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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1904

Page

2

Bums versus Stars Ends In Brisk Practice Game

A sparsely attended practice game last night featured rough play and high effort. The final score favored the oms twenty to nine as referee Sproul allowed more freedom, with Burns Shields Shearer Dixon Corbin Reid on Bums and Mc Coy Crooks Bailey Steck Lytle on Stars. Time 40 minutes.

Sproul Oms Burns Henry Shields Everette Shearer Bert Dixon Bari Corbin Fred Reid Claude McCoy Dr. Crooks John Bailey Fred Steck Merle Lytle Ira Sproul Manton Hebner Jerry Garrett Milt Dicken

A Royal Slave at Grahamprices Tonight

Tonight at Grahamprices theater tickets go on sale for the production A Royal Slave. Prices are listed as 25¢ to 50¢ with admission details unclear in the fragment.

When Theories Fail About Training Children

A man abandons theoretical books after lectures show real science requires practical care. He notes authorities disagree and most families rely on nurses and governesses. He returns to studying actual children, leaving books to those with helpers.

New York Press

The Moon and the Mice Indian Legend

An Omaha audience hears a Sioux tale explaining the moon's aging and disappearance. A full moon signals mice gathering into four armies that nibble Luna, then return to earth as she wanes and reappears, shaping Native belief about lunar cycles.

Omaha Pine Ridge Agency Luna

Washington Women in Tereast?ed Overworked and Nervous Claim

A Washington appeal notes many women are overworked tired and nervous but not bedridden. Miss Bell reports relief after using Vinci cod liver oil restorative praised by Cook & Sherman as a universal strength builder. Ad claims Vinci improves blood, nerves and organs and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Washington Miss Bell Vinci Cook & Sherman

The Goose Tower and the Goose Inscription

A king of Denmark imprisons seventy seven delegates from Hamburg Lübeck and Bremen in Vordingborg Tower after rebuking their demands for trade rights. A stone over the door proclaims seventy seven houses and geese, and a gilt goose statue tops the tower.

Hamburg Lubeck Bremen Valdemar Denmark Vordingborg

Age and wit mingle in a literary exchange

A spinster asks a man his age and he quips that he cannot recall his own age. He compliments her, noting she appears five years younger than her achievements would suggest, and praises her prolific accomplishments.

Girls and Church Social Waiters Provide Special Scenery

A light local note from the Atchison Globe describes how girls serving at a church social bring charm and scene to the event, enhancing the gathering with their presence and service.

Funeral of Arnet Rowe Reported

Funeral services for Arnet Rowe were held yesterday afternoon at his parents' East Washington Street home. Junior Christian Endeavorers sang We are little friends of Jesus, and a quartet performed Nearer My God to Thee and Abide with Me. Rev. L. I. Young of the Presbyterian church gave remarks. Pallbearers included Merle Lytle Everette Shearer Merle McConacey Will Shearer Earl Corbin and Bert Dixon with honorary pallbearers from his Sunday School class. Interment followed at Elm Grove.

Arnet Rowe W. A. Rowe Washington Street Jesus Hall Shearer Messrs Shields Beamer God L. I. Young The Presbyterian Church Merle Lytle Everette Shearer Merle McConacey Will Shearer Earl Corbin Bert Dixon Elm Grove

Declaration in Favor of Paving by G Mason

A public withdrawal from a remonstrance petition is announced by G Mason asserting strong support for paving. He states willingness to abide by city council provisions and to back the paving project.

RE. G. Mason

Gazelle Hose Co Special Meeting Notice

Members urged to attend a special meeting tomorrow evening at the fire hall starting at eight o'clock sharp.

Gazelle Hose Co

Card of Thanks for Mrs Eckles

We express deep gratitude for the kindnesses shown by friends and neighbors during the illness and death of our wife and mother the late Mrs W T Eckles W T Eckles and family.

W. T. Eckles

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Aids Healers Of Pains And Bruises

Wondering about pains from accidents finds Bucklen’s Arnica Salve offered as the cure. It claims to kill and heal cuts, wounds, burns, sore feet, stiff joints and even piles. Available for 25 cents at Stewart’s Pharmacy.

Bucklen Stewart’s

No. 12 Rock Island Annuled After Train Derailment

No 12 of the C R I P railroad was nulled yesterday after the track between Harvard and Lineville spread causing the train to derail but no injuries were reported.

Rock Island Harvard Lineville

Clipper Editor Withdraws From County Printing Contest

J. H. Pearson editor of the Ainsworth Clipper withdrew from the county printing race in favor of the Wellman Advance or any other paper competing for the printing. The contract for out of Washington printing had been awarded on circulation lists, and Pearson chose to withdraw rather than cause a dispute.

the Clipper J. H. Pearson The Ainsworth Clipper Wellman Advance Pearson Out of Washington

Terrible death narrowly averted by Dr. King's Discovery

Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargerton Tenn. suffered from consumption despite skilled physicians and remedies. Dr King s New Discovery brought immediate relief and, with continued use, cured her. It is advertised as a universal remedy for lung troubles. Bottles 60c and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Stewart s Drug Store.

M. L. Bobbitt Bargerton Tenn Cyie Dr. King Stewart's

Conner and Schilling Promotes Good Goods Motto

Local business Conner and Schilling highlights Good Goods as their motto with a brief tag line 62-If indicating a possible internal reference or slogan.

Conner & Schilling

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