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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
6
The piece urges energy and pluck to rise in life, praising the Boosters for leading by example. It notes W. L. Derby of Verdil visiting the city yesterday as a light local aside.
A Royal Slave runs tonight at S Graham. Local theater invites audiences to see the play in the evening performance with seating available and tickets on sale at the box office.
Harper’s Christmas number features Mark Twain’s dog story and Alden notes the author’s simple direct appeal under stress. Twain’s page averages 836 words versus 750 usual, with shorter Anglo Saxon words signaling vigor. The piece contrasts Twain with other distinguished writers and highlights broad appeal.
A chaotic scene at the stairs ends with the editor alone while poems and odes echo down. The event shifts to a performance of A Royal Slave at the Graham theater as the poet exits, muttered lines fading into silence.
Washington notes on Judge Swayne impeachment prospects and House Senate maneuvering. Highlights include Lodge views on Cleveland and Roosevelt politics, leadership of New York figures, appointment rights between senators and representatives, and Delaware Senate tensions between Ball and Allee with Addicks influence.
The Louisa County Farmers Institute meets January 20 and 21 1904 in Columbus Junction. The program covers pure bred cattle talks corn judging poultry dairy dairy methods and cream separator demonstrations with discussions by local speakers and optional evening sessions. Admission is 10 cents with free entry for children accompanied by parents.
A London Outlook sketch outlines the model guest who adapts to any company, avoids boasting, and displays good humor and tolerance. He engages without dominating, accepts assigned tasks gracefully, and remains self-assured yet unfailingly polite, though some high principled guests may prove tiresome with constant chatter.
A humorous antique ad imagines a folding bed that converts into a washstand bathtub dressing case and mirror, extends to a dining table, and even unfolds into an upright piano. It claims another feature turns the bed into a rosewood coffin upon death.
A Boston Republic item notes a man who takes all his money to the grave grows angry as wealth fails to secure a reserved seat in heaven, reflecting on riches and afterlife.
Frank Roberts rode as passenger for Verdi this morning. Gil Cherry traveled for West Chester. J A Young left on the Branch for Des Moines. Claire Beatty of North English visits in the city. Mrs Clayton Neiswanger of this city rode to Brighton. D J Norton Jr returns home from western travel. Ed Stutz of Ottumwa visits for Walter Hall Co. Let Johnson bake your bread. G W Hoveland of Chicago arrives, leaves for Muscatine. Leroy Schilling arrives from Oskaloosa for a few days at home. Charles Hise leaves for Cedar Rapids after piano tuning. Visit Johnson for bakery goods. Miss Accie Clapper goes to Ottumwa as stenographer for the County Attorney. Johnson’s bread praised as superior and cheap. Mrs J N Pickens of Haskins arrives, departs for home. Miss May Wolfe of Chicago visits with Sam Wolfe family. Frank Wilson, Lucy Wilson, and Earl Corbin leave on the Firefly for Boston and eastern cities. Mrs H L Hartwick of Eldon leaves for home after visiting Wm Ross family.
The notice announces a regular meeting in the Masonic Temple on Thursday evening January 14 at 7 30. Installation of officers is planned. Members are expected to be present.
An advertisement asserts Dr Kings New Life Pills ease domestic stumbles by treating stomach and liver troubles. It claims relief and cure, priced 25 cents at Stewarts Drug Store.
Jas T McAlpin headlines a solid Swedish comedy effort with a fine show and orchestra. Pete Akey from our city plays slide trombone in the band and orchestra backing Mr McAlpin. 79 51.
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