Officers Report Buoyant Business Across County
The officers indicate rising business activity and broad prosperity. Officials note stronger trade, higher employment, and growing confidence among merchants and residents in the region.
13 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
1
The officers indicate rising business activity and broad prosperity. Officials note stronger trade, higher employment, and growing confidence among merchants and residents in the region.
The Iowa forecast says generally fair conditions prevail tonight and Friday. The report appears clipped from a Chicago Tribune edition, noting prosperity as context and crediting Dr Simon for the published impression.
A city-wide banking review finds all banks reporting profits and paying their usual dividends. Officers at Washington National Bank, Washington County Savings Bank, First National Bank, and Citizens Savings Bank were reelected, with reports of healthy business and surplus. A separate court note covers a divorce and various probate and civil actions.
Winter tourists rates now in effect for Magnificent Pullman Palace Harvest Excursions to the north. Sale dates listed as January 18 February 1 15 March 1 15 and April 19. Go via the Burlington Route for quickest cheapest and superior travel. For details contact Ik. G. Fox Agent.
Cattarra is described as a blood or constitutional disease and Hall's Catarrh Cure is marketed as a internally acting remedy. The advertisement claims it is a regular prescription from a top physician and emphasizes tonics and blood purifiers. Also promotes Hall's Emily Pills as the best. Testimonials available upon request. Toledo Ohio. 75 cents.
Mrs. Celia Keister of this city and Joe Roth of the Wayland vicinity quietly married Tuesday evening in Crawfordsville. The couple returned by the Narrow Gauge yesterday morning amid good wishes for their happiness from the JOURNAL.
Official rainfall reached 72 inches causing streams to rise and spill over banks. Ice harvest halted, packing crews grateful for storage just completed. January thaw hoped to end. Outdoor work hindered by mud. Acknowledgment of condolences from Mrs Page and family for husband and father.
Miss A. E. Benny announces she has sold her millinery woods and requests all debtors to settle immediately. She notes the nuisance of telephone inquiries and mentions the Telephone Co has removed two or three phones for this reason. Also advertises heating stores by Berdo Rankin & Co. with prices right.
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