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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1904
Page
6
Garland Texas News editor John H. Cullom writes a congratulations letter praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He recalls using it since 1887 for his five children and notes it is pleasant to take and not dangerous with no overdose risk. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
On January 7 8 and 9 1904 the Iowa Central will sell round trip tickets to Portland Ore at one fare for the round trip with return by January 31 Tickets valid via St Paul northern route returning through Ogden Denver or vice versa Also tickets with return through San Francisco and Los Angeles at a small added price See agents for details A B Quitts G P T A Minneapolis Minn 62 jan 6
Reports show a strong wire supporting the queen of the aerial ballet held the asbestos curtain aloft, preventing lowering during the disaster. Stage hands were detained to keep the feature from appearing, as officials review the cause and national figures express condolences.
The article states tides exist in the Mediterranean with the east coast of Sicily showing spring tides up to four feet. It emphasizes that the sea is tidelable and notes a notable four foot rise along Sicily’s shore.
The curfew continues in England from October 11 to March 21 at Burgh and Swinehead in Lincolnshire. The timing is indicated by the number of bell strokes each day.
A vivid claim describes the moment the executioner lifted Mary Queen of Scots head by the hair for spectators and the head falling from his grasp due to the hair being false.
The coroner's jury has begun inquiry into the fire with the building secured. While the architect claims ample exits, several jurors say the egresses were inadequate, and the true cause will emerge after the inquest concludes.
Seven Iroquois theater workers were arrested on orders of Chief ONeill for possibly aiding manslaughter. They include stage manager William Carlton and several stage hands. Police aim to preserve witnesses ahead of the coroner s inquest.
Telegraph message from President Roosevelt to Chicago mayor expresses shared national sympathy for the city and its people after a deep tragedy. The note extends to all Chicago residents and reflects a united response from the nation.
A collection of quoted epigrams from Frankfort Moore Anthony Hope Seton Merriman Ian Maclaren and others. It presents witty maxims on friendship love success and cleverness reflecting early 20th century sensibilities. The items highlight contrasts between personal virtue social status and achievement.
A fashionable woman asks painter critic Julian Rix for advice on choosing coats of arms for whist counters. She considers options and contemplates having multiple heraldic designs to suit her changing tastes.
The January 2 1903 forecast notes a continental disturbance moving from 7 to 11, with warm and cool waves through the 9 to 16 period. It predicts high western temperatures, increasing eastward to a severe Atlantic storm, with frequent showers and light snow north, plus hard freezes affecting winter wheat and a cold wave approaching from the northwest.
An old advertising item touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles. It claims the pills relieve and cure ailments and are sold for 24 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.
In the cattle market receipts rose about 20 000 from last week with prices softening but steadying today top cattle at 5 65. Hog prices showed little change from last week with highs near 4 60 to 4 70 for light weights and 4 70 to 4 85 for shippers. Sheep and lambs moved up 25 to 50 cents with tops around 6 25 as buyers eye liberal year start receipts amid harvests and war scare speculation.
Any feeder or shipper desiring information touching the trade here will be accommodated by writing us.
Family of Mrs M L Bobbitt of Bargerton Tenn watched her fade to death as consumption weakened her. Dr King’s New Discovery brought relief from the first bottle and, with continued use, cured her. Guaranteed bottles $1.00, trial bottles free at Stewart's Drug Store.
Call up phone number 1 at the hotel in Colenso and leave orders which will be promptly attended to by Frank Rogers.
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