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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1904

Page

7

Weather Forecast Review From Washington 1903

Forecasts predict disturbances crossing the continent with warm and cold waves shifting from January 12 to 22. Disturbances will affect central valleys and eastern states while western Canada to Chicago route limits Texas and the southwest. The piece criticizes the Weather Bureau and notes Fargo Forum endorsement of Foster’s forecasts.

W. T. Foster Washington D. C Pacific Coast Rockies Great Central Valleys Eastern States Winnipeg Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburg Massachusetts Texas Southwest Mandan N. D Weather Bureau Roosevelt Fargo Forum Foster P. O. Box Washington, D. C

Hail's Catarrh Cure recruitment and testimonial notice

A Toledo advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh and promotes Halls Catarrh Cure priced at 75 cents per bottle. F J Cheney Co claims honorability and solvency, backed by West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin as endorsers. Testimonials are offered free and Hall’s Family Pills are promoted as best.

Hail F. J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo FJ. Cheney West & Truax O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin O. Hall Hiall’s

Borrowed Smiles and a Stretch for a Dressmaker Bill

The wife of a story writer complains the tale is too long to read to Tommy. The author recalls they stretched the story sixty times to offset an impending dressmaker’s bill.

Tommy

Annual Review of Notable Yearly Humorous Highlights

A compendium of gags from early comic supplements and humorous periodicals with snippets from Life Puck London Tidbits Ally Sloper and Judge. It includes a missionary letter from Myrtie K. McCleary from Crawfordsville West Africa and a long elegiac poem reflecting on loss and faith.

Adam Puck London Ally Sloper Philadelphia Inquirer Cincinnati Herald The Herald J. B Johnny

Intricate Historic Clippings Mix Seasonal Wordplay

The fragmentary notes reference multiple newspapers and dates from London Times Yonkers Statesman and chorus lines. It captures witty lines about dog days shoe sales and Christmas stocking humor with scattered dates August October November and December.

London Times Yonkers Statesman

Iowa Central sale of round trip tickets to Portland

On January 7 2004 the Iowa Central will sell round trip tickets to Portland Oregon for one fare with return by January 31. Tickets available via St Paul and northern lines returning through Ogden Denver or vice versa. Also sale with return through San Francisco and Los Angeles at small extra charge. See agents or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn. 62 Jan 6

Iowa Central Portland Ore St. Paul Northern Ines Ogden Denver San Franciso Los Angeles A. B. Cutts G. P T. A Minneapolis Minn

Beyond the skies we seek the land with loved ones

A poetic triad speaks of returning beyond sorrow to a promised land where eyes once blessed banish tears. The speaker imagines a dearest voice and hand guiding through life’s waters until the storm ends. They envision finally finding the beloved beyond death where the face remains beloved and glorified.

Letter praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by editor

Garland Texas editor John H Cullom writes a letter praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He recalls using it since 1887 for his children with success and notes its pleasant taste and safety. For sale by Stewarts Pharmacy Cook Sherman.

John H. Cullom Garland Texas Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

A Royal Slave at the Opera House Next Wednesday

The Royal Slave will be shown at the Opera House on January 13 with the same cast and scenic effects that have made it a sensation. Manager Moore secured the attraction and hopes for strong local support as a premier event of the theatrical season.

Opera Moore

Dissolution of R. Stuart & Son Ends with R. Stuart Ownership

The firm of R. Stuart & Son is dissolved and R. Stuart becomes owner. All accounts due should be settled at once, with payments to Mr. Stuart at the meat market to finalize the business matter without further inconvenience.

R. Stuart & Son R. Stuart Stuart

Washington National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of the Washington National Bank stock holders will be held at the bank at ten o'clock a.m. on Tuesday January 12 2004 for the election of seven directors and other business that may properly come before the meeting. 7826 J A Young, Cashier.

Washington National Bank J. A. Young

Water payments to be left at bank or water works office

Convenience notes inform water customers payments are to be left at Washington National Bank until the 15th of the month and then at the water works office. The ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts, bruises, burns, sores, piles and joint pain, priced at 25 cents at Stewart’s Pharmacy.

Washington National Bank Water Works Bucklen Stewart's

Seat sale for A Royal Slave opens Monday

A Royal Slave theater seating opens with ticket prices 25c 50c and The unclear pricing listed, inviting patrons to reserve seats starting Monday.

Monady

Indictments Returned Against Doctor Over Dolly George Case

A grand jury returned two indictments against Dr. M. H. Summers for serious charges related to the illness and death of Dolly George. The hearing was continued by agreement.

M. H. Summers Dolly George Columbus Junction

Move South for year round farming and profitable crops

The speaker argues leaving the North for the South to work outside year round. He notes stock and farming benefit from velvet bean and cassava, with these as flesh and fat producers, respectively. He claims higher profits with less effort in Southern farming, fruit, berry growing, and truck gardening, and invites contact with the Louisville & Nashville R. R. General Immigration and Industrial Agent for more information.

Alabama Florida Four Road

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