13 Aug 1895
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1895
Page
1
The 1895 proclamation by Governor Frank D. Jackson designates the first Monday in September as Labor Day and urges employers to observe it to strengthen bonds with workers. The text urges citizens to show appreciation for labor’s contribution to the state’s strength and prosperity.
The New York store shows attractive windows created by Sam Miller, an artist in the trade. One window features Washington Tailoring Co. fall materials, the other displays plaids and fall dress goods, presenting a splendid appearance rivaling larger cities.
Angled notices in Bisauron report date changes for the 30th Iowa reunion to August 21 22 and 23 and urge good umpires and limited coaching. A Fairfield Mt Pleasant Washington Brighton league schedule features games this afternoon and Friday with expectations of strong turnout and a large crowd for Washington in new uniforms. Business notes record Win Smouse Co selling a 160 acre Jackson county farm to Alfred Koch of Elmwood Illinois and comments on local political weather and anticipated league play.
Reed Donnelly a 32 year old private in Company Kk Grinnell disappeared Thursday night from Camp Jackson. Rumors of suicide circulated in camp and a coal shaft body report proved false. Friends, relatives, and the Daily Citizen seek answers as to his fate amid foul play fears.
An old advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. The letter praises I J Cheney, and lists Toledo based druggists endorsing the product. It notes the cure is taken internally and sold at 75 cents a bottle with testimonials available.
Market notes from J A McCall Co show wheat, corn and oats opening and closing prices with figures for August and September contracts. Receipts for cattle and hogs listed at 12 000 and 6 000 respectively with declines of 10 cents.
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