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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1905
Page
3
Iowa forecast for today and tomorrow calls for fair skies tonight and Tuesday. Colder tonight with a cold wave felt across the east and central portions.
Local notes report Baxter's Elevator stock of coal, multiple residents visiting or traveling, and church and social updates. Names include John Hopengardner in Alowforth, Meinhardt around town, and families such as the Craths, Teas, and Stockers. Extra items cover new church members and plays at the Graham venue.
In a letter from Oaklandon Indiana F G Huntley recounts his wife recovering from consumption after doctors gave up. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing her and keeping her well. One dose relieves and a trial bottle is free. Guaranteed at 50c and 1.00 by J H Stewart.
The Hughes Manufacturing Company began operations in the old mitten factory this morning. Seven seamstresses are employed with first shipments due tomorrow estimated at 600 dozen. Five designs of ventilated skirt pads plus other articles will be produced under manager R L Hughes.
An advert claims Electric Bitters cure ague and malaria without quinine after effects. It cites a Henrietta Texas reader praising the tonic for malaria fever and jaundice, endorsed by J. H. Stewart's drug store at 50 cents.
Grismer presents Lottie Blair Parker's Way Down East a durable favorite drawing theatregoers. The tale follows a trusting woman deceived by a mock marriage who, with courage, is aided by a true friend amid a New England village scene. The play blends bright clean comedy with realistic effects including a remarkable blizzard.
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