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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
3
Multiple brief notes detail residents arriving from Ainsworth and Davenport to spend holidays with families, sales at John Stewart and Baird Bailey stores, and special prices on candy, Bibles, and jewelry. Local moves include theatre and lecture date changes, travel to Kirkwood Illinois, and Christmas prep items.
Attractive offer for a holiday meal featuring a large turkey, home-made mince meat, and Baltimore oysters. Orders taken directly to secure a hearty Christmas dinner.
The finest Lady Orchestra in America, the Fadettes of Boston, will appear at the Graham next Tuesday evening December 25. Buy two tickets from C. H. Wilson at Wilson and Beamer's hardware store to receive four free children's tickets. Get tickets now from Mr. Wilson as a big sale is planned.
A remedy ad promotes Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets to cure a bad cold during sleep. The pitch claims no cure no pay and lists a price of 25 cents, with Stewart's Pharmacy as the seller in a wintry weather context.
The Fadettes Lady Orchestra of Boston offers four free children's tickets when you buy two adult tickets for the Graham Christmas night event. This promotion highlights the orchestra as America's finest and runs during the Christmas night show.
Chester Fordyce and Arthur Roth of Fairfield traveled home after attending the medical department events at the University of Iowa last night.
Holly items and festive wreaths priced through a Palms section offer bargains at the greenhouse. Shoppers can find seasonal decor and decorative greenery in a limited sale.
The W. R K OC asks residents to donate wearable clothing for Christmas distribution at the south side millinery store with Miss Tondre. Contributions support a local effort so items reach neighbors in need. Mrs Eckerman and sons Dale and Dwight visited Mrs McCobb on East Jefferson Street yesterday and returned to West Chester.
Local ad notes Rector pile remedy claims to cure the piles with a free pile pipe in each package. Positive written guarantee offered. no cure no pay. Stewart's Pharmacy advertises samples. Miss Cora Smeltzer returned home from Iowa City last night.
Mr. Eugene Anderson came home last night sick with the grip, a mild illness he hopes will not confine him to bed for long.
The column lists residents and visitors in the area including Alex Marbourg ill in Jackson township and Miss Ollie Liebman visiting Chicago. It advertises candies, cigars, jewelry, chairs, bicycles, and a truth auction, with travel mentions to Iowa City and Ottumwa and notices of family arrivals and hospital trips.
A notice from S. Miller & Son urges recipients to keep a winning card from December 17 1900 and not send children. The firm promises to give away furniture free, with tickets valid this week and to visit early for a present at the North Side Furniture House.
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