28 Jul 1894
Page 1
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1894
Page
1
A collage of short items reports residents like W N Hood at Spirit Lake and Anna Henderson from Oskaloosa visiting in the city. Also mentions social events such as ice cream festivals, musicales at churches, a barber shop, and local business notes plus ads and weathered quips.
Henry Knecht the tailor is now located over Crail's store and offers custom-made pants from 4.50 to 12 dollars and suits from 17 to 35 dollars. A fundraiser push mentions Miss MNEz Riley seeking daily help, plus a kindergarten exhibit in Smouse's room open Saturday evening and next week. Murfreesboro notices and Army telegraph duties are noted for local readers.
Several farms offered under value with prices per acre from 35 to 50 dollars and several improvements. A new 2 story frame house with two lots is listed at 1600 dollars, and other trades include smaller houses and cash differences. Multiple properties near the square are available for quick transfer and easy payments.
Listed are improved Iowa farms and select eastern Kansas and western Missouri farms offered for exchange for desirable personal property. Opposite the post office publication notes.
The Chicago Herald reported on Washington vetting the organ factory with local exchanges weighing in. A festival offer teases readers to prove the move is bad for the town while vendors advertise services and products including bread avoidance cards and ice cream deliveries. Will Thompson and Geo Lindrum plan new Minnesota venture amid good crop outlook. Catarrh cure claims are promoted by Hall's with a money back promise and nationwide sales.
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