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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
3
A stream of short items records people visiting towns and traveling for business. Names include John Taylor Winfield W C Ferguson Havre Jake Hite Coppock Chas Olds Ainsworth F W Harding Crawfordsville Mrs Roy Emry Miss Anna Woolm Richland Fred Neiswanger Winterset J E Patterson Wyman Winfield Edna Gray and others. Chaney and Crails advertise goods while Katharine Ridgeway concert is promoted for Graham on Feb 28.
The forecast from Washington on February 20 predicts rain or snow for Iowa tonight and Wednesday. Local readers should plan travel and outdoor activities accordingly with the unsettled damp conditions.
Dr J G Henderson of Wellman and J B Moore of West Chester attended K P Lodge last night. Parkinson Buckley advertise finest ice in Washington. Mrs Jake Zeck critically ill at West Chester home. Mr and Mrs V L Orr arrive from Denver to Wilkins farm. Harvey Wilson family happy over birth of 103 pound son. Katharine Ridgeway Concert Co gallery tickets 25 cents. JOURNAL sells Topeka Capital subscriptions during Sheldon edit. Subscriptions at JOURNAL. Several Wayland residents attend K P Lodge. J W McDonald of Monmouth II visits sick mother Mrs E McDonald at W E Chilcote gar.
Brooks' Swallows cover best five cent cf 805126. Dr. Coxe returns from Kalona. Numerous residents travel for business, visits, and family in Nobles, Ainsworth, Davenport, Keokuk, and other nearby places. Shakespeare Club to hear Julius Caesar. Katharine Ridgeway Concert Co coming with strong support.
A new little book titled Opportunities describes towns along the Northern Pacific Railway corridor in Wisconsin Minnesota Manitoba North Dakota Montana Idaho and Washington. It outlines current conditions and business openings to help readers planning commercial relocations, with free copies available on request from C W Mott General Emigration Agent.
Advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea to refresh breath by cleansing bowels, claimed as unmatched. Sold for years with an absolute guarantee at J. H. Stewart's druggist, price 25 to 50 cents.
Burlington Railroad officers promote a new Northwest Nebraska and Wyoming country as prime hotel prospects. District rich in agriculture and minerals suggests strong business potential for hotel operators. Details: E. W. Farnham Industrial Commissioner B and Q R R 209 Adams Street Chicago.
Mrs Norton leads a student concert featuring piano solos, duets, and vocal numbers by Emeline Warren Laura Rich Ethel Montgomery Mattie Waters and others. The audience included only class members as the show displayed notable local musical aptitude. J R Stirlen traveled from Delta to attend his nephew Carren Craig's funeral, a member of the 20th Kansas. Hotel Allen offers shoe care and visitors from Brighton and Memphis stay with Keota residents.
Round trip tickets available on January 16 February 6 20 March 6 20 April 3 17 1900 good 21 days from sale at single fare plus 200 to all points on the line in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly Also valid to many cities in Northern Western and Southern states Tickets from B C R N agents or Jno G Farmer A G Pp & A ae Beete ER Lf
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