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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports unsettled weather in Iowa with likely light local showers tonight and Sunday.
Numerous locals headed to Des Moines for the state fair and to visit relatives in nearby towns. Families including the Adams, Bergquist, Daugherty, Crail, and Laughead clans joined trips, with some visiting Brighton, Keota, or Columbus Junction and others heading to Indianola or Sigourney.
Local column lists visitors and engagements from Riverside to Keota including W Busby and family in town, Mrs Isenthart and others traveling to Des Moines for the state fair, and various relatives visiting in Newton Oskaloosa and Centerville. Also notes railroad work updates, a Gun Club reorganization, and a music recital with Miss Cora A Ball at Washington Academy.
Washington figures including Rail Commission f), J Palmer, Judge A R Dewey, H H A Borrell, Wilson, and Capt W Brookhart attended the Fairfield funeral of attorney H Raney who died of heart trouble. Born 1855 in Jefferson county he studied at Birmingham and Parsons College, married Mary M. Bogle, and left three living children Frank Elray Elizabeth. A lawyer known for sincerity and zeal, he served as Presbyterian church trustee and temperance activist.
On August 21 Columbia Pharmacy announced prizes for a Paracamph rebus solve open to under 15s. Bruce Wilson and Florence Dusenberry were the first correct entrants among 108 winners. Stewart’s Pharmacy, Cook & Sherman advertise Chamberlain’s Coke and pledge refunds if unsatisfied.
Miss Della Marsh elected principal of Wallace school to replace Miss Hermina Klass who resigned. Grinnell resident with ten years teaching experience. Graduate of Grinnell High School State Normal School and State University. Taught at Atlantic for the last four years.
A promotional notice touts Electric Hitters as a preventive for despair and self harm. It claims the tonic strengthens nerves boosts the system and regulates stomach liver and kidneys. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy with a satisfaction guarantee.
The Iowa Central will sell excursion tickets above fare for the round trip from Des Moines Iowa August 21 29. Attractions and exhibits promise to exceed prior attempts. For particulars call agents. Aug 29.
Mrs. Etha Steck hosted the Woman's Missionary Society yesterday afternoon at the First UU PL church. The group knotted two comforts, enjoyed lees and cakes, and the program featured readings by Lou Slocum and Alive Fluke, solos by Mrs. J T Crooks and Miss Jessie Crooks, and a duet by Mrs. Dr. Anderson and Mrs. Seneca Dewey. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Patterson.
The Rock Island runs special trains to Des Moines for the state fair with a single round trip fare. Trains depart here at 5:00 AM on August 24 25 26 27 28 and return from Des Moines at 6:20 PM arriving 1:00 PM. The Brinton Entertaining Co performs at the Graham Opera House Saturday night August 2 with new moving pictures.
An old advertisement touts Kucklen's Arnica Salve as life saving for horns, sores, neers, and viles threats. It claims even small cuts can be fatal and urges purchase at Stewart's Drug Store.
Farmers are urged to act now for tiling this fall or next spring. They should write, telephone, or call John Shields & Son to arrange services and get details.
To assist a prospective bumper crop in Minnesota and the Dakotas the Iowa Central Ry offers special one way tickets at very low rates with liberal return arrangements. Tickets are on sale daily at agent offices and applications are invited to obtain immediate help.
Beginning September 1 and 8 and October 6 the Iowa Central will run annual Home Visitors Excursions to Ohio and Indiana. Tickets go on sale on those dates with a return limit of thirty days from sale. For rates and details contact agents or A. B. Cutts G. P. & T. A. at Iowa Central Ry Minneapolis Minn.
One way rate with two dollars additional for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Return limit twenty one days from date of sale. For information contact ticket agents of Iowa Central or address A B Cutts GG. P. T. A. Minneapolis. 17-tf
City bus line asks readers to call hotel Colenso and leave orders. manager Frank Rogers will promptly attend to them.
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