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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
3
Prospective attendees are reminded that registration for the fall term occurs Monday, August 30 with regular classes starting promptly Tuesday morning. Absences begin from term start and missed work must be made up per the catalogue rules.
The Opera House presents the beloved stage piece Human Hearts this evening, inviting all who enjoyed the Idyl of the Arkansas Hills to another viewing. The advertisement shifts to cautionary notes about malaria and touts Electric Bitters as a cure, with a testimonial from R. M. James of Louellen, S. C., and a 50 cent price, guaranteed by J. E. Lemmon.
The Rushville Banner reports A Wyoming Girl was presented last night at the Rushville Opera House to strong applause. Miss Daisy Hazelton stars as Scissors with a vivid western girl portrait, while Miss Lillian Douglas as Helen Denver the School-Marm delivers a powerful dramatic turn. William LeRoy as George Washington Augustus Nibbs stands out as a top blackface comedian, and the cast plus new scenery and vaudeville specialties receive praise. The company promises a hearty welcome for a return engagement. A Wyoming Girl returns Thursday evening the 26th.
Henry Clews analyzes the stock market drift led by Harriman issues as Union Pacific and Southern Pacific show strong growth but face questions about future value if leadership shifts. He notes easy money, rising railroad earnings, cautious Western buyers, and a mixed trade picture with hopes for a 3 000 000 000 bushel corn crop and stronger exports amid tariff changes and gold movements.
The undersigned warn any person hunting or trespassing on our land will be prosecuted. Signatories include Abe Beenblossom, Tom Randall, Wm. Darbyshire, John Zook, S. EF. Sigafoose, W. H. Sigafoose, Wm. Caldwell, EK. M. Benson, Co. R. Beenblossom, Henry Underwood, Carmicheal Bros., Knight Wagner, Arthur Williams, KE. Ross Van Nostrand Mc. Beenblossom, Arthur Therion, A. Savage.
Wells Fargo Express manager E. G. Fox reports word from Route Agent F. C. Evans about possible additional Milwaukee through passenger service. Local canvass shows strong support for trains planned to run east at 2 PM and west at 6 PM, boosting railway accommodations and business.
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