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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1903

Page

3

Community Notes and Local Visits Highlight Friday Event

Local notices report debates at the A AUC W Hall Friday evening and a high school library benefit on February 20. Also listed are license to wed for Ralph Minnick and Lenora Watters and numerous travels and visits among residents.

Allen's Wtf J. D. Daniels Haugh Teeter A. Oo W. Hall Sherm Welch Ainsworth Dr. Hughes Graham Ralph A. Minnick Lenora Watters

Sandvos & Reid Tailoring Introduces Spring Wrappings

Ladies urged to inspect the new spring line of Cheviots French Ginghams Vestings and other fabrics now arriving at Sandvos & Reid Gent's and Ladies Tailoring located in the Opera House Building.

Sandvos & Reid

Night in Alabama Yields Captured Partner in James Dean Case

Sheriff Teetor reports the capture of the second murderer in the James Dean case while a cold front causes temperatures to plunge. Overnight readings dropped to 16 below zero with a brief rise to one above in the early morning, and forecasts hint at further cold weather.

Oklahoma lead implicates suspect in Dean case

Sheriff Teeter reports word from Oklahoma of a captured man linked to the murder of James Dean. The claim remains unverified and the reward issue is unsettled as Oklahoma lawmakers consider offering pay after the capture.

Oklahoma James Dean Rumnor Teeter Thompson Alabam John Thomas Dean

Eight Pound Boy Born to Editor Hugh H. McCleery

The Journal reports the eight pound son born last evening to City Editor Hugh H. McCleery. The father calls the child the finest that ever came over and wishes blessings on the father, mother, and son.

Papa Hugh H. McCleery

Postoffice Rules Ban Underage Box Renting and Mail Changes

The Postoffice Department bans Washington youths under age from renting post office boxes. New rural free delivery rules let carriers accept registered mail at boxes with sender receipts left in boxes, replacing prior in-person handoffs. Also new Cuba mail rules require double payment for unpaid U S Cuba mail and outline dead letter handling for undeliverable items.

Washington Madden Cuba Post Ofice Postal Administration of Republic of Cuba United States United States Service

U T D Band Secures Chautauqua Engagement for Fourth of July

The U T D band boys have signed a contract with the Chautauqua Association to perform here on the Fourth of July marking a notable community entertainment event.

U. T. D. Band Boys Chautauqua Association

Social events entertain large crowd at First Presbyterian

The First Presbyterian social, under the Christian Endeavor, drew over 100 attendees despite bitter cold. Highlights included gramophone selections by Charles Saling, violin by Miss Easie Allen, readings by Miss Margaret Stewart, and a quartette contest won by Themeves. Proceeds supported church flowers.

First Presbyterian Shurch Christian Endeavor Society Charles Saling Easie Allen Margaret Stewart Rose MacGugin Winifred Hiowd John Skipton Ralph Daugherty HH. O. Evans

Mail delay and service notes amid weather changes

The Chicago mail due at 9 40 arrived at 1 00. No 15 was late from Chicago and cold weather slowed progress. Service has improved since time card changes, with weather forecasts predicting better trains and mail. A warning on injuries notes Chamberlains Pain Balm prevents blood poisoning from minor wounds and promotes quick healing. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman sell it.

Chicago No. 15 Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Simple Question Endorses Local Citizen Evidence

Thomas Thompson a veterinary surgeon of 827 South Second Ave testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his kidney and back pain after long drives. He says the pills removed the ache and improved his condition better than before. The product is advertised as sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box with Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Thomas Thompson South Second Ave Down Columbia Dean Foster-Milburn Co N. Y United States Doan

Elizabeth the Beauty? The Queen and a wily adviser

Queen Elizabeth debates posterity with a wary adviser who predicts future praise will label her Elizabeth the Beauty rather than Elizabeth the Great. The exchange ends with the adviser profiting from the moment as the queen rewards him. Source: Baltimore Herald.

Elizabeth England Sirrah Elizabeth the Great Elizabeth the Beauty Baltimore Herald

A Mothers Recommendation for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

Mrs Moore of North Star Michigan praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup after years of use. Sold by Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook Sherman.

Demonstration of Korn Krisp at Baird & Son Grocery

An invitation to a two day Korn Krisp demonstration at Baird & Son grocery Tuesday and Wednesday. The notice invites everyone to drop in and sample the tasty food. Also an entertainment and pie supper is planned at the Gray School four miles south of town this Friday evening February 20. Jessie EB Rupp, Teacher, $21.

Baird & Son Gray School Jessie EB. Rupp

Night Fundraiser at High School Library

A benefit event was held on the night of February 20 at the high school library. Organizers promoted community support and planned activities to raise funds for a local cause.

Hall's Catarrh Cure claims universal cure

A newspaper note touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It states the remedy works through the blood and mucous surfaces and offers a hundred dollar reward if it fails to cure, with testimonials available by mail from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also promoted.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

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