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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1903

Page

2

Gas City Kansas Boom Fueled by Vast Gas Field

A Kansas farm near Gas City has sparked a rush as 127 gas wells lie within a two mile circle. Wells produce up to 15 million cubic feet daily, making the town a future industrial center with smelters cement works brick plants and mills planned or under construction.

Gas City Kan New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago Kansas Ithin Goshen Gias City Taylor Lola Towna — Mill la Harpe The Herald John D. Rockefeller Higgins Co

City Groceries Set Early Closing The First Of October

The grocery stores in the city will close at eight in the evening from October 1 to May 1 each year. Public notice urges residents to secure family supplies before eight o'clock during these dates.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim Reward

One hundred dollars reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers attest F J Cheney is honest and capable. Cure claims to act through the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price five cents per bottle, sold by druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills advertised.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney West & Truax Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Wholesle Druggists Hali

My Friend from Arkansaw at Gra an Bees Fear ens

Local theater announces My Friend from Arkansaw a leasing comedy at Gra an Bees Fear ens with special scenery and pricing from 2.50 to 350. Seats are now on sale.

School Notes Reflect Fresh Start at Local Year

Herbert Walton returns after two week absence due to Hines. Senior English serves Bacon three times weekly and supplies enough for the next recitation. Tom Strader and Lloyd McCall back from Muscatine encampment. Six new scholars this week. Mgr. John Bailey out with malaria, hopes to return soon. Sample copies of The Brittle Chronicle distributed for school reading. New globe and other instruments added to the gym. a new rug at the main hall. Pearl Fox absent Monday afternoon. High School football set for Saturday red letter day. Clapper's ball park 3 pm tomorrow. Pie varieties at Johnson bakery.

Herbert Walton Tom Strader Lloyd McCall Go D Muscatine Mgr John Bailey Drittle Chronicle Pearl Fox Clapper Ball Park

Hats From Eastern Markets Highlight Sept Exhibits

Hats from eastern markets and local designs headline a two day event Saturday and Sunday, Sept 25 and 26, featuring economy and style in headwear at Tondre & Sa.

Tondre & Sa

Fearful odds against him end in recovery effort

Bedridden old soldier J. J. Mavens of Versailles Ohio suffered kidney disease for years. He tried Electric Bitters, was quickly aided, and says he is on the road to complete recovery. Describes Bitters as best for liver kidney and stomach troubles. 60 cents guaranteed by Stewart Druggist.

J. J. Mavens Versailles Stewart

My Friend from Arkansaw at Gra ham Tuesday evening

The big scenic comedy My Friend from Arkansaw will be at Gra ham Tuesday evening Sept 2. Remember the date. 87 46 Chas Deutschmann the piano tuner will be here next week. Leave orders at Saling's music store 80 36.

Arkansaw Graham Chas. Deutschmann Saling’s

Rev Roy D Echlin Ordained by Baptist Counsel

Rev Roy D Echlin passed the ordination examination with a dissenting vote and received the right hand of fellowship. The ordination sermon by Rev H O Rowlands underscored Christ as the model for ministry. The service was attended by pastors from Keota Eddyville and Muscatine with brief program changes due to a nosebleed incident.

D. Echlin Arthur F. Howell Keota W. Hk. Yard Eddyville Echlin H. O. Rowlands D. D Davenport J. W. Cottman W. R. Yard J. 8. Nicholson Vev Judson Kempton Muscatine Rowla

For Sale: Fine Residence Bargain in Good Location

Ad reads a residence property offered at a big bargain with inquiry at the office for details. The notice presents a straightforward sales pitch without supplying specific address or price.

Washington County Democrats to Convene at Graham for Nominations

The Washington county Democrats will meet in delegate convention tomorrow at the Graham opera house to nominate a representative, treasurer, sheriff, county superintendent, coroner and surveyor. Governor candidate J B Sullivan will address the gathering.

Sullivan Graham Opera House Washington County J. B. Sullivan

Comedy at Graham exit Tuesday evening

The big comedy success My Friend from Arcanean will be at the Graham exit Tuesday evening. Seats are 256 350 and 5dec with no higher prices. Special scenery for each act and clever spectacles. Secure seats at once at the Carris drug store.

Arcanean Graham Exit Carris Drug

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Marvelous Cures

World wide fame for cures said to surpass all salves for cuts burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter rheum fever sores and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at Stewart's Pharmacy.

Stewart's Pharmacy

My Friend from Arkansaw Plays at Gra ham Next Tuesday

Scenic comedy drama My Friend from Arkansaw opens at the Gra ham venue next Tuesday evening with seats on sale at Carris drug store Gallery 250 Parquet 35c First Floor 50c No higher prices.

Arkansaw Graham Carris Drug Store

What Is Life and the Law of Health

An ad notes life follows strict law and misuses bring pain such as constipation headaches or liver trouble. Dr King's New Life Pills re adjust the system offering gentle but thorough relief. Sold for 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.

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