pain in thirty minutes and the child slept and recovered. Sold at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
Scranton coal firm urges immediate contracts noting Scranton as the best source. John Shields & Son promote their goods and Mrs Will Sturges and two sons return to Carroll Iowa after visiting G. M. Sturges and J. B. Crooks homes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.