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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1903
Page
4
I N Shaw new owner of Wheelock & Company department store in Winterset. He is former city resident and brother in law to John and Edward Bowman. He will run the Winterset business and retain his interest in the Greeley Colorado store.
Col Prime of Des Motes and Major Hume will inspect the Town National Guard in Armory 1 this evening. Waldo Munsey known as William Acheson faced a Navy court martial for fraudulent enlistment and “at pence without leave.” His original eighteen month sentence was cut to nine months with confinement at the U S S Southern navy yard Boston and loss of pay. The note suggests his ignorance of Navy law may have affected his actions.
On a voyage to England Mark Twain and Senator Depew were invited to speak. Depew quipped that he lost Twain’s manuscript and Twain remained silent. An Englishman mocked Twain for the failed recital. the scene recalled humorous lines about marriage and fashion. The notice also mentions a B Y P A social for Mr and Mrs Lilley and events at the Baptist church lecture room.
A careful investigation found only two smallpox cases in the city. The Ash street patient is not ill with smallpox but has a skin condition. City and county authorities will act promptly. The supervisors and councilmen met in joint session to canvass the situation and plan contingencies.
An Irish visitor to New York sits on a Battery Park bench at sunset. The cannon booming from Governor's Island startles him and a nearby officer explains the sunset noise. The Celt jokes that the sun river went down in Ireland.
For Sale A few choice building lots See J A Cunningham For Sale A one room house close to a square Apply at Journal Office Two Good Houses for Sale Splendid Ten Room House besides hall about five blocks from the square Good barn and everything in repair Good Seven Room House about five blocks from square Built about seven years ago and in good shape For particulars and prices see Lisle Morehouse a6 tf
Mrs. KR R Love on the slick list Jot Blattner of Valley hosted friends in the city Mrs W A Stiles improving per word today Cashier Rickey of Crawfordsville visiting Register and Leader notes George B Cortelyou rapid rise as secretary of commerce and early White House invitation by President Cleveland Cortelyou becomes cabinet official at forty rare for such ascent
Captain Keb Thornell of the sophomore class was kidnapped and chained by freshmen in a deserted area near Shades of Death. He escaped by breaking his chains, jumped from a window, wandered cold woods for miles, and sought shelter at a farm. The incident involved Rome Williams Ives Brown Zimimerman and Arthur Porter, with Dr Kane of Wahbeshe college denouncing the treatment and promising possible expulsions.
Des Moines reports Governor Cummins issued a famine relief proclamation for Sweden and Norway and named a supervising commission to oversee contributions. The panel includes C J A Brieson Boone BL Amundson Decorah C P Wennerstrum Des Moines J B R Harsh Creston R A Nasselquist Chariton V L Gilje Elkader L Dahlberg Des Moines Abel Anderson Sioux City A L Frisble Des Moines and Ole Roe Des Moines. Meanwhile, miners strike in Idaho Springs and Sun and Moon workers join, with up to 1,000 more expected in Clear Creek county by Saturday.
Public notices warn that Sears Roebuck & Co. does not authorize Wheeler & Wilson dealers or catalog houses to sell their sewing machines. Genuine machines, backed by a 50 year reputation and warranty, are sold only through authorized dealers. New Orleans date and society notes follow.
Hogs receipts 72,000 at Chicago with most sales around 6.86 to 7.20 per cwt. cattle receipts 5,000 with varied quotations from 2.15 to 5.70 for common to choice steers and related categories. sheep receipts listed with prices from 4.75 to 7.50. East Buffalo reports buyers slow on cattle and hogs, with sheep and lambs quoted 4.60 to 7.50. St Louis markets note wheat, corn, oats futures. Toledo reports dull but steady grain prices for wheat corn oats rye.
The article notes Lewte’ Stagte Binder Pysiges Se Cigar sales across Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and South Dakota. It highlights population figures and reports the factory’s greatest annual sales in its history due to reliable quality.
The notice from the Treasury Departments requires all freight charges to be paid the same day or the day after delivery. Payment must be made during business hours at the delivering line's office. If unpaid, freight will not be delivered until charges are settled before goods leave possession. Signed by KK. G. Fox and H. W. Russell as agents for the C. B. & Q. and R. I. & P. lines.
The article extols southern progress, noting foreign capital scarcity, rising land prices, abundant work, and wealth from coal, iron, and agriculture in Alabama. It highlights strawberries, cattle, and cheap range lands, inviting readers to request information on southern opportunities.
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