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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
2
Analysis in a local editorial criticizes the compulsory education law for 7 to 14 year olds as flawed and unenforceable. It notes past attempts in Des Moines to enforce truancy failed, and outlines current provisions including twelve weeks of schooling and the role of truant officers, with penalties for guardians and schools.
Local note reports shoppers found good candy at Means and Stichter’s located at 56-10, highlighting a strong selection and favorable prices for customers.
James Cummings of Lebanon Nebraska died at his sister Mrs H T Snyder’s home in Pomona Missouri on December 1 1903 after a brief illness He was the son of William Cummings a former Washington resident He had sold his Kansas home for a Pomona purchase and planned to return for his family He leaves a wife three young children and many friends he had been in poor health for months but hoped to improve Gazette
A brief note reports Candy produced by Means and Stichter’s under the Pure Food Jaws of Illinois. The item is identified as Gunther’s candy with the numbers 56 and 106 appearing in the item line.
A banker finds a counterfeit ten dollar bill and spends it to pay a butcher. The butcher passes the same bill to the printer, who then pays the grocer, and finally the grocer pays the banker. The bill is identified as counterfeit and destroyed. The butcher, printer, and grocer each received payment, but the currency was never genuine money.
The Washington County oratorical contest at the Parsons College opera house selected Ansel Nutting and Eugene Robinson for Aldine with Robinson winning first for The Child of Destiny and W Tters second for The Sovereign Spirit. Robinson will represent Parsons at the Grinnell state contest February 26. Judges were Crone Ottumwa and Vance Columbus Junction. Fairfield Journal announces W A Turner free Christmas day doll giveaway with a $1 purchase.
The A M E church service schedule includes a 10 a m praise meeting and 11 a m sermon by Rev J C Carter from Kahoka Missouri. Sunday School at 3 p m and another sermon at 7 p m. Meetings run through Wednesday night next week. Rev M Payton, pastor.
The finest remedy for constipation ever used is Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets says Eli Butler of Frankville New York. They act gently without unpleasant effects and leave the bowels in a perfectly natural condition. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
A reader seeks to acquire at once one of the old Flambeau torches used in the Blaine-Cleveland campaign in good condition. Prefer a prompt sale or offer.
McClure Phillips & Co announce Austin Bereton’s history of the Lyceum and Henry Irving due this month. The work promises unseen theatres history from early times to Irving’s last appearance with rare portraits jerking autographs of Irving and Ellen Terry in a deluxe Japan vellum edition. Henry Irving supports the project with his collection of Lyceum mementos.
The city forms Rhyner's Concert and Military Band led by Prof Rhyner with many former High School band members. A full audience is hoped for and Rhyner is determined to build a fine band with needed support.
An old items page notes Dr. King's New Life Pills for various ailments marketed at 25¢ from Stewart's Pharmacy. A grand concert at the opera house on the 29th, a town benefit, features the reorganized High School band led by Prof. Rhyner, relying on liberal patronage. Isenhart offers home made candies, emphasizing quality.
The Frisco System announces land buyers trips to Greer County Oklahoma and other Southwest lands in November and December. Prospective purchasers can acquire rich farming land at one quarter to one tenth the cost of Eastern and Northern lands, with high acre productivity. For details and rail rates contact R S Lemon, Secretary Frisco System Immigration Bureau, St Louis Missouri.
Miss Cora Smiley a Fairfield Parson's College teacher traveled home to Winfield after visiting her sister Mrs. J. B. Crail in this city.
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