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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
2
Washington previews a successful carnival run as managers announce final performances for the evening. Local officials and organizers emphasize a fitting close to a notable event in the city.
The first Washington street carnival closes tonight as Parker Amusement Co folds its tents. Reports say business was strong over the week with large crowds and good receipts. The Journal thanks the company for courtesies and hints the city may welcome another Parker show next year.
A nostalgic verse bidding farewell to Parker Co Featuring the luster pet the blue dressed woman in red Sunflower Belles and ragtime swells This playful closing verse celebrates a jolly little group and their past glow.
Des Moines actor Ray mond Chase, famed for his Bob Hicks in George Ade's College Widow, negotiates a proposition in Waterloo with William Galloway Manufacturing. He may leave the stage for a year to pursue business life, despite a possible return for another season.
The baseball season opens Tuesday next week for the first nine of this city with a game at Sigourney and a home battle against the Fairfield team Friday.
National athletes discover sore muscles best treated with a hot bath at bedtime to open pores followed by vigorous rubbing with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The liniment is said to remove stiffness and soreness and keep muscles in good condition and is sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
Will sell Special Summer Tourist tickets to Canadian and New England points at one fare plus two dollars for a fifteen day limit from Chicago and one fare plus four dollars for a thirty day limit from Chicago. Information on application to City Ticket Office 107 Adams St Chicago. 2tw June 29.
The ground committee will allocate three concession stands on the grounds now replatted. Sealed bids are due by 6 p m on Saturday June 30 and may be left with the secretary. The committee may reject all bids and further information is available from A R Miller secretary. Also an advertisement for Nicola Harmon's offering Oxfords. An health note promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold by Cook Sherman and Stewart's.
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