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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1900
Page
3
A Colorado Springs letter notes Manitou visits and mineral springs iron sulphur and soda with mock medical claims. Citizens joke about high prices and high altitude, observe barbers and elevated life, and promise more updates from H. R. Stark as the party grows stronger in health and appetite.
Local residents report visits and returns from weekend trips. Mrs. M. Porter came home Saturday from Iowa City, H. M. Eicher visited his mother near Noble, Lelia Erdice of Ainsworth stayed with Kathryn Wilson over Sunday, Alys Fluke returned from Burlington, Ella Orris and Clara Woolm from Wapello, and Mrs. I. B. Schreckengast returned from Keota. The Okomo Havana cigar is advertised as imported and sold by all dealers. Local drink VIXIE at Carria and flour, shorts, and Bran at Kuwer's, with hot bread twice daily at Johnson's Bakery.
Cerro Miss May Long left Saturday evening for Waterloo and A J Miksch from west of the city returned home after a Kansas visit. A A and E A Hulse of Keota passed through Saturday evening toward Chicago. John Wagner came home Saturday night from Colfax. Miss Lizzie Goodwin left Saturday for Muscatine after visiting the Misses Kyle. Mrs Turner of Sigourney stayed Sunday with her mother Mrs Alberson. Mrs Rice, living here, left for Bethel to reside on her farm. Miss Estelle Sargeant left for a visit with Mrs Chas Olds in Ainsworth. W C Hofsteater arrived from Ainsworth after visiting there Saturday evening and stayed Sunday with Sam Paul.
Graham patrons are told that Aiden Benedict's New York company will present Quo Vadis with full scenery next Wednesday evening. It is billed as one of the best road companies and the only chance to see the play in the city. Seat sales opened this morning with tickets available at once.
Local notice from The Evening Journal informs businesses that ad copy must be submitted by 10 o clock in the morning to insure a same day modification. The warning highlights the deadline for timely updates.
Stewart's offers unique goods at low prices. A 75 year old Hne of UP Bibles half-price. Masury paints discounted. Eastman Kodaks offered as low as anywhere. Inhalers and germicidal formaldehyde devices featured. West Side storefront.
Local column lists residents traveling to Chicago Des Moines Fairfield and Columbus Junction for fairs business and visits. Included are J A Todd Joe Morette W O Willis Mrs J C Smith Miss Kate Clapper and many others with notes on arrivals departures and social calls. Also mentions new goods like West's Cream Gum and Golden Red Java Coffee and a few health product references.
Occasional showers expected tonight and Tuesday with Labor Day excursions planned from Washington to Nauvoo on the Ottumwa Belle and two barges. Excursion train departs at 7 05 am. boat at 8 30 am. return trips in the evening. fare 1.00. Local notes include a Keota 10 6 win over Muscatine in a Saturday ball game and a Prohibitionists meeting set for September 25 in Smouse's Hall with Rev. Gilley and Rev. Wilson on program. Also brief notes on Woodmen degree work, a Kalona log rolling trip, and a health promotion offer from Dwight's Complexion Beautifier with a free trial. The Saturday band concert drew a large crowd and favorable reviews. the local band shows steady improvement for the next season.
The production Quo Vadis with its elaborate scenery will play at The Graham on Wednesday evening with seats on sale now.
Leaves Washington at 1 15 a m for Des Moines arriving 12 50 a m returning leaves Des Moines 6 55 p m arrives Washington 11 10 pm F E Stewar? Agent Ellery Foster of Cleveland Ohio who visited here two weeks returned home Saturday night He was accompanied to Chicago by brothers Henry and William of Lime Creek township and all three expect to attend the national encampment at Chicago.
Wednesday, Aug 20, the New York company of Aiden Senedict presents Quo Vadis. Meanwhile Arthur Smith and his Iowa City wife, visiting Keota, stayed with the J. A. Ashby family between trains on their way to St Louis. An ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea for sweethearts at 35 cents from Great Medician.
Readers are urged to collect Golden Rod coupons and mail them with a small or larger stamp payment to receive picture books for children. Five to 20 coupons plus 2c stamps yield various book sizes or a decorative hanger. At 25 coupons with 1c stamps a 14x20 lithograph titled The St. Clair Flats with a removable calendar block is offered.
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