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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
2
A sudden cold snap hit early Sunday with temperatures dropping to nineteen below zero after a snowstorm bringing 2.8 inches over Friday to Saturday. The cold eased to seven above during the day and then fell to twelve below last night with little reported damage, though prolonged frost is feared.
Supervisor H T Reynolds surveys treasurer books to purge three year old unpaid personal taxes for 1900 totaling 1272 81 across Washington city and county townships. Delinquencies by township listed with amounts, plus a funeral notice for Jonathan Wilkins in North Washington and acknowledgments from family and friends.
The article describes making decorative crape paper items as gifts. Lampshades, hatpin holders, turnover collars, sachets, and small umbrellas are crafted with crape paper, ribbons, and perfumed cotton. Variations include rose pink shades, white ribbons, and scented sachet powders in olive green or lavender.
Local mention notes that the establishment Means and Stichter’s provided “good candy” with a brief numeric tag 56-106, indicating a possible catalog or listing reference. No additional context or event is provided.
Useful gifts to make at home from odd silk or satin pieces. Cut three bags equal in size, stack them with the middle bag four inches from the top, and sew little bags around the outside four inches deep, drawn together with narrow silk cord. Embroider outer bags for a dainty, inexpensive present.
The Katzenjammer Kids seat sale began this morning at special prices of 25e 35¢ and 50e. Tickets are in high demand as a crowd is expected.
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