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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
6
We express deep gratitude for the many kind expressions from friends and neighbors during the illness and passing of our wife and mother Mrs. L Bi Anderson. The sympathy and attentions provided real comfort to Mr. L B Anderson and children. Also ad: Cures Colds eee-Bromo-Lax 25c.
The firm of R. Stuart & Son has been dissolved and R. Stuart is now the owner of the business. Accounts due to the firm should be settled at once, with payment made to Mr. Stuart at the meat market to adjust the business without unnecessary inconvenience.
Letter from John H. Cullom of Garland Texas lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its reliability since 1887. He cites croupy spells in his family and notes the remedy is pleasant for babies, safe from overdose, and widely used with five children. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
City bus line asks customers to call phone number 1 at the hotel in Colenso and leave orders for prompt handling by Frank Rogers.
Miss Ripley who plays Lady Macbeth in John Griffiths scenic production at Graham Friday will be remembered by Graham patrons as the leading lady in Puddenhead Wilson at Graham two seasons ago. A very clever actress.
An advertisement claims weekly domestic troubles are common and promises relief and cure for stomach and liver issues with Dr King’s New Life Pills sold at Stewart’s Drug Store for 24 cents.
This evening the John Griffith Sand Company presents Macbeth in a grand scenic production. Patrons are invited to see the dramatic interpretation of Shakespeare with local performances and stagecraft.
A brief ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the solution for cuts bruises burns and sore feet with claims of pain relief and healing. It also notes piles as a use and lists Stewart's Pharmacy as the retailer priced at 25 cents.
Colonel Bunker recounts his legislative stunt to protect swamp owls by challenging a skeptical senator to a duel. He shoots the opponent in the lung, gains support from editors and voters, and the bill passes, praised as a bold victory for the owls and for Bunker's political image.
A collection of devotional excerpts by Rev. D N Jackson Rev Dr George Baker Rev Frederick B Hopkins Rev Rh E Sykes Rev Dr W S McGlanflin Rev C I Kloss Rev Dr W W Boyd Rev W A Bartlett Rev Mil ton Fr Negus Rev Dr N Lueock and Rev Dr Donald Sage Mackay. The passages discuss church as Christ’s form doctrines of God and man, the two worlds, neighbor love, waiting on God and the dangers of excess burdens.
A man struggling to read a poem questions whether its lines are sentiment or humor. The poet replies that if it is a puzzle, magazines will pay well for it, signaling a sly take on literary value.
A humorous regional item from the St. Louis Star shows a wife warning she will leave if her husband stays out after 9 o'clock, and the husband asks if that counts as a promise, illustrating light domestic banter.
Roy Stickett announces he now owns the east side restaurant and is ready to serve the public with good meals, bakery goods, and friendly treatment. Meals three times daily and prompt service are emphasized to prove quality.
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Cannon endorsed a check for sixty volumes of an American historical work stating the books are not worth a damn and are high at that. He added remarks about learning and the agent who arranged the deal, highlighting a sharp rebuke of the publishing arrangement.
The degree of Honor held an installation of officers last night with Grand Deputy Mrs. Forney present to perform the work. Seven members were initiated after the ceremony, followed by refreshments and a general good time. New officers include Past Chief Mrs. Sadie Minick and Chief Rachel Riley with other appointed roles listed.
The Graham Theatre hosts Macbeth tonight featuring John Griffith and a supporting company. Performances showcase classic tragedy with a local cast and stage design.
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