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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
2
Rural carriers face stricter rules as winter nears. They must not act as agents for express firms, but may handle newspapers and money orders. registration and special deliveries require patron action. Carriers must carry stamps and supplies, and deliver to houses on main roads only for registered or pension mail while recording route census and names for forwarding.
Wilson Hose Co members met last night and elected officers for the coming year. Foreman Louie Weseley, Secretary Nate Jones, 1st Assistant Foreman Will Keifer, and 2nd Assistant Foreman George Graff were chosen. Blocks and games at Duncan's. 45-6
Mr Cunningham explains Texas rice grows on high dry prairie land, flood irrigation, and level fields. A Texas rice giant uses Colorado river pumps delivering 120000 gallons per minute to 350 miles of canals, with rent sharing two fifths to the water firm.
Readers are invited to gather at Means and Stichter's for a shared meal. The note emphasizes meeting there, with the address 45-61 implied as the location reference.
Preparatory services run Wednesday Thursday and Friday at 7 30 and Saturday at 2 30. Rev Corkey of Fairfield will join Friday instead of Thursday as announced. All church members are urged to attend these meetings.
The Chicago Tribune reports nineteen football deaths in 1903 with many players severely injured and hundreds of minor accidents. Most casualties occurred among untrained players while top teams faced no fatal or permanent disabling injuries. Yale and Harvard both saw broken legs, while Western teams largely escaped severe harm.
Duncan's features a best assortment of dolls and children's dishes with wide selection and low prices. The advertisement highlights variety for kids and families shoppers seeking timeless toys and tableware.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies are needed. Hall’s Catarrh Cure claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces and is prescribed by physicians. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. testimonials available.
Ashburnham Ontario April 18 1903 a rector testifies to the rapid relief from a cold and cough after using Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. He notes he preached three times on Easter Day and credits the remedy for restoring his voice. The letter says the medicine is sold by Stewarts Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
Alphonse and Gaston and a 25 person company travel from Burlington via Galesburg to perform Graham tonight. They then proceed to Waterloo and will be in St. Louis all next week offering over 30 specialty and singing numbers.
Finest bread and pies cakes offered at Means and Stichter's at prices lower than homemade. Local shop promises quality baked goods and value to customers seeking affordable treats.
Mrs. Frank Wesson reports a calla lily that shivers when exposed to cold and becomes lively and warm when heated. The plant shows peculiar sensitive qualities resembling human reaction to temperature changes.
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