Local notes and notices from Duncan's and surrounding towns
Items mix social news and promotions from Duncan and nearby, including visits by Knoxville Relief Corps to Cedar Rapids for the state encampment, a tenting proposal for Chautauqua grounds, a freight of hogs to Chicago, a wallpaper sale, personnel changes at Rock Island station, and a testimonial for King’s New Discovery for lung troubles with price and trial bottle offer.
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Knoxville Relief Corps
Cedar Rapids
Stewart
Burtington
Crawfordsville
Chicago
Dell H. Duncan
Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington May 10
Special to The Evening Journal reports a generally fair day in Iowa with showers possible in the east portion this afternoon or tonight. Slightly cooler conditions expected in the central and eastern portions tonight and tomorrow.
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Washington, D. C
the Evening Journal
Iowa
Local notables and visitors observed in city today
A stream of visitors and residents travel for business and social reasons. F. B. Swift heads to Ottumwa, Frank Saye visits Brighton, Sam Chambers from Ainsworth attends to affairs, and Mrs. KR Miller shops in the city. Other arrivals include H. M. Eicher to Chicago and Reeves leaving for Princeton Missouri for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. BK. Swift
Ottawma
Frank Saye
Brighton
Ross Coulter
Klein Klothing Co
Sam Chambers
Ainsworth
KR. Miller
Wayland
H. M. Eicher
Chicago
Reeves
Princeton
John Wagner
James Wilson
Winfield
Sells and Downs Circus Draws Chillicothe Crowd
The Sells and Downs combined show drew the biggest Chillicothe crowd in years with a street parade and tent performances. Spectators admired bands, riders including a dozen white satin clad ladies, and exotic animals like a Philippine bavalapus. Carrie Nation's hatchet provoked laughter as the parade showcased prosperity and spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sells & Downs
Chillicothe
Selis & Downs
Carrie Nation
Carrie
Philippines
Constitution
Washington
Remedy Promotion for Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea
A newspaper notice urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy due to deadly outbreaks of colic and cholera morbus. It claims the remedy has saved lives and eased suffering, and lists Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O@chamberlain
Amore
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Memorial Day Observance Planned With Procession And Decorations
The G. A. R. executive committee led by J. A. Young finalized the May 30 Memorial Day program. Capt. J. J. Kellogg is President of the Day with Major J. D. Glasgow marshal and Rev. W. Williamson orator. A marching procession forms at 9:30 a.m. moves to Kim Grove and City cemeteries for graves decoration and services led by W. R. C. and local clergy. The Graham Opera House hosts speeches and music after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Young
J. J. Kelogg
J. D. Glasgow
W. ©. Williamson
McCutcheon
44Th Regiment
N. G
Capt
Harvey
D. J. Palmer
St. James School
Father Jacobsmeier
Washington Ac
Emy
Woman's Relief Corps
Kim Grove
Col
A. A. Rodman
J. W. Morton
Elim Grove
City Cemetery
I. B. Schreckengast
Elm Grove
L. D. Young
G. A. R. Wall
Graham Opera House
J. J. Kellogg
America
J. H. Dimmitt
W. C. Williamson
Keokuk
War era notice from Sherman A Wolf Cavalry listing omissions
A fragmentary notice requests readers to report omissions for the Sherman A Wolf Cavalry unit. It mentions names, company, and regiment, and asks for reports within the week. The text is garbled but centers on missing person or roll call details for a military group.
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Sherman A
Young Preacher Sparks Amens At Meeting
An unmarried preacher new to the pulpit led a young folks gathering with a fervent plea for clean humble pure and sweet hearts. A titter ran through the crowd before the girls in attendance responded Amen in unison.
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption advertised cure
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures lung and throat ailments. It recounts Mrs VanMetre of Shepherdstown West Virginia reporting bronchitis relief after one bottle. The notice promotes trial bottles free and drugstore guarantees with priced sizes.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Hrown
Stewart
Weather Summary Shows Warmer Week With Heavy Rain in Iowa
Des Moines reports a warmer week across Iowa with excessive rainfall in about two thirds of the state. Eastern districts are drier while rain-soaked areas slow plowing and planting, though well drained fields show strong progress. Corn planting advances with good germination, seed selection praised, and grass and small fruits yielding well.
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Des Moines
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
One hundred dollars reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by West & Trouax and Walding & Marvin of Toledo. Cure claimed to act internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available. Price 74 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Trouax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Father seeks long lost daughter Leota Jaques
John H. Jaques of Allerton Iowa visits in search of his daughter last seen 30 years ago. Leota Jennette Jaques was raised by the Wicker family at Chillicothe Iowa and the father asks her to contact the Journal office with news of her whereabouts. Mme Ratozzi touts Rocky Mountain Pea cosmetics at 35 cents a can in a brief ad.
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John H. Jaques
Allerton
Iowa
Leota Jennette Jaques
Wicker
Chillicothe
National Educational Association Trip Offer From Chicago
$19 To Boston and Return $19 with membership fee of 2.00. Tickets on sale via Nickel Plate Road July 2 to 5 inclusive good returning July 5 to 5 inclusive. Return by Sept 1 with 50c deposit. American Club Plan dining-car meals 35c to 1.00. Write John Y. Valahan Chicago for train times. May 30.
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Boston
National Educational Association
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Valahan
Adams St
Chicago
Iowa Central Railway Announces Low Excursion Tickets
The Iowa Central Railway offers special one way Colonist Excursion tickets at very low rates through June 14, 1903. Excursions include California Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Arizona and other points. See local agents or the undersigned for rate and tour information A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central Railway
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Arizona
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
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Orville Elder
Loa
Ead
Tae
Duncan
Martin Swift
Morris
East Washington
Frank Wilson
J. Albert Williams & Co
Dougherty Bros
New York
Elkota Brand
Ilifornia
D. L. Baird & Son
Cash Store
Fred L. Stewart
Sam
Post Office
A. E. Ritchey
Taylor Insurance Office
North Side
Rh. Jenkins
W. McClaughlin
Kes
Ree
Jenkins & McLaughlin
Physicians and Surgeons
Court House
Stewart's
Major
Mrs. Latta
Brooks
East Main Street
Joe Wenger
Allie Day
T. Y. Wickham, Jr
Dr. Wickham
Sadie Davis
Eldon
Mabel Schilling
W. H. Hughes
Columbus Junction
Mr. Wertz
Marion
Thomas Dupuis
Lee Stewart
Jacobmeier
Lee County
Frank Wells
Fairfield
Leonard Smouse
Marie Dodds
St. Clair Lewis
Oskaloosa
L. B. Schreckengast
Mrs. Kurtz
Adair County
City
David and
Eli Neiswanger
Carl Simon
Rich
Burlington
Klara Simon
Arthur McMillan
Mrs
H. A. McMillan
Moses DeMarce
Delta
J. D. Stivers
Frank McKay
Rock Island
Will Campbell
Wilber Miller
Campbell
Mrs. Miller
James Boyd
Cone
Boyd
Mr. Boyd
W. A. Stiles
Edwin H. Bovee
Towa
J. 8. Ferguson
Benj. F. Warfel
Milford
SOL. Rich & CO
Crop Bulletin
Mme. Ratozzi
J.C. Smiths
Cash Grocery
Baxter
HLA. Bartl Eee
Samson & Livingston
Washington County
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