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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1904

Page

7

A Royal Slave at Opera House Next Wednesday Evening

The play A Royal Slave, a two season sensation, will be staged at the Opera House next Wednesday evening January 13 with the same acclaimed cast and scenic effects. Manager Moore has secured this excellent attraction, a notable event in the city’s theatrical season.

Opera House Moore

Mexico's World Fair Pavilion at St Louis 1902

The Mexican National Pavilion occupies 160 by 125 feet at Skinker road and Forsythe boulevard. The two story building fronts the French National Pavilion and features a courtyard, stained glass lower windows, photographic upper windows, and a huge Diaz portrait. Construction began in March 1902 and finished by June 1902 with an estimated cost of 10 000.

Mexico ST. Louis Forsythe Skinker Road Diaz Leo Bonet

Drowned mandolin player Bert Prince linked to Missouri case

Albert K. Prince of Kansas City, a mandolin musician, died when the steamship Clallam sank near Port Townsend last Saturday. He formerly performed in Burlington and was known to many locals. he was brother to Lulu Prince Kennedy whose Missouri Supreme Court granted a new trial in her murder case from 1901.

Albert K. Prince Kansas City Clallam Port Townsend Burlington Prince Lulu Prince Kennedy Supreme Court of Missouri Philip Kennedy New Ridge Bert’? Prince Order of Eagles

Hatl s Catarrh Cure Reward Ad

One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hatl s Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo props. Endorsements from local druggists West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin affirm Cheney s honesty and ability. Cure claims taken internally with price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall s Family Pills advertised as best.

Hatl F. J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo F.J. Cheney West & Truax

A Royal Slave Tonight at the Graham

A Royal Slave is listed as a fine performance premiering tonight at the Graham venue.

The Graham

Scottish Court Record Of Rural Witness Self Defense

A Scottish court heard a rural witness recount that McL. attacked him. He claimed he struck McL. then his dog appeared and he struck again. He said he grabbed a stone and threw it at McL. causing him to roll over.

Angelus

Letter applauds Chamberlains Cough Remedy by editor

Garland Texas News editor John H. Cullom praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy in a letter citing sixteen years of use since 1887 for his five children. He notes the remedy is pleasant to take and not dangerous with overdose risk absent. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.

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

Borrowed Smiles

The dialogue shows Rakes recalling a rushed proposal to Billion a daughter, with brief, playful exchanges about the quick outcome and unclear details.

The Queen of Hearts Tale From Old Card Lore

A playful verse recalls the queen of hearts baking tarts and the knave who ate them, ending with his sudden burial the next day. The limerick style echoes nursery rhyme rhythm and classic frontier morality.

Queen of Hearts Jay Knave of Hearts

Music in Every Home Spoken, Neighbors Debate Noise

A lively exchange contrasts a proponent who favors music in every home with a neighbor who objects to music next door, highlighting tensions between cultural access and quiet at home. The brief dialogue captures community preferences and boundaries without naming individuals.

The Wife Baby and the Moon Mystery

The wife and baby cry for the moon while the husband suspects the man in the scene is asleep, centering on a domestic moment with a surreal undercurrent.

Questioning claim about her fortune and an assignment time

A reader questions the quoted saying about a woman's face as her fortune and asks when she made an assignment. The brief presents a simple dispute over timing and phrasing without further details.

Local Residents Travel and City Society Announcements

Mrs Matt Williams of Sigourney returns home via Branch train after visiting her daughter in the city. Pearl Gardner of Newton aids at J A Williams shoe store during Frank Wilson and Earl Corbin's absence. David McKee of Mediapolis tours Sigourney Savings Bank. Mrs Williams of Cotter departs on Rock Island. Miss Pearl Stewart arrives from Kansas and visits friends. Mrs N D McDowell returns from Holdredge Nebraska. John Bell and daughter of Keokuk county visit relatives in Brighton. Mrs W H Graham arrives from Winterset with Mrs Shaw. Tompkins to hold dancing classes at Swift's Hall with postponement to Jan 22. Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting at Mrs A Anderson's Friday at 2:30 PM. important matter to be voted on. By order of the President.

David McKee Mediapolis Sigourney N. D. McDowell W. A. Stiles Holdredge Nebr Roc Island John Bell Keokuk County John McConahey Rock Island Brighton W. H. Graham Winterset H. N. Shaw Shaw Woman’s Home Missionary Society M. E. Church A. Anderson Pres

Farm immigration ad promotes southern fruit and truck farming

A persuasive pitch urges readers to relocate to the South for six months of home living and six months of farming. It claims higher earnings with less labor in farming, fruit and berry growing, and truck gardening along the road. Interested parties are asked to contact G. A. Park, General Immigration and Industrial Agent, Louisville & Nashville Railroad, Louisville, Kentucky.

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