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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1903

Page

2

Piano Recital Highlights Two Academy Graduates

Miss Florence Parrish and Miss Ethel White completed their piano studies at the Academy School of Music with strong recitals. Parrish impressed with technical skill and refined tone, while Ball led vocal and piano numbers and Rev. Young spoke on music as a refined art. The event capped a year of achievement, with the chapel decorated in pink and green for the graduation exercises and plans for continued study at Parsons College.

Florence Parrish Academy Academy School of Music Ethel White Gottschalk Mr. Young Wesleyan

Dr Kings New Discovery Hailed As Sure Cure

Advert says Dr Kings New Discovery cures lung and throat troubles including bronchitis croup and pneumonia. Mrs B VanMetre of Shepherdstown West Virginia testifies a year of illness ended after one bottle. Trial bottles free and regular sizes fifty cents and one dollar guaranteed by Stewart Druggist.

Dr King B. VanMetre Shepherdtown W. Va Dr. King Stewart

Transferable Wash ington Chautauqua tickets on sale here

Ten admissions per ticket valid for the Washington Chautauqua Assembly will be sold at 2.00 dollars each. Apply at city banks. Contact J. D. Daniels by telephone 266 for information.

Washington Chautauqua Assembly

Church group forms drive to equip new hospital

Members of Second U.P. Church met after a prayer service to organize a committee to lead efforts toward equipping the new hospital. Immediate action is planned as the group aims to contribute promptly to this community project.

Second U.P. Church U. P

He Pays His Bills A Quiet Reliable Figure

A verse portrait describes a plain, unglamorous man who does his duty and pays his bills. He is not flashy or ambitious and avoids social show, yet remains steady and solid in character and responsibility.

Ile Tle

Pearl found by clam diggers along Mississippi River

Clam diggers near Lansing discover a pearl in the Mississippi River that is sold to a Chicago party for 2000 dollars.

Lansing Mississippi River Chicago

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement claim remedy

An 100 dollar reward offer for catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsing merchants West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin affirm Cheney's honesty and ability to fulfill obligations. Cure taken internally acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price fifteen cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.

F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo O. We F. J. Cheney West & Truax C. Walding Hall

Third quarterly communion at A. M. E. church May 31 1903

Presiding Elder J W Malone will be present all day for Holy Ghost preaching. Love feast at 10 30, preaching at 11 am, communion at 3 pm, and a second sermon at 7 30 pm. All are urged to attend.

J. W. Malone

Advertising shows fair dealing by Sells & Downs Show

The Sells & Downs advance department is praised for honest, effective advertising. Their press work uses a vast scrap book of clippings, with lengthy articles praising the show. The Great Sells & Downs travel exhibit in Washington on Friday May 29, traveling coast to coast from Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico.

Sells & Downs Washington Hudson Bay Gulf of Mexico

Mrs. Lora Richardson Wins Mt. Ayr County Superintendent Nomination

In Mt. Ayr on May 26 the republican primary nominated Mrs. Lora Richardson for county superintendent after a hard fight. Supporters of Cummins gain control of the state delegation while Stockey leads the senatorial delegation for senator.

Mt. Ayr Lora Richardson Friends of Cummins Stockey

Doctor’s Startling Cure With Electric Bitters

Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa reports a patient with violent stomach hemorrhages from a gastric ulcer found relief from Electric Bitters. He prescribed them after prior stomach and liver troubles and the patient improved from the first dose with no attacks for months. Electric Bitters are guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. Available for 50 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.

T. G. Merritt No. Mehoopany, Pa Stewart's Pharmacy

Notice High School and Academy Graduates

The Journal offers calling cards for graduates to insert with commencement programs and invitations. Available sizes and engraving styles are up to date for sending to relatives and friends.

Chautauqua Tickets On Sale At Banks Citywide

Tickets for the Chautauqua are now available through all local banks. Secure now to avoid a rush later and take advantage of the exceptionally low price while it lasts.

Washington Maroon Band to Play May 30 in Crawfordsville

The Washington Maroon Band will give a concert at the Columbian Opera House in Crawfordsville the evening of May 30. Arrangements are being made for a splendid entertainment.

Washington Maroon Columbian Opera House Crawfordsville

Answers to Questions From The Journal’s Information Bureau

The Journal's information column answers reader queries with humorous, pragmatic guidance. Topics include naming origins for bumble bees, perfume use by women, patience in listening to stories, age to “come out,” handling gossip, and the outdated practice of spitting on bait.

Jong Evening Journal Washington Towa Clay Pease James Lena Mary

Made Young Again Dr King Liver Pills Ad

An old Stewart's drug store ad promotes Dr King Liver Pills claiming renewed youth for teens and adults. The vegetable formula is described as gentle on liver stomach and bowels with no griping and a price of 25 cents. The message is credited to Hl Turner of Dempseytown Pennsylvania.

Dr. King Hl. Turner Dempseytown Stewart's Drug Store

Rock Island System Low Rate Bulletin

Rock Island offers several discounted travel rates for summer travel with through car service details available. Colorado trips are highlighted as particularly low, with June July and August validity. California Colorado Detroit and Boston routes listed with specific June July August windows. Contact nearest Rock Island ticket agent or write S. F. Boyd Davenport IA for full details.

Rock Island California Colorado Detroit Boston F. Boyd Davenport

Fare to Boston for N E A annual meeting

Tickets priced at 19 dollars for travel to Boston and return with a 2 dollar membership fee. Nickel Plate Road sales run July 2 through July 5, with return by July 8 to 22. Optional extension to September 1 requires return portion deposit and 50 cent execution fee. John Y. Calahan, Chicago, lists departure times. May 30.

National Educational Association Nickel Plate Road Sth John Y. Calahan Adams St Chicago

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