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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1903
Page
3
Personal notes and city visitors fill local diary
A flood of short items lists residents visiting and traveling. People seen in the city include Mrs Chas Stephens of Haskins visiting. Otto Dede and Clark Sraeaaier arriving on the Firefly and the Q last night. many departures to cities such as Chicago Minneapolis Crawfordsville Omaha and Keota. Local residents Mrs W J Crawford Rev J Lackey and Miss Kathryn Wilson are mentioned with visits and travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Means & Stichter's
Hugh Teeter
Chas. Stephens
Haskins
Otto Dede
Edgar Wilson
Sigourney
Clark Sraeaaier
H. Sandros
Schurr
Crawfordsville
W. JD. Martin
Wyman
Don Wittman
Chas. Houck
Kansas City
Jesse Miller
Chicago
Lulu van Sickle
West Chester
D. D. Bolding
Minneapolis
W. HI
Latta
Hervey Bell
Pollie Subaskey
Pleasant Plain
W. J. Crawford
Argoyle N. Y
Kathryn Wilson
Keota
Wickham-Erdice
Martha Allen
Alex Stephens
Jennie
OC. W. Stephens
Davenport
Gardner
East Main Street
Newton
Pearl
Col
D. J. Palmer
J. H. Walker
August Helscher
J. W. Warner
Washington
Clyde Warner
Muscatine
W. H. Warner
Lloyd Hartwick
Herbert Ross
Fannie E. Gilbert
Kansas
McCall
Richard Hughes
Fairfield
Russell Allen
Milton White
Route 1
Joe Knotok
Heasie Reeves
Fannie Roses
May Forrs
Nellie Wilson
Winfield
Dr. Stewart
Mildred
Glenn
George Nisse
Nora
Wisconsin
Charles
Local Notes Include Visitors and Farming Outlook
Crawfordsville visitors and Midwest trip reports fill the town column. Farmers note corn yields from 70 to 75 bushels per acre with late replants due to floods, while dry spells may finishcribbing in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Sage
Geo. M Chappel
L. F
The Minister's Son Tonight at the Graham
The Minister's Son plays tonight at the Graham. a choice season offering promising strong drama and standout performances from local cast and crew.
The Gentleman Burglar Contradicts Its Own Honor
The New York American argues that a true gentleman burglar is an impossible paradox. A refined thief would not sneak into homes for jewelry or meals yet may resort to murder, and such moral code and impulses align more with pickpockets or swindlers than with any honorable thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
New York American
City resolves sidewalk reconstructions in Washington Iowa
City Council adopts a resolution ordering concrete sidewalk reconstructions on blocks and lots owned by Ida Hood, D. W. Burroughs, J. A. Harwood, W. A. Rast, Mame Chilcote Slocum, Rev. J. J. Me Junkin, and Mame Moldunkin. Owners must recondition within five days or the city will proceed at cost, assessed to abutting properties. Resolution dated October 6, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offy Council
Washington
Iowa
East
Ida &. Hood
D. W. Burroughs
Hook
J. A. Harwood
W. A
Mame Chilcote
Mame Moldunkin
Yenaton
A Fine Performance at The Minister's Son at Graham
A fine performance The Minister's Son is highlighted as one of the season's finest attractions showing at the Graham this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Times
W. B. Patton
Davenport
the Times
Patton
Graham
Dr King’s New Life Pills Said to Cure Chronic Ailments
Cavendish Vermont resident LeQuinng claimed his health was restored after Dr King’s New Life Pills allegedly stopped his chronic illness. The ad states these pills are guaranteed to cure and priced at 25 cents at Stewart’s rug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeQuinng
Cavendish
Reduced rail fares to Twin Cities extended into fall
The Iowa Central Railway will continue the reduced round trip rates to the Twin Cities daily through October and November. See agents for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Iowa Central Ry
Women Visitors Excursion to Ohio and Indiana
Destinations Louisville Kentucky and Ohio west of a line through Sandusky and Columbus to Cincinnati include Washington DC Wilmington and Cincinnati. Round trip fare is one and one third. Sale dates September 1 and October 6. Tickets refundable any time within days of sale date. For details apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Ohio
Sandusky
Columbus
Washington
Wilmington
Cincinnati
Cheap bet sparks a marriage proposal attempt
In Baltimore, Guaste jokes about proposing marriage, challenging the girl's willingness to bet more than a dollar on a sure thing as the exchange grows playful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaste
Baltimore American
Sale of 50 Galloway Cattle in Kalona Iowa
Fifty head of Galloway cattle will be offered for sale October 14 1903 at the new sale pavilion in Kalona Iowa. Breeders of Southeastern Iowa contribute the offering with many females in calf or with calves at foot. Catalogues available from Sam Williamson Manager Iowa City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sale
Kalona
Iowa
Box Supper At Snowball School House Next Thursday
Snowball school house six miles northwest of town hosts a box supper next Thursday night in October. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the community event.
Passing Acquaintance Noted In Cleveland Card Table Quote
A brief exchange cites Mrs Tub by and a passing acquaintance from a card table incident. The Cleveland Plain Dealer quote notes both individuals passed, implying a casual social reference in a light anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Order of the Eastern Star Meets Thursday Evening
The Order of the Eastern Star holds a regular session on Thursday evening October 4 at 7 30. All members urged to be present. 68 31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
The Minister's Son and His Company at Gra ham Tonight
The Minister's Son and his talented troupe perform at the Gra ham this evening showcasing a lively program of music and drama. The group arrives with strong talent and local anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Graham
Doctor Recommends Rest Through Social Life
In Brooklyn Life a doctor tells Jack he has studied too hard and should engage more in society to give his brain a rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Brooklyn
None Needed She Mamma Says I Must Not Encourage You
The Philadelphia Press quotes a humorous exchange where a character insists no encouragement is needed while another responds that none is required. The snippet captures casual banter and regional newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
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