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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
2
A historic temperature plunge from near zero to seventeen below with a 63 degree 24 hour shift alarms residents. Ice formation on rivers and creeks prompts the ice man and coal dealer to adjust. farmers must seek more feed and stock care as bitter winds persist.
A local note suggests visiting the candy kitchen run by J. R. Isenbart for holiday treats when no other shop offers a suitable present. The message uses a rustic tone to guide shoppers to the confectionery.
The ladies auxiliary of the Sunset Park Association postponed their annual Apron sale to Thursday December 19 at 2 p.m. in the Thos. T. Keeley office. Homemade pastries and candies will be sold at game time and place.
Mr M. B. Piper received notice of the death of his brother Winslow A. Piper of Raritan New Jersey at 12 40 on Saturday November 30 1901 He was a veteran G A R man and a member of the Masonic order He had been in very active service during the war.
Dr Mary R Melendy endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs in children of all ages. She calls it non narcotic and safe and recommends it for relief from colds and bronchial afflictions. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
A major stock of flour prompts retailers to offer low prices for a short period. The timing aims to attract bulk buyers and clear inventory quickly.
The December American Boy offers festive content for boys with seventy five illustrations and a full page of fun pictures. It includes stories such as Little Pete's Christmas by Bertha Everbrooke Goodier and An Unexpected Santa Claus or The Old Stove that Spoke by a renowned boys author.
A Detroit Michigan paper advertises a boys section heavy with stories and departments including The Boy Stamp and Coin Collector and The Agassiz Association of Young Naturalists. The issue offers a Christmas gift subscription at 100 dollars a year.
An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co at 35c. Miss Minnie Sands of Ainsworth vacationed with J. W. Ingham at East Washington street yesterday and visited Stewart's store.
Mrs Georgia B. Worker, department president of the Woman's Relief Corps, visited Washington yesterday to inspect the local corps of eighty four members. With frigid weather, hardly half attended. workers praised the group and noted ongoing relief efforts. An evening gathering at Mrs Chas Reeves honored her two-year presidency with treats and a berry spoon gift. Also mentions optical work by W C Nelson and smallpox news contrasting cities.
On Christmas night December 25 the Hoyle Orchestra of Chicago will star in a Holiday at traction in Graham. Reserved seats cost 50 cents with a special offer: each ticket includes two free children's matinee tickets for an afternoon show. The Hoyle Family Orchestra is acclaimed as one of America's best light orchestras and promises a fine evening.
A. J. Snell of Summer Hill New York feared stomach pains would spoil a party but after two doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he attended and enjoyed the event. The ad notes the remedy available at Stewartss Pharmacy and Cook Sherman. Also mentions Todd Stuarts mince meat and a lecture by Rev W R Williams on Wales and the Isle of Man at Living Lake church Friday evening December 20 at 7 30 with free admission and a contribution.
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