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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1900

Page

4

Local and Personal Notes From The Maxwelton Club Scene

The Maxwelton Golf Club gathered near the Mounted house for a Saturday evening luncheon. The column notes community visits, theatre plans by Henry Guy Carleton and J. Owen, and upcoming May 4 performances of A Gilded Fool at The Graham with J. W. McConnell leading. Also mentions visits, improvements, and upcoming district court business.

Maxwelton Golf Club Mounted Henry Guy Carleton Nat Cr. Goodwin Mr. Wi. Owen Washington Graham Mr. Owen Owen J. W. McConnell

Help Wanted and For Rent Notes from the Journal

Short classifieds invite a girl for general house work and a house with five acres near town. Also a cheap ladies bicycle for sale and a partial house for sale with four rooms. One or two furnished rooms to rent near the square. Inquiries at the Journal.

Journal Ladies Columbia

Root Predicts War Over Nicaragua Canal Debate

Washington report notes Secretary Root warned that abandoning the Monroe doctrine may lead to war as the canal project entangles the United States with France and possibly other powers. Hay-Pauncefote treaty and a Franco Nicaragua accord are cited as sources of tension fueling alarm in Congress and the White House.

Chicago Chronicle Washington Root Waldorf-Astoria Capitol Senate Mcfkinley Hay United States France McKinley Nicaragua Trance Congress Friends of the Great Britain Friends Panama Secretary of State Kaiser Wilhelm Armor Plate Trust

Innocent German Man Freed After Twenty Two Years in Iowa Prison

Cornelius Moelchen, who arrived from Germany in 1877, spent 22 years in Anamosa state penitentiary after being convicted of murder. The case drew national attention for its implausible circumstances and his exemplary prison conduct, culminating in his release as authorities reconsider the evidence.

Anamosa Cornelius Moelchen Iowa Moelehen America Germany Dubuque County John Moelehen Moelchen Cornelius

Needle Club Meeting With Mrs Logan Payne

Miss Nora Bradley of Fairfield returned home after visiting the Smylie sisters. Master Hugh McCartney celebrated his third birthday with a party Saturday afternoon.

Needle Club G Logan Payne Nlora Bradley Fairfield Smylie Hugh McCartney

May and June Fare Sale for Homeseekers Tickets

Homeseekers tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesdays of May and June at a single fare plus 2 for round trips to various parts of the country. For rates and limits contact the nearest agent or address Jan G Farm men A GP TA Borsen Ry Cedar Rapids IA.

Gp& TA Bors&n Ry Cedar Rapids

Very Low Hates to Sioux Falls for AOUW Meeting

B, OR and N Ry advertise very low rates to Sioux Falls South Dakota for the AOUW meeting in June. Call ticket agents for rates and limits and ensure tickets read via this line. MOG FARMER AGP TA B OR N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.

B, Or& N R’y Sioux Falls MOG Farmer,agp& TA OR & N Ry Cedar Rapids, la

Break-up-A-Cold-Tab Promises Refund if It Fails

Weeks' Break-up-A-Cold-Tab offered with a cheerful refund on original price if it fails to cure. Price listed in cents. Stewart's Pharmacy advertised the product and guarantee.

Stewart’s

Promotions for Low Fare Outings Across the Country

The notice markets cheap trips via a first class route from Washington with dates in May and June to destinations including Des Moines Sioux Falls St. Louis Detroit Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo New Orleans and Paris. Agencies for White Star Red Star American and International Transportation lines are listed with ready tickets.

Washington Des Moines Sioux Falls South Dakota Kansas Oklahoma Texas St. Louis Detroit Mich Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo New Orleans Paris White Star Line Red Star Line International Transportation Co

A Happy Family Proposition in Washington Real Estate

Real estate ad promises a fine building lot in a residential Washington neighborhood with good drainage and ornamental trees. Sheds and sidewalks included with prices starting at $100.

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