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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1901
Page
3
Wood Harding of Ainsworth in the city Saturday. Todd Stuart's offered Baltimore oysters for 25 cents a quart and homemade ginger snaps. Various locals including Miss Sarah Parker and Mrs. Mel Logan were mentioned with travels to Crawfordsville and Washington. Des Moines teachers meetings and a barber shop change completed the day.
The Journal reports fair weather for Iowa today with slightly colder air in the northwest tonight. Tomorrow is expected to be fair with cool conditions.
Chas Brown leaves for eight pan Iowa while visits span Des Moines to Fairfield and Aberdeen. Isenhart advertises candy, Todd Stuarts sells oysters, and residents plan New Year celebrations with Aeolian's orchestra. Flick Johnsons to lay a winter’s job slate. Ed Wolf to roof tile factory. old bricks found near a well near James Work residence.
A Star Boarder headlines the Graham event tomorrow evening with a seat sale announced at Carris Pharmacy.
An ad copy invites readers to choose local home grown and the very finest meats, highlighting quality and personal touch from the seller.
The remains of Mrs. Mary Vincent widow of Jas. Vincent arrived from Creston with her son William. A brief service conducted by Rev. A L Davidson was held at the Logan home, followed by burial at Elim Grove cemetery. Mrs. Vincent, 81, was interred with pallbearers Col. W. B. Bell and others.
Jackson Township notes a Fairview school month ending December 27 1901 with 29 pupils 543 attendances 20 days taught 19 absences 184 average. Christmas tree events at Chas Jackson home and at Fairview drew 200 plus guests with a 35-piece program. A literary society is planned for Dec 31 with local families, Santa Clauses and Bohemian performances highlighted.
R R Rowland reports Mrs McJunkin worsened Saturday and is gradually sinking. Earlier hopes of recovery turned to concern as her condition declined. A telegram says she is resting easier today.
A Toowoomba Gazette reader commends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective cure for a long standing cough. The testimonial, signed by W. Wockner, praises the medicine and notes it is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
Fireman Dennis Webster received word before his morning shift that his mother in law Mrs. N. J. Wilson of Kidon had died. Mrs. Webster cared for her during her last illness. Also mentioned is Mrs. Will Miller, another daughter of this city.
A Star Boarder will perform a free concert tomorrow evening. The event invites music lovers to enjoy live entertainment at no charge with the band taking the stage for a community show.
M P Miller visited Ainsworth today while Delia Patton returned to school near West Chester. Vern Sigler of Wellman who attended the Academy was here last week and left Saturday. Bert Dixon joined him for a short visit. Asa Reid shipped one carload of draft horses to Buffalo New York, the best yet this year, with Fred Reid accompanying to Chicago.
Foley thanks readers for a strong season in the photo trade and wishes a Happy New Year. The note emphasizes staying at the front with up to date offerings and promises best photos for the least money.
The article argues that success is often hindered by minor personal failings such as bad temper careless dress or sharp criticism. It cites examples of capable individuals whose prospects suffered due to unamiable traits, noting employers favor amiable staff over more able but disagreeable coworkers.
The note advertises fine optical services by W C Newtson optician offering custom fitting and satisfying results for glasses.
Miss Anna Maxwell of What Cheer travels to Forest City Louisiana to visit her sister after staying at the Milton White home. The notice also promotes a clean painless shave service at the Alcove.
Miss Benchus teases Mr Gallent about being a student of human nature. He responds with a boast claiming to be a divinity student, flashing his bold black eyes. The exchange unfolds in a playful social note from the Philadelphia Press.
The dialogue shows Old Parmer urging his son in the city to get electricity plants, hoping to save kerosene by building or obtaining electric lights, reflecting a folk stance on self sufficiency and progress.
James C. Adams ex city clerk of esmehioni notes a man has not proclaimed his own worth and Nell Polly questions his conceit while a report mentions a ten year sentence in the penitentiary for a city funds case involving eighteen hundred dollars.
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