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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1905

Page

6

Large school pageant draws Graham crowd at Ward Library fund

The grade pupils of Graham held an allegorical drama Our Country before about 1140 spectators, with receipts around 200 dollars. The four act program featured Prologues by Misses Deane Reilly and others, scenes with Columbia Uncle Sam and fairies, and a closing tableau and song. Teachers Prof Goldthwaite and staff directed the ambitious historical pageant for library fund benefits.

Graham Washington Met United States Helen Deane Boston Ralph Johnson John Lindauer Clarence Schneider Willie McClean Edward Johnson Fred Carpenter Ray Mintck Elmer Grecian Albert Gross Glenn Goodman Beulah Coffman Lena Criswell Cynthia Brown Boyd Carr Arlo Jones Merle Sage Howard Ewing Columbia Goddess of Liberty Uncle Sam The Fairies Fred Dokes Ima Harrison Alice Anderson Coumbia United Let Us Be Edith Reilly Heights Far West Frank Shearer Ned de Mo’pin Howard Hays Lloyd Moothart Carl Guthrie Alice Meek Mildred Martin Mary Foreman Perry Hayes Boys In Dixie Land Cuba Imps Soldier Boys America Prof Goldthwaite Patton Guthrie Martin Cowan Emmons Kendall Savage Conner Klein Purvis Meacham Montgomery Dill Loughead Young Scott

Johnson's Bakery Delights Women with Fresh Goods

A local bakery advertises a range of fresh bakery goods aimed at pleasing customers, noting Johnson's as the place to buy them.

Johnson’s

Chicago Alder

Hon. John Shenick of Chicago testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helped him recover from throat inflammation after overheat during a campaign. He credits two doses with rapid improvement and credits the medicine with helping him win a council seat. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.

Chicago Chamberlaine Rem Chamberlain John Shenick S. Peria St Council Stewart Cook & Sherman

Henrys Latest and Best Big Minstrels at Graham Opera House

Nl Henries latest and best big minstrels presents a diverse troupe from vaudeville and minstrelsy. Dreamland First Part with bright scenery and costumes leads an all around show featuring music singing solo acts comedians and a grand street parade with a champion band. Seats go on sale Monday for the March 9 performance.

Mr. Henry Henry Graham Opera House

Startling Mortality Warning and Dr King’s Pills Ad

Statistics show startling mortality from appendicitis and peritonitis. To prevent these illnesses, Dr King’s New Life Pills are promoted as a reliable remedy. M Flannery of 14 Custom House Place Chicago praises their use for constipation and biliousness. 25c at J H Stewart’s druggist.

Dr. King M. Flannery Custom House Place Chicago J. H. Stewart

Juniors Edge Seniors In Armory Basketball Tilt

Juniors defeat Seniors 14 to 2 before a large crowd at the Armory. Junior team members led by Wilma Rowe Nena Wilson and Bessie Purvis outscored the Seniors with Carrie Emmons scoring from the line and Miss Winters contributing free throws. Referee Bert Dixon officiated the high school game.

Carrie Emmons Miss Winters Helen Anderson Wilma Rowe Mary McCulley Vera Rogers Bessie Purvis Ruth Winters Nena Wilson Kathryn Kenally Blanche Guthrie Bert Dixon

Taxes and horse buyers announce weekly windows

Taxes delinquent by April 1 are noted by J. 8. Shearer, treasurer. Joe A. Limerman announces plans to buy horses at Casey's livery barn in Washington Iowa every Saturday and Monday for the Buffalo market, shipping each Monday. Mr and Mrs Edward Mooney and son Glen visit Burlington for a few days with relatives.

Casey Washington, Ia Buffalo Joe A. Limerman Edward Mooney Glen Burlington

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington report

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with probably showers on Sunday. Moderately warm temperatures expected through today and tomorrow.

Washington, D.C Med The Evening Journal Iowa

Johnsons Corn Bread Featured In Local Bakery Ad

Johnsons corn bread promoted with notices to try some today and as part of a bakery line. Several residents are listed as visitors and travelers including J L Downs of Brighton and Wm Bokenkamp in Harper. Community notices convey a death in the area and various local errands and visits.

Johnson J. L. Downs Brighton Wm. Bokenkamp Harper Gertrude Winders Maggie Downs R. F. Goodenough East Side Knoxville

Hall's Catarrh Cure trust oath 1886 Toledo firm

Frank J. Cheney of Fr. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents. includes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Hi Henry presents first class minstrel show at Graham

From curtain rise to final bow a two and a half hour program of Alenry's new minstrels delivers bristling comedy and vaudeville favorites with singing scenic effects costumes and music. The act appears at Graham Opera House on Thursday March 9.

Alenry Hi Henry Graham Opera House

All a Mistake Farce to Be Staged by Magnet Society

The Magnet society will present the farce All a Mistake described as the greatest and funniest comedy on earth. Admission prices range from 16 to 35 cents with a 250 cent option noted.

Magnet Society

Wanted two clerks in Rock Springs and Ogden stores

Employers seek two clerks in Rock Springs Wyoming and two in Ogden Utah one dry goods and one clothing and shoe man for each city. Stores boast up to date stock spot cash business and 7 30 am to 6 pm hours with 8 to 15 clerks in Rock Springs and 15 to 35 in Ogden. Strong character required with references and full address given to H J Boice manager for O D Rasmussen stores.

Rock Springs Wyo Ogden Utah H. J. Boice O. D. Rasmussen New York

Bucken's Alpha Salve Heals Eye Rash Says Syracuse Father

A Syracuse man claims Bucken's Alpha Salve saved his son's eye after a severe rash. He praises its quick healing and its effectiveness on burns and ulcers.

Chas. F. Lemberger Syracuse N. Y Bucken

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