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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
3
LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont says Dr King’s New Life Pills stopped his chronic constipation after a break in at his home. The ad asserts a full cure and offers the product for 25 cents at Stewart’s rug store.
John Kilpatrick and J P Farris left for Des Moines county after visiting in town. The two former neighbors from Des Moines county were guests of Allen's dining. Buy oysters at Allen's.
The following weather forecast for Iowa indicates fair skies tonight and tomorrow with warmer temperatures in the east and central portions on Thursday.
A series of brief items lists visitors and travelers: Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith in Cotter. Rev. F. O. Ross arriving on the Q this morning. Miss Florence Parrish a business visitor in Winfield. Robt. Keating new cook at Jen & Stichter. Mrs. Ornor and Mrs. William Fitzwilliam returning from Reghton and Keota. Louise Ronaldson departing for Barling. Gehrbach traveling for Lincoln on business. Miss Mary Grassell bound for Osceola for winter. Frank Thompson and sister Catharine from Wayland. William Kirkpatrick returning to Linton, Iowa. Blanche Cunningham visiting Elle Nelson. Rev. Robb returning to Linton. James W. Blain of Portland visiting H. A. Ball. Major Bishop of Muscatine in city for Iowa Telephone business.
North Side Restaurant advertises under J. M. Allen as proprietor promising full dining offerings to satisfy appetites.
A series of arrivals and visits notes across Keota Muscatine and Morning Sun. Families including Mr and Mrs Elmer Iuise G W Dodder and others travel for visits and the Methodist Ladies plan a bake sale at Cole gallery. Dennis Brown completes a new home with Keefers assisting. Rev Sawhill and others attend regional engagements.
Duck hunting draws eager sportsmen toward the river with dog and gun. The article describes patience, waiting, and the thrill of a successful shot, noting the harsh early hours and cold weather but the growing enthusiasm and rising number of devotees.
In Des Moines this week Drake meets Simpson at the ball park in a hotly contested game with Simpson aiming to extend its dominance over Drake. Drake trains hard to reach peak form while Simpson brings a large squad and strong fan support as the season moves forward.
The Haskins Town Site Company sold 75 excursion tickets for a Milwaukee trip departing at 2 14 pm and returning at 6 14 pm. Manager Win Smouse and Superintendent Chas Stephens advertised the sale, attracting bidders for Kitty lots. Chas Reeves conducted the sale with a band providing music.
Cordova Iowa mother Mrs Pilmer says the remedy quickly relieves severe croup and many local mothers agree and prefer it for their children. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman sell it. Mrs Reynolds remains ill but hopes for a speedy recovery. Roger Pocock releases Following the Frontier as autobiography challenging critics.
Iowa Central Railway discounts daily one way colonist excursion fares to California Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana with tourist cars through to the coast every Wednesday via the Santa Fe System. Inquire A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn for details.
Health forces N Stewart to close out nursery stock now and resume next spring. Inventory includes 50,000 apple trees and peach plum pear cherry vines plus evergreen and ornamental stock. Declares soil in fine condition for fall sale and early spring growth. Visit or write for prices at West Washington Street Washington ta.
Vice President James E. Harlan announces that following June professors meeting action, Cornell students must quit smoking cigarettes or face dismissal from the institution.
J. O. Soule former cashier of the Home Savings Bank at Iowa Falls was yesterday indicted for embezzlement. He is said to have used 30 000 of the bank's funds.
A comedy drama titled An American Hobo plays at Graham tomorrow evening with a parade slated for 3 30. Admission is marked 25 cents.
Notice states the regular meeting of Chapter 1 P I will be held at the home of Mrs Roy Emry on Thursday October 20 at 2 30 PM. The notice provides no further agenda.
One fare and a third for the round trip authorized to points within 150 miles on the Nickel Plate road. Valid for return to November 30, 1903. Station details La Salle Street Chicago near Van Buren, Elevated Loop. City ticket offices 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex. Phone Central 2057.
Rat Johnson's bread shop opens for the day as a city visitor. Mrs seasler confined to bed with rheumatism. Cot ter Were city visitors yesterday. Slocum and McCartney lay cement walks. Dayton and son from Cleveland toured Brighton. Cleveland banded for Governor Cummins event. Del Savage and others from Brighton joined Cummins audience. Trenderson from Milton visits family. Nursery stock sale urged with Stewart offering trees. Mary Beatty arrives from St Joseph to visit. husband George Beatty from Columbus joins brief stay.
The Frisco System announces $15 round trip tickets from St Louis and Kansas City to Oklahoma Indian Territory Kansas and Texas for Oct 20 departures. Excursion sales from St Louis depart 20 Oct at 2 0 p m 3 2 p m and 10 00 p m and from Kansas City at 7 15 p m and 10 p m. Details from home ticket agents and a booklet by Uryan Snyder available, RB Lamon secretary Frisco Immigration Bureau.
The Nickel Plate Road offers round trip fares at one and a third for travel within 150 miles on November 26 and 26 returning by November 30. Three daily through trains to Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York Boston New England points with vestibuled sleeping cars. dining meals on American Club Plan 0.50 to 1.00, no excess fare. Chicago ticket offices listed. 13-26 nov 24.
Subscribers are urged to report promptly any negligence by carrier boys in paper delivery. Reports made only at the office ensure the service imperfections are known.
Land seekers learn that due to a backward season during August and September the Iowa Central will offer continued cheap round trip fares to St Paul and Minneapolis daily throughout October and November. See agents for details. oct so
The Iowa Central Ry will continue its cheap round trip rates daily through October and November after a summer promotion. See agents for details.
Laundry dye work and dry cleaning done with guaranteed work. Shipments made Monday and Wednesday from Weems’ Quincy Illinois. F B Reid is agent located in the Opera House building.
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