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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1901

Page

2

Biennial Woodmen Convention Sets 1909 Date in Washington

Woodmen of the county held a biennial convention with 21 delegates from Brigh ton Ainsworth Crawfordsville Riverside Kalona West Chester Well man Washington. M J Eadicott of Brighton was named chairman and J A Maresh of Ainsworth secretary. Delegates chosen for the state convention include John C Little Washington and M Moriarity RK McGahey Ainsworth Dr Sheafe Riverside. The next convention will be in Washington January 10 1909.

Brighton Ainsworth Crawfordsville Riverside Kalona West Chester Wellman Washington M. J. Eadicott J. A. Maresh John C. Little M. Moriarity RK. McGahey Dr. Sheafe

Lady and child search for husband through Iowa

A Mrs. Larson and her 3 year old son traveled across Iowa seeking Earl Larson a tailor who vanished after Thanksgiving. She visited Ottumwa Fairfield Muscatine Davenport and Davenport again while the child suffered a convulsion at the union depot prompting a return home. She believes her husband deserted and continues the search.

Mrs. Larson Iowa Ottumwa Democrat Jan Union Depot Earl Larson Fairfield

Advertising push to keep steady trade through quiet periods

A newspaper notice advises advertisers to use quiet times to plan ongoing campaigns. It argues that persistent advertising builds mindshare and that spasms of marketing yield less confidence and weaker results. The piece notes 28 years in business and invites new customers to try them, with contact details.

Lecture by Dr. John at the Graham on Worth of a Man

Tonight residents attend a Graham lecture by Dr. John on the Worth of a Man. Bowland Shields offers tickets for the new and improved Devil's Auction show. Ten Washington youths visited Hugh Nelson's northwest of the city home Wednesday and enjoyed a social evening with refreshments.

John Graham Bowland & Shields Washington Hugh Nelson City

Death of Mrs Annie Mary Swift in Denver

Mrs Jank Swift received a telegram reporting the death of Annie Mary Swift mother of F K Swift in Denver yesterday. She was over 75, lived there with a daughter for 25 years, formerly near Riverside, mother of twelve children ten surviving. Husband died six years ago. Frank Swift is in New Jersey and unlikely to attend the funeral.

Jank Swift Annie Mary Swift F. K. Swift Denver Swift Riverside Frank Swift New Jersey

Mrs Lytle speaks on India to High School pupils

Mrs B G Lytle gave an exhibition and talk at the High school building on Wednesday afternoon. She shared 18 years of experience in India, discussed customs and costumes, and offered reliable, beneficial information to the students. Henry Bovee's team fled from east Washington to the post office corner and into the city limits before Deputies stopped them.

Henry Bovee East Washington Post Office Black Antho van Sickle

The Forever and Ever Devil's Auction at The Weather

Unprecedented large houses attend Chas. H. Yale's Forever and Ever Devil's Auction this season. The twentieth century production features complete new costumes electric effects and updated scenic equipment making it brighter and stronger artistically and numerically for Iowa audiences. Threatening tonight and Saturday.

Chas. H. Yale Sil Isn

Rocky Mountain Tea Promotes Rosy Cheeks For 85 Cents

An unsigned ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a beauty remedy claiming it gives a genuine rosy complexion. The blurb mentions Stewart's store and a contact name, with pricing listed at 85 cents.

Stewart's Madison Medicine Co Stewart’s

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