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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
6
The local playhouse presents an exceptionally clever comedy with music on May 9. Star Ralph Riggs, a standout eccentric comedian and premier male dancer, leads a company of artistic dancers, singers and comedians in what promises to be one of the season’s best attractions.
A public dance is planned for Saturday night at Knupps hall with music provided by Caners orchestra. The notice invites everyone to attend.
Washington May 9 Special Representatives of the Telegraphers union press for federal rules requiring written indicators of time and charges on messages and limiting free franks while battleship models for state capitols gain Senate approval. The naval bill sets cost caps for models and timelines, with broad support from the Navy and Congress.
An advertisement extols the benefits of Favorite Prescription for women, claiming it cures irregularity and weakness without alcohol or hidden drugs. It cites endorsements from medical professionals, promises printed ingredients, and offers free medical literature and Dr. Pierce’s adviser. The notice also invites requests for pamphlets and pellets to aid digestion and bowel function.
Special to the Evening Journal reports increasing cloudiness with possible showers in Iowa today and tomorrow. The west portion may see showers tonight as temperatures rise gradually.
Mrs M J Sproull arrived home from Des Moines where she visited the Walker Skinner home. James Edgington arrived from Iowa City to visit over Sunday with friends and relatives in the city. Mrs C F Conger returned from Haskins to visit her daughter Mrs Grosscup. Ruth Hill Helen Beatty Leila Huntsbury and Donna Van Dyke from Winfield attended the recital at the Academy. Mr and Mrs Howard McCleery married last night at Washington Iowa and pass through Muscatine en route to Chicago for their future home.
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