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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1900

Page

3

Homeseekers Excurison Tickets Sold by Iowa Central

The Iowa Central railway will sell round trip Homeseekers tickets on January 16 February 6 20 March 6 20 and April 3 17 1900 to points across Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Utah Washington Wyoming Indian Territory Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma Texas Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota Wisconsin Northern Michigan and southeast regions. Inquire of agents or address Geo S Batty GP TA Marshalltown La Centry.

Iowa Central Railway Excurson Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Utah Washington Wyoming Indian Territory Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Michigan Geo. S. Batty Gp& TA Centry Marshalltown

Little book on towns along the Northern Pacific line

A new issued volume offers a concise description of towns along the Northern Pacific Railway route through Wisconsin Minnesota Manitoba North Dakota Montana Idaho and Washington. It details current business openings and conditions, guiding those seeking relocation for commercial ventures with valuable information. Copies are available free from DC W. Mott, General Emigration Agent, Northern Pacific Ry St Paul Minnesota.

Northern Pacific Railway Wisconsin Minnesota Manitoba North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington DC. W. Mott Northern Pacific Ry St. Paul Mina

Clover Root Tea Breath Purifier Ad Fires Up Patients

Local druggist J. H. Stewart advertises Karl's Clover Root Tea claiming it purifies breath by cleansing bowels. The copy promises an absolute guarantee and lists price 25 cents and 50 cents.

Karl J. H. Stewart

Chicago Markets 834 Bt B5t Jan 16 to Apr 17 1900

Round trip tickets good 21 days sold at a single fare plus 200 to all points on this BB C R N Ry line in Iowa Minnesota South Dakota north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly. Also valid to many cities in Northern Western Southern states. Contact B Co R N agents or Jno G Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Shell Rock Abbott Crossing Waverly Jno G. Farmer A.G. P T. A Cedar Rapids

Local notes and visits hint at city life

A mix of travel notes, passenger listings, and social events fills the day. Visitors from Ainsworth and Des Moines, remarks on theater and marriages, and ads for cheap Bibles and photos mingle with notices of the county board’s adjournment and upcoming performances.

Dr. Hanna Winfield City Friends County Board of Supervisors Cole

Local Social Roundup From Crawfordsville Area

Residents return home after visits with family friends include Geo Ferguson Geo Bell G W Peakley Mrs J C McKay Miss Edith Bailey and Miss Martha Samson The Emanon Concert Co and the Bowers Busby Minstrels perform with praise for the Graham venue and its entertainment offerings.

Emanon Concert Co Crawfordsville Martha Samson Eabel Montgomery Mame Samson Ola Carrie Hamilton Messrs Lloyd Latta Fort Sherman John Wylie E. Lewis

Shilohs Cough Cure Guarantee and Local Gossip

The ad promises Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure refunds if not effective with 25 50 cent and 1.00 price options from J H Stewart druggist. It notes a long standing guarantee and a company sale. The report mentions Charles Reeves purchasing Bessie Caine from J Phillips and upcoming matchmaking with Babe in speed and color as a local spoiler.

Shiloh J. H. Stewart’s Chas. Reeves J. Phillips Bessie Caine Chas Babe

Minstrels at Graham Tonight as City Banks Close

Banks in the city close Thursday February 22 for a legal holiday. Bowers & Busby’s Big Minstrels perform at Graham with Otis Bowers appearing at each show. Councilman Arthur Mason receives Sheridan Gazette coverage of his father’s eighty ninth birthday. Peter Nelson aids with fiddle, Mason credits him for violin lessons. Madison Medicine Co. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised to attract customers at Nelson’s store where ladies flocked to purchases.

Brooks Swallows Best Five Centergar City

Brooks swallows the best five centergar in the city as a brief item notes a quirky local score or event with limited readable details.

Brooks’ Swallows Gar Io

Aged Lady Injured in Fall at Brighton

Mrs Seeley an elderly resident of West Brighton fell on a stove last evening sustaining a severe scalp wound and heavy bleeding. She was unconscious for about an hour but rested easier today.

Brighton Waters Farm West Chester

Bowers Busby Minstrel Show Arrives in Graham Tonight

Local brief notes report Bowers and Busby Minstrel troupe arriving in their special coach and set for an entertainment at the Graham this evening. The item also lists visits, arrivals, and small-town commerce including hog shipments to Chicago and a sale for the New York State in Columbus Junction.

Ger Totel Allen Julia Brennan Henry Holmes St. James’ Church Wm. Eichelberger Havre

Paper Hanger Offers Samples Direct at Low Prices

S am pre pared with years of experience to do all kinds of paper hanging in neatest and best manner. Prices are reasonable. can bring samples and sell paper direct at a low figure. Call or phone 98. S. E. Washington.

Ten Days at Sea Tropical Tour to Central America

Take in the Mardi Gras then join a personally conducted tour o the tropics a ten days trip via steamers to Costa Rica Honduras and Guatemala Tickets on sale Feb 19 to 25 to New Orleans and return 828 20 The tropical trip adds 860.00 covering all meals berth on steamer F B Stewart Agt Great Rock Island Route.

Mardi Gras The Tropics Costa Rica Honduras Guatemala Central America New Orleans F. B. Stewart Great Rock Island

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J. Albert Williams & Co Kmeckwear Doughert AJ Bros SIDI Homeseekers Iowa Central Chicago A. Knox Oden Lee Scranton Lew Dawson Wymiil the Evening Journal Evening Journal J. W. Scott Stewart’s West Side Pharmacy O Singmaster Ft. Madison Chas. Thomas Verdi Roscoe H. B. Ealy Fairfield Stewart James Baird W. P. Moothart Sol Smith Russell Des Moines Graham Fomance Russell Burlington Hawkeye A. A. Carson W. A. Robinson Ainsworth Yester Mr. Frank J. Keenan In Noah Vale J. A. Turbott Ainsworth Thomas Fred Neiswanger Richland Mack Freeman Mrs Belle Freeman Walker Crawford D. J. Baird Fult. McFarland of Burlington G. A. Zimmerman and Lee McAvoy R. J. Anderson Grundy County Carrie Scofield Marshall Miss Eunice Scofield Miss Ivy I M. Cole Davenport Will E Anderson of Keota Arthur Chalmers Comedy Lila Convere Dolly Alfred Hudson Frederick Faye Hazel K. Chappelle Feallops Bowers & Busby Minstrels Martha McMullin Margaret Milton J. Godfrey Elmer Wells Miss McMullin Wallace School Mr. Godfrey James Work M. R. Meek National Convention of Court of Honor Peoria Ill Meek Isisisisisisisisisisisisis Big Minstrels, Bowers & Busby’s Perera Geo Ferguson G. A. Pierce Columbus City Geo. Bell Atchison, Kan W. B Hervey W. H. Peakley Pierson John Holmes Miss Lauder Mt. Pleasant Main Street J. Marbourg Emporia Kan Knoxville Edith Bailey Margaret McMullen George Barber I Davidson Ruskin, Neb J. Hite Hank Minstrels Arthur Mason Sheridan,si, Gazette Peter Nelson Dler Mason Viddler Pete Madison Medicine Co W. C. Nelson Local Matters Bowers & Busby's Big Minstrels S. Targht R. W H. Walker Bruce Hampshere Sol. Rich's Max Marbourg Anna Dawson Webster City George Fleming Brigh McCleery & Berdo M. BE Jas. Metzgar Busi Ness Jim Flood Lexington Frank Belknap J. H. McCreedy and Daughter Columbus Junction Rob't Fisher the Heights R. W. McKihioney Sun Capt. Maxwell MccCleery Allen Green Columbus New York State Mary and Zelia Stewart Rock Island Chi Cago Floyd McLaughlin Charter Oak Ellen Stewart John Mrs. Lee Ralston R. Pleiser Abiline, Kan Saling Mando Lin Orpha Porter Smith Center Mr. Porter General House Journal Office S. E. Washington Castor J. B. Crail’s N.W. Corner Square Washington, Iowa J.C. Smith Cash Grocery Underskirts Henrietta Wm. Blair & Son
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