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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1900

Page

2

Neighborhood News reports two new mail routes in Ainsworth

In Ainsworth on February 27, Milt Fread sued A Knapp for 90 dollars over a claimed commission on a farm sale. The Squire Pearson court trial ended with a 4 to 2 vote for the plaintiff after ten hours of deliberation. a new trial date was not set. Officials announce two rural free delivery routes starting March 15, 1990, covering 454 miles and serving 58 square miles with a population of 1240, carrier assignments to Albert Moore and Levi B Cocklin.

Ainsworth Milt Fread A. Knapp Warren Woodside A. Sands Stephen Hayden A B Moore Ode Ferguson Albert Moore Levi B Cocklin Carrier Chas, Laffer Sigourney J. A. Crawford

Devil's Auction tops Graham show lineup at World’s Fair

Patrons are told the Devil's Auction is the largest and best show to visit Graham, likened to Hanlon's Superba Fantasma Crystal Slipper and Blue Beard Jr. The notice promises a spectacular scenic production continuing at the fair.

America Graham Hanlon Blue Beard, Jr

Dwight’s Complexion Beautifier free sample offer

Readers are urged to try Dwight’s Complexion Beautifier for the toilet table. A free full-size box valued at fifty cents will be sent to each lady who mails her address and 10 cents for packing and postage, with a limit of one box per address. Send to D. W. Custer & Co in Huntington, West Virginia.

Evening Journal Dwight D. W. Custer & Co Huntington W. Va

Fraternal Union Lodge 311 Holds First Public Social

Fraternal Union lodge 311 hosted its first public social in the Paxton block hall last evening with a large crowd. The program featured many numbers including duets by Mesdames Quine and Mitchell, Miss Tula Warner of Washington Iowa delivering vocal solos, and an encore with Mrs Roose’s splendid solo.

Fraternal Union Lodge 311 Paxton Block Prof. Mueller

Grand Old Remedy Promotes Cough and Consumption Cure

A noted remedy claimed to cure coughs colds and early consumption with many cases reported as successful. If not satisfied the seller offers a money back guarantee. Available in 25, 50 cent and one dollar sizes at J H Stewarts Drugstore.

J. H. Stewart

Emery wheel shatters injuring Tom McClean at his shop

Tom McClean suffers a deep forehead cut and eye swelling after an emery wheel explodes while sharpening a drill at his shop yesterday. He is laid up and unable to work today. A narrow escape tool.

Tom McClean

Local baker M Johnson takes charge of Model bakery

M John son, longtime baker for Howard Sidlar and then operator of the Model bakery now owned by Mr. Miksch, has purchased the Model from Mr. Isenhart and will serve customers with breads pies cakes and cookies while also catering parties. Also note book release To Have and To Hold issued Feb 17 with 40000 copies sold at Carris pharmacy and the Metzgar family moving to Muscatine.

M. Johnson Howard Sidlar Model Bakery Miksch Mr. Johnson Isenhart Model David Harum Er. C. Carris’ Pharmacy East Side Square

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