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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1903

Page

2

McFarland Marries Lulu White Near Rockwell City

Lew McFarland son of Mr and Mrs Robert JF McFarland southeast of the city wed Miss Lulu White this morning at Rockwell City Iowa The couple are expected here tonight An informal affair will be hosted at the McFarland home tomorrow Attending are Mrs R I Dickson Mrs L Maetingin and Miss Dump Dickson The newlyweds will return to Rockwell City where he operates a farm

Lew Mcfarland Robert JF. McFarland Lulu White Rockwell City Iowa R. I. Dickson L. Maetingin Dump Dickson McParland

Saybrook and Fenwick From an Old Connecticut Shoreline

A nostalgic portrait of Saybrook and Fenwick in Connecticut describing Saybrook’s historic ties to Lords Say and Brooke, Yale College birth sites, Morse telegraph inventor’s home, and Fenwick as a summer resort with lighthouse, bridge, and river steamers. It notes nearby Essex and Lyme towns, river traffic, and the maritime character of the area.

Saybrook Lords Say Seal Brooke U.S Say Old City Washington Saybrook Cemetery Fenwick Old Saybrook Colony Menwick Reading Puble Yale Yale College Ed. Morse Lyme Saybrook Point Connecticut Haptha Saybrook Junction Essex Connecticut River Hartford New York Lymes East Lyme Old Lyme

Rock Island Lines Reintroduce California Tourist Rates

The Rock Island System resumes low rail fares to California with September 16 start and November end dates. Fares from Chicago 243.00, Peoria Rock Island 31.00, St. Paul Minneapolis 452.00, Cedar Rapids 51.76, Des Moines 220.25, Missouri river points 25.00. Tickets valid in Tourist sleeping cars with two routes Scenic and Southern. Contact local agents for folder Across the Continent in a Tourist Sleeping Car.

California Rock Island Chicago Peoria St. Paul Minnes Cedar Rapids Des Moines Missouri River

Journey Through Vast Volumes to New York City

The text notes a progression to New York City with a mention of Mr. Coney's Island as part of the visit. It hints at a sequence of places explored and a famous spot referenced within the travel narrative.

New York City Mr. Coney's

Bedridden Soldier Recovers with Electric Bitters

J J Mavens of Versailles Ohio endured kidney disease and destitution until Electric Bitters revived him. He declares he is on the road to complete recovery and praises the remedy as best for liver kidney and stomach ailments. Sold for 50 cents with a guarantee by Stewart Druggist.

J. J. Mavens Versailles Stewart

One Way Colonists Excursion Tickets to the Coast

The Iowa Central Ry places daily sale on one way colonists excursion tickets to California Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana at reduced rates. Tourist cars run through every Wednesday via the Santa Fe System. Contact agents or A B Cutts G P & T A Minneapolis. novso

Iowa

First Ward Democratic Caucus Set for Friday Evening

A caucus of the First Ward Democrats will be held in the mayor's office at Soacock next Friday evening to elect delegates to the county convention and choose a committeeman.

First Ward Olice So'cock Commiteeman

New York Fashions Show Winter Contrasts in Cloth and Coats

The piece outlines a winter style clash between elegant broadcloth and shaggy fleecy textiles with long hairs. It notes price trends, Lord & Taylor displays, and choices from mixed cloths to camel’s hair woods. It highlights pouch fronts waning, tight coats, bishop sleeves, and ornate gowns in tan broadcloth and blue cloth with braid details. It also mentions beaver and felt options, colors, and trimming trends with plumes and wings on felts.

Lord &Taylor

Tomorrow Evening at the Races with the Lyman Twins

Tomorrow evening the Lyman Twins headline a local race night featuring a duo act paired with a company. The program showcases entertainment before the main event and promises a lively lineup for attendees.

Lyman

Epitaphs in the Cemetery of Failure

Worry, pride, and fear of failure doomed a sensitive man who could not say no. He failed to align work with effort, fell into a rut, resisted advice, and could not turn knowledge into practical success.

Ile

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Nickel Plate Rail Line Adverts

An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from local druggists and claims of honesty and financial reliability. It also promotes Nickel Plate Road trains between Chicago and New York with through first class service, dining car meals, and no extra fares, departing from La Salle Street Station in Chicago.

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western West Shore Boston & Maine Chicago New York Boston

Unusually Cheap Round Trip Fares to Southwest Texas Tours

On September 15 the Rock Island will offer round trip excursion tickets to the southwest at low rates from Chicago Peoria Rock Island Davenport Cedar Rapids Des Moines St Paul Minneapolis Omaha Council Bluffs St Louis Kansas City St Joseph to all points on Rock Island and Frisco lines in Oklahoma Indian Territory and to Fort Worth Graham Quanah San Angelo Vernon Trouston Brownwood Galveston Brady and intermediate joints in Texas Tickets are valid for return until October 7 and similar low rates apply from Stock Island lines east of the Missouri. For other southwest points including Mexico the fare is one way plus 2 for the round trip. For details contact Hl W Russell Agent.

Rock Island Southwest Frisco Oklahoma Indian Territory Fort Worth Graham Quanah San Angelo Vernon Trouston Brownwood Galveston Brady Texas Chicago Peoria Davenport Cedar Rapids Des Moines St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha Council Bluffs St. Louis Kansas City St. Joseph Stock Island Missouri River Mexico Hl. W. Russel., Agt

Scent Package For Common Occasions Offered By Druggists

A family bottle priced at 60 cents provides a year’s supply of scent. All druggists carry the product and promote its practicality for routine use.

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Gorner Postoffice J.B. Lemmon Prop Columbia Pharmacy Kaye & Lytle Telephor East Side Squ Colenso Hotel Dave Keltner Steck Edgerton China Selves H. F. Steck’s West Side Jeweler New England Lords Say and Brooke Fenwick Rock Island System P. Boyd G. P. A. N. W. Russel P Davenport Battste Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney West & Truax Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Wholesle E. C. Carris Harwood South Side Graham Theatre Warren, Moore, Mannagen Nater Ra Ces Wade Beggar Prince Opera Co H. Knegat Washington National Bank
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