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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1903

Page

2

Prohibitionists Confident, Name State County Ticket

The Iowa Prohibition party in Marshalltown outlines their state and county ticket headed by J. F. Hanson for Governor and J. H W. Scull for Lieutenant Governor among others. They call for nationwide prohibition, equal suffrage, and direct election of U S senators, plus arbritration for labor disputes and tariff reform.

Washington County J. F. Hanson Mallaska County J. H W. Scull Henry County J. 8. Ward Polk County K. Dewry Woodbury County Supreme Court William Orr Page County DD. H. McLaughlin George Welol Andilew Simpson W. A. Hamil Prohibition Rity Iowa Marshalltown Martin Mulet Jesus of Nazareth Hague Court United States

Dedication of United Presbyterians Church at Crawfordsville

Yesterday Crawfordsville welcomed the completed United Presbyterian church with a dedication service led by Rev. W. R. Thompson of Pittsburgh. The program included scripture, prayers, an anthem, and a sermon praising holy living and service, with history of the congregation tracing back to 1842 and union with Covenanters in 1848.

United Presbyterians Crawfordsville W. R. Thompson Pittsburg K. I. Thompson William Smith Uct Adam Richtie Adam Covenanters United Presbyterian Congregation J. P. Davis Ainsworth Cotton Presbyterian Church T. F. Barker Methodist Church Fiennie

Weather Bulletin Forecasts Warm and Cold Waves Across Regions

A 1908 weather bulletin from Washington describes disturbances crossing the continent from Oct 28 to Nov 7, with warm waves from Oct 27 to 31 and a cool wave early November. It predicts storms of unusual force, frost in the cotton belt, and generally lower late October temperatures followed by rising temperatures into November. It discusses corn and grain price influences and urges supply demand rules over speculator tricks.

W. T. Foster Washington D. C Pacific Coast Rockties Great Central Valleys Eastern States Rockies Cotton Belt

Reinterment of Revolutionary Soldier Timothy Brown in Washington

W A Cox attended the Washington reburial of Timothy Brown a Revolutionary War soldier linked to Captain Richard Cox. The state plans a monument at the grave, marking a significant observance of the veteran’s final resting place.

W. A. Cox Washington Timothy Brown Richard Cox Timothy Winfield

Cure After Twelve Years With Electric Bitters

Rev Jno 8 Cox of Wake Ark writes he suffered yellow jaundice for 12 years. After trying many doctors and remedies he used Electric Bitters and claims cure. He recommends Electric Bitters for liver kidney trouble stomach disorders and general debility. Stewart's Pharmacy sells it for 50 cents.

Jno Cox Wake, Ark Guaranty Stewart's

An American Hobo to Open at Graham Theatre

A romantic comedy drama titled An American Hobo is announced at Graham. BF KE Kidder wrote this piece, aiming to blend heart and pathos with comedy. A well known cast will perform amid lavish scenic investments and dramatic effects designed to thrill and move the audience.

Graham BF. KE. Kidder Peaceful Valley Sol Smith Russel

Kaye & Lytle’s Grocery To Hold Express Orders

Notice states the order book for express and baggage orders will be kept at Kaye and Lytle's grocery. Contact available via phone 203. Charles King notes handling of all orders with prompt attention.

Kaye & Lytle Charles King

Mothers praise Chamberlains Remedy for children

Mrs Pilmer of Cordova Town says her child suffered a severe attack and Chamberlains Remedy brought prompt relief. She urges other mothers in the neighborhood to use this remedy for their children and says she wants no other. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.

Author of A Poor Relation Ties Laughter to Heartfelt Drama

The piece notes the author of A Poor Relation who also wrote An American Lobo. It previews a romantic comedy to be staged soon, highlighting the play's emotional core and its mix of tears and laughter within an intensely engaging story.

Sol Smith Russel

Private Sale of 20 Well-Broke Mules at Haines & Scranton Barn

Twenty head of extra good mules offered at private sale from the Haines and Scranton livery barn. Mules range from 4 to 7 years old, 14.4 to 16.5 hands high, and weigh between 1100 and 1400 pounds. Contact Ytt Meyer or Kiopfenstein for details.

Haines & Scranton Meyer Kiopfenstein

Destroys Tetanus Germs With Chamberlin Pain Balm

Tetanus comes from soil bacilli that enter through wounds from caps or rusty nails. Chamberlin's Pain Balm, an antiseptic, is said to destroy germs and prevent lockjaw, speeding healing to about one third the normal time. Stewart's Pharmacy sells it.

Chamberlin Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

An American Hobo to Play Here Soon

Comedy pathos wit and bright sayings highlight a vaudeville program as charming soubrettes and clever vaudevillians perform with entrancing music and the latest songs. The review notes engaging dialogue and brisk pacing in anticipation of the show.

Hall’s Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Deafness

An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional treatment and offers a $100 reward for any case not cured. It explains deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promotes circulars from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Also notes social visit of Miss Myrtle Jacobs to Miss Nina Isenhart and Miss Kasehart’s plans.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Myrtle Jacobs Crawfordsville Nina Isenhart Kasehart

Esther Williams Visits Crawfordsville Friends

Miss Esther Williams of Crawfordsville was the guest of friends in the city Thursday.

Esther Williams Crawfordsville City

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