17 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1895
Page
1
A nickel alarm clock offered at 75 cents with a one year warranty. W Morris, Jeweler, Washington Iowa, West Side Square.
The G A R hall hosted veterans, families, and friends for a Washington event recalling Civil War battles and wartime memories. Speakers praised women’s relief work, debated schooling flags, and featured music, recitations, and a wide evening program. A short note covers railroad shifts and a theater bill, including a comedy drama and performances.
Instructions for sending Christmas gifts by mail. List covers wrapping with strong paper and twine, clear address plus recipient details, labeling for return to John Jones of Muscatine Iowa, lodging at stamp window, and postage requirements. Recommends extra 8 cent stamp and register receipt for valuable or unusual sized parcels.
On and after Monday December 28 1895 the general delivery of the post office closes at 730 pm. W N Hoop postmaster. The P E O meets with Miss Mary Kinsey this evening with a book review recitation and social elements. Also mentions Mrs Judge Dewey visiting Mrs Walter Campbell. Local charity note: a man named W Putman from Jefferson county with an injured arm begs in the city. Ottawa Toledo county note on Hall's Catarrh Cure with Frank J Cheney offering a reward for cures. Notary A W Gleason.
The advertisement touts elegance and fit in overcoats with guaranteed value and solid satisfaction. It implies strong confidence in product quality and customer return on investment, noting prices will be clearly explained.
David Kendall of six miles south died last night. funeral from his home at 11 tomorrow, Brighton cemetery burial, wife and three children survive. Mr. Jackson of Jackson Pipe Organ Factory was a Burlington traveler yesterday. A man hid another from disgrace by removing him from the street, leading to his arrest for drunkenness. C R I & P offers holiday excursion tickets to college students starting December 20 on a principal’s certificate.
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