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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
2
For Sale. Extra good farms and town residence and business property at bargain prices near and in the vicinity of West Chester Iowa. All within two to five miles of town and as good a market as is in Iowa. Also have a meat market and ice business buildings and fixtures that is a good paying.
J. D. Dayton of West Chester heads a business specializing in elevator and coal operations. The firm focuses on building and supplying elevator systems and coal services for local clients. Dayton’s enterprise reflects a diversified industrial approach in the region.
Due to Mrs. Black being ill the Washington Hair Dressing Parlors are closed until further notice. Miss Mobis will attend clients at their homes by calling 403- preen for service options and scheduling.
The piece commends retiring officials in Washington County for modernization and diligent work. It highlights County Clerk McLogan and Treasurer James Shearer for improved offices, careful tax collection, and strong public trust. It notes Superintendent Miss Cora Porter’s education advocacy and praises other incumbents for keeping well-run, up-to-date offices.
Public auction listed by Agnes M Beard and committee at a residence 4 miles NW of Ainsworth 7 miles NE of Washington and 3 miles W of Haskins on January 6 1909 starting 10 am. Items include horses cattle corn hay farming implements beds furniture bee stock and household goods with terms 12 months on sums above 10 cash under 10 and 6 percent cash discount on larger sums.
The editorial credits Bell and Morrison for economical and rational handling of office affairs under difficult circumstances. It acknowledges puzzling cases and some displeasure but argues impartial readers will see their motives as sincere and note that disputed decisions were perplexing yet reasonable.
A store advertises Rexall Orderlies with a guarantee to cure constipation or refund all medicine costs. The ad touts an odorless, tasteless ingredient, claims gentle action with no diarrhoea, and appeals to children and delicate persons. Cook & Sherman promote two sizes priced 25¢ and 10¢.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 guarantee for any failure. Testimonials available. address F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
T. W. Rickey of Crawfordsville was in the city Saturday and returned home in the evening.
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