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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
2
A fragment notes colors such as blacks browns and tans for seasonable clothing. The brief mentions Oxford style items and cut details, indicating a fashion item description rather than a full article.
A large fashionably dressed crowd greeted Sol Smith Russell's company at the Graham theater. Frank Keenan, substituting for Russell ill in Chicago, impressed as the lead and earned curtain calls. The reviewer praises the troupe and urges more attractions like this, noting the play's moral message and Keenan's Iowa roots. Wantrren seeks a girl for general house work at the Journal office.
The Iowa forecast calls for fair Thursday after snow east portions today with colder air. Snow began last night, continues, causing drift and trains about thirty minutes late. A surprise party welcomes Mr and Mrs Logue three miles east of the city, with friends from near and far joining for a warm gathering before their move to town.
A traveler returns from Chicago and offers best wishes for Miss Nona Mars and Miss Bessie Anderson. Anderson visited Miss Ada Jenkins for two weeks and has now gone home to Keokuk, leaving many warm friends behind.
Rev W C Gunn longtime state penitentiary chaplain at Anamosa and Ft Madison dies suddenly at Ft Madison after winter illness. Wife and two daughters survive. daughter Harriet in Tacoma engaged in kindergarten work. Remains likely brought to Washington for burial. Funeral arrangements in progress with son in law Mr Younkin traveling to Ft Madison.
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