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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1903
Page
3
Washington D C July 20 Special to The Evening Journal the forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with warmer readings across the central and eastern portions of Iowa.
A long list of residents making short trips and visits today. Asa Reid went to Keota for business, Link Hall bought horses in Wellman, T. T. Keeley traveled to Burlington, James Henderson returned to Milton, and J. J. McKeone checked in Keota for his walk business. Various others visited relatives, campers, or friends in Ames, Fairfield, Crawfordsville, and nearby communities.
Local notices report Cocoanut squares and ice cream squares at the Johnson bakery tomorrow. People visiting nearby towns and events are noted, including Mr J M Wagner's illness and travels of various residents to Madison, Ottumwa, Chicago, and Columbus Junction.
Scranton in bold claim as a coal dealer urges customers to contract for hard coal now. John Shields & Son promote Scranton coal as the best and invite immediate orders.
Union park services in July and August will be run by different churches. The first service at six last evening was led by the Methodist church with Rev. J. McClelland preaching from John I:14 and noting Christianity as warfare. Prayers were offered by Rev. Allen and others.
Joe Klobick of Colusa California says he endured 15 years of rheumatism with no relief until using Electric Bitters. He reports complete relief and cures, and adds it also benefits liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Available for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Stewart, Druggist.
A called meeting of Chapter 1. BP. BE. society will be held at Mrs. Dr. Wickham home on Tuesday July 21 at 7 50 PM to decide a plan for a P E D room in the new hospital. Full attendance urged. Also a stray heifer, white and red, wandered from its owner are inquiries.
Advert says these pills turn weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Claims to boost mental power and overall health. Sold by Stewart’s pharmacy at 25 cents per box.
A westbound passenger train killed a man who rode the engine on the pilot near Buffalo Iowa. The victim, Danl Burke of Oxford Iowa, was thrown from the engine as the train rounded a curve and died instantly. A letter found on his body and a note of other riders’ whereabouts are mentioned in the report.
The Christian Scientists of the First Church of Christ Selene plan a new church at Jefferson Street and Iowa Avenue replacing the present building. It will be a neat small structure seating about 10, with an estimated cost near 2000. They already have 2000 subscribed and will begin soon. A building committee was appointed last week and will meet an architect. members include Solbrig, Mrs. John M. Wagner, Mrs. John Adams, William Smith, Mrs. B. Matthews, and Mr. Lee.
Advertisement asserts a deadly infant illness can be cured by Chamberlains Oke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil. It cites sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman Washington Ia July 20th 1903. Also notes a wife left home and disclaims debts contracted after date by OL it Smith BH Riley.
The Cash Caldren Company of Iowa City Iowa advertises excursions to the Canadian Northwest. Departures occur on the first and third Tuesdays of July the 7th and 21st with a round trip price of $27.00. For details contact Cash Caldren Company Iowa City Iowa.
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