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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
2
An OCR fragment advertises Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets from Stewart's Pharmacy with a cheerful refund offer if the remedy fails to cure La Grippe. The price is listed in cents.
Readable notices promise prompt repair service for sewing machines and organs if orders are placed with Baird and Bailey. Phone contact is provided for quick service.
The advertisement guarantees Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure for 25 cents 50 cents or 1.00. If it does not cure you may return the bottle for a refund. Sold for over fifty years with this guarantee at J H Stewarts druggist.
Governor Leslie M. Shaw delivered an hour and a half lecture on stick-to-it-iveness urging thoroughness and single focus for success. He urged youth to master one thing, warned against favoritism, and cited merit rising over privilege amid a rising world. A reception followed at Col and Mrs Palmer’s home and local merchants announced new hat lines.
Morton FE Davis a former Rock Island conductor now based in New York promotes a bold scheme to build an air line from New York to San Francisco with spur lines to major cities. His interview in the New York Herald describes tunneling to eliminate grades and a nationwide network spurred by his backing.
West Chester Iowa April 17 Easter services at the Baptist church drew a crowded turnout despite threatening skies. Floral decorations and recitations pleased attendees. Plan for an elaborate Children's Day service on June 10 is in view. Local notes include a new arrival, illness updates, relocations, and community events across town.
Observation cars on the Northern Pacific train will be equipped with 125 volumes of up to date literature per car, reducing the need for travelers to bring reading material aboard the trip starting April 29.
The Flora De Voss theatre company will appear in Graham tomorrow evening in the comedy drama Brother vs Brother. Ticket prices are 15 25 and 85 cents with 5 and 10 cents for children. Ladies may enter free tomorrow evening.
Miss Antionette Tracy and William E Wheeler of Telluride Colorado were married last evening in Christchurch at Burlington in a formal ceremony. Tracy is the youngest daughter of S K Tracy, a former resident of this city, and a cousin of the Misses Lewis.
Mrs A K Chester wife of A F Chester United States Express agent died at Burlington hospital after chronic liver trouble. She lived in Washington Iowa long ago and Springfield Missouri before moving to Burlington ten years ago. Survived by husband O F Chester and two children Clarence L Chester and Miss Mary Chester. Remains to be taken to Washington Iowa for burial.
Readers are urged to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier, described as pure and harmless for the toilet table. A limited time offer provides a full size Fifty Cent box free to every lady who sends her address and a 10c packing fee, with one free box per address, to D. W. Custer & Co., Huntington, W. Va.
John Gilpin Stewart Sr has published a complete family record for four generations. He, aged 82, arrived in Washington county in 1853 from Scotland. He has thirty grandchildren and several great grandchildren. James Buchanan returned this.
The commander of I G White Post No 108 announces committees for Memorial Day observance on May 30 1900. Executive Committee S W Reed H Stichter Alf Chilcote. Flag and Decoration J W Morton. Music Wake Neal Lloyd Latta Amos Alberson. Finance by wards with named members. Obedience is a soldier's duty and members urged to complete tasks promptly for Decoration Day.
After April 29 the North Coast Limited and Twin City express on the Northern Pacific will run hauled by Schenectady ten wheeled locomotives with seventy three inch driving wheels and steam pressure of two hundred pounds.
The Republicans of the first ward will meet at the city fire hall Friday evening to select delegates for the county convention. Ev E. Anderson is listed as committee contact.
The Monmouth College Glee Club may sing here again next month after a prior successful engagement. They drew a good house and provided solid entertainment, and many would welcome another performance.
Mrs. Huff and her Rocky Ford Colorado family left the Knupp home for West Chester last evening to visit her father John Knupp.
The Supt of Public Instruction designates April 27 as Arbor Day this year and urges city schools to observe the day widely. Local schools are encouraged to participate in tree planting and related activities to celebrate the event.
An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a product that “brings to the little ones” health through solid bone and muscle. It claims benefits for children and lists a price of 35 cents.
J. R. Isenhart informs that he will not redeem any more Model Bakery tickets. Jonnson's BAKERY remains noted in the notice.
County Recorder BE Parker made a routine visit to Wellman today, meeting local officials and observing municipal operations. The stop highlighted county governance activities and community engagement in the region.
Martin Shearer of Columbus City, visiting his son Frank Shearer, is reported quite ill. He is seventy two years of age.
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