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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
2
Milwaukee engineers work west of the city with headquarters at Grace Hill and plan to move toward Ratledge as the last survey progresses. A resident engineer will precede graders to set grade stakes and oversee work. Division Engineer Baker is expected daily, with mail for him sent to Hotel Colenso.
An 1901 Pilotsburg note reports Dr Trobbs asparagus pills advertised as kidney cure and mentions Sterling Remedy Co Chicago. Rev A L Robb, returning missionary from China, arrives to visit relatives and speaks at First U P Y church tonight. Also a mad dog on the loose has bitten a dog and threatens a boy.
An ad advises that bowels can be trained like muscles and brain. Cas earets Candy Cathartic claims to train bowels to act properly with genuine tablets stamped C C C. Sold by druggists. not sold in bulk.
Ladies are invited to contribute plants for Sun Set Park by sending or reporting to Sun Set Park Association members this Thursday or Friday, or delivering plants to women residing near the park. This notice comes from the auxiliary committee.
Odessa Darbyshire celebrated her eighth birthday with about thirty school friends at a cheerful party. Refreshments were enjoyed and many handsome presents were given, making the day a happy occasion. May she live to see many more. It ends with an advertisement for Dr Kay’s Renovat or and Long Balm claiming health benefits and listing several local pharmacies.
Uniforms for the High School Band will arrive this week and be worn for Decoration Day. Twenty two suits ordered. coats maroon with black braid. caps to match. trousers likely white duck. Next regular concert Saturday. Friday shows of Jo Vadis end this season in Washington. Also notes on Dr Kay's Renovator as spring tonic.
Charles W Chase presents Henry Sienkiewicz Quo Vadis as a major season production with a strong cast and ambitious eight scene setting. Manager Aiden Benedict spares no expense to deliver a triumph, drawing comparisons to Ben Hur. Tickets now on sale for Friday night showing.
A warning about internal and external foes as community progress is challenged by fraud claims. The notice cites Jet the Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea for sale at Stewart's and urges careful scrutiny of the product and seller.
Seats on sale at Rowland and Shields for Friday evening prom. Isaiah Miller moved from county farm to Marshalltown Soldiers Home and transported in baggage car with Jack Heath and Emma Morehouse. Shine at Hotel O Colenso by Ortus Waters. tf.
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