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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
3
Local notes report activities of Dr Pratt and social visits around Ainsworth Sigourney and Washington. Mentions Christmas merchandise, Lyric Concert Co tickets, Italian chestnuts, candy from Allegretti’s, and jewelry at Steck’s with narrated visits by residents and travelers.
Local notes include Isenhart's fresh and pure candy and mince meat at Stuart market. Model Bakery holiday orders for Xmas dinners. Mrs. Riley journeying to Bonham Texas. Dee Work visiting Salina for estate matters. Mike C Lewis and Jas Taylor visiting, with back issues from J.J. Weldin and hats on sale. Also Fraught with small items from savings bank gift stock and pharmacy ads.
Beecher quotes about books as windows contrast with a home buyers appeal. The notice promotes cheap best books at Stewart's on West Side and urges readers to choose now.
Advertisers are required to submit ad copy by 10 o’clock in the morning to ensure the requested changes appear in the same day edition. The notice stresses timeliness and prior submission to avoid missed updates.
Prof B W Snyder of Kalona Iowa delivers a talk in support of the United Christian party at Smouse's Hall Thursday December 21 1899 at 8 o clock. Admission 25 cents with proceeds for a good cause and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The funeral for W. E. Chilcote was held at his family home near Jefferson and Green, with Rev L B Shreck Engast of the M E church and several pastors officiating. The M B church choir sang, banks and drug stores closed for the hour, and Elm Grove cemetery received the interment. Pallbearers included J A Young C H Wilson D H Ballard Thos Anderson Wilson Dougherty and H B Steck.
Savings Book store offers a large stock of toys and new games for children. F I Parrish's Savings Bank store features a wide line of china ware and household goods on the south side. Berdo Rankin markets the Cole air tight stove praised for steady heat and coal versatility. The advertisement proclaims the greatest store on the market.
Go Now The time to buy tickets for academy students and the Lyric Concert Co outlines options for Friday evening December 22. Prices and seating details are noted with emphasis on final four numbers and a $150 figure for access.
Wanted a good girl for general house work must be a good colt Washing can be done off site if desired Inquire at once at JOURNAL office Langworthy property cheapest in city See G W Howe Agt 6315 Flowers order direct pay express Emble Flower Co Oskaloosa Iowa Shilohs Cough Cure guaranteed to cure or money back bottles 25 50 cts and $1 Sold over fifty years at J H Stewarts druggist
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