Black for National Commander. Preparations Under Way
Gen. John C. Black of Chicago has been unanimously endorsed by the Iowa encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic for National Commander. He is to speak at Cedar Rapids in July during Chautauqua events, with a July 4th Soldiers Day plan that includes an afternoon address on American Imperialism and an evening camp fire themed The Right of the Line. Surrounding events recall Black’s Civil War service with Iowa regiments.
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John C. Black
Chicago
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Black
Walter 8. Ayres
Gent
Mack
San Francisco
John ©. Miack
Grand Army of the Republic
Ilinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Union
Towa
1St
Iowa Cavalry
American Union
Washington County Chautauqua Association
Tihat
Army of the Frontier
20Th Iowa
1St Iowa Cavalry
Prairie Grove
G. A. RK
Strength and service define Gen Black in praise at length
The piece lauds Gen Black for a versatile career in law as U.S. District Attorney for Illinois and Commissioner of Pensions under Cleveland, along with a congressional tenure and Civil War command of the 37th Illinois Vol Inf. It emphasizes his merit, mercy to veterans, and wide influence in 52nd Congress and prairie grove battlefield valor.
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Gen. Black
Law
U.S
Atty
Illinois
McKinley
Cleveland
Black
Ilinois
Clinois
Prairie Grove
Rainfall Benefits Local Farmers From Recent Showers
A steady rain yesterday and heavy showers last night aided farmers by moistening hard clods before late corn planting. Rainfall totaled .58 inches last night and .37 inches yesterday, for a combined .95 inches.
Beauty singer praises Mountain Tea in ad claim
Mme. Ratozzi, noted beauty and singer, declares her complexion improves with Mountain Tea and her eyes brighten after using the product as advertised by H. Stewart.
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Mme. Ratozzi
H. Stewart
Two Story Frame House for Sale or Rent
Good nine room two story frame house with cement cellar and furnace in good condition. Located on Nast 7th St 108. For inquiries call J Lackey. TW.
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Nast 7Th St
J. Lackey
High School and Academy Graduates Call Cards
The Journal presents calling cards for graduates with up to date engraving, suitable for commencement programs and invitations to relatives and friends. Also notes Tott Layer cakes at Johnson bakery tomorrow.
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Tott
The
Johnson Bakery
Delegates Named by State Marshal Club Meeting
A Smouse's Hall gathering selected delegates for the Grinnell state convention on May 25 and 26. With Win Smouse absent, W. B. Bell presided and Chas. Keck served as secretary. Delegates include Il. BK. McCollam Col W. B. Bell John Bryson J. Hi. Pearson Chas. Keck ie Chas. Corette Joe Booth W. J. Hamilton Rh. F. Brown kh. T. McCall. Dues were collected and Rankin supporters will be contacted soon.
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State Marshal Club
Smouse
Grinnell
Win Smouse
Kansas
W. B. Bell
Chas. Keck
BK. McCollam
Col W. B. Bell
John Bryson
J. Hi. Pearson
Chas. Corette
Joe Booth
W. J. Hamilton
Rh. F. Brown
Kh. T. McCall
Rankin
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Promises Cure
A vintage medicine ad claims Dr Kings New Discovery cures lung and throat troubles with testimonials from Mrs. C. B. VanMetre of Shepherdstown West Virginia who recovered from bronchitis after one bottle. The drug is marketed by Stewart Druggist with trial bottles and sizes 500 and one dollar.
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Stewart
Tickets on sale at banks for Chautauqua event
Tickets for the Chautauqua are now available at all city banks and can be secured at any time. Buyers are urged to act quickly to avoid a rush later and to take advantage of the exceptionally low price now.
Made Young Again Declared By Dempseytown Reader
A reader from Dempseytown Pa claims Dr King s New Life Pills revive him to his teens each night for two weeks The advertisement touts the product as best for liver stomach and bowels and claims it is purely vegetable and never gripe with a price of 25 cents at Stewart s drug store.
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Dr. King
Hi. Turner
Dempseytown
Stewart's Drug Store
Christian Scientists Meeting Details in Boston June July
Notice invites attendees to a Boston gathering on June 2 and July 1. It promotes Nickel Plate Road rates with no excess fare and tickets on sale June 25 26 and 27. Final return limit August 1. Inquiries to John Y. Calahan Chicago.
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Boston
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Stars Triumph In 29 to 22 Battle At Armory
The Stars beat Burns 29 to 22 in a basketball contest before a smaller crowd. Corbin Sproull Lewis Scofield and others struck notable field baskets as players showed improvement through persistent practice. City league standings list Burns 8.57 Stars 2.50 Men 2.00 for this season thus far.
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Armory
Corbin
Sproull
Lewis
Scofield
Burns
City seeks homeowners to request house numbering
Citizens owning un numbered houses may file with the City Clerk at the Journal office to have their properties numbered. City Engineer Kyle plans a day to perform the numbering for interested parties.
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Journal
Kyle
Local Manufacturer Seeks Hay Ricks Factory Site
FE G Mason receives a letter from Ottumwa businessman A Hodgson seeking a location to build hay derricks stackers and bull rakes. Hodgson plans to establish an exclusive plant if a suitable site is found, noting strong demand among farmers and threshing- machine owners. Mason asks for more details and hopes for a definite plan soon.
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FE. G. Mason
A. Hodgson
Ottumwa
Hodgson
Mason
I Hodgson
Miss Lewis Showcases Midsummer Millinery Display
Miss Lewis presents a midsummer hat display Friday and Saturday featuring sun hats bonnets and ornate millinery pieces at her shop. Local shoppers will see new arrivals and seasonal styles designed for warm weather wear.
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Miss Lewis
Notice of Referee Sale in Washington County
Referee will sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder on June 13, 1903 at 1 30 PM at B F Dixon Co office Washington Iowa the South Half of Out Lot Two in A W Chilcotes Out Lot Addition to Southeast Washington except the East 174 3 4 feet A J Dawson referee
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Clara A. Vorhies
Peter
Conrad Et al
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
B. F. Dixon & Co
Washington
Said
A. W. Chilcote
A. J . Dawson
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Postottice
Kaye & Lytle Telephone
East Side Square
Washington, D. C
Genk
Columbia Pharmacy
J. EB. Lemmon
Prop
Cor. Square
Gen. Joun
Washington Chautauqua
Smouse’s Hall
STARS
Oxfords
Harwood
South Side
Kalamazoo
New York State
West Side
Knight, the Tailor
H. Knecht
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
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