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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
3
Persistent retailer touts Cream of the West Jersey Cream Golden Patent Pride of Wilson flour and Elwood fencing. Offers shelf hardware nails screen wire lawn mowers rubber hose and related farm and garden goods with claims of best quality and lowest prices.
A roundup of short items from Washington Iowa includes Miss Cora Smiley’s summer return to Winfield, Mrs. Dobson and Mrs. Metcalf visiting, J. W. Stewart home from Davenport, Captain Russell visiting Crawfordsville, and many residents traveling or attending events. Notes mention ice cream sales at Johnsons, the Fortnightly Club meeting planned, and local business visitors from Keota to Burlington. Mentions include the Peoria colony letter, gas bill, and a fire claim settlement by Security Fire Insurance Co.
Advertisers are instructed to have their copy on file by 10 o clock in the morning to insure that requested advertisement changes are processed for the same day. The notice emphasizes timely submission to avoid delays.
The forecast for Iowa predicts unsettled conditions with probable showers Saturday in the south and west portions, with possible overnight showers tonight. Authorities warn residents to expect changing conditions across the state.
Local matters list residents and visitors in Keota Winfield Mount Pleasant Kalona and surrounding towns. Several individuals travel for visits bank meetings church services and family events. The brief notes also mention a church communion schedule and a lodge meeting in Washington.
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