Notice to Subscribers and Local Notices
Notice asks readers to report delivery negligence promptly to the office. Also mentions 834 Teams for all kinds of work and contact J. D. Daniels at 266. Includes notes on James Redd moving his barber shop to The Milwaukee at Goode Hotel, auctioneer Chas. Reeves traveling to American Falls Idaho for two weeks, and H. J. Wickham of Ainsworth visiting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Daniels
James Redd
Goode Hotel
Milwaukee
Chas. Reeves
American Falls
Idaho
Iowa Central reintroduces Tlameseekers Rates to multiple states
The Iowa Central Railway reinstates its Tlameseekers Rates to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and other western regions. Valid on the first and third Tuesdays of April May and June 1903 these rates are one fare plus 2.00 for round trip with a 21 day limit from sale. Inquiries available through any Iowa Central Ticket Agent or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washinon
Oregon
Central
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis, Minn
Nickel Plate Offers Chicago Boston Rail Fare and Meet
Special fare of 19 dollars for Chicago to Boston and return for a Christian Scientists meeting June 28 to July 1 with tickets on sale June 24 26 27 and open return until June 28. Stopovers at Niagara Falls allowed. Through sleeping cars and meals in dining cars. Reservations by John Y Calahan General Agent Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickle Plate Road
Niagara
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Vicago
Boston
Chicago
Niagara Falls
New York
John Y. Caahan
Florida beef and sheep center urged for year round farming
The piece argues for Florida to become a core beef and sheep center by enabling year round outdoor work. It notes Florida’s cheaper production costs, unutilized range in Alabama and Florida, and the potential of velvet bean and cassava as flesh and fat producers. It invites readers to request more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Florida
Alabama
Rail excursions offer half price trips to western states
Homeseekers announce excursions with tickets at nearly half price to Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. On sale March 17, April 7 and 21, May 5 and 19, June 2 and 16. Also cheap California tickets through June 20 and weekly personally conducted tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Pullman
Los Angeles
Colorado
River decline limits bridge viability in Coppock area
On June 4 the river has fallen three feet. Dirt approaches to the tri county bridge washed away while wooden approaches remain usable. Trains cross the Iowa Central bridge but Mur ington trestle work is damaged and unsafe for trains to cross.
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Coppock Town
Tri-County
Iowa Central
Murington
Correction Issued On Bohemian At Washington House Care
A statement corrects remarks about a Bohemian at the Washington House who was operated on last Saturday. He is cared for and not neglected at night. A fellow Bohemian notes good treatment and offers help to anyone wishing to assist. John Goode, Tl, Otte Amsoe, of Coppock, traveled to Washington due to high water. Mr and Mrs Wm Scofield learned of the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs J Parkinson of Palo Alto, Cal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington House
Merde
John Goode
Otte Amsoe
Coppock
Washington
Wm. Scofield
J. Parkinson
Valo Alto
Cal
Sudden Death and the Lure of Fatty Hearts
Medical Talk argues sudden deaths stem from a flabby heart caused by sedentary habits and harmful vices. It advises daily strenuous exercise and balanced living over reliance on blood tests or microbe studies, noting fatty degeneration kills more men than smallpox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soames
Musings on Speech and Character in Everyday Life
A quippy meditation on wit, politeness, and social conduct. It contrasts genuine personal strength with performative appearances and stresses the value of home, humility, and self awareness in relationships.
City the Worst in the History of That Rail road Center
Train service from Kansas City deteriorates with most lines abandoned. only Missouri Pacific eastbound trains operate while Frisco and Katy run south from Rosedale. A rescue on the Milwaukee bridge saved 35 passengers of the Grand Island train. two weeks expected to repair damage and resume service. The Missouri river level drops. Baker Johnson advertises cakes.
Condition at Keokuk flood report from Alexandria and Des Moines rise
The article describes severe flood conditions in Keokuk and Alexandria with water depths in dwellings and stores. Livestock drownings are reported as stock are moved to high ground while Des Moines and Mississippi rivers flood wider areas. No deaths have been reported yet and the river levels are expected to fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Wayland
Des Moines
Mississippi River Rising and Des Moines Flood Update
The Mississippi River stood at 18.35 feet at midnight and rose slowly, while the Des Moines below the city climbed rapidly on Monday night and gained three inches by yesterday morning. The bridge remains over five feet above water with no imminent danger yet, though prolonged strain may threaten the structure’s integrity. In local commerce, Johnson bakery advertises seven loaves for 25 cents and promotes bread purchase incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Des Moines
Washington Lodge No. 26 Regular Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M Friday June 5 at 7 30 pm. A number of petitions to be acted upon. M Clapper W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No. 26
Small Pox Reported in Iowa City Cases Rise to Two
Two small pox cases are reported to the Iowa City authorities since Friday. The infections are in the homes of John Theobald and Lawrence Burnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
John Theobald
Lawrence Burnes
Jimmy's Great Scheme and a German News Roundup
A thief named Jimmy posing as a constable attempts a house search for papers but steals jewels instead and is locked in a silver vault by a girl named Daisy Archibald. He is captured and serves ten years while Daisy receives a diamond studded watch. The page also notes a German divorce case over a wig, the thaler being phased out, and Germany's colonial autocratic rulers. The Magdeburgische Zeitung claims oldest newspaper status with 1626 copies.
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Jimmy
Archibald
Mina Datey Archibald
Mies
Jimny
Pairweight
Miss Archibald
Constable
Lili
Miss Daisy
Dansy
Daisy
Laura Egerton
Germany
Frankfurter Journal
Magdeburgische Zeitung
Round About Lexington June Meeting And Commencement
Rain on Monday begins another week of rain. The third Quarterly Meeting of the year is set for Saturday and Sunday June 6 and 7 at Pilotburg. Several youths attended the Academy commencement in Washington last Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs L B Fleming spent weekend in Wellman. C Gardner of Wellman drove to West Chester to meet his mother Mrs A M Garner who came from Washington. Agnes Hishop, Daytonville teacher, was home over Sunday. Decoration services at Wellman were nearly complete though attendance was light due to rain. Mabel Chaffee came from Welster to Washington commencement Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg
Academy
Washington
L. B. Mleming
Wellman
C. Gardner
West Chester
A. M. Gardner
Agnes Hishop
Daytonville
Mabel Chaffee
Welster
Des Moines Visit and Sigourney Street Fair Notes
Miss Sade Litler returned to Des Moines this morning after visiting relatives here. Several people went to Sigourney this morning to attend the street fair. Miss Blanche Stewart will give a musicale this evening at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sade Litler
Des Moines
Sigourney
Blanche Stewart
Opera House
Wagoner and Dayton Hogs and Family News
Mr and Mrs Newton Wagoner called in Washington today. Fisher and Augustine shipped one car of hogs today, as did Monroe and Lewis. Mrs J B Dayton returned from Keota where she was summoned by her sister’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Wagoner
Washington
Fisher & Augustine
Monroe & Lewis
Keota
Local Social News Roundup of Visits and Travels
June 4 social notes report Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stewart Jr and baby returning from West Liberty to Cedar Rapids. The Miller and Sands couples spend the day in Washington. L. A. Stephens leaves for California to join his wife in Salt Lake City. R. R. McGill arrives from Chicago for a visit. Mrs. George Cunningham and Grace Cunningham return from Cedar Rapids. S. R. Miller of Washington visits for a day. David Love returns from Wapkington after attending the Covenanters Synod. Mrs. E. P. Supplee of Chicago visits her parents the Parrows. Mrs. Fannie Rowan of West Branch is called by illness of her daughter-in-law S. Thompson.
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J. M. Stewart, Jr
Babe
West Liberty
G. Wo Me Fadden
M. L. Miller
S. G. Sands
Washington
L. A. Stephens
California
Salt Lake City
R. R. McGill
Chicago
George Cunningham
Grace Cunningham
Cedar Rapids
RK. Miller
David Love
Wapkinton
Synod of the Covenanters
E. P. Supplee
Frank Parrow
Fannie Rowan
West Branch
S. ,Thompson
Johnson
Mable Meeks
Waterloo
Daugherty
Cedar Falls
Washington County Normal
Margaret Stewart
Keota
Frank McConahey
East Washington Street
A. Sands
Mat Miller
Ainsworth
Original Suwanee River manuscript ownership tale
Mme mentions June 4 in Indiana Pennsylvania and the Suwanee River manuscript owned by Starry MacNeal a local grocer. It notes the piece was given by author Stephen Foster to J F Barnes long ago when Barnes was a Pittsburgh city editor, describing the aged manuscript with bright ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Suwanee River
Starry MacNeal
J. F. Barnes
Stephen G. Foster
Barnes
Pitusburg
Foster
Hats for sale at Tondre and Benz after Decoration Day
A handful of ready trimmed hats remain at Tondre and Benz through Saturday regardless of price.
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Price
Tondre & Benz
Doctor’s Will Leaves Heirlooms to Stenographer
Sioux City notes Dr. Fredrick A. Remington died after making a will that leaves most personal estate to his stenographer Miss Nettie Kneebs, excludes his wife, and provides specific gifts to his son Karl and medical colleagues. Kneebs also inherits the doctor’s private library, writing desk, aquarium, flowers, and vessels. his mother receives the horse, buggy, and cutter. No real estate involved. Remington was a graduate of Iowa State University.
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Sioux City
Fredrick A. Remington
Nettie Kneebs
Ile
Karl
Fred Kneebs
Bids Sought for QC Hautauqua Stand Lunch Hall Privilege
The committee on privileges at the QC hautauqua invites bids up to Saturday June 6 at 6 p.m. for the exclusive stand and lunch and for the dining hall privilege. Bids submitted by A. R. Miller W. R. McClean and M. Keck will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QC Hautauqua
Picnic Postponed In Washington Township
The Washington township picnic at No. Il school house has been indefinitely postponed due to weather. A new date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
No. Il
Washington Chautauqua Board to Meet Tuesday Evening
The Washington Chautauqua Board of Directors and all committees will meet Tuesday evening at City Hall at 7 30. Full attendance is urged due to important business. Also noted are visits from Miss Mable Meeks and several local residents with updates on school and community matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Chautauqua
Lost and found ad from Washington Mfg Co
A short lost and found notice from the Washington Manufacturing Company, the Old Organ Factory, seeks the return of an eight cent rea and two fifty girls wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Mfg. Co
Colonist Excursions to Tie West Ticket Sale
The Iowa Central Railway offers one way Colonist Excursion tickets at very low rates carried daily through June 15 1903. The trips cover points in California Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Arizona and other western states. See local agents or write A B Catts General Passenger and Train Air Travel for rates and through tourist cars. Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Arizona
A. B. Catts
Minneapolis
Minn
Iowa Central Announces Special Summer Excursion Rates
The Iowa Central Railway announces special summer excursion fares from Brighton for June 1 to September 30 1903. Destinations include Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo at 22.75 and return. Glenwood Springs 4.75 Salt Lake City Ogden 35.75 Deadwood Leads City Hot Springs and Custer 8S D. Diverse routes and stopovers offered. For folders call any Iowa Central agent or A K Datta G PL TA Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central Railway
Brighton
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Glenwood Springs
Sal Lake City
Ogden
Outah
Deadwood
Leads City
Hot. Springs
Custer
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East Side
Opticians
Lemmons&Lewis
H. J. Wickham
Homeseekers
G. A. Park
General Industrial
Imigret
Louisville& Nash Oil
Abs Rat Kk
Louisville, KY
Railroad News
FOX
Washington, Ia
Mr To Uewally
Hesart
Ter
Kansas
Road Center
Kansas City, Mo
Jane
Evening Journal
Kansas City
Souri Pacific
Frisco
Katy
Rosedale
Burlington
Klarlem
Lib
Erty
Grand Island
Missouri River
Johnson's
Keokuk
Keokuk Gate City
Mississippi
Johnson Bakery
Masonic Fraternity
M. Clapper, W. M
Lexington
Llomer Coppock
Mandolin Club
Della Deane
Marguerite Pratt
Mable Buckley
Rose MacGugin
Homer Coppock
Buoyin
Blanche Gordon
Livy G. Wilson
Chas. Cunningham
Lola Wells
Grace Eyestone
Howard McCleery
Benton Dicken
Tom
Miller
Lula Laughead
Tom Miller
Dr. Vincent
Graham Opera House
KBOTA
Mme. of
Suanee River
Isa
Lucky Stenographer
A. R. Miller
W. R. McClean ©. M. Keck
Com
Chas. H. Keck
Rea
Adv
American Corres. College
la Salle St
Brooks
East Main Street
Journal Office
Aaron Hise
Windsor Grocery
Washington Chautauqua Assembly
Washington Illuminating Co
North Side
M. Lombardo
Colenso Hotel
Dave Keltner
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Madison, Wis
Lees
Bev
Hanes
TIE West
Iowa Central Ry
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Rock Island System
Rock Island
Detroit
F. Boyd
PD. P. A
Davenport
Colenso
Frank Rogers
Munna & Co
Scientific American
All Scientific Journal
FE. C. Keck
Floris
Madison St
Solbric & CO General Repair Shop
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