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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
2
Unofficial notices suggest E BK Lambert leads the Fiftieth Iowa vote tally with about 260 votes from Newton Company L. Rev M J Gordon, former A M B church pastor, will preach at the A M E church Wednesday at 7 30 PM. all are welcome.
Temples Pharmacy advertises a limited time offer good this week only. A silver cup valued at 75 cents to one dollar is included free with each 5 cent package of Artist chewing gum. See east window for details and redemption at Temple Pharmacy.
Special to The Evening Journal reports a July gathering at Wm Scofield’s home in Iowa with about seventy guests. The event featured witty play, laughter, and strong scores in a progressive high five game. Mrs Kiskamp and George Buckley earned top scores and prizes, while Mrs Walter Ayres and G Raguet received booby prizes. Refreshments followed as the party adjourned at dawn.
The paper warns that alum-containing baking powder is unsafe and unfit for food. It urges readers to buy wholesome brands like Royal, Dr Price's or Cleveland's and offers to publish the alum powder name if subscribers request.
Washington reports Perry Heath plans to resign around August 1 to take the secretaryship of the Republican National Committee with Chicago headquarters. Heath says he has not tendered a resignation and will not remain on government pay after quitting. He intends to move to Chicago next week to advance the party office, awaiting a secured headquarters. Curtis Guild of Boston reportedly declined the secretary job.
Four miles east of Shelbyville on the Big Four railroad a two seated wagon carrying three girls Mary Wheeler Josie Zoble and Katie Schaf was struck by the White City Special. Wheeler and Schaf were killed and Zoble fatally injured dying shortly after.
Twenty six girls at Funk's candy factory in LaCrosse Wisconsin began a one day strike over time-keeping practices. The stoppage disrupted morning shifts and highlighted protest about clocking procedures rather than wages.
T Ti Will learned of his mother s death in Muscatine and rushed there yesterday. S R Stone and wife depart for Eldon then Colorado for a few days visit. W W Mason returned from Ottawa Illinois after attending his father s funeral. The Baptists installed Rev Clark as minister with a dinner in his honor. A big ball game is planned Saturday between Keota and Oskaloosa described as the best ever, with heavy preparation and expense.
Milwaukee leaders from the Building Trades Council and Brewers Association agreed on the year’s wage scale with carpenters seeking 30 cents hourly, up from 25. The Brewers would accept 27.5 cents, a compromise that failed to pass.
Ora Henderson traveled to the city yesterday to study dressmaking under the guidance of the Misses King, continuing a practical training effort in local fashion arts.
Frank Swisher visits his mother’s home for the first time since a quarry injury eleven weeks ago. Grandville Humble of Wayland is summoned by his father’s serious illness. Martha Emry departs for Chicago for five weeks. Carol Deeds returns to Ottumwa after visiting her parents. Otto Coe spends Sunday with his aunt Mrs. G W Smith. W F Fleak sells his farm to A McCarty and will stay until fall before moving to the city.
All persons wanting small fruit flowers flowering shrubs and ornamental trees should see C T Arnold of Brighton before buying their 1901 stock. Square dealing is my motto I will give my patrons satisfaction. In Washington third week of each month three doors north of M E church. If
Miss Tula Warner of this city received a flattering offer from a prominent Omaha theatrical manager to join a touring troupe at a handsome salary. She declines the road contract, saying she would consider a concert company instead.
Col. Cody's advance agent scouted the city over Sunday to book Buffalo Bill's Great Wild West show here in September. It is not known how successful the effort was, but Washington may host the production this fall. Also in the paper: children's slippers for 50c at the Hub, all sizes.
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