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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1900
Page
2
An advertisement offers Weeks Break Up A Cold Tablets as a quick cure for La Grippe with a cheerful refund of purchase price if it fails. Price is 25 cents and Stewart's Pharmacy is named.
People seeking repair service for sewing machines or organs will receive prompt attention if orders are left at Baird & Bailey's or called in by phone.
Democrats met Saturday evening at Smouse's Hall and selected delegates to the county convention to be held there this week. Republicans plan their own convention the same day. Delegates named from city wards travel to the Des Moines state convention on May third. The report also notes strong praise for DeMotte's lecture and its engaging style.
Fred Gehliback of Lincoln II visits his brother Philip, accompanied by M. Sebdlt from the same plate.
Camden NJ letter from Jno W Lyell pastor of First Baptist Church endorses DeMotte's Harp of the Senses as a unique lecture for youth caretakers and families. He cites a man willing to travel a hundred miles to hear it and urges strong attendance for the benefit of young people.
The Maharaj Big Minstrels bring two cars and 50 people with 25 trained dogs and 10 ponies to Graham. A Thursday night event will feature a parade at noon.
A group of East Washington youths formed a club last Friday at Harris McGugin’s home. They elected officers including Manton Hebener as president, Charles Cunningham as vice president, Harris McGugin as secretary, and Edgar Smith as treasurer. Members listed: Gleon Conrad, Harris McGugin, Chas Cunningham, Edgar Smith, Manton Hebener, Leigh Bell, Krank Wells.
All members of Orion Lodge No. 75 Knights of Pythias are urged to attend the regular meeting tonight to perform work in the Knight rank by order CG. O.
The W R C of our city will host Wellman Keota and Riverside Corps on May 3. An executive committee led by Belle Shrader Blanche Hebener Laveria Stewart Anna Kovee Sarah Mechain Frances Reynolds Ida Rathmel Eliza Rathmel Georgia McCutcheon coordinates the planned grand event. Maharaj Big Minstrels bring 25 performing dogs and 10 Shetland ponies under Prof Geuthers direction for the stage show.
Rev. Allen relays a tale of two Wisconsin youths who killed fish with nitro glycerine, fled after learning of possible arrest, and eventually sailed to a foreign port. Their desperate voyage concluded with a hopeful reunion on a fast steamer and a Paris expo visit before returning home. The piece also notes the Nebraska Indians baseball team's rise and their April 26 27 date with Washington at Fair Grounds.
The largest colored minstrel troupe, returning from a Cuba tour, brings 50 performers in two cars with new acts. Featured are Gordon Collins with fresh jokes, Leroy Bland soprano impersonator, Jennie Golf trombone soloist, and Prof Genther’s 35 animal actors. Parade at noon. seats via Anderson & Burroughs.
New stamp books recently issued by the Government are available at the Post Office. Our office was among the first to secure them, offering customers early access to the new issue.
Carris & Company adds a premier soda fountain at their East Side Drug store in southeastern Iowa. The unit features Mexican Onyx, heavy oak casing and counter, and twelve syrup faucets, described as a beauty.
Two tramps selling cheap eye glasses were arrested Saturday afternoon and forced to pay a business license. They found few customers and risked little profit from the day. Jas A Todd, once a Bell Carriage worker, sold his half interest in James Cowger's blacksmith shop back to Cowger and seeks a new location, with plans evident in his Fairfield trip.
The Mandello and Glee clubs from Monmouth College return to town May 26 after earlier winter appearances. They have toured east and show marked improvement. Local churches have shown strong interest, promising a packed house.
A noon Thursday parade features Mahbaras Ministres with a troupe of Shetland ponies and trained dogs. The Evening Journal promotes Dwight's Complexion Beautifier offering a free full-size box to readers sending address and 10c for packing and postage.
Geo Paul left Saturday for a Wyman visit and several residents ship to neighboring towns. Ida Reister becomes assistant at Miss Mide Lewis’s west side millinery shop as Kate Jeffrey returns to work at the New York Store. Harry Schrader recovers enough to ride about. Wallace Crone resigns from the Hub to manage a clothing department in the northwestern state.
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