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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
4
A brief passage argues that the business motive dominates over amusement health or philanthropy and asserts a relentless pursuit of money affecting the speaker and the surrounding community. The tone is accusatory and the message centers on financial self interest.
Advertised sales pitch urges shoppers with progressive lines and a large stock to ensure choice and freshness. It promises no pressure if patrons find what they want, inviting visitors to view the goods.
For future needs is the biggest bargain we know of in canned goods today. You can't buy your winter supply of canned goods too soon. Prices are advancing every day. We will make these prices only while our present stock lasts.
The notice lists Rock Island Route fares from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo from Aug 10 to July 10 and July 16 to 31 with $25.00 and $31.50 options. Reduced rates apply to other Colorado and Utah points on the same dates. Direct line to Colorado Springs and Manitou. inquire via agent for details.
Washington officials report a conspiracy to admit Chinese to the United States led by N Gallagher in A T with arrests of William M Hoey and deputy, B F Jagsey, Frank How, and other Chinese. Constantinople reports France gains concessions as Q tay company question settles with imperial trade rights granted.
A jumble of small ads seeks a girl for general house work, lost wool fascinator, mitten and glove making at home, rent for top flat, and various inquiries at the Journal office. Also requests for buggy nets, hiten straps, and a bunch of keys found or inquired.
Mr. Will Jackson and wife welcomed a bouncing boy born last night. Vera Brinton returns home from a visit with aunt Mrs. Emery in lighton. Mrs J H H Hall and Miss Daley visit relatives in Crawfordsville. George Gibson ill but improving. W E Gronedyke of Grace Hill in town on business. No services tomorrow in Seceder church. Rev Mas son to conduct at Columbus Junction. Margaret Orr of South Washington visits Columbus Junction today. Frank and Mrs Stewart go to St. Louis for a few days. Peter McColl and daughter back from Colum Grove Ohio. Rain plenty where they visited. Wm Zimmerman of Monarch Grubber Mfg Co Lone Tree visits city. contracts for new brick residence with Roy Davis. Residents complain about boys playing ball in streets. ordinance in effect with fines for violators.
Yesterday afternoon from two to five Mrs Hood and Mrs Harwood hosted more than 100 friends at the Hood home on West Washington street. Mrs Farnsworth of Boone, guest of honor, helped receive with floral greens and roses while Donovan's orchestra provided soft tunes and a dainty luncheon was served. Out of town guests included Mrs Organ of Chicago and Mrs Hatton of Columbus Junction among others.
Miss Esther Belle MacGugin was surprised by friends at a six oclock tea hosted by her mother for a birthday anniversary. Present were Miss Lou Cunningham Carrie Hamilton Vern Ashby Edith Wilson and Gertrude Smith as they offered best wishes and a neat gift for the occasion.
Next Thursday night a Jubilee Concert is planned in Armory Hall conducted by Mr and Mrs George Davis with assistance from others. Admission is 25 cents. The Davises promise a good entertainment and patrons will be well repaid. church services follow with Pres J W Hancher preaching at 11 o clock.
Mrs J A McCall was surprised by about twenty Sunday school members last evening. They arrived with well filled baskets at eight and stayed until eleven, spending much time playing games in the new baro being erected by Mr Mc Call. The item ends with an ad for Smith's Save Kidney Cure offering a 50 cent bottle with a money back refund.
Seats for all ten numbers of the course will be checked at Wilson's office in the opera house on Wednesday September 4 at 9 a m and again afterward.
J. H. Stewart advertises a pile cure offered free with each package. The ad promises no cure no pay and a sample free, priced at 50 cents. It asserts the product cures piles for those who try it.
A brief notice from Washington Iowa seeks a marriage minded match. A 27 year old farmer named Gus Moore invites correspondence from women aged 20 to 30 with good references. It urges the local women to act and address replies to Gus Moore in Washington Iowa.
Church announces services at 10:80 with focus on Christ Jesus. Text cites John 20:30 and 31 as key readings for the service.
Pres. JW Haocher delivers the sermon at the evening park service. The event is set for 6 30 o clock with attendance expected in the outdoor gathering.
Rev. W. E. Stanley will preach at the Baptist church tomorrow morning and in the evening at 7 45. The evening sermon follows the park services.
The Presbyterian church chapter plans a Christian Endeavor meeting tomorrow evening in Smouse's hall and will begin at 5 45.
Services as usual at Second United Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning. The sermon topic is The Conversion of Bartinseus.
Divine services Sabbath morning at 1e o'clock conducted by the pastor Rev W C Allen. Sermon subject is Occupation and Expectation.
A notice from G.8. Dopps asks readers to send cards offering rooms or boarding for students. The school opens September 9 and there are already inquiries about lodging.
Five or more persons can travel at unusually low rates to Clear Lake, Iowa, via the Iowa Central Railway. A booklet with full details is available from the ticket agent or by writing Geo. S Batty G. P. A. Marshalltown Iowa.
Sheriff Cricket and Jim Duke were brought to the city by Sheriff Teeter for safekeeping until the Mahaska county grand jury meets or the new jail is completed. Duke faces a charge of breaking and entering a private residence.
Charley Reeves purchased a yearling setter claiming it is the best dog in the area. The city has seen many good dogs, but Reeves believes this one surpasses them all as it performs well. He acquired the dog near Mediapolis.
Community leaders from the Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly announce Labor Day celebrations set for Monday September 20 with top attractions and a strong welcome to all. A wedding in Evanston links Miss Mary Ophelia Walter and Rev. James Rollin Shaffer, news of interest to many Washington residents, will occur September 4 at St Marys Church.
An advertisement touts Rector as a remedy with a 98 percent permanent cure rate for piles. It promises free samples and a free trial if not successful, and is signed by J. H. Stewart.
The W H Harris Nickel Plate Show arrived from York and performs at McGrane's Park this afternoon and evening. A 10 39 street parade drew a strong turnout for a popular priced circus. A six camel drawn chariot, an elephant and bagpipe players led the parade with over fifty horses in the demonstration. The one ring show is praised as high quality and the tent seats 3000, presenting a clean, first class performance.
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