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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1903
Page
8
Short notices list wants for clothing and a housekeeper position, sale offers including loads of cut pole wood Christmas trees and a cheap organ, and rent notices for rooms and property. Several listings refer readers to the Journal office or specific local contacts such as E A Lewis and Mrs Wertz for details.
Little Gerald Ashby invited friends for a Saturday birthday party at his home on South Iowa Ave. The darkened house glowed with candy and gifts were given to guests. Dainty refreshments were served and the afternoon was remembered by attendees.
Communion services were held yesterday at the Presbyterian church. Six members were received into the church. John Buxbaum of Crawfordsville was a business visitor in the city today.
Chicago market report dated December 7 1903 shows closing and opening prices for grain futures with references to Beach-Wickham Grain Co McCall Bros Agents Washington Iowa and yesterday's figures as context.
Daily items report visits and travels of residents from Des Moines Washington Columbus Junction and Crawfordsville. Highlights include revival meetings at Mt Ayr and Fat Stock Show attendance in Chicago with several local families hosting or visiting kin and friends.
President's message reviews Panama's 1903 revolution, U S recognition of the de facto government, and the shift from Colombia to Panama for the interoceanic canal. It argues the canal must be built by the United States, urges Congress action, and notes Panama's offer to negotiate a new treaty. Also reports church services, new members, and a marriage license for Albert Knecht and Rawie Cook.
The notice reports the birth of a girl at James Shalla's home on Friday December 4. It notes various local residents including the Misses Blecha with a new plane, John Keifer with tonsillitis, Mesdames Tony and Wm Kron visiting Iowa City, Millie Vaccha home from Riverside, and Grandma Coover indisposed. Additional visits include Mrs Pete Berdo to the Bensons and Miss Page returning home from working for Mrs Hill.
Dec 7 news notes Mrs Dr Iroz and son Keith return from Washington after a weekend visit. Walter Norman Fisher travels to Washington after a Sunday at home. Frank Hamilton heads to Burlington to attend Elliott's Business College. Roy Wells departs for Washington to enroll in the Academy.
Mrs. Mary Rush of Ainsworth is seen calling on friends in the city, visiting familiar faces and confirming social ties during an afternoon outing.
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