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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
3
Washington report notes general fair weather for Iowa today and tomorrow. Forecaster adds cooler conditions continuing, with pattern matching early summer expectations for the region.
Havre visitors and city shoppers fill the day with names such as J T Anderson H H Brownell and C A Dewey. Duncan's Brick wallpaper bargains and picture framing mix with travels to Des Moines Galesburg and Washington as residents and visitors sequence through city life.
The Commercial Club held its annual meeting electing President F I Wilson Vice President Frank Stewart Secretary Treasurer Fred Rimith and directors S S W Brookhart Edward Knupp A F Wallace M Keck C Hull J A Work and Orville Rider The by laws were adopted with minor wording changes and will be posted in the clubhouse Excavation for the gymnasium is near completion with foundation work to follow by McKeone Shields for foundation woodwork by Harry Shrader and brickwork by Edward Swift The Graham Opera House stockholders re elected Warren Moore as manager for another year Meanwhile lectures on Domestic Science continue drawing interest Miss Landes handles questions confidently and will attend the Washington Chautauqua in 7 36.
Local items list arrivals notably Robert Kirk from Muscatine for the Rupp Fuller wedding and Miss Blanche Clegg from Ainsworth visiting friends. Other notes mention Miss Muda Acheson returning from Washington and Safeguard guests from Creston, plus band leader Chas Strain receiving a gift ring for service.
Governor Albert I. Cummins issues a statewide proclamation for Sunday June 14 to observe Flag Day with sermons meetings and ceremonies. He calls the flag a symbol of the republic and urges patriotic reflection on citizenship duties and national ideals.
A meeting of the Chautauqua Association board and committees in city hall reported busy progress from all committees. Frank Neal was elected assistant secretary to aid A K R Miller, with tickets to be pushed before the season price increase on the 15th. Provisions for teams light water tents and amenities were arranged for a likely successful season.
Secure your tickets now for the Chautauqua course. After June 15 the price rises sharply by 3345 percent, making early purchase highly beneficial and saving you a substantial amount.
Notice states a regular meeting of Chapter No. 98 Order of the Eastern Star was held Thursday evening in the Masonic Hall. Members were requested to be present. 08-21.
A warning note from N Stewart threatens a man staying at a nursery overnight and declares anyone seen on the premises will be shot. The stark message underscores security concerns for the property.
A household note urges Bucklen s Amnic Salve for burns cuts and wounds from accidents at remote homes. The ad promotes 25c per container at Stewart s Drug Store. In family news Dr and Mrs Cowden report an invitation for their nephew Harold Irving Crawford to wed Miss Alice Marie Lowrie in Center Ville South Dakota on June 17. Harold, a Crawfordsville native now a photographer in the Dakota town, is the son of J B Crawford of Sioux City Iowa.
Miss Meda Klotz plans to travel to Keokuk for a late June training course for nurses. The young woman is described as bright and intelligent and is expected to perform well in the program.
The June 30 program features Wm. J. Bryan, John Miller, and the Dixie Jubilee Singers in Washington county. A lively opening day with music and philosophy, described as a rare opportunity to hear the world famous speaker and entertainers.
Week ending June 7 reports better field work resumes across most counties. Des Moines Cedar River basins bore the worst damage from floods but recent warm spells and scattered rainfall promise return of seasonable temps. Corn acreage remains reduced. oats, wheat, barley and clover growing well. apples and berries promising.
An OCR fragment promotes Dr. ing's Newife Pills claiming quick relief from sick and nervous headaches and notes blood purification and health benefits. The ad mentions 25 cents and a money back guarantee, with Stewart druggist as seller.
Chas. McWilliams his wife and two children of Conesville traveled to Washington Saturday evening to spend Sunday at the A. McWilliams home. A framed souvenir frame was offered at Duncan's this week. Mrs. Mary Little, visiting daughter Mrs. J. R. Coulter, returned to Logansport Ind this morning.
The ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea as heart warming and soul cheering, notes it costs 35 cents, and is signed by J. H. Stewart.
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