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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
3
A crowded column lists travel and rail fare offers including one cent glasses for rent at Lemmon & Lewis, cheap round‑trip tickets to Washington D C, and a 3.00 sleeper deal from Washington Iowa to Washington D C. Various social updates mention weddings, family visits, church events, and local appointments with many named individuals and towns.
The Journal reports delays due to new machinery and associated disruptions. They urge subscribers to report missed deliveries or if carriers are not delivering the paper properly, and express hope to restore timely publication soon.
Alfred Hee of Wel are Texas describes severe biliousness and back pain that left him unable to eat or sleep. After using Electric Bitters he reports restored sleep, appetite, strength, and energy for work. Aimed at weak and run-down people, available for 50 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
Chas Holida testified in the Gallaugher murder trial yesterday, offering that Mrs. Gallaugher plotted the killing for some time and that their intimacy grew mainly from her advances toward him. He asserted the motive and premeditation in the case.
Advertisements boast Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with guaranteed satisfaction and refunds. Davis Kentucky druggist T Smith claims lifelong success and doctors’ praise. Washington merchants offer tailored clothing, 400 patterns, and monthly payment terms alongside cleaning and shoe shining services at the Opera House building.
Sousa and his band of sixty musicians will give a grand concert in Graham on Monday afternoon October 13 at 2 p m. Seats go on sale at Carris' pharmacy three days in advance with prices 50 cents, 75 cents, and $1.10.
An old advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve prevents eruptions and blemishes and treats eczema salt rheum sores pimples and chapped lips. It promises to improve complexions and relieve piles, selling for 25 cents at Stwart's pharmacy.
Tickets on Oct 2 to 5, inclusive, at greatly reduced rates with return by Nov. %. Stopovers allowed each way. Also audition for Dodo opera company next April with a $500 guaranteed payment. Cost at Graham seats listed as gallery $1 to $2, parquet $1 to $1.50, circle $1.50 to $2. Possible move to secure Parson's College in Muscatine. locals pushing effort.
Bert P. Muse of Durham North Carolina credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with saving his life from a severe stomach and liver trouble. He praises the pills as best on earth and notes they cost only 25 cents at Stewart's pharmacy.
A called meeting of the chapter was held at the home of Mrs Helen Crooks on Thursday evening October 2 at 7 30 for special work grab supper.
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