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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1900
Page
3
An old style advertisement extols price savings and profit sharing to persuade customers to trade locally. It promotes a cash pay as you go plan, low prices, and a wide range of goods from groceries to hardware and furniture, urging readers to buy from the advertiser.
Miss Laura Springer, long a city school employee, plans to wed Gene Stichter in Oakland California on the 28th. The couple will visit Oakland and San Francisco before settling in Pasadena where Gene is in business. Witnesses include Anna and John Springer, with John now a Salinas attorney.
The column records a customer order from Dr H. Sanche Co and mentions Oxydonor supplies and upcoming shipment details. It also advertises a public lecture by Judge William G. Erving at the Opera House, and notes various local residents' activities, visits, and sales promotions including cigars and medicines. Market reports from Chicago and other cities follow, with prices for wheat corn oats beef pork butter eggs and livestock.
Readable line notes advertisers must submit copy by 10 a.m. to ensure same day changes. The item implies a deadline strictness for ad updates.
Advertisement highlights Taloum Powder Soap offered at Stewart's Pharmacy for babies adults and bathrooms. Claims refreshing sanitary soap that cleanses softens and preserves skin and is suitable for every nursery use.
Robert Dihel attended Mrs. Maria Miller’s funeral in Ainsworth this morning. Mrs. A. Van Dorn of Juneau arrived from Ohio to visit Henry and Mrs. Eicher. U P C U church junior society officers were re elected for six months. Frank McElroy and Chas Peters from Deersville Ohio visited the Birney home and returned home with a St Bernard pup.
London reports Lord Roberts sent a message to General Louis Botha on June 13 proposing disarmament and praising burghers bravery. Botha sought a six day armistice. Roberts offered five years. Boers renewed hostilities as they withdraw toward Middleburg, destroying bridges and cattle. Proclamation by Steyn declares Free State still free and independent despite Roberts annexation claim.
Fragmented community brief detailing visits and travel between towns. Nellie Beanblossom and Daisy Hall travel plans. Mrs. Dihel, Mrs. Work, and M. R. Meek visiting friends. Miss Hamilton visits Ruth Latta. Flossie Adams heads to Memphis Missouri. Emma Purvis on vacation. Rev. Bundy to preach last sermon of conference. Walter Ayres delayed for pension exams. Raymond Alberson at Ann Arbor. Columbus Junction tea planned with a Stapp-hosted minstrel showing. list of attending young ladies.
The International Drama announces a weekly brief report network for the 1900 01 season. Cor respondents receive a Critic's Credential Card granting two passes to each play and courtesy access to all shows. Send inquiries to Editorial Dept The Duane Publishing Co 23 Duane St New York NY.
A list highlights delicate shades and fabrics such as All-wool Henrietta in 36 and 46 inches, Mousseline de Soie in 30 inches, Imported Swiss in 36 and 72 inches, White Silk and Lisle, and other white summer garments. Items include gloves, vests, pants, hosiery, gowns, drawers, corset covers, fans, corsets, ribbons, laces, handkerchiefs, and parasols.
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