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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1900
Page
2
A small line of winter jackets describes English jersey, satin lining, and varied colors with a two season guarantee. The shop claims 40 cents on the dollar sale and notes additional children's jackets, collarettes, and other pieces at similar discounts.
Local notice reports the death of Baby Wilde and details events tied to the W R C and Keota March 1 gathering. Relief Corps members plan a Washington to Keota trip at 9 20 in the morning returning at 8 30 pm. Members should send names to the corps secretary. Celebrates Highty Eighth Birthday Rose Moreland former Washington resident now in the city turns 88 with flowers and friends. She and husband Captain Moreland helped settle in Iowa before Burlington.
Roland B. Molineux faces execution for murder by poison as Recorder Goff presides at his New York trial. He denounces yellow journalism for putting a price on his head and attacks the district attorney, while his counsel seeks a new trial on ten grounds. He is sentenced to die by electricity in the week of March 26.
A $200 reward is offered by the pastor and St. James parish for information leading to the discovery of the child’s mother or the person or persons who left the child at the Sisters of St. James school in Washington Iowa on February 1 1900. Send tips to O E Brown Washington Iowa.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Wilde was born Saturday morning on the Heights and died around ten oclock. The infant was buried yesterday afternoon as friends extend condolences to the family on their loss.
A Washington lawmaker's measure to amend military code 80 aa to disband brigade organization gained committee support Tuesday with Adjutant General backing. The bill would set the Adjutant General salary at 2000 dollars in peacetime and pay the colonel’s rate when state troops are called to service. A second Wilson bill proposing drill pay for officers and soldiers at ten cents per hour up to twenty cents weekly, with equal deductions for absence, was also recommended.
Advertises a major production titled The Devil's Auction with 35 actors, an orchestra, and carload of scenery. Promotes high electric effects, singing, dancing, and elaborate staging contrasting with other shows. Also notes Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption remedy refund guarantee and ticket prices for A Poor Relation with gallery 25 cents and balcony 50 cents.
Readers are invited to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier, advertised as pure and harmless for the toilet table. A free full-size box worth fifty cents is offered to every lady who sends her address and ten cents for packing and postage, with one free box per address, and send to D W Custer & Co Huntington WV.
A caller states readiness to perform various hair dressing and cleansing services after returning from Chicago and invites contact with Miss Nora Morrs in Washington Louisiana by mail or card.
Attorney for the Fair heirs reveals that Justice of the Peace Simpson denies marrying Mrs. Craven and Senator Fair, amid claims of a $10,000 payoff. Simpson says he will be protected by four detectives, while Mrs. Craven's side seeks an investigation as Monday’s case approaches. A clock auction is also noted for Tuesday afternoon.
A vintage advertisement asserts life’s pleasures endure with Rocky Mountain Tea. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the product, promising wellbeing across seasons and years.
Notice to bank patrons. All banks in the city will close on Thursday February 22 as it is a legal holiday.
Moore presents Sol Smith Russell's Own Company in A Poor Relation at Gra ham with a strong guarantee for one performance. Seats available at Anderson and Burroughs. Academy Lecture Course offers last three numbers for 100 dollars featuring Katharine Ridgeway Concert Co Edward P Elliott and Prof John DeMotte. Cough remedy from J H Stewart druggist promises refunds if unsatisfied.
With years of experience Sam offers paper hanging in the neatest manner. Prices are reasonable and samples can be brought for direct sale at a low figure. Call or phone 98 for details.
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