Sunday Trains Return March First Regular on Sundays
Trains run on Sundays starting March first with Nos. fifteen and sixteen scheduled to operate. The service continues on Sundays thereafter.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1902
Page
3
Trains run on Sundays starting March first with Nos. fifteen and sixteen scheduled to operate. The service continues on Sundays thereafter.
Local notes report the home talent play Uncle Rube to be staged March 4 at Graham Opera House with ticket prices of 25 and 35 cents. Also mention dates and arrivals of residents visiting in the city, and community announcements including club events and local travel.
The winter literary program at the red brick venue south of the city will end this Friday night. A debate subset will argue that old bachelors should be taxed 50 dollars annually for support of old maids.
An old advertisement touts Cascareta candy cathartic as a permanent cure for constipation. It promises a money back refund if it fails and targets general lay readers with a bold medical claim.
Look at these prices and see what you can do by trading at a first class city market. The finest sugar cured hams on the market 12 1 2 c per lb. Others charge 15 c per lb for them. Bacon 12 1 2 , fine Breakfast bacon sugar cured 15 c. Fresh and salt fish poultry oysters pickles crackers and bottled goods at the same low prices. The finest line of Canned Salmon Mackerel Shrimps and Sardines imported and domestic found in the city.
The Thursday afternoon program presents scenes from Carmen during the Lones grand concert as Italy’s famed Borghi titled Carmen appears on her first United States tour.
An advertisement lists first and third Tuesday trips in March April May from Iowa to Pelota Minnesota and many western states with one fare plus $2.00. For details, Geo. Batty, Marsabalitown Iowa. Also sale notice of farm near Ainsworth Cotter and Columbus Junction with extensive livestock, crops, and household goods auctioned February 26 1902. Terms include credit over $10 with note, cash under $10, 6 percent discount for cash. Auctioneer Reeves 712
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