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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1900

Page

2

Second Normal Day To Canada Organizes Public Address

Washington County Normal Institute continues with progress in classes. Prof. W C Riddell, West Side High Des Moines principal, spoke at chapel on Canadian experiences and Indigenous life, noting fair play and changing trade with Tucison Bay. Upcoming talks include Miss Harriet Guon on kindergarten work and Prof. John T Ray on Pupil Government and Citizenship. A double quartet is formed for chapel singing with Marian Samson, Lillian Slaggett, Monte Conner, Alpha Thompson, Prof. Auten, William Eyestone, and Prof. Enderbase.

Washington County Normal Institute W. C. Riddell West Side High School Des Moines Riddell British Columbia Tie Red River Tucison Bay Company Harriett Guon Presbyterian Church John T. Ray Chicago Marie Samson Lillian Slaggett Mionte Conner Alpha Thompson Auten William Eyestone Ender Base

Journal announces rapid China and South Africa news

The Journal promotes speedy telegraphic updates from China and South Africa to its readers. It notes recent publication delays and urges readers to join the mailing list and support the paper.

Allen Shoe Shining Parlors Ad Claims Finest Ponies

A local ad boasts Allen Shoe Shining Parlors offers dry shoeshine and premium services in town. It names Sai, GLoon, MART Waiter as proprietors and promises special attention to ladies shoes. Also notes Mrs McCreedy’s Minneapolis visit and her parents’ ongoing stay with relatives.

Gar Hotel Allen

Trade ethics question on mislabeling goods

A business man who dumps competitors goods today and retails them tomorrow under rival names corrupts trust. The inquiry asks how much one can rely on his statements when his actions undermine honesty in commerce.

Ice Man Neatly Buries Secrets in Keokuk Scandal

Gate City comments that a Keokuk ice merchant has shared confidential freezer details, mocking eager gossip and suggesting refrigeration secrets should be protected like family matters. The piece argues for stronger privacy and sympathy from the public.

Keokuk Gate City

Travel party departs to Denver under Agent Fox watch

Agent Fox issued 43 tickets for the Denver special and remitted a snug sum to Burlington offices. The crowd lined the depot as the train prepared to depart with city residents greeting the party. A photographer captured the moment for display in Fox and Law offices. Rev Brown and wife of Monmouth joined the party via Miss McCobb.

G. Fox Denver Burlington Fox Manager Law Washington N. Hf. Brown Monmouth Miss McCobb

Improved Arrangements for 1990 Fair Camping and Exhibits

More complete and better arrange ments than ever before have been provided for the comfort and accomm odations of exhibitors and visitors for the fair of 1990. Our camping arrangements will be more complete than before and we invite all who desire to enjoy a week's pleasant outing to camp on our grounds during the fair where without trouble and at small expense friends may meet and have a pleasant time in visiting between the splendid attractions we offer and enjoy the splendid rest opportunities. Our large speed purses will ensure good trials of speed for each day and the management will do everything possible to have each day a great day for exhibitors and visitors.

Healing by Vital Magnetism at Washington Iowa Clinic

Dr John R Guthrie osteopath and magnetic healer advertises cures without drugs claiming power from Weltmer training. He operates at 313 West North Street Washington Iowa with a female operator for ladies and offers treatment for lungs throat heart stomach kidneys and more. Also notes Mrs Berry and two sons visiting East Washington Street home of her father.

John R. Guthrie Weltmer School of West North Street Washington Iowa Joan R. Gurnee Marri Lmo Washington, Iowa

Ida Bailey Sets Off On Firefly To Geneseo For Visit

Miss Ida Bailey of West Main Street leaves this morning aboard the firefly bound for Geneseo Lil. to spend three weeks visiting cousins.

Ida Bailey West Main Street Geneseo, Lil

Thimble Bee Honoring Miss Sarah Adams at Cedarville Guest

Miss Anna Henderson hosts a thimble-bee tomorrow afternoon at her home in honor of Miss Sarah Adams of Cedarville Illinois who is her guest.

Anna Henderson Sarah Adams Cedarville, Ill

Livingston family arrives from Chicago to visit relatives

Mrs. S. W. Livingston and her children Louise and David arrived from Chicago last night and are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Samon, on South Iowa street.

Fremont Family Reunites After Visit to Sigourney

Mrs. Ellerbach and children of Fremont Nebraska return home from a visit in Sigourney. They are guests again at the home of her father Wm Jugenheimer. Mr Ellerbach also arrived from Fremont.

Verdict For Strouse Versus Coxe For Replevin Of A Horse

In Justice Folger's court last night a jury found for the plaintiff Strouse in the replevin suit against Coxe. After a prior dismissal and a renewed action the case concluded with the horse awarded to Strauss, delivered by Constable Batley. Costs were substantial and both sides toiled through a lengthy trial.

Justice Folger Strouse Coxe Replevin Capt. Kellogg Strauss Batley

Farmers National Congress to Meet at Colorado Springs

Indianola Iowa July 20 1900. The Farmers National Congress will meet at Colorado Springs August 21. Delegates travel August 18 via through Denver trains reaching Denver August 19. Excursions to Cripple Creek Royal Gorge and Canon City set for August 25 26 at reduced rates. Pullman living apartments $1 25 daily double berth. Headquarters St James Hotel Denver Alamo Hotel Colorado Springs. Clayton chairman executive committee.

Indianola Farmers National Congress Colorado Springs Denver Pikes Peak Cripple Creek Royal Gorge Canon City Congress Pullman St. James Hotel Alamo Hotel B. F. Clayton

Dwight's Complexion Beautifier Free Trial Offer

Readers are urged to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier described as pure and harmless and to receive a free full size box worth fifty cents. Each eligible lady must mail her address and a silver 10c for packing and postage, with only one box per address, to D W Custer & Co Huntington W Va.

Evening Journal Dwight D. W. Custer & Co Huntington, W. Va

Advertising as a Business in Reading Ads

The National Advertiser notes that people scan ads for purpose not leisure. Bookish readers chase publishers' announcements, housewives track domestic goods, the dyspeptic seeks patent medicines, children hunt circus bills, and shopkeepers seek bargains. Ads serve as a business tool guiding choices.

National Advertiser

Seek Your Own Light With Rocky Mountain Tea

Motivational note encourages readers to pursue their own path and vigor. Mentions taking Rocky Mountain Tea at night and consulting a doctor or druggist for guidance. Emphasizes personal effort and independence over imitation.

Rocky Mountain

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