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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
6
Messrs Win Smouse L D Robinson and W A Wilson and their wives plan to leave Tuesday for California to spend at least a couple of months. They expect a thorough tour of southern California and a delightful trip ahead.
The seat sale for AdelaideThursday's Polly Primrose performance at the Graham begins this morning with strong demand. Weather permitting, a packed house is expected tomorrow evening.
G. F. Wallace of Oregon township was in town yesterday for unspecified business, a brief local sighting reported by residents.
The meeting of the Assessors of the county will be held in the Court House Saturday January 9 1904 at 1 30 p m. The books will be turned over to the assessors by the county auditor and the assessors will exchange ideas and hold a general fore feast preparatory to the beginning of their work.
Mr Eli Butler of Frankville New York praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the finest remedy for constipation. He says they act gently without unpleasant effects and leave the bowels in a perfectly natural condition. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
The Rhyner Military and Concert Band offered a small but ardent audience a varied program in the opera house. Prof. Rhyner, only six weeks in town, drew praise for organizing a promising band and entertaining selections. The concert featured his pieces, a High School Orchestra waltz Names of the Sea, a clarinet quartette, and an encore with Coming through the Rye. Mrs. Charles Parkinson sang A French Love Song with piano by Mrs. Vallette Jagger. trombone solo by Cleveland Dayton drew special notice.
D H Barker deputy sheriff of Chattanooga Tennessee reports years of dyspepsia and stomach trouble cured by Vinci. He says his system weakened by indigestion could not work and Vinci was the only medicine that helped and cured him. Cook Sherman druggists guarantee Vinci will aid others in Washington with tired or overtaxed stomachs.
An ad asserts Vinol strengthens weakened nerves of the stomach and helps digestion without drugs or nauseating oil. Vincl is said to contain cod liver oil nutrients to heal irritated stomachs and boost strength, flesh, and blood. Cook & Sherman, Druggists, offer a money back refund if not satisfied.
A playful scene in the Philadelphia Public Ledger shows a long haired visitor declaring I am a poet while an office boy directs him, warning that the editor may emerge. The exchange mixes humor with newsroom hustle as the visitor is urged to hurry along.
A student recounts being chased by a teacher who finally caught him using a rod as the instrument. The exchange captures a brisk, charged moment in the classroom.
In Philadelphia a pair of quotes lampoon female suffrage era bosses and bribes. A Michigan correspondent notes a William Strange marrying Martha Strange, joking on future headlines as oddities abound.
A Brighton young man vowed to buy a carriage for a woman if she married him, she did, and he now pushes the vehicle. A country school scholar parsing Mary milks the cow argued the cow stands for Mary because she milks her, a witty classroom exchange.
A brief epitaph notes that P. C. Bird sang on earth until sixty two and now rests above the sky, where he is believed to sing as well. The verse recalls his optimistic ring and cheerful tenor.
John Griffith appears in MacBeth with carefully selected company and all new scenery. Novel electrical illusions enhance this dramatic romance of Shakespeare, promising an enjoyable evening of entertainment.
The Iowa Wesleyan University executive committee elected Miss Elizabeth Dean of Newton Iowa as preceptress of Hershey Hall to replace the resigned Miss Thoburn. Dean, now Jasper county superintendent, has taught successfully in Newton schools and will also work in the college Normal department.
Britt Tribune reports a mercantile firm posted a large bridge poster. Wind caused it to flutter, a team tipped a wagon, eggs broke, a hame strap damaged gear, and a driver was injured. Bees stung a housemaid, lip swelling affected a suitor, driver sues for damages. 180 witnesses asked what was advertised, none could tell. Moral: paste ads in the home paper and keep the ad alive.
The article discusses new interpretive ideas in John Griffiths Macbeth focusing on the witches cave the incantation scene Macbeths dreams and Banquo's ghost as contemporary perspectives.
An advertised remedy titled Cures Colds Quickly Bromo Lax claims rapid relief without quinine and no side effects. Sold under several brand names, it is available at all druggists for 25 cents.
Holiday excursion rates apply between Rock Island stations within 200 miles on December 24 25 31 and January 1 Return limit January 4 1904 Full details at Rock Island ticket offices.
Beall, Miss. resident T. R. Beall testifies his wife suffered consumption last fall and after failed remedies she used Dr. King's New Discovery. She improved at once and was completely cured after four bottles. Pharmacy guarantees the remedy at 50c and 81.00 with trial bottles free.
The theater announces Miss Thurston will open promptly tomorrow at 8 15 PM. Patrons should be seated by 8 05 PM, curtain rises at the scheduled time. Carriages may be ordered at 10 30 PM.
Iowa Central offers round trip tickets to Portland Oregon for January 7 8 and 9 with return by January 31. Tickets valid via St Paul and northern lines or through Ogden Denver and other routes. Also sale with return through San Francisco and Los Angeles at small additional amount. Agent details provided. In theatre news John Griffith stars in Macbeth with John M Hickey producing a lavish company and enhanced effects promising a strong version of the play.
A brief weather item reports last night’s low temperature reached seven degrees below zero. The snippet emphasizes the cold spell with concise timing and the clear measure of minus seven.
A prompt approach warns that early action stops croup. Chamberlain's remedy, given at first hoarseness or onset, is described as safe, pleasant, and reliable. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
The regular business meeting of the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society will be held Wednesday evening December 30 after tea. Reports from the committees will be read. The election of officers will be held. All members are expected to be present. G. W. Hobson vice president.
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