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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1903

Page

2

Palmer Wins Libel Cases Against Mahin Matin and Muscatine Journal

Tyndale Palmer of New York City, formerly of Muscatine, prevailed in two lawsuits against John Matin and John Mabin and the Muscatine Journal Company in Keokuk federal court. Jury awarded Palmer $250 damages in each suit totaling $500 amid lengthy deliberations and multiple ballots. The cases concern publication of alleged libelous material about Palmer’s South American ventures.

Tyndale Palmer New York City John Mahin John Matin Muscatine Journal Company Keokuk Gate City Yeterday John Mabin United States Muscatine Journal Palmer South America

Lockjaw risk and prevention with Chamberlin's Pain Balm

The piece explains tetanus from dirt and rusted wounds, noting the germ is inactive in air but activated under the skin. It claims Chamberlin's Pain Balm antiseptic action prevents maturation and speeds healing, and lists Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman as a seller.

Chamberlin Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Hotles Return to India After Summer in City

Mr and Mrs Frank Hotle missionaries return from Lodia and spent summer in this city They plan to visit Chicago and Indianapolis sailing from New York on December 1 They are longtime Pentecost Band members formerly from Dutch Creek township and brought a native child now in Ohio back to India The child will accompany them Mr and Mrs Hotle oversee 800 native children in India

Frank Hotle Lodia Chicago Lodianapolis New York City Mrs. Hotle Pentecost Band Dutch Creek Township Ohio India

Washington High School Grid Clashes With Columbus Junction

Washington High School elev en and a gone following of students boarded the Firefly this morning for Columbus Junction. Theigh School teams of both places will meet on the Columbus Junction grid iron this afternoon. The Washington team is in good trim and expects to win today's game.

Washington High School Columbus Junction Washington

Oyster Supper At Land Scape School House Friday

An oyster supper is planned at Land Scape School House on Friday evening November 6. All are invited with proceeds to benefit the local library.

Land Scape School House S&tu

Carmen scenic production at Grahamext Opera House

Carmen a beautiful scenic production staged Monday at the Grahamext Opera House featuring Miss Valeska Storbeck and a celebrated company. 1926 laundry dyeing and dry cleaning services offered with shipments on Monday and Wednesday to Weems Quincy IL. FB BR Reid agent.

Carmen Grahamext Valeska Storbeck Weem's Quincy BR. Reid Opera House

School Notes from WY Student Describes Activities and Events

Monthly report booklets distributed. Pupils attend classes, with notes on punctuality and concentration. Visits by Elmer Sickles and others, banner prize awarded to Miss Klein's room, athletic meeting held, football and basketball schedules, upcoming out of town game at Fairfield, Halloween party, teachers' visitors, and a Rhetorical Program with student performances.

Laudie Kos Ralph Motts Crone Elmer Sickles Miss Klein The Athletic Association Fairfield High School Columbus Junction High School Miss Brown Shim Krotzer Della Dean Glen Allan Fred Shoemaker Verne McWilliams Jalowe Stella Cunningham Bertha Young Mable Means Myrtle Young St. Patrick’s Will Bickford St. Valentine's Bessie Reeves Myrtle Ewing

Sophomore Program and Student Recitals at Local School

The program features papers on Frank Taylor on paving, music by Mandolin City, and a news report by Leo O Laughlin on worker issues. Northern Pacific dynamiters are discussed by Jessie Wylie. Recitations by Etta Whiting and Ida Crone accompany the event. Edna Mekhee reports Benedict Arnold’s death. Marguerite Corette presents an autobiography of a school book.

Frank Taylor Mandolin City Leo O' Laughlin Northern Pacific Jessie Wylie Etta Whiting Veda Stryker Benedict Arnold Edna Mekhee Ida Crone Marguerite Corette

Confessions of a Priest Promotes Electric Bitters

Wake Ark Reverend Jno 8 Cox claims twelve years of yellow jaundice ended after using Electric Bitters. He says medicines failed until they tried the tonic and urges its use for liver kidney trouble stomach disorders and debility. Stewart's Pharmacy guarantees the remedy at 50 cents.

Jno Cox Wake, Ark Stewart

Hart Grain Weigher Co Increases Capital Stock

Public notice from Peoria Illinois reports Hart Grain Weigher Company raised capital stock from 150000 to 200000 and filed with the county recorder. Company officials declined further comment, saying business growth warranted the change. no new shareholders expected. A large foundry was erected last winter to boost output and further plant additions are probable. The firm ships its product over a wide area.

Hart Grain Weigher Company Recorder of Instruments WB. Wilde

Carmen seats selling fast at Graham Monday show

Reserved seats for Carmen at Graham Monday evening are selling rapidly with strong audience signals. W F Brinton, on crutches, is traveling from Chicago with illustrated moving pictures and music. He plans two Washington showings after returning, promising his best entertainment yet.

Carmen Graham W. F. Brinton Chicago Washington

Weather Bulletin Forecasts Warm, Cool Waves Through November

Weather bulletin from October 31 1903 predicts multiple disturbances crossing the continent from November 1 to 14. It outlines warm and cool waves crossing the west Rockies great central valleys and eastern states with rising temperatures, occasional storms, and limited rainfall. Frosts expected mid month with heavy rains turning to snow north of parallel 40.

Washington, D. C Pacific Coast Great Central Valleys Eastern States Rockies Cotton Belt Utica N. Y Foster Ile

Cure Deafness By Constitutional Remedies

Local application cannot reach the diseased ear portion. Deafness arises from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube which, if closed, causes permanent hearing loss. Nine of ten cases are due to Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised with a $100 reward for any deafness caused by Catarrh that cannot be cured.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Beautiful Costumes in Carmen Play Stand Out

The article notes historically correct costumes worn for Carmen on Monday evening, highlighting their beauty and accuracy.

Fingers Injured by Saw at Local Factory

Cherryholmes of the Washington Banana Crate and Hoop Manufacturing Co. suffered severe injuries last Wednesday when his glove was caught in a cut off saw. The ends of two middle fingers on his right hand were nearly severed but were dressed with hope of saving the fingers. He will be unable to work for several days.

Aeae Cherryholmes Washington Banana Crate and Hoop Manufacturing Co

Mothers praise Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children

Mrs. Pilmer of Cordova Iowa reports a severe croup case relieved quickly by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. She says many local mothers share her view and prefer this remedy for their children. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman offer it for sale.

Scenery Backdrop Spotlight in Carmen Monday Run

The production showcases elaborate scenery that elevates the performance with intricate backdrops and stage elements. Directors emphasize the visual design as a key feature that enhances the staging of Bizet's opera.

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