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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1902

Page

2

House Burglarized and Pie Loot Highlights Night Theft

A private residence on North Iowa Avenue was broken into last night with entry from a window after removing a screen. About sixty dollars in cash and various small items were stolen. the thieves also ate two pies before escaping. A posted alert offers a liberal reward and mentions specific bills and items taken.

Wil Richelberger Iowa Avenue Churchars Mr. Eicheberger Eichelberger Washington, In Old Kentucky Elgin J. W Treren Sheri

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Hay Fever Case in Pa

Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pennsylvania credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing six months of severe sickness from Hay Fever and Asthma. She says the remedy is safest for throat and lung diseases, coughs and bronchial affections. Guaranteed bottles 50c and $1.00, trial bottles free at Stewart’s Pharmacy.

A M. Shields Cchambersburg Stewart's Pharmacy

Palmer to Speak at North Iowa Veteran Reunion

Ooi D. J. Palmer will speak at the twelfth annual reunion of the North Iowa Veteran association and the twenty seventh Iowa volunteers at Riceville Iowa on June 10 and 11. Arrangements have been made for many kinds of entertainment and a jolly time is anticipated.

Ooi D. J. Palmer North Iowa Veteran Association Iowa Volunteers Riceville

Mr and Mrs ER M Wilson Entertain Guests Saturday

Mr and Mrs ER M Wilson hosted a social gathering on Saturday evening. Invitations ran from five until eight o clock with progressive high five as the evening’s entertainment. All attendees were delightfully entertained.

ER. M. Wilson

Junior sewing class disbands after spring session

35 young Misses of a junior sewing class wrapped up their last meeting Saturday with a sunset park outing. Mrs. Higgins led lessons from basting to backstitch while Nena Wilson offered poems praising the group. They plan a fall return and a Christmas box for York Orphans.

M. F. Church Sunset Park L. D Higgins Nena Wilson Mra. Higgins York

Visit and social notes from Grace Hill and nearby towns

Yester day travel and visits anchor the community notes with mentions of Grreece Mth and June 2 visits by Wm Sankey to Sullivan county Indiana and Mrs. Howard Strohm from Chicago. Other items list relatives visiting, business trips to Chicago, a barn finish, a move plan to West Chester, and a bank official starting duties while maintaining Richmond office. An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve curing scalp issues and promoting its use for skin ailments at 25 cents.

Wm. Sankey Sullivan County Indiana Howard Strohm Chicago Henry Miller Strohm

Examinations as Protests in High School

A reader argues that final exams test knowledge but question the fairness of punishing deportment. The piece notes past tests were easier while many students escaped due to behavior, and suggests all disruptive students, including top note writers, should take the tests.

Comic Event Delights Audience With Copper Toaster

A lively program drew cheers as decorations impressed attendees and the formality faded. The highlight was a quirky copper toaster that sparked laughter and astonishment among the crowd.

End of Term News Reflects Town’s New Publication

The last issue of the News for this term notes its welcome reception despite uncertain early reception. Prof Pratt plans a California trip while seniors prepare a farewell reception and a High School chorus asks about opening lines for a song.

Pato Balm Brings Relief to Woman with Back Pain

George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio reports his wife suffered eight weeks of terrible back pain. After using Chamberlain’s Pato Balm sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman, her pain vanished and she could resume household duties.

George Schaub New Lebanon Ohio Dayton Volkszeitung Chamberlain Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

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