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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1903

Page

4

World Tour Supper Draws Large Washington Crowd

The Presbyterian church hosted a world tour event drawing about 300 attendees with 200 turned away after provisions ran short. Visitors toured four countries at adjacent homes Washington China Japan Africa and Italy with live features including an opera recital and juggler acts. Proceeds nearing 125 dollars supported the Christian Endeavorers.

Washington Presbyterian Church Washington, D. C White House Roosevelt China Claude Lemmon Japan Ida Hood Africa W. A. Whiting Sahara Desert Italy J. B. Crooks Sentorita Squalica Madame Poundina

Iowa Corn Acreage Shrinks Likely After Spring Floods

Crop forecasters led by J R Sage warn a 20 to 40 percent drop in Iowa corn acres is virtually certain due to widespread spring rainfall. High land may yield best while bottom lands and late plantings suffer as excessive moisture rots seed and delays planting.

Lowa Weather and Crop Service

Notice to Contractors for Union State Bank Keota Building

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of A Ritchey in Washington Iowa or at the residence of John Randolph in Keota Iowa for the construction of a brick building for the Union State Bank of Keota Iowa until June 1st at 7:30 p.m. Plans may be seen at the places above designated.

A. Ritchey Washington Iowa John Randolph Keota Union State Bank

Quick arrest with arnica salve for severe piles

J A Guiledge of Verbena Alabama endured a severe pile case with 24 tumors and hospital care. Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopped inflammation and pain after doctors failed, advertised at Stewart Drugstore for 25 cents.

J. A. Guiledge Verbena Ala Bucklen Stewart

Church Services and Sunday Schedules Listed

The churches announce service times for the day including morning and evening prayers. The Second United Presbyterian and Trinity Protestant hold morning services with Sunday School and Endeavor groups. no evening service at Trinity. Church of Covenant lists preacher Rev. Thos McFall and services including Sunday events. general invitation extended.

Thos, McFall N. 8

Sunday religious services and events at First Church of Christ

Sunday School at 9:30 with J W Haneker of Mt Pleasant to occupy the pulpit. Memorial service excludes Junior League. Epworth League at 6 45, Union Service at 7 50, bacalaureate sermon by Rev W C Allen for academy graduates. Public invited to all services at Gelential Corner Jefferson St and Iowa Ave. Regular worship at 10:00 with sermon Ancient and Modern Necromancy for Mesmerism and Hypnotism. Golden Text at 9:15. Wednesday meetings at 7. Twenty kinds of pies on sale at Johnson bakery this evening.

J. W. Haneker Mt. Pleasant Second U.P. Church W. C. Allen Jefferson St Iowa Ave Newlay

Four month old Albert Wesley dies after illness

The infant son of Mr and Mrs Louis Wesley died after several days of illness. Funeral services are set for Monday at 10 a.m. at the family residence with Rev Schreckenpost officiating. The notice appears with other local items including bakery ads and social updates.

Louis Wesley Albert Wesley Schreckenpost

Crawfordsville High School Class of 1903 Diploma Night

The Crawfordsville High School graduating class of 1903 held exercises last evening at the Columbian opera house. The program featured orations and readings by eight graduates, with music by the Crawfordsville orchestra. Diplomas were presented by Prof. C O Ruggies and benediction given by Rev. J S Cotton.

Crawfordsville Columbian Opera House Crawfordaville Orchestra C. O. Ruggies J. 8. Cotton Jennie Stevenson Anna McKee Jessie Long Beatrice Murphy John Wonderly Robert Rhea Wm. Brown Ray Robbins

Palmer Names the Delegation Delegates

A Republican delegate convention in Smouse's Hall selected delegates for the state convention in Des Moines on July 1. J. M. Lytie served as chairman and J. A. Y. Ashby was chosen as temporary chairman.

Washington County Smouse Des Moines J. M. Lytie Republian County Central Committee J. A. Y. Ashby J. M. Lytle M. GC. Struble Wellman J. A. Cunningham T. L. Emry Brighton Sam Thompson Washington W. T. Trotter Ainsworth Ss. A. White J. A. Young S. W. Brookhart G. Tilden Riverside T. Th. Ashton Nira W. K. Wooley Crawfordsville Col. Palmer Col C. J. Wilson

Leesville man saved by New Discovery for Consumption

In Leesville Indiana W H Brown, expected to die, credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life after severe asthma. He reports immediate relief and a complete cure. The remedy is praised for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with trial bottles free and price two options.

Leesville Ind W. H. Brown

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