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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1904

Page

6

Washington Iowa notices for brick pavement bids 1904

Notice to brick contractors to furnish material labor for grading curbing and paving with vitrified brick for Iowa Street in Washington Iowa between Main and Railroad Streets. Bids due February 9 1904 at 1 pm in City Hall Council room. Minimum bond two thousand dollars with bid sample of brick. contract to start by May 1 1904 and finish by September 1 1904 with special assessments to property abutting the street and to railways for benefits. City reserves right to reject all bids.

Journal Incton Iowa Iowa Street Washington Main Street City Denny North Washington Auditor Tn E Iown Madison Streets Madison Street Washington, Iowa aWs

Notice to Water Consumers on Quarterly Rates and Penalties

Water rents are due January April July and October and must be paid before the 15th. A ten percent penalty applies to late accounts and water may be shut off for arrears. Pay now at Water Works. 85 6 St. Clair Lewis, Supt.

St. Clair Lewis

Ditmer and Barr wed in Davenport ceremony

The wedding of Christopher Ditmer and Lizzie Barr took place January 14 at 12 o’clock at the Dutton home in Davenport. Rev Seecombe officiated. the couple left by the 3:30 train for Washington Iowa to establish a new home after February 21.

Clinton Advertiser Washington H. G. Dutton Warren Street Davenport Christopher Ditmer Lizzie Barr Seecombe Bethel Congregational Church Ditmer Iowa

Tone's Coffee Marketing Offers Varied Pound Price

Fine Clear Coffee is a regular feature for Tone's Coffee users. Moisture proof boxes preserve strength and quality in the bean. Special breakfast note highlights excellence. Price shows a pound at 20 25 30 35 and 40 cents.

Cat Sucked Breath Endangered Infant Near East Liverpool

In East Liverpool Ohio Clyde 18 month old son of Mrs Emma Proutt was nearly killed by a cat while lying beside his mother The cat sucked the child s breath and then his blood The mother awoke just in time to save her son s life

Liverpool Ohio Clyde Emma Proutt

Cat Breathing Myths Debunked by Medical Talk

The piece rejects the old tale that a cat can suck a child's breath. It notes such fears are unfounded and urges against letting cats sleep with babies. It treats the belief as an old wives tale while warning mothers to supervise children with pets.

Dispatch Columbus Ohio

Hans Hanson and Company at the Graham Tonight

Hans Hanson and company of comedians perform at the Graham tonight with live orchestra accompaniment.

Hans Hanson Graham Tonight

P. E. O Meeting Postponed by Weather

Due to unfavorable weather and no lights the P. E. O meeting is postponed until the first of next week.

Universal Exposition St Louis 1904 Opens April Thirty

Long list of exhibits and features for the 1904 St Louis fair detailing grounds size of 1240 acres and a timeline from April 30 to December 1. Notes include numerous buildings, cost figures, participating states and nations, and attractions such as mining camps, pavilions, replicas, and performances.

St. Louis Louisiana Idaho United States Fisheries

Giants and speed tests frame restless era ad content

Daily paper notes camp life with absurd phrases about 49ers and Pygmies from distant lands alongside a giant locomotive in full speed. It advertises a One Hundred Dollars Reward for catarrh cure and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials and endorsements from Toledo druggists.

Africa Patagonia Haiti

A Good Show at the Graham This Evening

Hans Hanson at the Graham tonight delivers one of the region’s best road attractions. Secure tickets now for the concert with the orchestra.

Hans Hanson The Graham

Burrell Vogt Moves Book Shop to New Room

Burrell Vogt moves his business from the Columbia Pharmacy to a room just south of the B. F. Dixon Real Estate office. He will sell his regular books papers periodicals and add a line of cigars.

Burrell Vogt Columbia Pharmacy B. F. Dixon Real Estate

Rural mail carrier escapes close call from falling limb

E. M. Anderson of Rural Route 4 reports he could not complete his route due to high water at the Whitsel bridge. A huge limb nearly struck his wagon as he drove by, missing him by inches.

E. M. Anderson Whitsel Bridge

Domestic Troubles Solved by Dr Kings New Life Pills

It is exceptional to find a family where there are no domestic ruptures occasionally but these can be lessened by having Dr. Kings New Life Pills around. They relieve stomach and liver troubles and cure. 2c at Stewart's Drug Store.

Dr. King Stewart's Drug Store

Through Tourist Car To California From Iowa Cities

The Graham offers gas and electric lighting with an 8:15 curtain for Hans Stanson. A through tourist car to California runs Wednesdays from Albert Lea to Los Angeles, via Kansas City and Santa Fe, arriving Sunday morning. Rates: double lower berth 6.75 from Albert Lea, 6.25 from Marshalltown. Contact A Cutts in Minneapolis for details.

California Iowa Central O Arizona Los Angeles Albert Lea Marshalltown A. Cutts Minneapolis, Minn

Home seekers and settlers excursion tickets offered monthly

On the first and third Tuesdays each month round trip excursion tickets to the West South and Southwest are available at one fare plus two dollars with return on the same days from date of sale. One way settlers tickets are sold on those dates at just over half the regular fares. Iowa Central provides through sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars. Inquiries via agents or A BR Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn. 84 march1.

Iowa Central A. BR Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Unclear Bus Line Notice Calls to Call Telephone

Prompt action urged on unpaid orders with emphasis on contacting Frank Colenso via phone. The fragment hints at a transmission of instructions and prompt attendance to requests.

Ulyy Hate Colenso Ho Frank

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Dr. Fenner Bright Muncie, Ind Tam Jas. P. Smith M. M. Fenner M. D Fredonia N. Y J. E. Lemmon J. H. Stewart Ditmer-Barr Cat Liberal Arts Rainbow Gardens Cascades Frank Monk Manila Thea Cabildo Queen Anne’s the Pike Andrew Jackson Hermitage Robert Burns Forestry U. 8S. Government Grand Trianon France Thomas Jefferson Liberty Bell Pennsylvania Temple of Fraternity Grant Jerusalem Old Springs Germany America Galveston Charlottenburg Castle U.S Jno Stewart Geronimo Chief Joseph John Philip Sousa la Garde Republicaine Paris Grenadier Band London Placer Carolina Southwest Pass Ans Hanson Jas. T. McAlpin Hans Hanson Co Hans Stanson
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