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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
6
The piece discusses the upcoming leap year eight years after the last, explains why 1900 was not a leap year, and notes how rules govern leap years. It quotes Noah Webster on the term bissextile and explains the century rule for 400 divisibility. The article invites young couples to plan, with emphasis on daring and timing.
Beall by Beall Mississippi reports his wife showed rapid improvement after using Mr King's New Discovery after other remedies failed. Four bottles cured her completely. Guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy. Price 50¢ and $1.00. Trial bottles free.
An early 20th century notice states no ticket exchanges for Glee Club on Christmas night. It mentions Cook & Sherman offering a large line of American and French actors with fancy packages priced from 25¢ to 83.00.
The University of Chicago Glee Club performed at Mandel Hall with a song about beating Michigan led by Adelbert T. Stewart. Arthur G. Bovee sang in minstrel style. varsity women attended alongside the group amid university sports nostalgia.
Tone's coffee lineup blends Russet Roast and Luxury Blend with Regal Mocha and Java for a mixed roast profile. Prices marked at 30 cents each, suggesting bundled caffeine options. Local shop promotes diverse flavors and value in a compact catalog teaser.
The University of Chicago Glee Club performs on December 25 at Graham, promising one of the season’s largest houses. Admission is 75 cents. seats secured through C. F. H. Wilson.
Quick action advised when a child shows croup symptoms. Chamberlains Cough Remedy given at hoarseness or onset of the croupy cough prevents the attack and is described as safe and pleasant. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at the family home southwest of the city with Rev I B Schreck Engast delivering remarks and the Methodist choir singing. The remains were moved to the city and buried in Elm Grove cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Washington meteorologist outlines continental disturbance timing from December to January. Disturbances reach the Pacific coast by December 28 and cross west of the Rockies by December 29, with cold spells and a colder midwinter forecast especially in the eastern states. California and South Carolina are noted as below normal, Fortress Monroe cited as a January cold spot. readers may request long range forecasts by mailing a 2 cent stamp.
Catarrh must be cured internally as local applications cannot reach the disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken orally and targets the blood and mucous surfaces. It is presented as a legitimate prescription from reputable physicians with testimonials promised. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
John F. Meigs notes on smokeless powders in a Scientific American special on Iron and Steel. He says modern powders convert nearly all weight to gas, boosting energy but raising concerns about pressure stability and storage safety, with reduced smoke as an incidental benefit.
In Washington last night T R Brinton misplaced about 70 dollars after a dispute with a liveryman. He returned alone with a lantern and began searching, but the liveryman recovered the pocketbook in front of the jail and the money was intact. Brighton News.
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