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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
4
An advertiser asserts their candy is made from strictly pure material and their fruits arrive fresh almost daily. They invite a trial to prove the claim and persuade customers of the wholesomeness and quality of their goods.
Longworthy property described as cheapest in city with agent G. W. Howe at 6315. Kemble's flowers promoted as best with direct ordering and express payment to Emble Flower Co. of Oskaloosa, Iowa.
The item lists Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets with 25 cent price and Stewart's Pharmacy as sole agents. It notes N B King visiting Mrs Likens’s home and plans to visit Keota. It advertises a Christmas goods headquarters at Wm A Turner offering toys, dishes, trains, horns, drums, wagons, balls, desks, books, sleds, skates, dolls, albums, baskets, guns, swords and more.
Des Moines details the state legislative cooldown as a landmark speakership battle unfolds. Bowen and Eaton claim support with pledges from across the state while Cummins and Gear factions jockey for influence ahead of the session start. Morgan proposes a new constitutional pledge in a Porto Rico and Pacific islands context.
The report notes a federal quarantine against bovine speletic fever effective January first. It states Puerto Rico will be officially spelled as such. Rumors place the Duke of Connaught as future commander of Irish forces. James R. Keene reportedly earned 5 million dollars in a Wall Street surge. Elizabeth G. Jordan has become editor of Harper’s Bazaar. Dr W W Bryant of Sycamore Illinois died at 67. Norman Peverill arrested in Rochester for enlisting men for British service in South Africa. Paris rumor says Bank of Russia lent Bank of England 8 million pounds. Judge Brentano condemned a Chicago jury verdict of not guilty in a child assault case. Joseph Kirkland and sister arrive in London from Johannesburg after fleeing Boer sympathies. William Griesenbeck sues Chicago for 100000 damages after police dragged him November 26. Germany reportedly seeks to buy St Thomas for a naval coaling station. Port Jervis on record.
Frank W. Bishop of Muscatine Iowa was elected major of the Fiftieth Iowa National Guard by the twelve companies at the armory last night. J D Glasgow who would have won if not withdrawn is noted as a former candidate. Capt Cherry also withdrew. Bishop is known locally for Civil War service and leadership of the Iowa Telephone division. Turkeys Geese Ducks Chickens advertised by R Stuart and Son.
R R B Lane visited Columbus Junction and Norton Corbin went to Keota for east side hardware store matters. Many residents and visitors are noted, including Miss Dot Maxwell of Crawfordsville and Mrs Cunningham moving to the city. Several travelers pass through Des Moines, Davenport, and Winfield, with holidays underway and plans for weddings, repairs, and local events.
Stewarts Pharmacy is listed as the sole agent for Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab priced at 26e with no cure and no pay terms.
The civil suit Herring v Tur bott ends with a judgment of 4.99 against the plaintiff on a counter claim. S. W. Brookhart represented the defendant. Ads note Turner's on the west side sells toys at low prices with a stock for large and small means, located at 6413 Cys.
Gus Hill presents Vanity Fair a burlesque opera style vaudeville tour performing across Iowa towns. The show features clever specialty turns and a polished, clean entertainment program.
James Metzgar, who claimed at least $500 in damages from the B N W Ry Co John, settled the case at 8300. Last fall Metzgar’s team was frightened at the Narrow Gauge depot with no signal given. His son William drove the team and T A Bartle, a workman, was injured.
Has turned with disgust from an otherwise lovable girl with an offensive breath. Karl's Clover Root Tea purifies the breath by its action on the bowels, etc., as nothing else will, Sold for years on absolute guarantee. Price 25 cts and 50 cts.
Gus Strumm of Havre area suffered the loss of the first finger of his left hand when snow blocked a gun muzzle and discharge occurred while he tried to clear it. He later received medical care from a city physician.
Grips after effects of the grippe are claimed to be prevented by Dr Dix Tonic Tablets with a free trial by mail. Hayes and Coon of Detroit advertise the remedy’s constitutional build up and list alleged cures for paralysis nerve trouble kidney and heart issues along with testimonials.
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