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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
3
Local notices cover Allen’s ice cream pricing at Duncan’s and soda stands, regional deliveries by John Shields & Son, and fair dates at Columbus Junction. The column lists residents’ travels to Kansas, Chicago, St Paul, Ogden, and Winfield, plus Chautauqua attendance and family visits.
M D Sprague a longtime Wapello lawyer and former state legislator died Tuesday night at his Richfield Springs New York home. He was 80 and had returned there two weeks earlier seeking relief for his health. He was a well known county and state figure with three brothers in law relationships in the city.
Reynolds Studio unveils Artist's Proofs as a fresh photography style. The release invites readers to view the new proofs and consider their impact on the studio's artistic direction.
Dealer in Washington reports the largest stock of sheet music 2000 copies plus a large stock of pianos and organs offered at low prices with quick sales and small profits. Catalogue and prices available by mail. Waterloo Iowa August 14.
Allen's ice cream shop listed with social chatter as residents travel to Kansas City and Muscatine. St James parish lawn fete announced for tomorrow evening. Various residents return after visits, with family updates and church notices. Wyandot Daily Republican reprints a sermon by Rev Lilley from Upper Sandusky Ohio.
The season lineup features Maude Ballington Hoath on Lights and shadows of prison life and Rev Frank Histol on Americagreom, with other speakers including Rev Francie C Kelley and Slayton Jubilee Singers described as the finest colored company. Tickets priced 50 cents to public. subscription urged for the two-ticket package Maude Halling and Ladies Orchestra.
Testimonials praise Dr King s New Discovery for bronchitis and asthma while ads promote trial bottles at Stewart s pharmacy. Social events include a West Liberty fair band booking and a Muscatine excursion with rail specials. A playful Noah joke and a Princeton Tiger note finish the page.
A purchase note touts Steck products as reliable and well made, implying buyers can trust the brand to deliver good value and long lasting performance. The line reinforces consumer confidence in Steck and suggests standard of quality across their offerings.
A giant steam shovel makes rapid progress on a major cut five miles north of Ootter, Iowa. The 56 foot deep trench looms large as dirt is hauled east to fill two sizeable fills. The shovel operates around the clock with nighttime electric lighting along the right of way.
J.T. Burien announces sale of meat business to O. D. Gorham and asks all debts to be settled at once at the east side market. He urges prompt calls from those indebted.
Eaton Ohio photographer Harlan reports 80 now after years of severe indigestion. Doctors failed until Electric Bitters restored his health, described as a godsend for dyspepsia, stomach and liver ailments. Also notes a seven year subscriber in arrears to the Washington Press dying, predicting a blaze in ten minutes.
The late James Gallaugher’s personal effects were sold at public auction in River Junction Iowa totaling over $3 000. Charles A Honda is held in Iowa City charged with the June 20 murder, with tracks found leading from a field to Honda’s home where he was a tenant on the Gallaugher farm.
The Iowa Central Railway offers special excursion rates from all Iowa points to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer in the Black Hills and other destinations. Dates include June 22 to 24 July 1 to 15 August 1 to 14 23 24 30 31 and Sept 1 to 10 with round trip fares less than one fare if certain conditions apply. Final limit Oct 31 1902. Also a one fare plus 2 for round trip option with June and September dates. Tickets to Portland Tacoma Seattle and Clear Lake offered with specific rates and sixty day return limits. Saturday departures to Clear Lake with Monday return.
Harry Beresford will present again this season the splendid comedy The Wrong Mr. Wright. The production promises familiar humor and a lively cast in a return engagement.
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