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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal notes rain tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures. Northwest portion likely to see the rain, affecting Iowa today and tomorrow.
A collage of city life items from 1926 lists visits and business in Washington. Notables include Hon Ben McCoy of Oskaloosa in town on business, Mrs D Brewen of Riverside visiting, Mrs Thompson from Ainsworth, and many local engagements. church groups meet, sales advertise, and travel notes cover trips to Rock Island Ames Columbus Junction and Keota.
S LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont reports he was robbed of his usual ailment of chronic constipation but credits Dr King's New Life Pills for breaking into his house and arresting the trouble. He says he is entirely cured and notes the pills are guaranteed to cure, priced 25 cents at Stewart's rug store.
The ladies of Trinity church will host an oyster supper on election night November 3 in the former D S Cole photographic gallery building at the northwest square corner. See Hugh Teeter for second hand goods south of the post office.
Several residents are noted visiting and traveling. Mrs. Carl Sodergren of Wayland and Mrs. J A Guest travel to Muscatine and Burlington respectively. Mrs. Mary Rash of Ainsworth visits city friends. Mrs. Wyland of Traman arrives on business. Miss Josie Babcock returns from Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Noble visits with daughter Mrs. Brookhart. R S Galer and S W Brookhart to speak at a Republican meeting in Olds. funeral attendance for T T Keeley in city with relatives Emma and Amelia Keeley arriving from Keota.
Notice urges subscribers to report delivery negligence to the office. Businessmen helped remove sand from the square pavements, a nuisance to store floors and homes nearby. The editor notes sand is needed for paving but the current amount is excessive.
A. M. RB chore held a small pound party for their new pastor Rev. Payton and family last evening. About fifteen members attended and enjoyed refreshments as a feature of the cheerful gathering.
Col. D. J. Palmer returned from campaign in Iowa county and is set to speak at Jackson Center. PD Hl and C. J. Wilson will also address attendees. A Washington quartet is scheduled to sing during the event.
A special one fare and one third round trip is authorized for Thanksgiving Day to points within 150 miles on the Nickel Plate road. Return by November 30, 1903. Tickets at La Salle Street Station Chicago and City Ticket offices. Call Central 2057.
Mr and Mrs A G Cunningham and daughters returned from Morning Sun after attending Mrs Cunningham's sister wedding anniversary. Mrs G S Howard of Oskaloosa visited her sister Mrs R S Cook on her way home from Chicago with her daughter. James Fulton and two children from Ft Scott arrived from Albia. the children will stay with relatives as Mr Fulton returns home.
Seat sale for O Carmen now open with seats selling rapidly. Event scheduled at Graham next Monday evening. The listing notes dates 19 and 26 in the sequence.
Not a novelty but a dramatic treat Valerisa Storbeck appears in Carmen at the Graham next Monday evening. Endorsed by European and continental press and public, the performance is expected to attract a wide audience of amusement lovers.
Sportsmen look to a two month season starting Monday for quail and other birds. Despite poorer quail breeding, the flock is larger this fall and hunters anticipate good sport. The state code warns against hunting on cultivated or enclosed lands without owner permission, penalties include fines up to 10 and costs.
Mr Cook of Cook & Sherman touts Vinol as a cure for puny children urging Washington parents to trust its stomach aid and blood building powers. Mrs. Jennie Perse of Mansfield endorses Vinol for her rundown boy and calls it the strongest health builder with a money back guarantee.
Auction notice listing a sale on Thursday November 5 1903 at 10 oclock featuring 100 head of horses and mules 25 head of mules two imported jacks an imported stallion Sultan Pereheron Norman hogs and cattle. Credit twelve months on sums over ten with note and approved security. CG R Weiss Reeves Crayne Means the man who feeds will feed the crowd.
Mrs. Pilmer of Cordova Iowa says her child suffered severe croup but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gave prompt relief. She adds many local mothers share this view and want the remedy for their children. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
European actress Miss Valeska Storbeck stars in Carmen at The Graham next Monday evening. The splendid company brings special scenery and a fine performance with seats now selling. 19-26
Rev Jno S Cox of Wake Ark reports twelve years of yellow jaundice failed to respond to doctors and medicines but electric bitters cured him. The ad urges Electric Bitters for liver kidney trouble stomach disorders or general debility and claims guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy. Only 500.
Scenic production Carmen schedules at Graham next Monday with European star Miss Valeska Storbeck leading the cast. 192 Laundry offers dyeing and dry cleaning. shipments arranged Monday and Wednesday. F Be Reid, agent, Opera House building.
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