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Smoke Bath’s Havana Buds and Bonnet Novelties
Local items report Smoke Bath's Havana Buds and bonnet novelties at the Star, social updates on Mason’s California return and Mr. and Mrs. Cowgill’s city arrival, plus notices on Colfax Mineral Water and two blocks south of square for rent. A sermon by Dr. Rankin comes to Washington and the Mt. Pleasant column notes a cyclone-like mess after a store display collapse. The Des Moines News praises Col. Bell in the House and Charley Clifton’s paternal news. Personal notices announce an heir and art folios giveaway.
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the Star
Friday Mason
California
Dr. McClean
Chicago
J. E. Cowgill
Harvey & Ford
Square
M. J. Henderson
Washington