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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1905

Page

6

Tulsa Citizens Tour to Show Indian Territory Resources

A hundred Tulsa citizens and a daily newspaper unit travel by Pullman to Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas for fifteen days to showcase Tulsa area resources. The exhibit car will feature local coal, crops, timber, stone, cement, and building materials with large photos and an illustrated newspaper printed on the train. The tour runs March 14 to 21 with visits to Washington via Rock Island, inviting local residents to view.

Tulsa J. T Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri Kansas Indian Territory Arkansas River Southwest Washington Rock Island Tulsa Party

Grand Concert by Prof Thomas Davis at Graham Opera House

The pupils of Prof Thomas Davis present a grand concert in the Graham opera house on March sixteenth. Prof Davis is assisted by guest talent from Fairfield and nearby cities. Tickets are on sale at the Columbia Pharmacy.

Thos Davis Graham Opera House Fairfield Columbia Pharmacy

Western Telegraph College Advertises Telegrapher Training

Wanted twenty five young men and women for telegraph service with good salary and promotion. Six month training guaranteed or money refunded at Western Telegraph College 2041 Knoxville Iowa. Colonist tickets on sale February 21 and March 7 to eastern states one half fare plus 2 dollars. Half rate for children. March 22.

Western Telegraph College Knoxville Iowa Estern States

Sergeant Smith Endorses Chico Cigars in Town Visit

Sergeant Smith former Rough Rider visited old friends in town and praised a Wadsworth Bros Chico cigar bought at J. E. Lemmon's drug store. He declared it superior to Porto Rican, Cuban perfecto, and Manila cheroots, calling it clean with Havana filler and strong fragrance. Lemmon secured the local Chico agency and urged Washington smokers to try them.

Sergeant Smith The Rough Riders J. E. Lemmon Wadsworth Bros Havana Washington

Funeral of C W Beard Held at Local Residence

The funeral service for the late C W Beard, brought from Kansas City, was held yesterday at 2 pm from Frank L Wilson’s residence. Rev Schreckengast led the service with remarks on the deceased’s life and Christian hope, and Miss Bella Carpenter sang Lead Kindly Light. Interment followed at the city cemetery beside Beard’s parents. Pallbearers were Charles Hepner James Wilson Charles Mercer Jesse Ashby Cunningham and S B Dewey.

C. W. Beard Kansas City Frank L. Wilson Schreckengast Bella Carpenter Book Isl Mr. Beard Messrs Charles Hepner Jas. Wilson Chas. Mercer Jesse Ashby Cunningham 8. B.dewey

Death of Mrs Kos in Richmond marked by Bohemian roots

Mrs Catherine Linhardt Kos aged resident of Richmond died March 12 at her home. Born in Prague Bohemia March 2 1825 she came to America in 1865 and lived on a farm near Richmond before moving into town in 1904. Survived by husband Anton and nine children with two deceased. Funeral set for 10 am tomorrow conducted by Richmond IOOF and band with interment in Richmond cemetery.

Richmond The Evening Journal Catherine Linhardt Kos Kos Bohemia Prague America Anton Kos John Washington Mary Kucera South English Anthony Cedar Rapids Annie Nepii St. Paul Catherine Vacha Joseph Kos Tresa Blecha George Kos Emma Shalia Frances Sommers Frank Kos Richmond Order of the Richmond Band Richmond Cemetery

If We Can't We Will Clothing Store Promotion

A store advertises its dual setup offering both ready to wear apparel and a tailoring department. The message promises to satisfy every customer by switching to the other department if one cannot meet their clothing needs. Spring apparel is highlighted as awaiting inspection. The tone emphasizes broad customer appeal and practical business sense.

S.S.S THE Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Settlers Rates to Minnesota and Dakota Announced

The Iowa Central will offer very low rates on sale each Tuesday in March and April for settlers to Minnesota North and South Dakota. Through trains daily to St Paul with direct connections at Union Depot and no car changes en route. Consult Iowa Central Agents or G P T A A B Cut of Minneapolis before buying tickets.

Minnesota Dakota Iowa Central North South Dakota St. Paul Union Depot Northrh A. B Minneapolis Minn

Dream With a Moral About Treasure In Heaven

A Chicago Post brief recounts a rich woman’s dream of heaven where a mansion is built for her gardener while she is told a cottage is prepared for her. The guide explains the Master Builder uses the material sent up, prompting her resolve to store treasure in heaven.

Earth Chicago Post

The English Morning Tale on Royal Immersion

The piece traces the late medieval and Tudor practice of royal immersion in font water for christening. It notes Arthur Prince of Wales dying in 1502 aged sixteen and cites Sir John Floyer's sanitary objections to immersion as a remedy for hereditary diseases.

Prince of Wales Arthur Henry II John Floyer London Mail

Unruly Car Scene In Albany Journal Description

A man described as a respectable butcher enters a car with a white apron. A cleaver falls from his bundle to the floor. A boy jokes about the pocket knife as passengers laugh and react to the risky moment.

Albany Journal

A Cruel Insinuation About a Young Burglary Suspect

A Baltimore American item notes a New York confession by a young girl about burglary. Mrs Enpeck accuses her of inheriting the habit from a mother who plied nightly pockets during her husband's absence.

Enpeck New York Baltimore American

Personal notices from Burlington area residents

A series of short items listing local movements visits and travels of residents including Mrs LaGrange Mrs Malin L Hall W Cherryholmes Fred Stewart J D Dunn Miss Della Patton Olive Devel Mrs S M Bartlet Miss Lizzie Segill Mrs S H Smith Robert Marshall John Shuman Waldo Wells Miss Henn John Thomas Georgia Schreckengast and Cort Truax with destinations such as Wilton Brighton Columbus Junction Keota and Ced ar Falls and remarks on seed testing by Keck Floral Co.

W. Cherryholmes Winfield Fred Stewart J. D. Dunn Wyman Royal Slave Show Sigourney A. Barnes Fredonia Fred Smith Richland Keck Floral Co Willis Todd J. P. Thomas Columbus Junction Miss Henn West Chester John Thomas Roscoe Georgia Schreckengast J. C. Clark Keota Miss Cort Truax Cedir Falls

Local News Briefs From Eldon And Surrounding Areas

Winnie Burns of Eldon visits the Pattison home. Ethel Tillotson resumes duties after vacation. Hugh Nelson and son move to Garland Wyoming. Mary Fisher returns from Muscatine. Mary Tondre shop buys spring goods in Chicago. Mack DeLong at Graham show then Crawfordsville. Mrs. McCall studies spring millinery in Chicago. Rev. Edmunson back from Knoxville after service. Schools plan two weeks more before spring vacation. Rev. Sawhill to visit Earlham. Mrs. Sawhill there. E A Flulse returns to Keota for the day. Hulse may stay for M E B church meetings. Mrs. Ola Donelan and Mrs. Carpenter travel to Rock Island for brother C W Beard funeral. Rev. K J McAulay of Ladoga on extended vacation due to ill health. resignation rumor denied.

Hugh Nelson and Son L. O Garland Wyoming Mary Fisher B. Kurtz Muscatine Mary Tondre Chicago Mack DeLong Graham Crawfordsville R. T. McCall Edmunson Knoxville The Baptist Church W. R. Sawhill Earlham

Bucklen’s Amica Salve Heals Eye Injury

A Syracuse man recounts applying Bucklen’s Amica Salve to his son’s severe eye wound after a gash. He credits the salve with fast healing and saving the eye and notes its effectiveness for burns and ulcers as well.

Chas. F. Lemberger Syracuse N. Y Bucklen

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IHI Lemmon Pure Drugs Predoriptige State of Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. W Gleason J. H. Stewart Etta Nelson Efie Vira van Sickle Mr. B. Gradwald St. Joseph J. Rothschild Sam Donovan Oskaloosa Webb Brown Lou Arthur Centerville Geo. Potter McKee & Potter Ottumwa City Stella Savage Brighton C. H. Stebbins Bessie Verdi Watson Jas. Meyers Maud Watters Harry Reister Davenport John Kos Chamberlain Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman Sol Rich & Co Mrs. LaGrange Burlington Father Sueppel Wilton Mrs. Malin Ainsworth L. Hall Asa Reid W. J. Wagner Lucius Teas, Jr Della Patton Columbus City Olive Devel Ringworth Lizzie Anna Segill Harper 8. H. Smith L. M Robert Marshall John Shuman Beaver Falls Lome Waldo Wells and Son Winnie Burns Eldon Ethel Tillotson Miss K.J. McAulay Ladoga Woodland Ave Warren, O Kate Beck
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