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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1903
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal notes a weather forecast for Iowa. It says generally fair and warm tonight and Wednesday.
Personal items list residents and visitors with brief movements to nearby towns and states. Mrs J R Isenhart went to Fairfield this morning while Sunshine cakes are promised at Johnson bakery tomorrow. Judge A R Dewey visited Oska loosa on business. Miss Alice Meek went to Ainsworth for a few days.
Requiem Mass at St James Church honors Pope Leo with Father Jacobsmeier leading absolution after mass. Father Kunkel of Dubuque delivered the sermon praising Leo, noting his leadership, humility, and piety. Draperies in papal colors adorned the church as four long pieces hung from the ceiling to corners. Kunkel heads to Dubuque then Nashua parish in a few weeks.
The column lists residents and visitors moving about Iowa and nearby states. THE NEWS, De, and Mrs. Dr. Dewer spend a month in Manitow Cole. L. D. Thiggins travels Muscatine. W. Nicola heads to Chicago to buy for a north side store. Fred Parker attends a Sigourney Washington game. Vina Young departs for Highland Kansas. Misa Alton McCuteheon returns to Mt. Vernon. Miss Metuteheon travels to Superior Minnesota for a house party. Catherine Claver arrives to visit Dora Minick. Guyer and Minick visit Bloomville Kansas. Chas Dilly returns to Chicago with Edwards Woods & Co. A. C. Marsh and W. S. Moot Hart visit former neighbors near County Treasurer Shearer’s East Washington property.
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes the Milwaukee road completed a major cutoff between Muscatine and Rutledge with some of the heaviest grading in the region. The project cost about 4.25 million dollars, a substantial sum for one stretch of construction in the current era.
City workers dig at street corners to install nine siphon traps for draining water from paved streets. No new information from contractors on paving start date.
Property in a good location offered for quick sale. Inquiries accepted at this office.
A good sized crowd watched the game in the southeast park this afternoon as the Sigourney Monograms faced Washington. Sigourney arrived by train on the Firefly. Lineup featured Turbott Landrum Ross Reinert Needham Martin Jessup Hoffner Lyons across infield and outfield positions.
The bulletin reports widespread hay and grain harvesting with a heavy, high quality hay crop, mostly undamaged by rain. Southern Iowa nears completion while northern areas advance in small grain harvests. Corn shows gains though southern and eastern counties need rain. A July 20 hail event damaged crops along a wide path, affecting a few thousand farms but a small share of statewide output. Minor crops fair. markets well supplied with early apples and garden truck.
A group of clergymen pressed President Lincoln to name one of their number consul to the Hawaiian Islands citing health benefits of the climate. Lincoln asked about symptoms and told them there were eight other candidates healthier than their nominee.
Valley plans a Saturday program with a fireworks display in the evening and a Washington versus Valley baseball game in the afternoon. A platform dance and ample refreshments promise a good time for attendees.
Mr Dean head baker at Johnsons tests Dakota Gold Endrop Flour and says no better. It is available at Blue Front City Feed store for $1.05 per sack.
Iowa Central Ry sells round trip excursions to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver at 45.00 from August 1 to 14 with return by October 15 1903. Stopovers allowed and one way in each direction. passengers may mix routes. See agents or write A B Cutts Minneapolis Minn. August 15. Ribbon squares at Johnson bakery tomorrow.
A brief exhortation on forming habits of right living and conscience. It argues honesty as a mark of character and says will power strengthens through exercise when baser motives arise. The piece emphasizes loyalty to formed principles.
The snippet contrasts a childlike dialogue about language with a critique from the Baltimore American claiming degrees from colleges require personal greatness, implying colleges offer little help. A Minneapolis Times line laments miscommunication and a chinaman metaphor appears in broken English.
A fragment describes a mother asking if a young man shows marriage intentions and a daughter replying he insinuated she looked prettier in a cheap hat than an expensive one. A judge comments on the theatrics of the exchange.
To prepare peppermint drops boil a cup of finely crushed sugar with just enough boiling water for five minutes. Remove from heat, stir in pea sized cream of tartar and half a teaspoon of peppermint essence. Heat till whitening and drop onto white paper. measure cream of tartar and peppermint while boiling. If sugar sets early add a splash of water and boil briefly. Wintergreen drops use half a teaspoon essence of wintergreen.
A Civil War recollection recounts Colonel McClintock succumbing to a widow's manipulation. The officer divulged force strengths and ammo shortages to the widow, enabling Confederate agents to learn vital details. Brigadier General orders intensified, leading to a failed breach and 280 Union dead at the mountain pass.
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a powerful health tonic. Claims to convert weakness into strength and lethargy into energy, promoting mental power and overall health. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Stewart’s Pharmacy.
Farmers are urged to arrange tile work now for fall or early spring. The notice lists 31126 John Shields & Son offering services by writing, telephone, or calling to inquire.
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