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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1900
Page
2
An advertisement touts Beavers, Otters, Camels Hair and other shawls direct from manufacturer and importer. Describes reversible soft gray and tan shades with fringe options and hardy napped texture. Claims average price reduction of 25 percent from all items.
Last night at Smouse's Hall the Washington Loan and Building Association held its annual meeting. J M Denny was chairman and was elected president with Smith W Brookhart as vice president, R R Rowland treasurer, Ht M Bicher attorney, and H Wallace C Cunningham J A Y Ashby elected as directors for two years.
Returns from the Dixon McGow Govern boxing match will be announced round by round during Coontown 400 at the Graham tonight. A Omaha dispatch reports General T H Stanton U S A retired is seriously ill at his Omaha residence.
Riverside Iowa January 9 special report describes ongoing district court action in a slander case involving Amelia Stramsky and Lewis Schmidt with a $6000 claim. The piece notes local business changes and community happenings, including drugstore moves and Wellman milliner plans.
In Albia the smallpox outbreak reaches Rev. Searcy and Coalfield camp nine miles away with eight cases and one death. Officials maintain strict quarantine with armed guards, two physicians supervising care, and county costs exceeding four thousand dollars as they prevent further spread.
Tonight only, all children 14 and younger admitted for ten cents at the box office with name and age on a card. A playful note about fortune, fear, and love follows, while a Rocky Mountain Tea promotion ends the snippet.
Fragmentary ad note shows a low price 2c item with terms No cure, pay later and a reference to Stewart’s Paraher Lite. Distinct entities include Stewart’s and Paraher Lite with a scattered pricing cue.
Advertisement for Weeks Break-up-A-Cold tablets sold by Stewart's Pharmacy with the claim of curing a cold while you sleep. The ad notes no cure, no pay and a price of 25 cents.
The program for this evening includes Week of Prayer with Church Universal. The prayer requests recognition of the Church universal as divine ordained and composed of those regenerated by grace. Members are urged to share in the Saviour's glory through message and service and to dedicate to his will.
Advertisement promises a full refund if two thirds of the bottle is used with no benefit. Price 25c 50c and $1. At J H Stewart's druggist.
The Wilde force prepares to pack and load equipment for relocation to Peoria. Some cargo will ship via Rock Island and some via the Narrow Gauge. The workers headed for Peoria will depart late this week.
Friday evening M Wm Owen and company stage the high class comedy David Garrick at the Graham with seats on sale Thursday. Berdo Rankin advertise Cole air tight stove promising fuel savings and steady heat for winter. Karl's Clover Root Tea touted for digestion liver and bowel health with prices 2.50 and 0.60.
Last evening a message announced the death of Mrs Woodruff of Louisa county. She was the Brown family’s only sister. She passed away Sabbath morning. Mr and Mrs Dennis Brown left for Columbus Jr to attend the funeral.
The Columbus Junction District Fair Association met last Saturday and elected directors Jos Turkington Dan McKey Geo F Hill D D Davis T Maxwell D P Van Horn J E B Gray J J Stapp O P Wilcox J H Letts Jos Duncan W A Merrill The board named O P Wilcox president and R S Johnston secretary The next fair dates are to be announced.
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