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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
3
Ashby and Nicola promote low prices on flour and groceries with brands Cream of the West and Golden Patent. They offer Elwood fencing, shelf hardware, nails, screen wire, lawn mowers, rubber hose, gas stoves, steel ranges, and cash discounts on furniture, all with prices in plain figures.
At a special meeting the council awarded the North sewer to J. M. Bickford and F. M. Hays and the South sewer to Sam Trays and John Davidson. Materials split between Samson & Livingstone and Shields & Son. Work to begin soon with 12 inch pipe north and 10 inch pipe south benefiting local property owners.
A crowded column records commerce and personal moves: Biethaline ships hides, Well & McCully ship hogs, and various residents voyage to Okoboji Chicago and Des Moines. Jefferson County briefs note freight engines, exams, weddings, and the Sunset Park opening planned with local bands and volunteers.
Local items report visits and departures with residents from Columbus Junction and nearby towns. Names include H A Work, 105-66 O Wilson Dougherty, Miss Gertrude Kendall, Rev. Lloyd Samson, Mrs Gifford, Mrs Wood, Wm Randle, D H White, Af Hancherr, Mr McCrea, Mrs Romer, Mrs Robt Bennett, and others. Public notices list unclaimed express packages at Adams Express Co. Ootumwa with sale if unpaid by Saturday the 30th.
A list of refined textile goods and accessories including All-wool Henrietta in several widths, Mousseline de Soie, Imported Swiss fabrics, gloves, vests, pants, hosiery, garments like gowns and drawers, corset covers, fans, corsets, summer gauze and coutil, ribbons, laces, handkerchiefs, and parasols.
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