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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1903
Page
3
Special to Evening Journal reports a weather forecast for Iowa. Partly cloudy tonight with colder conditions later tonight and Tuesday, with northern and central portions affected.
Local brief items report visitors to the city from Dublin Crawfordsville Wayland and West Chester. Names include S D Carris J B Crooks Edw Smith and Miss Byrdie Rankin. Also notes on trades at Allen and Teeter second hand store and a W R C meeting tomorrow with important business.
An assortment of local notices and brief items include an advertisement for magnetic healing promising permanent cures without drugs and with specific contact details for Ms Devon Hhote Stevenson, plus community updates on illness recovery, washings, social club events, and residents moving or visiting. The page lists names and brief personal updates from Muscatine area.
Local residents and visitors from Muscatine and nearby towns frequent the city, attending church meetings, visiting relatives, and arriving from Oskaloosa and Oklahoma. Maria hardship notes include health improvements and social events, with a rest room discussion underway in Muscatine.
The B Y P U of the First Baptist church plans a second sale of home made edibles including bread pies cakes doughnuts baked beans candy and popcorn balls on Saturday January 31. Rev Mr and Mrs Matthews of Wapello arrived for the Evangelistic conference at the Presbyterian church this afternoon and tomorrow. County Treasurer McAdam and wife are sick with Mr McAdam in poor health and Mrs McAdam injured from a fall. Deputy Treasurer Knight is handling office duties.
Nellie Marie Shoemaker died Sunday after a brief illness at age six years five months twelve days. Fred and Mattie Shoemaker mourn as two brothers and three sisters, plus many friends, share in their grief. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 5 pm from the family home with Rev. I. R. Schreckengast officiating, burial in City Cemetery.
The Rock Island timecard changes go into effect, moving No. 15 and the Chicago and eastern mail to later arrivals. No. 15 now reaches at 9 40 a m, Firefly No. 3 at 10 45 a m, and local freights Nos. 51 62 242 shift to new slots, aligning morning and afternoon runs with public convenience.
Johnson's Bakery promotes a broad line of cakes pies and bread with continuous fresh goods. Saturday's rush is past and customers can return for new items and reliable service at any time.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Booth and family extend to their many kind friends and neighbors their heart felt thanks for the sincere sympathy shown them in very many ways during their bereavement.
A dramatic melom drama showcases a Rocky Mountain sunrise valley setting and a dramatic Indian attack on emigrants followed by a railroad fight for life. The production promises vivid scenery and striking mechanical effects with a single night engagement at Graham. Ticket prices range from 25 to 50 cents.
An ad promotes Electric Bitters as a health tonic for vital organs and disease germs. It claims to cure widney troubles female complaints nervous diseases constipation dyspepsia malaria and gives a splendid appetite. Price fifty cents guaranteed by Stewart druggist.
Js L Brookhart directs a 1st Rank event tonight at 7 30 with full attendance urged. The note emphasizes punctual arrival and participation by all invited.
A legendary wolverine tale recalls a fearless creature in prehistoric forests. The beast embodies termite fire and immense courage, enduring long while shaping Michigan lore. Local people honor its name as a symbol of pluck and prowess, linking heritage to the animal’s fearsome fame.
A drama writer jokes about a “well dressed house” masking seating cleverness at a theater. Saturday Review and Philadelphia Record comment on Shakespeare’s plays focusing on character and language over plot, and a Spanish street corpse story notes a magistrate listing the dead man as a schoolmaster due to starvation.
A reader cites a St. Louis threat specialist noting tincture of iodine can warn of tonsillitis. If ulceration occurs, the remedy is to swab with guaiacum and repeat after five to six hours. The writer claims recovery without a physician. Bjood Housekeeping.
An antique drug advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure from Fr J Cheney Co Toledo. Undersigned attest to F G's honesty and ability to meet obligations. Cure touted as internally absorbed with price five cents per bottle and testimonials available. Also notes Hall's family pills and a local meal deal.
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