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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
6
Milwaukee post office issues orders to postmasters in free delivery cities to cut off mail for residents who do not keep walks clear of snow and obstructions. City carriers report poor walk conditions hindering daily routes and urge public help to ease mail delivery starting January 4.
Neiswanger seeks coal business as Crown Cafe advertises oysters in any style. Misses chairs and desks and a line of sleds are available from Hugh A Teeters along with the 14-tf and 40-tf notices.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headaches and liver or bowel troubles. The ad claims gentle yet thorough relief and lists Stewart’s Pharmacy with a 25 cent price.
Postmaster J A Cunningham announces government orders to advertise for bids for the messenger service carrying mails from the Milwaukee and I R I & P depots for the coming year. Milwaukee mail trains start January fourth and the mail train is not yet decided. A general creation of post places along the Milwaukee cut-off is expected around the new year.
A surprise party honored Capt J A Gray on his 70th birthday and Mr Charlie Hoxworth on his 50th. Friends gathered at Capt Gray's home with plenty to eat, then enjoyed music from Mr and Mrs Safe Coop. Gray received a gift of slippers. The Journal extends its congratulations.
The finest remedy for constipation I ever used is Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets says Mr. Eli Butler of Frankville New York. They act gently and without any unpleasant effect and leave the bowels in a perfectly natural condition. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Cyrus Chapter No. 13 Royal Arch Masons holds a called session Monday afternoon December 17 at two o'clock for eight candidates on Mark and Past Master degrees, plus an early evening session from 6:30 to 8 for Most Excellent Master work.
The Katzenjammer Kids and their singers and dancers perform tonight at the Graham theater with special prices from 26¢ to 35¢ and 5 for 50¢. Gunther's candy advertised as the best by Means and Stichter.
Special land buyers excursions will run to Greer Dea Oklahoma and other sections of the great Southwest in November via the Frisco System. Prospective settlers can buy rich farming lands for one fourth to one tenth the cost of Eastern lands. Apply to R. S. Lemon, Secretary Frisco System Immigration Bureau, St. Louis, Mo.
Citizens are advised that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given at first signs of hoarseness or a croupy cough will prevent an attack. The sponsor claims the remedy never fails and is pleasant and safe. Stewart's Pharmacy, Cook & Sherman carry the product.
Usual holiday excursion rates will be in effect between Rock Island stations more than 200 miles apart December 24 25 and 31 and January 1 Return limit January 4 1904 Full particulars at all Rock Island ticket offices. Il W Russel Agt.
On December 24 25 31 and January 1 the Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets at one and one third fare with final return limit January 4. For details and folders contact agents. 53 jan 4
Holiday excursions to the southeast via Frisco System on December 19 20 21 and 26 1903 One fare plus 2 00 to all points east of the river in Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana Alabama North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida and to many points in Kentucky and Virginia Tickets valid 30 days and honored on the Southeastern Limited Details and address for inquiries provided by J C Lovrein Assistant General Passenger Agent Kansas City MO.
Local items list passengers and travel to Keota Davenport and Joliet. multiple residents ill with grip. Mrs. Pickens and others traveling for holidays. Christmas merchandise teased at Lemmon and Lewis Jewelers. a baron fire destroys a barn. Rocky Mountains magazine tale by Frank B. Tracy. lost watch found near square. general holiday commerce and social notes.
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