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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
3
Tonight features the Fairy Play at the city theater with music by the orchestra and tickets to the Wednesday campfire. Local items report visits, travel, and social events from Washington and surrounding towns, plus notices on sales, funerals, and civic matters.
The Ministerial Association of Washington Iowa expresses high regard for Rev A L Davidson. They note scholarly biblical knowledge, Christian spirit, and valued counsel. They publish this resolution as he moves to new service, wishing him long fruitful work and sending copies to press and denominational papers. September 29, 1902.
A Rock Island wreck at Metz near Newton sends fourteen cars into the river and destroys four bridge spans. No injuries reported. Main line trains rerouted through the city while repairs proceed.
Frank Wesson offers first class upholstering and repair work from the rear of the James Cowger blacksmith shop. He invites visits or cards. Mr and Mrs W M Thompson returned from a trip to the Ozark Mountains Missouri with tales of Lockmiller home near Salem and hunting adventures. The G A R will meet tonight at 7 o'clock to initiate three prominent soldiers.
All members of Covenant Lodge 101 are asked to meet at the hall Wednesday at 9 30 AM to attend the funeral of Mr Simon B Waters.
We Ao Greer of McConneilsville Ohio says three years of treatment failed until Kuckien's Aroha Salve cured him in two weeks. The advertisement claims the salve cures burns bruises cuts corns sores eruptions salt rheum and piles with a price of 25 cents at Stewart's pharmacy.
In Kingstown on September 27, residents criticize government led relief for eruptions. They report sale of US contributed food and clothing, halted rations, poverty and unemployment from estate destruction, and only 25 cents weekly per adult. Over $200,000 remains in relief funds as officials study administration. A. M. Ashmore from Demerara is to visit in early October to oversee relief.
A parishioner jokes on bad luck after receiving a Classen lawyer letter claiming his cousin Jock left him two hundred pounds. He laments the missing stamps to cover extra postage, highlighting the comic misfortune in the exchange with the minister.
The arid regions of central Asia experience air heavy with fine detritus that drifts like snow around objects and blankets everything in dust. In Khotan the dust can obscure the sun so noonday reading requires a lamp.
A plentiful coastal seaweed in China is noted for its resinous qualities. When dried it becomes waterproof and is used to fill gaps in bamboo lattice windows. It also strengthens and varnishes paper lanterns, showing its versatility in traditional crafts.
A Scottish beadle led the housemaid to the churchyard and, with anger, declared his folk lie there. He then proposed marriage as a playful method to pop the question.
The exchange hints at a man described as musician and songwriter. One speaker argues the man was a composer of heirs who sold soothing syrup, suggesting conflicting perceptions of his profession and ventures.
G A B and friends offer eight berth reservations for a through sleeping car from Washington to Washington DC on October 4 via Burlington Route and Baltimore and Ohio. For full information call or write B G Fox, Agent, Washington.
A man questioned at a reception confirms he is a clergyman by replying yes to the inquiry, "Are you a marrying man?" The somber mood follows his prompt admission.
W P White of Kennedale Texas reports distressing pains in head back and stomach and loss of appetite but after using Dr Kings New Life Pills feels like a new man. The advertisement claims relief from stomach and liver troubles and promotes pills at 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
The Washington Star records Uncle Eben warning against overreliance on good intentions. He warns intentions satisfy those who have them but can ruin much choir music, urging partners to back up good intent with real skill.
A mission teacher asks if a coat can have no buttons and a newsboy instantly replies that a coat of paint would have none. The playful exchange highlights quick wit among the group.
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