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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
2
Firemen's Supper Serves Three Hundred at Armory Social
The Hook and Ladder company fed about three hundred last night despite cold weather. They bought meals from local bakeries and markets, offered an oyster supper, and held a social afterward. Manager Moore awaits a possible booking from Fred G. Berger for Sol. Smith Russell's company, needing a 250 dollar guarantee, unsure this season. Kemble's flowers promote direct orders with express paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook and Ladder Company
Armory D
Moore
Fred G. Berger
Sol. Smith Russell
Continuous advertising builds steady retail growth
The Modern Grocer argues grocers should advertise year round, not cut ads in slow times. It warns against retrenchment during dull demand and urges merchants to maintain continuous campaigns with ample space and occasional flyers to detail offers and build sustained customer engagement.
Grand old cough remedy promises cures and refunds
A long standing remedy for coughs colds and consumption claims worldwide use for fifty years curing many incipient and advanced cases. If unsatisfied money refunded. Priced at 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 at J H Stewart's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stewart
District Court Adjournment Implied After Saturday Session
District Court business nearly finished judge Dewey will hold a session on Saturday this week after which the term is expected to adjourn. A comedy titled Old Uncle Jed with a street parade and operatic orchestra is set for Graham next Tuesday Feb 6 with seats selling Monday. Prices are 25c 35c and 50c. Meetings are planned at the Second U P church every evening next week with Rev Logue assisted by Rev Williamson of Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Dewey
Providence
U. P. Church
Rev. Logue
Williamson
Keokuk
The Chase-Lister Co Presents The Pearl of Savoy
The Chase Lister Co closed their engagement in the city last night with The Pearl of Savoy. The show pleased all and was well received. Will Stewart remains sidelined by a sore right foot from a past injury and recent cattle shipment incidents. Mr and Mrs Geo Ferguson of Crawfordsville welcome a child born this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase-Lister Co
Savoy
Will Stewart
Geo. Ferguson
Crawfordsville
Weather Forecast For Iowa and Local News Tidbits
Iowa forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with warmer readings. Ice harvest expected to finish in about three days as ice thickness ranges eight to fifteen inches. Mica Insulating Co offers estimates on continuous air seal coverings for pipes via Civic Hotel. Ex serviceman Kellogg reports a promising Montana position and possible Alaska move. Mrs. Letts visits Fairfield and will stay with John Smeltzer on E Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mica Insulating Co
M. T. Collins
Iowa City
Civic Hotel
The Crucifixion Of Philip Strong
A absorbing interest story by Rev. Charles M. Sheldon author of In His Steps. The piece notes Sheldon’s fame from the bestselling book of the decade and discusses his narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Strong
Charles M. Sheldon
Unusual Serial Adventure To Start In This Paper
The editor notes a dramatic serial story of notable strength similar to In His Steps. Rights have been purchased and the unusual tale will be published soon. Read the first chapters to stay with the forthcoming installments.
Old Uncle Jed Comedy and Graham Concert Feb 6
Newspapers tout Old Uncle Jed as a very funny comedy with a fine band and solo operatic orchestra at the Graham next Tuesday February 6. Seats on sale Monday at 25c 35c and 50c. Also notes sun dogs indicating cold weather and local social and shopping updates including D M Oberman traveling to Jefferson City and Frank Wilson bringing back a large footwear stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed
Graham
Prospects Good for 1909 Building Boom in Washington
Contractors in the city report favorable prospects for 1909 with steady or stronger activity than last year. Plans for new residences are under way across the city as skilled labor remains ample, prices hold steady, and lumber supplies tighten yet show little rise. Observers note Washington’s growth, orderly improvements, and visitors’ remarks on the thriving area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Old Uncle Jed praised by multiple papers
Critics hail the traveling company for Old Uncle Jed with a fine band and orchestra. Webster City Freeman notes a well filled house and amusing jokes while Mason City Daily Globe-Gazette calls it a bright farcical farmer comedy with a strong orchestra and skilled whistler. Prices are 25c 35c 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed
Graham
Webster City
Uncle Jed
Mason City
Whistler
Residents of Ainsworth Visitors Leave City
Mrs. McCarty of Ainsworth was a city visitor yesterday. Miss Mary Thorne arrived from Brighton to spend the day. J C Taylor returned home from Keota after visiting his son. Clark Eckerman returned home from Centerville after visiting his brother. John Graham the Bell carriage factory blacksmith left for Davenport for a few days. Harry Letts of Chicago returned home after the death of Mrs. Burroughs. Mrs. Wm R Mount departed for Chicago after a brief visit with Miss Alice Wilson. Rev Maughlie and Mrs. Dawson who has been visiting Winfield returned to West Chester. Mr and Mrs John McCartney returned to live here. he will remain on the road. They will occupy property in southeast Washington given by John’s grandfather. They will be gladly welcomed. Mr and Mrs J O McCartney plan to return from Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Letts
Letts
Fairfield
John Smeltzer
E Main St
McCarty
Ainsworth
Mary Thorne
Brighton
Clark Eckerman
Centerville
John Graham
Bell Carriage Factory
Davenport
Harry Letts
Chicago
Mrs. Burroughs
Maughlie
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Sol. Rich & Co
A. N. Euwer
Ment
Stewart
the Globe Barber Shop
Shif
I. J. Neiswanger
Beasty'’s
Old Stand Cash
Warfel
East Side Restaurant
Armory
Kemble
Flower Co
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Shilon
Washineton
D. C
Eventne Journal
Iowa
Ice Man
Co. D
J. Kellogg
F. ©. Myers
Dublin
Pony
Montana
Alaska
Myers
D. M. Oberman
North Side
Jefferson City
David Crawford
Young People’s Society
Rocky Mountain
Frank Wilson
Boston
Mr. Wilson
J.C. Taylor
Keota
Wm. R. Mount
Alice Wilson
Crosby Oler Millins Company
Ae Ene
Rosby Best
Topeka
Kansy
Crosby
Monarch
Uncle Sam
J. A. Cunningham
East Side Square
Washington, Ia
Cros&up
Oller Millin
Company
EE Aye
Osam Serosby
BEST
Patent Process Topeka
KANSU
J. N. Lewis & CO
North Side Square
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