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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1904

Page

6

Through to California Without Change of Cars

The Iowa Central runs a through tourist car to California each Wednesday from Albert Lea at 1 30 p m via Mason City Hampton Elk River Marshalltown Grinnell Oska oosa and more to Los Angeles arriving Sunday morning. Double lower berth rates are 6 75 from Albert Lea and 6 25 from Marshalltown. Call on agents or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis for details.

Iowa Central California Albert Lea Mason City Hampton Eldorail Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaoosa Kansas City En Mexico Arizona Angeles A. B. Cutts G. P T. A Minneapolis Minn

Home seekers excursion fares to western regions via railroad

On the first and third Tuesdays each month round trip excursion tickets are sold to points in the west south and southwest at one fare plus two dollars with a 21 day return limit and stopovers allowed. One way settlers tickets are offered at about half the regular fare. Via the Lowa Central through sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars. Agents or A BK Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn. 84 marchl.

Lowa Central Cutts Minneapolis Minn Marehl

Hansen and His Ensemble at Graham Theater This Thursday

Hans Hansen and his band with singing and dancing comedians perform at the Graham on Thursday January 21. Seat sale opens next Wednesday.

Hans Hansen Graham

Grazie Jackson Burned In Iowa City Fire Incident

Word comes from Iowa City of a serious but not fatal burn incident involving Grazie Jackson and her mother Mrs. Lizzie Jackson. Grazie burned while playing with burning paper. her hair burned away and right side scorched. her mother also burned trying to help.

Grazie Jackson Iowa City Grazie Lizzie Jackson Jos. Brown Washington

Suffocation Most Victims Died In Iroquois Fire Says Doctor

Dr John B Murphy, a leading surgeon who rushed to the Iroquois theater scene, argues most deaths came from suffocation rather than burns. He cites four mill dust explosions that depleted oxygen, sending deadly air shortages through the crowded auditorium and leaving many to die in their seats or on the floor before exits.

Chicago John B. Murphy Murphy

Pete Akey Sings Lead With Hans Hansen Band and Co

Pete Akey plays slide trombone with the Hans Hansen band and orchestra. The Hans Hansen company features a 16 man band and a 12 member orchestra. His wife also performs as lead with the Hans Hansen Co.

Pete Akey Hans Hansen

Ross Offers Book on World Religion with Discounted Works

Howard J. Ross acts as authorized solicitor for The Story of the World's Worship by Frank B. Dobbins. The 800 page volume surveys religious forces from history and is well written with many illustrations. Ross lists other titles available at reduced prices.

Howard J. Ross Frank 8. Dobbins A. M Tokyo Japan

Serous stomach trouble cured by tablets claim

Mrs T V Williams of Laingsburg Michigan says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets cured her distress in stomach sour stomach and vomiting spells. The ad guarantees cure for stomach trouble of this character and notes sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlain T. V. Williams Laingsburg Mich Stewart Cook & Sherman

Prayer meetings planned across week with leaders listed

A series of cottage prayer meetings will be held at various homes this week led by R B Crone and other named leaders. Jan 19 21 and 22 schedule includes Be nevolent Society meeting at Nora Deweys home with a 3 PM prayer to follow. Dr J B Donaldson and Rev Alexander Corkey will assist in February events.

R. B. Crone Nettie Shields Edith Shields Kate McCartney R. T. Wilson Alice Smouse Nora Dewey Mary A. Sturgis Helen Crooks Mary A. Norton Jennie Smith Sadie Babcock Alice Lemmon Jessie Dougherty Emily Cunningham Amelia ©. Pickett Gertrude Carris Ida Hood Della Whiting Margaret Roberts Benevolent Society Cunningham J. B. Donaldson Davenport Alexander Corkey Fairfield

Free Parade and Concert by Daly's Band Tomorrow

Daly's band, performing Ten Nights in a Bar-room, will host a free parade and noon concert tomorrow. Evening show in Graham for 10c to 20c. children admitted for 10c.

Daly Graham

Crows Perish From Ingenious Italian Trap

Country Life recounts an Italian method to deter pilfering crows. A deep hole hides decayed meat, a funnel wedge coated with birdlime is placed atop. The crow alights, grips the meat, then spirals upward tangled in the cap, loses balance, and falls to its death.

Eastern firm seeks Washington representative in 1904

An eastern firm offers a salary of 50 dollars per month with a raise to 875 soon to an intelligent man or woman to represent them in Washington. The manager will be here Wednesday or Thursday to contract. Apply to Mr. Lucas care Journal office.

Washington Lucas Care Journal

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DR. Fenner St. Paul, Minn M. M. Fenner Fredonia N. Y Yours Miss Edythe M. Perry W. 4Th St M. D J. K. Lemmon J. H. Stewart C. P. Latta New York City Jones County Telephone Company HI. F. Camp Latta Scotch Grove Jas, Milne and Son Avert Schoonover Anamosa Eureka Grocer Uneeda National Biscuit Company Daly’s Big Company Presbyterian Weekly Services Wilbert Shallenberger Colenso Iowa Shallentorger Bright Wilbert Shall Oakwood Divd Chiea No. 1 Hotel Frank Rogers
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