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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1903
Page
2
In Lansing a tax appropriation fight over 555000 for the Feeble Minded Home sparks a shock proposal by Representative Rodgers to euthanize incurable patients. Willis shouts shame as Rodgers insists Europe moves toward such dispositions for the unfit.
Torrential rain in the Pappio valley west of Omaha floods the stream to a half to three quarters of a mile wide, washing out hundreds of acres of corn wheat and oats and causing about 100000 dollars in crop damage. Bridges near Portal suffer abutment washouts as floodwaters back up over rail lines.
The American Flag Association urges nationwide Flag Day celebration on Monday June 15 1903 since the holiday falls on a Sunday. Ralph B Prime president and Theodore Fitch secretary call for patriotic exercises pledges and school observances to honor the flag and its history from 1777 to 1818 and beyond.
Mme Ratozzi notes improved complexion and brighter eyes after using Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 30 cents as advertised by J H Stewart. The statement highlights cosmetic claims and product endorsement from the period.
Miss Ethel White gave a piano recital in the Academy Chapel ending the graduation opening. Florence Parrish will present her recital next Wednesday. Klein sang two soprano solos under Miss Ball and Dougherty offered brief remarks on music and its effects. The academy’s music school, directed by Prof Edward Luce, looks forward to a strong year.
In No Mehoopany Pa Dr T G Merritt started a lifesaving test after a patient suffered violent stomach hemorrhages from ulceration. He used Electric Bitters which led to immediate improvement and 14 months without an attack. The tonic is guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles and costs 50 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
Tickets for the Chautauqua are available at all city banks and can be secured any time. Citizens are urged to purchase promptly to avoid heavy demand and to take advantage of the exceptionally low price being offered now.
May 2 1903 forecasting disturbances crossing the continent from May 24 to June 4. Describes warm and cool waves across the west Rockies central valleys and eastern states, with a high temperature period followed by ten days of low temperatures and general showers. Notes cooler conditions through June 1, potential crop impact, and a Denton Texas editorial praise for Foster’s forecasts. Includes a nine day chart starting May 25 showing normal versus forecast temperatures and date shifts by longitude.
Hannah Christensen, 16, of Atlantic, disappeared Wednesday. Her parents fear she ran away to join a theater company led by manager Jack Bessey, who reportedly urged her to join when the company performed in town last winter.
The ad proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal cure for coughs and chest illnesses. Mrs VanMetre of Shepherdstown praises one bottle curing her yearlong bronchitis, with testimonials listed for croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption.
Interest by enclosing a 2 cent stamp to Weather Forecaster Foster box 123 Washington D C. This brief notice requests readers to send payment to support forecast services and subscribes to further weather updates.
Bloomington May 22 With the completion of McLean county court house the destroyed 1900 fire site will vanish as the new building nears occupancy. The $900000 structure features Hed ford stone Venetian marble corridors and $25000 frescoing. Dedicatory exercises planned for June ahead of President Roosevelt visit June 3.
In New Orleans on May 22 Judge Boorman sentenced eleven street car workers to three months in parish prison for interrupting mail service during the recent street car strike.
City Council adopts a resolution to establish a sidewalk along W Madison Street from Lot 10 to Out Lot 1 and Sunset Park. Property owners must build within 30 days or the Street Commissioner will, with costs assessed to the owners under the sidewalk ordinance. Adopted May 1 1905. A N Alberson Mayor. City Clerk Hugh H. Oltye
Railway Committee of the Washington Chautauqua will meet Monday at three O clock in the office of the County Auditor. Chairman W C Allen calls all members to attend for important business. A two story frame house for sale or rent at East 7th Street 108 Callon J Lackey listed with good condition and furnace.
The Journal promotes up to date calling cards for commencements and invitations, noting suitable sizes, type styles, and engraving, aimed at sending to relatives and friends.
Dr King’s New Life Pills praised by TH Turner of Dempseytown Pa for restoring energy and youth in two weeks. Purely vegetable, gentle on stomach and bowels. Sold at Stewart's drug store for 250.
Parties owning un numbered houses should leave their names with the City Clerk at the Journal office. City Engineer Kyle will set a day soon to number houses for those wishing them.
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