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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1902
Page
3
The December issue marks The Delineator’s thirtieth anniversary and features over 250 pages, 34 full page illustrations, and extensive beauty and utility content. It notes 728 tons of paper used and six tons of ink, with 91 presses running six hours daily to print an edition of 915000 copies gathered in 20 million sections.
Mr N W Proudiit has purchased the Alcove barber shop after six years in the trade and is ready to meet customer needs with two barbers planned. He solicits a portion of your patronage.
The New Century Chafing Dish Club will hold a called meeting at the home of Miss Jessie Crooks Friday evening. All members are requested to be present by order of A 8.
Special to Evening Journal. The following is the weather forecast for Iowa for today and tomorrow.
Community notices advertise bread loaves for five cents at Jolson bakery, secondhand goods by Hugh Teeter, and Scottish Rite cigars for sale. The Twelve Months Carnival at St James School building offers free admission and a program through January, March and April with demonstrations and repairs offered nearby.
A. T. Headley of Tilden Indiana suffered ten years of rheumatic pain before taking Electric Bitters. After two bottles he was wholly cured and has felt no twinge in over a year. The tonic purifies blood and regulates kidneys, curing rheumatism and neuralgia. 50 cents at Stewart's drug store.
Chapter J O Bos will hold their regular meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock sharp. A full attendance is desired. 29 26
On the first and third Tuesdays of November December January February March and April 1903 the Iowa Central railway will sell excursion tickets to western and southern points for homeseekers at one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip with a 21 day limit. Inquiries may be made at any Iowa Central ticket agent or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis. Oratorio at seven o clock this evening in the Academy.
Local notes report Laura Ingham ill with measles. Several residents and visitors are named with travel and events, including Babcock in Verdi, Pollard's trip to St. Louis, and various visits to and from Muscatine and Keota. A forthcoming oratorio at the Academy is announced for 7:00 tonight.
Major General Campbell of Des Moines announces staff appointments for the Union Veterans in America including Colonel John Hotelkiss as assistant adjutant general and Colonel A L Mitchell as assistant quartermaster general. He urges members to set aside personal differences and work for the common good while honoring the returning soldiers.
The Twelve Months Carnival at the St James School building drew a good crowd despite the weather. The U T Db band provided music and colorful month themed booths and an art gallery of curiosities were showcased. A voting contest offered a china set to the most popular young lady with Miss Kate Bens and Miss Agnes Swift as candidates. voting ends carnival’s last night. Tonight features a program with piano solos, recitations, violin and chorus performances led by Miss Laura Dupuis, Miss Louise Brogan, Miss Nellie Dempsey, and others with music by Baird's Orchestra. admission is free.
A crowded Graham Opera House last night heard Rev Charles McCleary of Crawfordsville discuss Western Africa where he serves as a Presbyterian missionary. The program featured animal skins weapons and worn regalia from the Bula people and stereopticon views of African life. A collection for McCleary raised 38 dollars, with the Opera House paid for by prior subscriptions.
The notice praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy for croup relief and cites its ease of use and safety. A local accident reports Clarence Warner kicked by a horse causing a broken arm, leading to updated chores and medical care. Clipper,
Call up phone number one at Hotel Allen to place orders to be attended promptly by Frank Rogers.
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